Speed and Invention: Early Rushing Motions and Machines
The article lists speeds for various inventions and motions. It cites cannonball velocity, horse and human speeds, and early rail as rapid advances. It notes airplanes, electric trains, ships, and boats achieving high mileages per hour, highlighting rapid progress in transport and science.
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Beeou
Bo Ronmnee
Dansy
Howe
Elect
Berlin
Bout
Miss Ambrica
Chinese Have Own Courts In Downton Portland Tale
A fragmented Portland Oregon Chronicle excerpt describes Chinese communities maintaining separate courts and laws, with white authorities rarely intervening. It mentions swift street justice cited as common in downtown life and rumors of police raids around the area.
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Portland
New Fuel Substitute From French Chemists Movement
French chemists announce a process to alter oil into a cheaper fuel that resists temperature changes and burns efficiently. The could serve as a substitute for heavy fuel in furnaces locomotives and other industries aiding coal conservation. Preliminary samples prove promising and the story also notes a Mirror of Downing Street anecdote about Northcliffe and an elevator boy.
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Downing Street
Emnent
Northcliffe
Via
T Hese Hoyer
Dally Slit
Pronunciation Confusion In Quoted Life Text
A fragmented misreading shows a geographer and a speaker debating spelling and pronunciation. The exchange references bonafide and a misspelled phrase. Houston Post source text indicates casual dialogue with garbled phrases and corrections.
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Houston Post
New Orleans Anniversary Seen as Civic Center Milestone
By 1928 New Orleans marks its two hundredth anniversary since becoming a capital city with Face Armes as its civic core. Plans aim to restore Jackson Square and surroundings to their historic layout and to reenact the ceremonial moment that defined the city’s civic history. Fox Aids Farmer in Pest Control. Foxes seek poultry and mice, destroying thousands. they are seen as a benefit to foresters, though they invade barns and feed on litter, alarming farmers.
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New Orleans
Armes
Jackson Square
Ameren Forestry Magazine
Egg Proved Effective Weapon at Tulsa Office Passage
A tall, thin office worker leaving her building to take dictation hurled a fresh egg from a sack at a man who teased her with a hello. She struck him in the middle of the back with the egg, then resumed her walk amid the amused crowd.
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Stu
Clu
Tulsa World
Beaver Colony for Profit Fur Ranch at Edger ton
Beaver Colony for Profit is a beaver ranch at Edgerton, Kansas where over 100 beavers are raised with the aim of generating yearly revenue as breeding multiplies. The ranch sits along a small creek long home to beavers, and the landowner has secured breeding privileges to sell the offspring.
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Edgerton
Cans
German Air Gliders Meet Marred by Fatal Accident
A League of German Model Aircraft and Gliding Clubs meet in the Rhone district saw several entrants including monoplanes and biplanes. A fatal accident killed pilot Von Loesse when his glider broke in the air at the elevator. Records noted include 1830 meters distance and 142.5 seconds duration by Klemperer reaching 880 meters height.
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Rhone
League of German Model Aircraft and Gliding Clubs
von Loesse
Scientific American
Klemperer
Harrises return from Missouri seeking oil and gas prospects
Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Harris, of Missouri, are back after several weeks away, showing interest in developing oil and gas in this section. Payette Co. Op. advertises specials for Housekeeper's week and urges attendance for worthwhile deals.
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Missouri
J. G. Harris
Payette Co.Op
Oregon Slope Slope Irrigation District Ride Ditch Rest of Season
Local notes describe community guests including Charles Staples Mamie Johnson Fay Chester of Yale at various homes. Families from E Frost Lee Brown Harry Lattig Bosch J L Brown attended reunions and picnics at Walter Mahoney’s Washoe home. Henry Moehler and family from Payette visited Kuehl family on Sunday.
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Walter Mahoney
Washoe
J. Jensen
Jensen
William Howard
Birdings Island
Henry Moehler
Payette
Mrs. Kuehl
Notice of temporary shop charge by J Stenger at Star Paint Shop
A notice states that while the owner is away for a few weeks Mr J Stenger will be in charge of the Star Paint Shop. The message is dated August 11 to 14 and signed by H C Elton.
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Payette
Ontario
Mr. Kelme
Compulsory School Act Change Noted in Idaho Notice
The notice calls attention to a twist in Idaho law extending compulsory schooling from age eight to 18, urging patrons to abide by the change. It also records an election notice for Independent District No. 32 with a Sept. 6, 1921 vote at Central School Building, polls from 1 to 3 PM, and filing requirements for candidates.
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Idaho
Anna C. Pearson Co
Indepen
Board of Trustees
MO. R
For Rent Two or Three Unfurnished Rooms Near 10th
Rental notice for two or three unfurnished rooms close to 114 South 10th, listed by Mrs Jah Say. Local reader notice indicates available housing space and contact details.
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Jah
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Ette
W. D. Case
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Bennett Bik
Shawhan
Ford
Harry Powell
Fruitland
A. H. Ramey
Ndependent Transfer & Storage Co
Midvale
M. T. Brady
Independent Transfer & Storage Co
L. W. Lady
A. F. Taylor
van Motor Co
Weiser
W. M. Copeland
Bancroft Hotel
P. O. Box
Boise
Idalo
Alesman
Safety Razors
Payette Cooperative Co
Warren
Aurau Davery
Cretonnes
Border Co
Berkeley Cambric
Maid of Honor
Payette Co-Op
Payette, Idaho
GATES
Che Idalm Oil & Gas Company
South Sth St
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