New Neighbors Wayne Bartlett Joins Yoakum Community
In Yoakum a new household led by Wayne Bartlett moves in as the community welcomes him. The message expresses a hopeful long-term stay and friendliness toward neighbors.
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1940
Page
4
Skyscraper Foundations Use Caissons and Cofferdams
Foundations for New York City skyscrapers are sunk to bedrock using open cofferdams or closed pneumatic caissons. The caisson acts as a large working chamber filled with concrete to form a pillar once rock is reached, after which the steel skeleton rises quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Channel Tunnel project abandoned due to finance and security fears
Construction began on a tunnel under the English Channel linking France and England. Financial difficulties halted the work, and British fears of an easy invasion route finished the project despite substantial progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channel
English Channel
France
England
Hidden taxes on food hit American families in 1938
National Consumers Tax commission estimates that tax fodder purchases in food stores by American families last year caused about 650 million dollars in hidden taxes. The women's tax education organization says taxes shifted to consumers in 1938 took 7.8 percent of the estimated 8 billion dollars spent on food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Consumers Tax Commission
Women’s Tax Education Organization
Cost of Auto Travel by Speed Reveals Higher Journeys
A travel bureau reports that a 1,000 mile car trip costs about two and a fifth cents per mile if speed stays under 45 mph. At 55 mph the cost rises to three and three tenths cents per mile. The figures cover gas oil tires and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travel Bureau
Life-size statue mistaken for boy caused Louisville crash
A driver in Louisville veered to avoid a boy at the roadside only to overturn the car. Police say the so called boy was a life size statue used as a safety warning, and both occupants were hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Cabinet Seniority Seating at Cabinet Meeting
In a cabinet meeting the President sits at the head with the secretary of state to his right and the chair of the treasury to his left. The remaining eight members are arranged by the seniority of their departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Secretary of the Treasury
New Comet Juriof-Achmarof Hassel Sighted at Greenwich
A new comet named Juriof-Achmarof Hassel was observed by three initial astronomers and is visible from Greenwich Observatory after sunset, positioned midway between Capella and Algol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juriof-Achmarof- Hassel
Greenwich Observatory
Capella
Algol
Prisoners urged to draw unemployment benefits on release
Commander E R Foster governor of Parkhurst prison urged in a London address that prisoners might draw unemployment benefits on their release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Foster
Parkhurst Prison
London
Turbine Steam Temperatures Spark Hot Startle
A modern turbine sends steam into the rotor at a temperature hot enough to burn wood and exits after three one hundredths of a second at a temperature too cool for a comfortable bath.
First U S Cafeteria Opens in New York City
A self service restaurant began on New Street in New York City in 1885 marking the first U S Cafeteria. The next such establishment followed on Adams Street in Chicago in 1895, signaling a growing trend in American dining.
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U. S
New Street
New York City
Adams Street
Chicago
U S Rubber Consumption Tied to Auto Industry Growth
The United States eats about half of the world’s annual rubber output due to rapid expansion of the automotive sector. The vast demand from car manufacturing drives the high consumption level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
United States
Ambassador Precedence at Washington State Affairs
Custom in Washington grants foreign ambassadors precedence over all American officials except the President and Vice President during state functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Defective eyesight figures show widespread issues in ages
Studies reveal that eighty two of every hundred persons under sixty have defective eyesight and twenty three of every hundred under twenty also suffer vision problems. The findings highlight broad eye health concerns across age groups.
Roman engagement rings evolve from iron to gold
In early Roman days rings were made of iron and introduced gold rings in the second century for weddings. The shift marks a move to prestige in nuptial customs.
Earliest Use of Cosmetics in Ancient Egypt
The oldest known cosmetics date to Egypt between 5000 and 3500 B C. They were used in daily beauty and ritual practices, reflecting early cosmetic materials and social customs of ancient Egyptian society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
B. C
Dyvour Habit Laws Through British History
The term dyvour describes a bankrupt or debtor with Scotch roots. Historical acts in 1693 required a dyvour to wear a coat two colors and half brown and yellow hose, a rule reaffirmed in 1769. In 1836 William IV ended the practice, deeming it unlawful to ordain the debtor to wear the dyvour's habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Sessions
Rat Census in Baltimore For Slum Clearance
A Baltimore rat census aims to measure infestation levels to decide trap and poison needs. Buildings will be rated by rats per property with categories slight moderate and heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Magazine
Blind Pianist Prodigy Alec Templeton Early Fame
The blind pianist Alec Templeton showed prodigy talent from childhood. He mimicked a church bell at age two in South Wales, composed a lullaby at four, and entered the Royal Academy of Music in London by age twelve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alec Templeton
South
Wales
Royal Academy of Music
London
Beggars Refuse Work in New Delhi Christmas Season
A report from the unemployment aid committee notes beggars in New Delhi earn up to 15 dollars daily, with peak activity before Christmas. Some prefer begging as it pays more than available jobs. The committee seeks work placements for Europeans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Delhi
India
Unemployment Aid Committee
Self-Service Barber Promises Low-Cost Grooming
W R Cady of Grand Rapids Michigan runs a self service barber shop offering 15 cents for a shave yourself brushing off clothing and shoe shine with an extra 10 cents the barber will do the job for you as noted in the American Magazine.
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W. R. Cady
Grand Rapids, Mich
The
American Magazine
Cady
Australian farmer grows record oat crop at four tons per acre
Farmers celebrate Alf Teege of Puddledock for a record oat harvest. Tartarian oats averaged four tons to the acre with stalks exceeding six feet in height.
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Australia
Alf Teege
Reading Nervous Energy in Reading
Nervous energy in reading is high as the average person makes 12 to 6 eye adjustments per word, says Collier's.
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Collier's
England's Wind Tunnel Aids High Speed Research
A wind tunnel under construction at the Royal Aircraft Establishment in Farnborough will study conditions produced by flying speeds up to 600 miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Royal Aircraft Establishment
Farnborough
Lions Roar In Night at Zoo Not Distress
The lions at the zoo roar at night as a natural behavior and signal of roaming in Africa, not an indication of distress. The text notes roaring as a common sound in the wild and within jungle habitats.
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Africa
Gems and Quotes on Home and Peace From Noted Authors
A collection of home themed maxims and reflections from Christopher Harvey QO W Holmes George Herbert Mary Baker Eddy Ruskin and others. The passages praise home as sanctuary, source of peace, self knowledge and divine guidance.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Weimar School To Install Radio System
Equipment arrives Thursday for a centralized radio setup at Weimar High School. A radio from the superintendent's office will run the system with loudspeakers installed in all classrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weimar
Weimar High School
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wayne Bartlett
Yoakum
Roy’ W. Dagg
DeLux
BUICK
Fotor Company
Wayre Partlett
Federal Denesnnsurance Corporation
Washington, B.C
State Bank
Moulton, Texas
Oulton
Ragle
F. Knape
Moulton Texas
God
Christopher Harvey
QO. W. Holmes
George Herbert
Ruskin
Eeluye
Sattar
F. T. Fehrenkamp & Sons
Moulton Lumber Dealers
Purity Pictures
Park Avenue
Maren Errort
P.S
Samuel Hopkins Adams
Spoetzl Brewery
Shiner, Texas
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