Armor Vest Makes Its Mark in New York Labor Fight
In six months Alva Jacobson has endured over a thousand bullet exposures wearing a bullet resistant vest. He explains the vest absorbs shock by distributing impact through the body. demonstrations show police and soldiers testing the gear. The armor is mail numbered, sizes fit, and concerns about misuse persist as bootleggers and criminals seek to exploit the tech.
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New York
Alva Jacobson
Armor Corporation
Mexico
Hitchcock
Culbertson
Millie Lantert
Clarence Lambert
Palmer
Grand Island
Stella Ashe
Wiliam Ashe
Stella
Wilber
Blue Valley Drive
Otoe County
Unadulla
Beatrice
Omaha Poultry Association
American
Melberta
John Swan
Nebraska
C. A. Fulner
Halls City
Beatrize
Arnold
Chappell
Irwin Cook
Alfred Cook
Missouri River
Newcastle
Nebraska Speed Association
Kearney
McCook
Lincoln
Omaha
Aurora
Lynn Rasmussen
Thurston
Rasmussen
South Dakota
Minnesota
Iowa
E. H. Barbour
University of Nebraska
Harlan
Jefferson
Greeley
Holt
Furnas
Felton
State Prison
Red Cloud
Silas Garber
Plan to Hunt Arctic Region by Plane From Washington
Naval aircraft will attempt to bridge the Arctic ice area between Alaska and the North Pole. Led by Donald B. MacMillan, the private mission endorsed by Secretary Wilbur and President Coolidge aims to map a million square miles. Commander Byrd will head flight operations with Loening amphibians aboard a June departure.
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Washington
Arctic
Donald B. MacMillan
Northland
Alaska
North Pole
Coolidge
Wilbur
National Geographic Society
R. F. Byrd
Navy
Marine Corps
Byrd
MacMillan
Wiscasset, Me
Labrador
Greenland
Axel Helburg Land
Europe
Asia
Peary
Cape Columbia
Pole
Eugene F. McDonald, Jr
National Association of Broadcasters, of
Chicago
Gold production hits 1924 record in Canada
Canada’s gold miners posted a record 1,545,000 ounces in 1924 valued at 31.522 million dollars, surpassing the 1973 peak by 360,000 ounces, according to the Dominion Bureau of Statistics report from Ottawa.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Gold and silver cornerstone trowels become treasured archives
New Yorkers note that ceremonial gold trowels and silver picks used in cornerstone layings end up in archives or strong rooms. Jewelers say the artful engraving and inscriptions give them sentimental and collectible value, not just material worth, with prices up to 1500 dollars for gold trowels and 800 for solid silver pieces.
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New York
Sfill Manufacturing
Hylan
Sacred Maya Island Found in Lake Catemaco Vera Cruz
Tulane University archeologists Dr. Frans Biom and Dr. Oliver La Farge report discovery of a sacred Maya island with ruins in Lake Catemaco Vera Cruz Mexico. They crossed the Tuxtla mountains, met Papunca Indians, and found Piedra Labrada slabs and a stone idol on a crater rim.
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Vera Cruz
New Orleans
Lake Catemaco
Department of Middle American Research
Tulane University
Frans Biom
Carnegie Institution
Oliver la Farge
Tuxtla Mountains
San Martin
First trowel used again to reinvoke blessing
A historical note reports the act of reusing the first trowel to reinvoke a blessing believed granted at the original ceremony. The text emphasizes the ceremonial significance and the continuity of the ritual across time.
Girl 19 Walks 450 Miles to Rejoin Husband
Mildred Gustavson, nineteen, walked from Los Angeles to San Francisco over 450 miles to reunite with husband Clifford Gustavson aboard the U S S Mississippi. Arrested for vagrancy at the dock, she told the tale to Police Judge Jacks, who dismissed the case and commended her loyalty.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Mildred Gustavson
Clifford Gustavson
U. S. S. Mississippi
Jacks
Two-Headed Milk Snake Found on Mount Diablo
A cattle herder near Oakland captured a milk snake with two distinct heads on Mount Diablo. The odd reptile is now on display at the University of California museum.
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Oakland
Cal
Mount Diablo
University of California Museum
Sin They Say to Mistake Judge Suit in Newark
New York Morris Heyman and wife of 82 Schuyler Avenue Newark sue Castle Ice Cream Co Irvington for 50000 dollars claiming a mixed order caused them and guests at their silver wedding anniversary to violate Jewish dietary laws. They allege the misdelivery ruined the meal damaged clothing business and brought social embarrassment.
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New York
Morris Heyman
Schuyler Avenue
Newark
Essex County
Castle Ice Cream Company
Irvington
Heyman
Farm Shop and Implement House Essential for Efficient Work
William A. Radford outlines a practical plan for farm tool care through a weatherproof implement house and a connected workshop. The 40 by 20 foot frame building includes a 11 by 19 foot shop and a 28 by 19 foot storage area, with large sliding doors and an attic for small tools, designed to protect, heat, and organize equipment year round.
Ten Commandments for Lighting of the Home
Home-lighting experts publish ten rules to improve domestic lighting. Clean lamps weekly, ensure shades conceal the bulb, avoid dark shades, use frosted bulbs when light is visible, rework slanting fixtures to reduce glare, include shades on all lamps, balance light to reduce glare, kitchen reflectors should encase the lamp, use daylight bulbs in laundry, and employ many portable lamps for flexibility.
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Atti
Liv
Breakfast Nook Planning For The Small Family
The breakfast nook offers labor saving convenience though many men dislike its modern tea room feel. Ensure a low window view for diners and decorate the alcove with bright wallpaper to start the day cheerfully.
Heating Your New Home Should Include an Efficient System
The notice urges buyers to plan budget and home with a top heating plant. It stresses delivering heat directly to the source, avoiding waste, and choosing an oversized boiler for long term comfort and savings.
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Merket
House Evaluation Focuses on Cellar Construction
The text advises assessing the cellar as a foundation, ventilation, and insulation. Check wall thickness for stability, window placement for summer ventilation and winter sealing, and ensure floor-beam clearance is at least seven feet above the cellar floor.
Breakfast Coffee Tasting Promises A Bright Start
A brief note highlights a well-advertised morning coffee choice known for its bold flavor and smooth finish. The teaser suggests a confident, uplifting start to the day with a staple breakfast beverage.
Small Halls as Private Spaces in Modern Homes
The passage discusses the decline of small halls in grand houses and their persistence only in the homes of the wealthy. It notes that interior one floor layouts may include a small hall serving bedrooms and bathroom to provide privacy for occupants when guests are present.
Window Box Construction Tips for Moisture Resistance
Instructions discuss building weatherproof window boxes with moisture resistant finishes. Guidance covers painting ends, sealing all four sides, and final assembly steps to ensure durability in wet conditions.
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Herrin
West Virginia
France
Donald MacMillan
Nebraska News
State Association of Optomelrists
Winans
Fremont
York
Barington
John Hassa
Callaway
Platte Valley
Herbert Senter
Utahs
Templar
Ak-Sar-Ben
Tiajuana
Franklin
Lyman
Burlington Railroad
Farmers State Bank
Venango
Inez Ballard
Henry Felthauser
Nebraska City
Lions Club of
Fullerton
Nance County
Nebraska G. A
August Kremlacek
Farwell
Birsell
Calseway
Frank Rubenthaler
The
Lutheran Synod of Nebraska
Qowaha
R. W. Hooper
West Point
W. A. Kling
George A. Mortenson
Sioux City
Pawnee City
Synod
Danish Lutherar Church of America
G.oing
Arbor
Masonic Grand Lodge of
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American Legion
Jim Dahlman
R. H. Camp
Hamiltton County
Howard Jenison
Phillips
Firth Mills
First Lutheran Church
Papillion
Sovereign
Grand Lodge of the
y,Jependent Order of Odd, Fellows
Northwest Nebraska Baseball League
Alliance
Crawford
Chadron
Hemmingford
Hot Springs
Edgemont
Egypt
Prince Farouk
Royal Palace
William A. Radford
William A.radford
Prairie Avenue
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