Nye Rail against shipbuilders push naval reform
A report by Senator Nye of North Dakota and his munitions committee calls for strong laws to curb bid collusion and private profits in navy construction. It targets patent leakage, caps profits, requires lobbyists to register, and cites high markups in warship contracts. The piece also notes broader tax plans, the national youth program, and various political developments of the era.
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Enator Nye
North Dakota
Navy
Nye Jobs
Lamb
Carry On Through Hard Times With Historic Perseverance
Encouragement for homemakers to endure current stresses by recalling America’s early struggles. Readers are urged to draw courage from history, maintain good cheer, and persist with steadfast effort, faith, and practical methods toward a speedy return to prosperity. Bell Syndicate WNU service
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United States
Annals of America
Grape Nuts Ad Promises Prizes in Dizzy Dean Winners
Boys and girls are urged to read the Grape Nuts advertisement in another column and join the Dizzy Dean Winners contest for a chance to win valuable free prizes. Ady appears as part of the promotion.
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Ady
Sun Time Accuracy Questioned by Clocks
An article argues that sundials and sun time are not exact, being accurate only within about four seconds, challenging the belief that solar time perfectly matches clock time.
Mean standard time set to regulate clocks
The passage explains that the sun's slight variations cause scientists to adopt a mean standard of time to regulate clocks. It notes the sun's meridian crossings near noon in November and February, and that this variation requires a consistent time standard for year-round accuracy.
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Sara Zine
Sol
Pimples Vanish After Cuticura Treatment Ad
Miss Mayme Michelsem of Weeping Water Nebraska reports facial pimples vanished after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She bought two cakes of soap and one box of ointment, with one free sample offered by Cuticura Laboratories. Ad claims nationwide sales with 25 cent pricing for soap and ointment.
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Mayme Michelsem
Mabden
Mass
Adr
Firestone Tire Ad Promotes Gum-Dipping for Tougher Tires
An advertisement touts a Gum-Dipping process claiming lower cost per ton mile and unrivaled durability. It states the process saturates cotton cords, insulates strands, reduces friction and heat, and offers longer life and dependability. It invites readers to ask local Firestone Service Stores or dealers about exclusive truck tire construction features and safety for high speed use.
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Firestone Service Store
Firestone Tire
Firestone Truck
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