Calendar reform debated for modern business needs
A 1920s article details League of Nations inquiries into calendar reform, outlining three main reform groups. It explains unequal months in the Gregorian system, the impact on finance and statistics, and proposals from simple 3x4 quarter equalization to a 13 month year with a Year day.
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Elmo Scott Watson
Ray Walters
League of Nations
League
Ft S
Tie Nee Co
Thexone
George Mastman
Rochester
NYR) Mannufacturer
Being on Time Phrase from a 19th Century Etiquette Text
A fragment discusses punctuality, calling it the politeness of princes and urging consideration for others. It notes excuses for lateness but labels discourtesy as a present fault. The speaker laments wasted time and selfishness among men.
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Sipon
Promptness in an era of delayed appointments
Grove Patterson of the Mobile Register laments dwindling courtesy as people wait hours for others to keep appointments, urging greater punctuality and respect for others time.
Young Inventor Averts Scare in The Houris of Hell
Actress Little Audrey reveals the film title The Houris of Hell about a young inventor from whom a device to silence airplane noise is stolen. The story centers on the inventor’s efforts to recover it amid danger and intrigue.
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Audrey
Hell
Counterfeit Money Time Detection Event Described
Fragmentary report notes a public demonstration on detecting counterfeit money. The piece mentions crowds gathering to witness the event and references a young girl's notable perception, with a playful shout from a parent praising the daughter’s showcased skill.
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Kansas City
Unruly Tongues in Thought and Utterance
A quote from American Magazine questions why tongues reveal the secrets of the mind, exploring the tension between inner thought and spoken expression. The reflection weighs the urge to disclose private mental content against the desire for restraint and privacy.
Kansas farmers face beef boycott and flood relief efforts
Secretary J H Mercer criticizes Boston beef boycott as harming markets while Neosho County funds levee rebuilding with 76223 spent since January 1 1927 to counter flood threats. A mother saves her daughter from oil fire and burns as Judge J A McClure announces resignation to join private practice.
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Topeka
Boston
J. H. Mercer
Kansas Livestock Association
National Livestock and Meat Board
Associated Press
Erie
Congress
Neosho County
Neosho
Kansas
State Department of Agriculture
Neosho River
J. A. McClure
District Court of
Shawnee County
George T. McDermott
Stone, McDermott, Webb and Johnson
McDermott
United States
Rood
Homemade Oyster Dishes and Classic Desserts Guide
A collection of kitchen tips and recipes. It details oyster preparations such as Bisque and Oyster Sauce on Toast, plus Pot Roast with Vegetables and Brown Mushroom Sauce. It also covers Pumpkin Pie, Steamed Squash, Chicken a la King, and serving ideas with canned vegetables and sauces.
Highway 40S Gap Opens East of Ogden Concrete Run
Manhattan reports a new highway gap on U S 40S extended six miles east from Ogden with bar riprap removed. The road follows a new right of way. Pfietze from Manhattan is a standout Kansas State College general science senior. D R Hite age 66 Kansas lawyer dies after long illness. in 1922 he was chief counsel for Republicans defending the Stone resolution in Kansas.
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Manhattan
Junction City
Ogden
Paul PB Fuette
Kansas
Kansas State Agricultural College
Pfietze
Topeka
D. R. Hite
Eureka Mayor Claude Keller Shoots Self at Home
Eureka mayor Claude Keller wounded himself with an automatic pistol at his home. He was rushed to a hospital with a doubtful chance of recovery.
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Eureka
Claude Keller
Keller
Refuge and feeding ground plan for migratory birds in Kansas
A proposed Missouri river project in Cheyenne bottoms Bar 1 County Kansas would create a refuge and feeding ground for migratory birds at an estimated cost of 350000. Representative Clifford Hope Republican Marysville introduced the bill. A separate measure would issue 40000 bonds for a Waterville high school addition approved by about 3 to 1 at a recent special election.
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Washington
Cheyenne Bottoms
Bar 1
Kansas
Clifford Hope
Marysville
Waterville
State Federation of Music Clubs Meeting Planned in Hutchinson
Committees have been appointed to arrange the State Federation of Music Clubs gathering to be held in Hutchinson on March 20, 21 and 22. The event will involve local clubs and visiting delegates organizing programs and activities.
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Hutchinson
State Federation of Music Clubs
Boy dies from lockjaw after finding pistol in box
Neal Stanffer 13 of Wichita is dead in a hospital from lockjaw caused by tetanus after an old pistol he found near his home discharged accidentally. The weapon had been hidden in an old tool box for fifteen years.
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Wichita
Neal Stanffer
Kansas Law Crackdown on Slot Machines Urged
Topeka William A Smith attorney general issues bulletin to county attorneys sheriffs and mayors urging enforcement of the Kansas law against slot machines.
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Topeka
William A. Smith
Kansas
Bureau of Standards calibrates broadcasting frequency devices
The bureau explains how often sending sets must align to federal rules within 0.5 kilocycle. Piezo oscillators are the only highly accurate checkers, while standard frequency meters drift without recalibration. In four months 46 stations sought piezo calibrations and 21 requested meter calibrations.
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Bureau of Standards
Federal Radio Commission
L. J. Briggs
Briggs
Scientific Explanation of Radio Communication
Radio communication relies on transmitters creating waves that travel through space to reach receivers. Strong signals come from powerful or nearby transmitters, while weak signals require sensitive receivers, especially in remote areas, to maintain reliable broadcasting.
Electrolyte Availability at Battery Service Stations
Battery acid known as electrolyte can be bought at battery service stations. If a battery fails to show proper specific gravity after charging, drain and rinse with distilled water, then refill with prepared electrolyte and recharge slowly until the hydrometer reads correct. Voltmeter readings are advised. Shielding practices differ for audio amplifiers and radio-frequency stages, with individual shielding common for each stage. Some sets use serial condensers allowing adjustments for any aerial length without changing the coil. the adjustment is made within the set itself.
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Aizo
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Greenwich
United States Naval Observatories
League of Nations Committee
Walrars
Mercer
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