Gas Hazards of Mines Reduced
Pittsburgh experts of the United States Bureau of Mines report a quick blood test for carbon monoxide poisoning. The Sayers-Yant method can detect poison within fifteen minutes, aiding in prompt treatment and legal proof of death causes in mines garages tunnels and industry.
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Pittsburgh
United States Bureau of Mines
R. R. Savery
W. B. Yant
Bureau
Hudson River
New York
Bureau of Mines
Yant
Burn Youth as Sacrifice in Rhodesia Court
In Salisbury Rhodesia six tribal members were sentenced to death for burning Manduza alive to appease the rain goddess during a drought. The chief claimed his son violated the goddess and ordered the incineration. The defense noted high motives behind the sacrifice and cited Hebraic parallels. Rain fell soon after.
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Salisbury
Southern Rhodesia
Manduza
Rhodesia
Farmer Adolph Musil accused after wife found slain
Adolph Musil of Summit township Michigan allegedly threatened to kill his wife after she squealed about his threats. She had him arrested for non support and began divorce. Within a day her body was found on a hilltop. her throat slashed, Musil wounded himself but survived.
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Adolph Musil
Summit Township
Mich
Musil
Automatic road traffic recorder sent to Maryland tests
Washington reports a new automatic device to record traffic weight and volume on the Washington Baltimore boulevard in College Park Maryland. The project, a joint effort of the University of Maryland the Maryland State Roads Commission and the U S Bureau of Public Roads aims to quantify highway value and guide future transportation development. Initial calibration work progresses with the device laid under intact concrete slabs for a smooth surface. The Boston post road count showed nine hours daily traffic weighing about 1140 tons with full day estimates near 1520 tons.
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University of Maryland At
College Park
Maryland
University
State Roads Commission of Maryland
Department of Agriculture
Washington-Baltimore
Bureau of Public Roads
A. N. Johnson
Engineering Department
United States Bureau of Public Roads
Connecticut
Boston Post
Uhlig
Falls City
G. R. Russom
Broken Bow
James Mayercek
Clyde Skinner Place
Omaha
Chamber of Commerce
Paul Peterson
Aeronaut
Newcastle
Neb
Fullerton
T. P. Rose
York County
Dan Desdune
Colored Band
Nebraska
South Dakota
Knudson
Department of Trade and Commerce
State Deposit Guaranty Fund
South Omaha
Nebraska City
Ryder
McCallum
United States Department of Agriculture Livestock and Agricultural Exhibit
Gage County
Blue River
Wymore
Barneston
State Treasury General Fund
State Auditor’s
Kate A. Kehoe
Platte Center
D. B. Nestlerode
Beatrice
A. A. Teed
University of Nebraska
Charles Ketelson
Loup City
Horack Brothers General Merchandise
Brainard
Bryan
Fremont
Long Pine Creek
Clatonia
Plan Monument for Refugee From Justice
Bristol Vermont plans a memorial stone for John Broodt a Dutch immigrant and self described hermit who fled murder conviction after killing a neighbor in Unadilla New York. He lived 12 years in a log hut near South Mountain before being pardoned and later acknowledged as the town’s first settler.
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Bristol, VI
Green Mountains
Unadilla
N. Y
John Broodt
Outlook Club
Bristol i
South Mountain
Broodt
Whitehall
Anig
Vermont
South ‘Mountain
Bristol Village
Matrimonial Agencies Rise in Postwar Paris Society
In Paris after the war matrimonial agencies climb social ranks due to a male shortage. Women seek husbands while men demand the best prospects, as agencies blend ceremonial discretion with practical scrutiny of dowries and finances. Elite agencies boast ties to socially prominent women.
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Paris
France
Paris Prices Soar as Tourists Arrive for 1928 Season
In Paris, the high cost of living dominates talk amid shifting Ruhr news. American tourists lead the city’s arrival, and retailers remove caps on prices, selling at any rate.
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Paris
Twu
Ruhr
Warsham Mass Elects Public Surveyor Galen Humphrey
Galen Humphrey, who will be one hundred years old next September, has been elected public surveyor of Warsham Massachusetts.
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Galen Humphrey
Warsham
Mass
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A social note describes introducing clients at a tea or reception in natural settings. If funds are limited, a rendezvous during a concert intermission or at the races may occur, with a prominent dowager presenting the man to the accompanying girl as a matter of course.
Discover a New Gas Field in Western Wyoming
Salt Lake City and Ogden may access natural gas from a newly found field in western Wyoming. A recently drilled well reportedly yields about 80 million cubic feet per day, fueling regional supply discussions.
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Salt Lake City
Wyoming
Sudden Smoke Claim Sparks Friendly Quip in Star
In a light exchange from the Kansas City Star, a remark about Smith taking up smoking leads to a playful note that he had no cigarette when asked for a match yesterday. The brief exchange captures everyday humor.
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Smith
Kansas City Star
Nebraska News Roundup Signals Busy Week Across State
Highlights include Aurora chamber of commerce formed, Gothenburg Kiwanis charter issued, state tax intake near a million dollars, and the fifty fifth state fair opening in September. Notable events cover floods, church dedication, drownings, bank heist at Walton, hail damage, and elections.
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Chamber of Commerce
Aurora
Kiwanis Club
Gothenburg
O'Neill
New Methodist Church
Wauneta
Otto Rudebausch
Peter Bon
Wisner
Nebraska Press Association
Omaha
Marine Corps
Yeggs
Bank of Walton
Liberty
Ames
Dodge County
Robert Nance
Plainview
Nelson
American Legion
State Fire Prevention Bureau
Bryan
L. B. Frye
Beatrice
E. V. Capps
Blair
Nebraska
Fort Des Moines
State University
Bloomfield
Knox County
Carlton MacGlasson
Harry Specht
Charles Megrue
Harvard
George Megrue
A. G C. Wallace
G. E. C. Brown
Fullerton
Central City
Union Pacific
Guy Pizer
Lincoln
John M. Matzen
W. J. Wilkins
York
National Indian War Veterans
Stephens
John McKernan
Wymore
Falls City
Capitol Beach
Hershel -Rouse
George” Rouse
Redbird
Holt County
State Fair Board
Neat Galowial Type Bungalow
William A. Radford offers free advice on building a neat bungalow with Colonial details. The article outlines a practical floor plan with a three-window bay living room, French doors to a sunny dining area, compact kitchen, two bedrooms, and a white painted exterior promising lasting style and easy maintenance.
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William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Sultan’s Soul Denied Rest Legend of Alladin’s Tower
An article cites legends of a bottomless well in Arabia and a tale from Gilbert Chesterton about Sultan Alladin ordering giants to build a tower that would rise beyond the stars, only to be cast down by Allah. It frames fascination with depth and myth.
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Gos
Arabia
Gilbert K. Chesterton
Sultan’ Alladin
Allah
Alladin
Would Be Absolutely Useless
Martha Jane’s family includes her mother, father, Aunt Mat, five siblings, and Martha Jane herself age six. A neighbor asks if the new car is one-seat or two-seat, prompting a witty reply about fitting everyone in.
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Martha Jane
Mat
Strong Corn Seed Production Sees 1922 Uptick
The United States Department of Agriculture reports over 8 million pounds of sweet corn for seed produced commercially in 1922, a 100 percent rise from 1921 but 20 percent below the five year average.
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United States Department of Agriculture
The Scientific Attitude Examined by Roosevelt Quote
A quoted line attributed to Theodore Roosevelt reflects a scientific attitude shaped by the desire to be right, noting that recognition from scientists is not sought as a motive. The remark emphasizes personal integrity and pursuit of truth over acclaim.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Folly Sunk by Thunderbolt Tower to Hellish Depths
Vivid image narrative describes a thunderbolt piercing earth creating an endless shaft. The inverted tower of darkness swallows the proud sultan’s soul, descending forever and ever.
Filipino Women and Changing Roles in the Islands
The text notes Filipino women avoid driving and cycling while men dominate nursing and pattern design. It contrasts women’s higher labor participation with Canadian women and mentions co education exists across the islands.
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Islands
Vienna professor proposes malaria cure for paresis
Dr Richard H. Hoffman reports a new treatment by Prof Wagner Jauregg of Vienna for general paresis. The method uses malaria inoculation to combat the paresis germs, aiming to halt progression and improve patient outcomes.
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Richard H. Hoffman
Wagner Jauregg
Vienna
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