Vigorous Tree For Antenna
General George O. Squier reports a healthy tree, about a third from the top, used as an antenna can greatly reduce static in radio reception. A nail driven three inches deep into the tree connects to a receiver, improving signals and minimizing fading. Squier foresees campers using tree antennas to eliminate static in future broadcasts. He cites plant life and germanium leaves as related electrical phenomena.
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Consolidat. News Co
Radio Dispatch
Robert Mack
Ccony Rl
Consolidac+ pondene
Ington
May
George O. Squier
United States Army
General Sjuter
Squier
Ae Brealky
General Squier
General Squiot
Craze by drink ends in police attack in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on May 13 Ed ward Foster a 40 year old man driven by liquor and poison tablets attacked police with a butcher knife after his wife called for help. He struggled in hospital and attempted suicide by hanging and poisoning before restraint.
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Heternatindal Mews Service
Pittsburgh
Edward Foster
Montefiore Hospital
No Pelicenou
Foster
Child Suffering With Smallpox Found Hidden
In Philadelphia on May 1 the four year old Cain Tycherowicz was found to have smallpox hidden behind winter clothes in the family home after a three day search. Health officials said the illness was reported to them by an anonymous call and the child was in municipal hospital.
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Fpsternational
Philadelphia
Tycherawicz
Municipal Hospital
Aioday
A. A. Cairns
Health Bureau
Tycherowicx
March dairy report shows 64 boarder cows sold in Pa
State College Pa May 13 Thirty one associations reported 10 504 cows on test during March of which 1 244 produced more than forty pounds of butterfat and 1 762 yielded more than half a ton of milk Seven bulls were purchased to aid in improving Keretone dairying Boarder cows are scrub stock not profitable for their keep The Central Pennsylvania Guernsey Breeders Association led with 661 cows on test Carbon Lehigh 502 and West Chester 127 in the 1000 pound class report notes more than forty pounds of butterfat and over one thousand pounds of milk from multiple associations including 29 cows on official test.
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State College
Pennsylvania
Dairy Extension Service
Pennsylvania State College
Central Pennsylvania Guernsey Breeders' Association
Blair County
The Disadvantage of Following Your Natural Bent
A biting note on pursuing one’s instinct toward law and the potential pitfall of entrusting a crooked lawyer with critical matters. The piece warns of how natural leanings can misguide legal counsel and harm outcomes.
Mrs Margaret Clark Praises Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription
In Lancaster Pennsylvania Mrs Margaret Clark describes frail health and nervousness after an operation. She credits Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription with calming nerves, restoring sleep, increasing strength, and curing a feminine trouble. She urges other women to try the remedy and requests a trial package by sending 10 cents to Br Pierce's Invalids Hotel.
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Lancaster
Dr. Pierce
Margaret Clark
Dorewart
Br. Pierce's Invalids
Buffalo
Raise California Gas Tax To Three Cents In New Bill
California’s gas tax would rise from two to three cents under a new bill now before Governor Richardson. Opposition from Standard Oil and labor groups sparked debate while southern opponents feared wage losses for workers. Support varied by region with Central and Northern California backing the measure as crucial for road funds.
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California
Ben G. Kline
Consolidated Press Association
San Francisco
Ellows
Ruth Fo
W. Iehardson
Standard Oil Company
Richardson
Los Ane Seles
B. E. Lampton
Los Angeles
State road construction plan tied to gas tax hike
Officials report road construction in the state for two years, with the legislature basing projects on a one cent gas tax increase. The governor has until May 20 to act on the measures.
Boyles Field Set for Parking Use on June 10
The Scottish Rite granted permission to use the vacant Joe on Highland Avenue known as Boyles Field, owned by the school district, for parking automobiles on June 10. The corner stone of the new Cathedral will be laid that day, attracting motorists from neighboring cities and towns.
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Scottish Rite
Joe
Highland Avenue
Boytes
Lowns
Enumerators To Be Employed To Take School Census
Secretary Hugh Marquis of the local school board was instructed to employ enumerators to take the annual school census by the board of education at its regular meeting Tuesday night. They will be paid five cents per name entered in their books. Enumerators are usually selected from city school teachers and the same custom will likely prevail this year.
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Hugh Marquis
Board of Education
Clr
Ribbon Needed to Tie Senior Diplomas in 1925 Class
The 1925 senior class diplomas will be tied with exactly 340 yards of ribbon. The school board approved $34 for ribbon purchase, part of a larger plan including $10,200 for textbooks and supplies. The meeting also featured remarks about school enthusiasm and a whimsical anecdote.
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Text Book and Supply Committee
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Wallace J. Ewing
Johnson Bldg
Loungylvania
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Fortian
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Mass
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Stritmater Bros
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