One Thing Well Leads Alberta to Move and Succeed
Alberta, a determined young woman, struggles to find a niche in a bustling town. Encouraged by Mr. Keene she shifts from moving houses to fixing up properties for resale, becoming a prosperous businesswoman. Her success is tied to her cheerful, adaptable spirit and a belief that doing one thing well can open many doors.
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Keane
Alberta
Ralph
Mother
Mr. Keane
Jones
Albert
Tere
John
Mr. Keene
Kelvin Named for Kilowatt Hour Proposal Sparks Debate
A suggestion from England urges adopting Kelvin as the kilowatt hour unit. The idea honors Lord Kelvin and shortens the term from kilowatt hour to kelvin, aided by ease of use in engineering circles. The proposal awaits international agreement and careful consideration before final adoption by the commission.
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England
Kelvin
Board of Trade
Lord Kelvin
Aalde
Philadelphia Record
Tax Cost Railroads Deal
The German Government a year ago imposed a moderate railway tax causing travel aversion from higher to lower classes. Passenger earnings for Prussian State Railways fell about 2.6 million dollars. A new schedule for passengers and baggage followed, cutting earnings by about 1.5 million dollars, a result anticipated by officials.
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Philadelphia
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Irvington, N. Y
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Warburton Avenue
Yonkers
New York
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