McKinley Remembered In Nation Fetes On His Birthday
Eulogies note his rise from Ohio teacher to president amid Civil War service and a pivotal shift toward internationalism after the Spanish American War. The January 29 tribute centers on his favorite flower as a simple, lasting memorial to his memory.
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William McKinley
McKinley
Buffalo
N. Y
Willam McKinley
William MecKinley
America
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Jackson
United States
Congress
United States of America
Kingdom of
Spain
Congress of Nations
Ohio
Carl Russell Fish
Yale University Press
Fle
Melinley
Maine
Mel Nintey
Far East
Meintey
John Lay
China
The
Orient
Melintey
North
South
Canton
Nearer My God to Thee in Classic Hymn Verse
Fragmentary religious verse evokes ascent through trial with mentions of cross, sleep, mercy, angels, and Bethel. The lines express steadfast faith amid darkness and wandering. No reporting entities or events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Sarah F. Adams
Land Dispute Over Historic Site Called Three Gates
The British Ministry of Agriculture and the rector of Fawkham England clash over Cook's Croft named by Dick Turpin and known as no man’s land. Two owners claim it. part sold, ministry seeks tithe apportionment, rector says no prior apportionment exists. Turpin allegedly stood under the ancient tree at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Turpin
Ministry of Agriculture
Fawkham
England
Turpin
Gravesend
Early Tacitus Note Mentions Friesian Cattle
The fragment recalls Tacitus describing Friesian cattle as significant in ancient times, dating back to 28 A.D. The text hints at the breed's long history and possible reasons for its early prominence.
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Tacitus
Friesland Farmers Prosper Through Butter and Cheese Trade
The province’s favorable location near the industrial cities of northern Europe has fostered long term farming profits in Friesland as farmers boost income by dairy production and trade with neighboring regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Friesland
Presidential Bodyguards Through U.S. History
The article traces the history of presidential bodyguards from Andrew Johnson onward, noting the evolving security measures and the early use of guards as presidents moved about. It highlights shifts in protection practices and the enduring need for safety surrounding the American president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Andrew Johnson
Kansas farmers plan big program at Topeka board meeting
The Kansas state board of agriculture closed its Topeka session outlining a 1928 program. Proposals include tax shifts to ease farm burden, use of prison labor for state needs, opposition to private stockyards, support for McNary-Haugen, river and waterway projects, and freight rate reductions. The gathering featured editors and notable guests from Junction City to Coral Gables.
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Topeka
Kansas State Board of Agriculture
McNary-Haugen
Missouri
Mississippi
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Waterway
Farmers’ Union
Farm Bureau and Grange
Coral Gables
John R. Montgomery
Junction City
Kas
Biltore
Montgomery
Ed Howe
Murdock
William Allen White
Emporia
Junkin
Sterling
Miami
Coral
Kansas Dairy Growth Shown By 1927 Production Rise
I. D. Graham president of the Kansas Dairy Congress told the annual meeting that Kansas produced 37,250,855 dollars worth of dairy products in 1927, up from 36,708,932 dollars in 1926. He noted 10,000 fewer cows in 1927 and cattle valued about six million dollars more than in 1926.
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Topeka
Kansas
I. D. Graham
Kansas Dairy Congress
Kansas court bids and highway fund distribution
President Coolidge nominates George T. McDermott as district judge alongside John C. Pollock with chambers in Topeka and Kansas City. Kansas highway commission distributes 1.4 million dollars in gasoline tax and license fees to counties, totaling over 14.29 million since 1925, with Sedgwick County receiving 49,544.77 and Stanton 6,283.30, among others.
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Topeka
Federal Court For the
Kansas District
Kansas City
Kas
President Coolidge
George T. McDermott
John C. Pollock
McDermott
Pollock
Hudge
Kansas Highway Commission
Sedgwick
Wyandotte
Stanton
Greeley Next
Five new officer housing blocks planned at Ft Riley
Construction will begin likely in February on five buildings at Ft Riley to ease housing shortages for student officers at the cavalry school.
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Junction City
Ft. Riley
Cavalry School
Explosion Injures Woman Kindle Fire With Kerosene Elsewhere
In Yola Mrs. Herbert Dowell, 25, mother of five, lies near death after an explosion when she tried to light a fire using kerosene she believed to be safe. In Lawrence Mrs. Elizabeth Watkins, widow of pioneer banker J. B. Watkins, plans a $176,000 hospital donation to the city with construction to start soon announced by Mayor Ravkin. In Topeka the Industrial Gas Company of Kansas City receives a franchise to sell natural gas for industrial uses and for local domestic distributors. In Smith Center Henry Clutcher, 10, reportedly captured a wolf with his bare hands on the way to school. two onlookers then gave him $4.90.
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Yola
Herbert Dowell
Topeka
The
Industrial Gas Company of
Kansas City
Smith Center
Henry Clutcher
Output transformer offers cure for loudspeaker overload
Article warns that high voltage on amplifier plates causes overload and magnet burnout. It introduces a new output transformer device that connects across the receiver output to remove direct current from speaker windings, letting audio signals pass and protecting speakers. It notes benefits including reduced demagnetization, short circuits, choking, and RB supply drain.
Grid leak effects on detector sensitivity and tuning
The International Resistance company tests show higher grid leak increases detector sensitivity but dulls tone quality on strong signals. Higher resistance broadens tuning with powerful local signals while sharpening distant signal reception. Extreme selectivity observed with very low leaks and very high leaks for strong vs distant signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Resistance Company
Connect to Receiver When Testing Battery
Battery testing should be done with the receiver powered on to measure true voltage delivered to the set. Testing without connection often mirrors no load readings due to voltmeter drain. Elucidates that eliminators require same on load testing for accurate power delivery to the set.
Should Be Careful When Cleaning B Eliminator
Warns to handle the B eliminator with care due to charged condensers that can shock a person. Recommends disconnecting power and shorting condensers with a screwdriver before cleaning or repair to ensure safety.
Fully Charged Tip for Radio Battery Care
A tip for radio fans suggests if an A lead plate battery is stored for a period it should be fully charged with electrolyte removed. Later the electrolyte can be poured back into the battery, charged and placed back into operation.
Wireless Etiquette and Uses at Sea
The note outlines wireless telegraphy use aboard ships for emergency calls to own or other vessels, for ship business and navigation, and for receiving general or private information. It highlights help seeking in disasters and everyday communication practices at sea.
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Helped Women
Mrs Annie Kwinski of Milwaukee says six bottles improved her weakness and energy. Mrs Mattie Adams of Brewton states a friend recommended the remedy and she feels like a different woman. Thousands of women past fifty credit Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for renewed vigor and health.
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Annie’ Kwinski
1St Avenue
Milwaukee
Wis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mattie Adams
Downing Street
Brewton
Ala
Lydia B. Pinkham
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Elmo Scott Watson
State Board of Agriculture
Mall & Buckel
New York City
Hanford
Red Cross
Hill
Cisesahi
Koenig Medicine CO
Wells ST
Chicago
Ill
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