Gun in the making may join Ericsson and Maxim in war history
Washington reports a light air cooled machine gun design may redefine warfare. Maj. Gen. Wesson will oversee tests at Aberdeen in October for a weapon capable of firing 250 rounds without overheating and matching rifle range and accuracy. Inventors compete as the army seeks a decisive new small arm for infantry and cavalry.
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Washington
Weepaw
Ericsson
Gating
Maxim
C. Mr. Wesson
Ordnance
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Wesson
Althouugh
Cot Boe
Generel
New Approach to War Lighting Aids Safety in Blackouts
Gerela Elion, a Wesleyan senior and Russian refugee, along with engineer Hotton, proposes a blackout device improving street visibility from above while remaining safe for night driving and guiding air raid shelter entry. Hotton, born in Berlin, trained at Oxford, then moved to America to serve in the war.
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Widodletown
Conn
Gerela J. Elion
Wesleyan Imhersi Hieves
England
Holten
Brien
Oxford
Hotton Express
Holton
Berlin
Vienna
America
It Will Be No Circus if Glenn Gets Into the Army
Denver report states Glenn B Robbins, 27, told reporters he will not join a circus while entering the air corps at Moet Field California to fulfil a three year enlistment despite draft talk. He revealed a California heir claim connected to his grandmother Mrs Hatte Robbins adding a circus operator now runs affairs until his service ends.
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Glenn
Denver
Glenn B. Robbins
California
Hatte Robbins
Robbins
Moet Field
Calif
Air Corps
Black Willow of Utah Advances Wooden Leg Industry
A Utah black willow variety emerges as a key material for artificial limbs, bolstering the wooden leg industry due to its low pitch content and suitability for prosthetic production. Local reports note its growing impact on manufacturing and state lumbering traditions.
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Utah
Pers
Washington First Scientific Farmer
Chicago reports a Middle West Soil Improvement bulletin credits George Washington as America’s first scientific farmer. It notes his 40 year farming career from 1759, early crop experiments with clover and alfalfa, introduction of timothy hay, pre-chemistry soil remedies, and early use of farm machinery. It cites his livestock breeding work, seed distribution devices, and wheat imports from Siberia and South Africa, concluding his soil success made him the nation’s wealthiest planter. His estate at Mount Vernon valued at $530,000 with $220,000 in buildings and livestock, and his will freed his slaves.
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Chicago
George Washington
America
Middle West
Washington
Siberia
South Africa
The
Bulletin
United States
Mount Vernon
Ohio
Spellers stumble over leisure in south grade
Arizona eighth graders misspell many common words in the state education department spelling bee. More than a third mis-spelled acquaintan ce leisure and consequence while immense sufficient and decision tripped up earlier grades. Fourth and seventh graders also struggled with separate bureau mortgage appearance entertain and other terms.
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Proenix
Ariz
Arizona
Department of Education
Idaho Foremost in Use of State’s Power Plants
Moscow Idaho report noting Idaho uses electricity at two to three times the per person rate of many states despite only tenth of power resources developed. University of Idaho professor Hugo Johnson says 64 percent of Idaho farms have electric service versus under 28 percent nationally. He cites a heavy use pattern with power rates about two cents per kilowatt hour, half the national average.
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Moscow
Idaro
Idaho
University of Idaho
Wi Hugo Johnson
Johnson
Revolver Dazzles Yet Bites Cost to Fire
Oklahoma City report about Rock Island special agent John Burnett who owns an ornate gold revolver engraved with his fingerprints signature and horse portrait. The piece is inlaid with eight California $1 gold pieces and is considered too costly to shoot despite its dazzling appearance.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
John Burnett
Rock Island Railroad
Burnett
Orse
California
Fragmentary 1860 notes on lodge and railroad gear
Fragment shows embedded references dated 1860 including lodge and railroad items and notes describing a ruby inset, bailhead pearl handle. The text is incomplete but indicates preserved artifacts or descriptions connected to a lodge, railroad context, and ornamental firearm hardware.
Britisher Bombed Times Five at Home
In London H. A. Yapp of the St. Beller British Legion branch is described as the most bombed man in England. He was bombed out of his home five times, then moved to an apartment that was bombed as well. He subsequently relocated to Nottingham.
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London
England
H. A. Yapp
St. Beller
British Legion
Nottingham
Ornery Folks Dispute Food Choices and Nature’s Mistake
Readers note a playful quarrel about eating habits and gender roles. A woman’s reply outshines a man’s chatter as nature is described with humorous chaos. The passage juxtaposes human stubbornness with animal metaphors, ending with an abrupt verdict.
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Aoman
Nalf
Jackass
Nature
LABOR
TD Va
Western Railways
Union Station
Chicago, Ill
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