Invention of the Telephone Signals a New Era
The United States signal corps demonstrates multiplex telephony allowing several conversations on one wire. Major George O. Squier says the patent benefits the people and cannot be owned by a single entity. He notes commercial potential and compares with American Bell’s vast wire network and spending on new lines in 1910.
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United States Signal Corps
George O. Squier
United States
Major Squier
America
John J. Carty
American ‘Telephone and Telegraph Company
Telephone and Telegraph Company
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Telephony Over One Wire Revolution Reveals Government Patent Gift
The earth is proposed as a return path for a two wire telephony system advancing to a single wire circuit. A three mile demonstration from the Signal Corps Bureau of Standards in Washington proves practicality. The government grants royalty free use of the multiplex telephones with patents in its name. Major Squiers, West Point graduate, details the war department funding and secrecy surrounding the project.
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Signal Corps
Bureau of Standards
Signal Corps Construction Laboratory
Pennsylvania ‘Avenue
Washington
United States
Thomas A. Holl
Bremierlon
Onges
Storma
War Department
American Telephone and ‘Telegraph” Company
Tate
Congrega
Squiers
Dryden, Mich
West Point
Vocational Training Initiative For Boys Reported
A brief note from St Louis in May outlines a new vocational training program aimed at boys. The plan seeks hands on instruction to prepare youth for trades and employment opportunities within the community.
Gardening Rules From March Farm Journal
Advice warns against haste and loss of grain sacks, urges clear marking. Recommends sowing clover in two sowings, one now and one in early April with half red and half alsike, and stresses not missing the alsike. Promotes crop rotation, stock and soil health, onion pea sowing after frost, and early vegetables with manure and bone meal for nourishment.
The Poultry Yard March-Hatched Pullets and Feeding Rules
The March-hatched pullets will be the early fall layers. Do not overfeed incubator chicks or keep them too warm. Count the biddies daily to guard against theft. Avoid overfeeding hens and ensure roosters are well chosen to boost egg production. Do not set a hen until she is clearly broody.
Fryer Advice on Hen Care in Cold Weather
The text warns a hen without full fever is prone to desert her charge after weeks, notes continued cold weather. It advises giving hens no more than eleven eggs at a time to ensure even coverage and prevent outer eggs from chilling.
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March Farm Journal
Sinai and Calvary Poem of Law and Mercy by John Hay
Two mountains symbolize law and mercy in a devotional verse by John Hay. Sinai embodies divine justice and punishment for sin, while Calvary offers forgiveness and redemption through the Paschal sacrifice. The poem pleads for obedience to God and a life guided by Calvary’s mercy.
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Sinai
Sival
Evi
Calvary
Boy Scouts Ideals And Purpose
The Boy Scouts is an organization for boys ages twelve to eighteen. It aims to build character through self reliance manhood and good citizenship. The movement emphasizes outdoor living camping hiking and learning the skills of the woods rather than military drill.
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Ianto
Toramate
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Harrah & Stewart Mfg. Co
Des Moines, Iowa
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George 0. Squier
U. S
Dusiness
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Nell Are
At. Grocers
Tone Bros
Des Moines
Lone Misters
Spices
Draler II
PEI
Alain
John Hay
BOY Scoutinar
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