South Dakota Bad Man Slain
Sioux Falls reports the death of outlaw D Wayne Kelly known as a top frontier figure. After escapes and pursuits, he was shot by Deputy State Sheriff Floyd Short while attempting to flee near Covert on the Moreau River. Kelly had escaped jail twice and evaded capture across a vast North Dakota Montana Wyoming border region.
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Wayne Kelly
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Billy, the Kid
Arizona
New Mexico
Zane Gray
Kelly
Montana
Wyoming
North Dakota
Slim Pukes
United States
Covert
Moreau River
Floyd Short
Short
Frontier
Jack Joully
Stray Buffalo Disturbs Prize Cattle Herd Near Altus
N B Coker a farmer near Altus Oklahoma reports a stray buffalo bull intruding on his prize herd. The animal roared and charged the cattle then paused before reaching any. Brass horn rings show it belonged to a private herd and it wandered off after being chased away.
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Altus
Okla
N. B. Coker
Near Here
Coker
J Willard Codlebank Wins Lipton Trophy at 4-H Congress
J Willard Codlebank of Germantown Shelby County Tennessee national winner of the 4 H club achievement contest awarded a Sir Thomas Lipton trophy during the Ninth National Boys and Girls 4 H Club congress at the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago.
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J. Willard Codlebank
Germantown
Shelby County
Tennessee
Thomas Lipton
Chicago
Library turnstiles curb thefts at Cambridge Harvard
Widener Library patrons must pass through turnstiles to deter book thefts. About 125 volumes were missing in the summer of 1929, with six illegally removed in the summer of 1930 reflected in security records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard University
U. S. Army Adopts Rubber Tires for Artillery
Major General Harry G. Bishop reports major artillery advances since World War I. New 75 mm gun mounts with pneumatic tires and power bearings enable all around and aerial fire. A 155 mm eight inch howitzer class will gain a pedestal mount, 0 to 65 degree elevation, 30 degree traverse, lighter weight, and quicker position changes, plus caterpillar tractors and 24 four wheel drive trucks for field units.
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Washington
Harry G. Bishop
Army Artillery
Bishop
Vilans
Truck Farms Bloom Where Outlaws Roamed
In Tucumcari New Mexico once outlaw country now small farms thrive. E J Smith turned fifteen acres around a gurgling spring at Willow Springs farm into productive plots growing tomatoes sweet potatoes melons and other vegetables. Two tractor powered pumps irrigate the land transforming harsh desert into a viable agricultural spot.
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Tucumcari
N. M
Mesa Redonda
Southwest
E. J. Smith
Willow Springs
Smith
Millions of Americans Qualified to Drive in 1930s Survey
Washington report shows 32 million persons eligible to drive 26.5 million registered vehicles on January 1. American Automobile Association president Thomas P. Henry warns many states do not require driver examinations and calls for nationwide mental and physical ability tests.
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Washington
United States
American Automobile Association
Thomas P. Henry
Association
Scientists Probe Origin of Petroleum in a Century-Old Mystery
Chicago scientists and the American Research Foundation discuss two main theories of oil origin, organic and inorganic, and note the enduring mystery of how crude forms and why quality varies. They cite the Bradford Allegheny deposits in Pennsylvania as an example of ancient oil with unique lubricating properties and estimate crude oil deposits date back 1 to 3 billion years.
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Chicago
Shelock Holmes
Philo Vance
American Research Foundation
Bradford-Alleheny
Pennsylvania
Bradford-Allegheny
Don Juans Path to Hell Ends in Stage Mishap
Don Juan actor Arnold Beardsley tumbled into the so called hell when a stage set collapsed at the Little theater in Detroit. He finished the performance with a bandaged head as the audience rose to its feet in reaction.
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Don Juan
Hell
Detroit
Juan
Arnold Beardsley
Dempsey Reflects on Greatest Thrill In Boxing Career
In a July 4 1919 fight description Jack Dempsey recalls the epic Willard bout. He describes the crowd, the chaos, and his decisive third punch that sealed Willard’s defeat and crowned him champion. He notes Willard’s size and his own confidence as the decisive moments.
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Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Carpentier
Firpo
Jess Willard
Willard
Public Ledger Company
All Spark Plugs And Contact Points Must Be Very Precise
A driver guide explains spark plug function and ignition timing. It stresses inspecting the spark plug gap twice yearly and adjusting per the car manual, and checking distributor timing and breaker contact points to prevent ignition trouble.
Oil Filter Tests Show Abrasive Material Accumulation
Dr W McKinley reports three oil filter tests on friction and wear. Unfiltered oil causes five times more wear than filtered oil. In 1500 miles the filter removes up to a teaspoonful of abrasive matter. In 10000 miles the filter has removed over two pounds of dirt sludge and abrasive material. Servicing needed at this mileage.
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W. McKinley
Worst Motoring Sin on Public Thoroughfares
The New York Automobile Club surveyed 21 000 car owners about the worst motoring sin. Road hogs who drive down the middle of the street top the list for trouble, harm to good nature, and even medical and legal ire. Education in highway courtesy is seen as the preferred remedy, though some drivers call for vigorous enforcement by a club.
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New York Automobile Club
Pitcher Jim Lindsey Brings Dry Humor to Cardinals
Pitcher Jim Lindsey noted for a dry sense of humor has been key in the Cardinals' success last season. During spring training in Florida, Lindsey teased a teammate asking how long they had been in Florida, and quipped it felt like he had been raised there.
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Jim Lindsey
St. Louis Cardinals
Sahara
Cardinals
Lindsey
Florida
Jumping Joe Savoldi Joins Chicago Bears After Notre Dame Withdrawal
Joe Savoldi, famed scoring star of the middle west, withdrew from Notre Dame University after filing for divorce. He has now joined the Chicago Bears, strengthening their professional roster.
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Joe Savoldi
Middle West
Notre Dame University
Jumping Joe
Chicago Bears
Automobile Hints and Safety Notes in 1929 Industry Context
The column cites 1929 automotive industry figures with 427 459 employees paid 775 478 810 dollars. It warns that stepping in front of cars becomes illegal in Paris and dangerous elsewhere, and explains valve issues cause back firing or misfiring. It condemns hit and run behavior as outlaw activity nationwide. It ends with a contrast between reckless driving and being dented regardless of care.
Baseball Is Iowa's Best Dual Pastime For Years
Iowa’s dual intercollegiate record over 42 years shows baseball leading with 290 wins and 147 defeats for a .663 percentage. Football, cross country, and all sports averages follow, while golf trails with a .321 mark since 1924.
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Iowa
University of Iowa
Hawkeye Harriers
Hawkeye
Various College and Professional Football Mentions of 1931
Pete Yanuskus of Kewanee leads Illinois 1931 football squad. Ralph Hewitt from Lawrence captains Columbia 1931. Clarence Munn named Minnesota captain. Duke beats Wofford in seven meetings. Minnesota toured with many lineup changes in a game vs South Dakota. Cardinals sell Carmen Hill to Rochester. Bertha the Hanover trotter goes seven for seven in a season. Record notes include Aziz’s Pimlico win and Notre Dame’s Irish Ramblers roster quirks.
Clothes Rack On Car Top For Campers
A foldable clothes rack attaches to a car roof with screw hooks and two sidepieces plus slats. It stores clothing on trips, saving space and preventing wrinkles while the rack is secured atop the vehicle during travel.
Eliminate Possibility of Engine Oil Freezing
Cold weather raises driving concerns but engineers announce a new oil pump eliminates engine oil freezing by preventing water vapor freezing inside the engine. Thorough tests show the invention keeps oil flowing and removes the need for warm garages in sub zero temperatures.
Illinois Race Tracks Pay Record Purse in 1930 Season
Illinois race tracks distributed 2 376 145 to purse winners during the 1930 season, a new record since the sport returned. The Arlington Classic delivered the largest payout, paying Gallant Fox's owner 64 750 in gross winnings.
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Illinois
Gallant Fox
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Cleveland
Tony Canzoneri
New York
al Singer
Savoldi
Paris
Pete Yanuskus
Kewanee, Ill
Minnesota
Ralph Hewitt
Lawrence
Columbia
Wofford College
Duke University
Carmen Hill
Rochester
Cards
Clarence Munn
Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
Hanover
Bertha
Trotter
O’rourke Brothers
Boston Nationals
Aziz
Pimlico
Northwestern
Wisconsin
Willie Hoppe
Babe Ruth
Wade Woodworth
Northwestern University
Jack Johnson
Utah
Eddie Gerard
New York Americans
Montreal Maroons
Yale
Albert J. Booth, Jr
Albie
Syracuse
Lionel Conacher
Canada
Andy Kerr
Colgate
Eddie Roush
The
Giants
Tigers
Notre Dame
Irish Ramblers
Tom Conley
R. W. Calder
Popular Mechanics Magazine
James River Bridge
Onan
Limi
Newport News- James River
James River
Norfolk
E. Hogue
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