New Car Retarders End HazardousRailroad Riders
An automatic car control device demonstrated in Gary Ind ends the hazardous car riding and switching men duties at Gibson yard. George Hannauer and E M Wilcox presented the system that uses brake shoes on rails and electro pneumatic control to regulate car speed and track placement. Illinois Central and New York Central show interest for Harvey and Selkirk yards.
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Chicago
New York
Gary
Ind
George Hannauer
Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad
E. M. Wilcox
Gibson “Hump
Harbor Belt Line
Ilinois Central
Markham Yards
Harvey, Ill
New York Central
Selkirk Yards
Albany
N. Y
Gibson Yard
Hannouer
Wna
Gibson
Device to automate switch work gains traction nationwide
The invention, tested after early springless shoe experiments, received $75,000 in funding from A H Smith of the New York Central lines and is now in operation for a year. Several manufacturers have leased patent rights to produce the machines, which are being installed across major classification yards nationwide.
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Gibson
Calumet district seen as bright residential industrial hub
G Frank Croissant opened his new office to outline the Calumet district’s progress and future plans. Leaders cited Calumet City Croissant Park development, Nickel Plate ordinance, Illinois Central electric service expansion, and road and bridge projects to relieve congestion. Plans include Torrence avenue bridge at $350,000 and Burnham Wentworth Stoney Island corridors. Western Electric calls outstanding stock redeemable September 15 1925 with $24,679,600 par value remaining.
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Calumet
G. Frank Croissant
Croissant
Calumet City
Croissant Park
Harvey
Caiument Harbor
Illinois Central
J. W. Lanigan
Anton J. Cermak
Cook County Highway Commission
Edward J. Forest
Illinois
Western Electric Company
Joan of Arc Betrayed by Her Own People
Historical note asserts Joan of Arc was betrayed as the duke of Burgundy captured her at Compiegne and sold her to the English.
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Joan of Arc
Duke of Burgundy
Compiegne
Notable Quote From Plutarch on Ignorance and Growth
A compact reflection on how wishing to remain ignorant of ancient greatness keeps one in perpetual childhood. The idea emphasizes the value of learning from celebrated figures to mature intellect and character.
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Plutarch
Royal Veterinary College Dog Receives American Dental Bridge
Dentists at the Royal Veterinary College in England fitted an old collie with an American designed dental bridge to replace 24 lost teeth. The dog adapts to the false gold teeth and eats well, while other dogs appear intrigued by the sight.
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Royal Veterinary College
England
Mad Stone Believed To Cure Bites But Science Denies
A folk claim says mad stones remove poison from snake or animal bites and are found in stoma deer. Scientists doubt any real medicinal virtue, despite popular belief and widespread use.
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George Hanmayer
Ajax
Nash
Roseland Motor Car CO
Michigan Ave
Roseland
Conrad Kern
Indiana Avenue
Riverdale
ATLAS
Pullman
Range
Lorvienk
Riverdale Pharmacy
S.t
Riverdale, Ill
Kettler
R. Ph
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