The Age of the Earth and Doctor Kelvin's Limits
London Times reports on the age of the earth as debated by scientists at Cardiff. It notes Kelvin’s twenty million year sun constraint was challenged by new sub-atomic energy theories and claims the sun could output heat for fifteen billion years. Alexander Millerand was elected president of France last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Association
Cardiff
Lord Kelvin
Helmholtz
Gosse
Kelvin
Earth
Edington
London Times
Alexander Millerand
France
Millerand
Ford cuts prices to spur demand across models
The article notes a large price reduction by Ford after a strong demand for Fords and tractors, claiming no rival matched the price cuts. It mentions Fred Cotterwick and Earl Buell visiting Echo publishers in town, then continuing their journey from Sidney, Montana to Seattle by Ford route, returning by train for repairs.
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Ford
Henry Ford
Fred Cotterwick
Earl Buell
Echo
Fred
Sidney
Montana
Seattle
Survey Finds United States Economy Stabilizing Says Lane
Franklin K. Lane released a summary of a Fidelity and Deposit Company survey showing the nation is on a sound economic footing with reduced extravagance and rising confidence. The report notes no idle production, widespread work, housing shortages in industrial centers, and mixed views on labor costs, taxes, and cooperative marketing amid a looming election.
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Franklin K. Lane
Secretary of Interior Today
United States
Lane
Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland
Chambers of Commerce
Fidelity and Deposit Company
Minnesota
Dakotas
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Wisconsin
New England Industries
Rocky Mountain States
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Rocky Mountain
Pacific States
South Atlantic
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
Middle West
Pacific Coast
Ilinois
Indiana
Michigan
Central States
Southwest
Pacific
Mountain
Middle Atlantic
East
Central West
Military Drill Policy at Pullman College
The Evergreen reports mandatory military instruction at Pullman College for all students as a legal requirement. Drill schedules vary by academic year level and run from opening through inspections with a minimum of 108 drills annually. Football players may switch to physical culture service after ten days and before Thanksgiving upon approval.
Registration Books Close for Leavenworth Precinct
Notice states that original registrations in Leavenworth Precinct, City of Leavenworth, Chelan County Washington will close by October 12, 1920. Signed by E. G. Gowing, aged 21.
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Leavenworth Precinct
City of Leavenworth
Chelan County
Washington
E. G. Gowing
Willard to Fight Dempsey in New York Bout
Jess Willard signed a contract to fight Jack Dempsey within six months. The bout likely will be in New York under Curley and Kearns with fight length and terms set by the new New York law. Willard confirmed the plan to a close friend training near Lawrence.
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Kansas City
Jess Willard
Kansan
Jack Dempsey
Willard
New York
Jack Curley
Jack Kearns
Dempsey
Lawrence
Also Mentioned on This Page
Leavenworth Echo
Leavenworth
Wash
Echo Publishing CO
H. S. Rearick
W. G. Schannach
O. A. Lee
U. S
R. R
Tion
Ohio
Illinois
North Central
South Central
Pullman College
Washington Depositors Guaranty Fund
Leavenworth State Bank
F. A. Sinclair
J. B, Adams
R. B. Field
R. F. Taylor
C. G. Cockburn
J. D. Ely
Jack
Ahlin’s
Liberty Bell Home Bank
Citizens’ State Bank
E. E. Flood
F. A. Wingate
C. A. Campbell
W. L. Hale
Louis F. Speidel
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