Talkie Work of Many Experts
Scientists from Bell Telephone laboratories and other groups helped advance sound motion pictures in the 1910s and 1920s. Bell engineers, led by H D Arnold, developed the high vacuum tube and condenser microphone, enabling synchronized sound with film and the first electrically recorded talking picture shown at Yale on October 27, 1922.
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New York
Bell Telephone Laboratories
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Bell System
Lee deForest
Western Electric
H. D. Arnold
Yale University
Crash Halts Traffic Debate In the Commons
A car pursued by a police vehicle at high speed smashed through railing outside Parliament and plunged onto Speaker's Green, interrupting a Commons debate on the traffic code.
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London
Women oath in civvies at Philadelphia Legion post
The American Legion formed its first all women post in Philadelphia and members took the oath in dresses rather than uniforms to accommodate varying sizes. Margaret M. Schafer notes the choice aimed to be inclusive for all members.
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American Legion Post
Civvies
Philadelphia
American Legion
Margaret M. Schafer
Russ to Return to Germany 21000 Interned During War
Berlin reports the Soviet military government says 21000 Russians including women and children will return to Germany after war internment in the Soviet Union. More than 3000 already sent home in Thuringen.
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Germany
Berlin
Soviet Union
Thueringen
Sleeping Sickness Described as Final Stage of Trypanosomiasis
The article explains trypanosomiasis, spread by tsetse flies, affecting humans and animals. It outlines progression from fever and swollen glands to sleeping sickness, with drowsiness, motor loss, and nervous symptoms leading to coma and death. It notes 1 million treated annually in Africa.
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Africa
Scientists Define Colors to Avoid Confusion in Meaning
Modern Industry magazine analyzes color use in product finishing. It explains hue value and chroma as distinct terms. Hue naming defines colors like yellow or red. Value measures lightness, such as light red. Chroma gauges saturation, noting vermilion and scarlet differ from pale pink.
Cleaning Mattress Care and laundering routine for bedding
The article advises washing mattress covers and pads without ironing and having two sets per bed. For cleaning, vacuum with a stiff brush attachment, scrub with a dry suds mixture, then scrape and wipe. keep moisture low and use a nearly dry cloth to prevent dampness. The method suits both full cleaning and spot cleaning.
Caring for Angora Sports Socks
Angora socks appeal to youth and some adults in sports wear. Wash after each use in lukewarm suds, avoid rubbing the fabric, rinse with water at the same temperature, roll in a towel to remove moisture, and dry on forms or cardboard outlines. Shake to fluff nap when dry.
Repairing a frayed coat cuff with facing technique
The guide explains trimming the worn cuff edge along its line, using the hem as facing, sewing a tiny seam, pressing open, and slipping the facing in place. It describes turning and stitching near the seam to keep it flat, tucking the lining back, and pressing for extended wear.
Darien News Briefs From Mrs. Alva L. Morgan’s Column
Some children in this community have been ill this past week and unable to attend school. Mrs. Frank Finkbiner and family and Darrell C. Morgan were Martinsville shoppers yesterday. Elizabeth Bowen and Ruth Ann returned home after visiting with her mother in Robinson. Miss Magdalene Reasor of Martinsville spent Thursday with her parents Mr and Mrs Dorsa Reasor. Mr and Mrs John Thompson helped with butchering this week. Ishmael Baird visited Mike Smysner Sunday afternoon.
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Frank Finkbiner
Darrell C. Morgan
Martinsville
Elizabeth Bowen
Ruth Ann
Robinson
Magdalene Reasor
Erastinsville
Dorsa Reasor
Patsy
John Thompson
Ray
Ishmael Baird
Mike Smysner
Illinois Veterans Commission seeks WWII dead kin details
The Illinois Veterans Commission launched a statewide campaign to locate next of kin of 22 192 Illinois World War I soldiers and ensure they receive all eligible benefits. The drive aims to verify insurance pensions gratuity pay aid to dependent children education aid and social security where applicable and to arrange for return of bodies for reburial if desired.
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Illinois
Ilinois Veterans Commision
Homer G. Bradney
Bradney
IVC
War Department
Clark County
Martinsville
Ilinois
Strange Disease Modern Psychiatry Sees Hope in Treatment
Modern psychiatry notes a delusion of parasitic skin infestation affecting more people than reported. Sixty cases are cited including 45 in literature and six treated at a medical school. Physicians say cure is possible mainly in toxic psychoses and involutional melancholia, with dermatologists rarely effective.
Mogollon Culture in Western New Mexico 1400 Years Ago
Primitive Mogollon people flourished about 1400 years ago in western New Mexico. Food was the main challenge with scarce agriculture and few animal remains. Diet likely centered on seed gathering and light hunting, reflecting a barren, frugal subsistence.
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New Mexico
Marshall birthday club hosts officers and new members
Clarksville clubs held meetings January 16 with the Marshall birthday club electing Rose Clapp as president and Frank Milhouse as vice president. New members Ray O Neal and Mrs James Harner joined, with a mystery pal drawing and refreshments served to many members. The Eckle Unit of the Home Bureau met January 14 for a covered dish luncheon and lessons on meal prep and better English. Additional gatherings included Mrs Ellshoff and Mrs Boyer hosting visitors, the Wedding Ring class pie supper, and the John Wesley class meeting with plans for next month.
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Clarksville
Rose Clapp
Jean Clapp
Ella Reeley
Eliza Nicholson
Rachel Hutchings
Frank Milhouse
Martha Buckner
Catherine Findley
Retta Graham
Goldin Harbor
Kathleen Beachout
Ray O'Neal
Nellie Walcott
James Harner
Waneta Murphy
Eckle
The
Home Bureau
Pauline Davidson
Dorothy Davidson
Mabel Alford
Ruth Berner
Mabel Bierbaum
Loretta Guinnip
Ruth Hanley
Mabel Hawker
Laura Junker
Nina Smith
Agnes Smith
Sue Ella Smith
Margaret Ann Tingley
Mary Young
Cook
Helen Fredenberger
Virgie Pearce
Doris Kay
Grace Hunt
Jessie Saiter
Janet Junker
Frances
Jimmy Davidson
Marshall, Methodist
Chas Newman
Frank. Pearce
Lloyd Pearce
Frank Mitchell
E. N. Wisely
Wm. Goodwin
Rae Woodard
James Arnold
Lawrence Hutchens
Basil Moore
Chas. Neyman
Perry Ridpath
Russell Stahl
Austin Claypool
L. Henkin
and Aire
George Mitchell
John Wesley
Janie Shawver
Polly Lowry
Mystery
Alta Findley
Nora Lou Bennett
Jules Claypool
Nancy Claypool
Ann Smitley
Lois Smitley
Mary Lou Ellshoff
Lou
Nancy Lee Bennett
American Legion Auxiliary meets for dinner and business
The American Legion Auxiliary held a Tuesday evening meeting at Mrs. Frank Meehling’s home with a 7 30 PM dinner. President Mrs. Mary Hornbrook led the business session and many members attended including Mrs. Roth Crumlin Bloodworth Lovett Moore Lowry and Forsythe among others. The Marshall day unit of the Home Bureau met January 17 at Mrs. E D Allen’s home with lessons on Slips of Speech and Short Cuts in Meal Planning. Refreshments were served and attendees included Mrs. Chas Glover Arney Hobart Cline Jones Lovett McConchie Moore and Edens. The February meeting will be February 21 at Mrs. Fred Moore’s home.
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Leigen
Frank Meehling
Mary Hornbrook
Frank Roth
Otto Crumlin
Emery Bloodworth
Temple Lovett
Fred Moore
Arthur Lowry
T. Be, Findley
Paul
Marshall Day
The
Home Bureau
E. D. Allen
Basil Moore
Chas
Glover
Nathan Jones
B. T. McConchie
George Mitchell
Walter Edens
Card of Thanks from the Kannmacher Family
A note expresses gratitude to friends for useful articles and canned goods after a home fire. Mr and Mrs Carroll Kannmacher and family thank those who helped in any way.
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Carroll Kannmacher
Farmers urged to service farm machinery before spring work
Manford Buckner coach advises farmers to inspect and repair tractors and implement tires now. The note promotes changing from steel to rubber tires, offers change over, repair or replacement services, and urges customers to stop in while time allows before spring farming begins. A stock of automobile tractor and implement tires and tubes is on hand.
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Manford’ Buckner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bell Laboratories
Darien
Alva L. Morgan
Marshall Herald
Earl Ellshoff
J. Arthur Boyer
Ernest Geheb
St. Mary’s Bridge Club
John Geheb
Robert Langlois
Joy Macey
Martin Tarble
Bud Krock
Steve Posick
Paul Corbin
H.A. Hurst
Raymond Lindley
John Rademaker
Don Heidbreder
Helen Ohm
Macey
Lindley
Lowry
Allen Dean
Robert Maurer
Patricia
Sue
Fenton Shirely
Marion, Shirely
Lulu Bubeck
Rosemary Wallace
Robert
Smitley
Gangs
Joe Smitley
Haugh & Antholy
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