Scout Tamble Emerges Hero in Lake Rescue
In a storm on Lake Pla, Scout William Tamble of Troop 25 Bellmore bravely saved two boys and tried to rescue a third. He dragged wounds from a capsized sailboat, righted the craft, and ferried the trio to shore amid exhausting currents. The two rescued boys, Grinnell and Stone, were pupils at Plattsburg training camp. Tamble’s actions saved the group from a tragedy.
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William Tamble
Bellmore
Lake Pla
Trimble
Louis Well
Citizens’ Tull
Plasteburg
Tein
Grinnell
Colm Jim
Imble
Ularies Stone
Plattsburg
Peerite
Stone
Mortim
Mortim and the Approut Proveable Swon Pulled Streth Tigether
Sue Pero Nut
Leinally
Scouts as fire fighters on WY tour in Reading
Scouts acting as fire fighters joined a Wyoming team touring Reading Pennsylvania to battle a blaze threatening valuable property in the area. The effort drew attention as local officials coordinated with the visiting group to protect surrounding buildings and assets.
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Reading
Harding's Warm Interest in Scouts Aid Letter to Chief
A late president's notable concern is shown in a handwritten letter to Chief James B. West from Harry Christin, dated the day before Mr. Harding's passing, praising efforts for Armament aid and Scout work.
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Scoutis
See Hui
James B. West
Hardin
Evening tale of birds dolls and dogs told by Queen
In a cozy gathering the Fatty Queen shares joyful bird sanctuary news with teals mallards storks and herons on safe islands. She notes popular rag dolls among children and Allie A.B. entertains many kids yearly. Dog heroes who risk themselves in distress are celebrated.
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Eiveryone
Grotheta
Lminyards
Abby Ban
Allie
Lovahla
Aimine
Erantres
Hock
Ernest
Two Bit Loud Speaker for Radio Fun
A early DIY guide describes building a low cost two bit loud speaker using a Murdock 200 ohm receiver and simple parts. It covers cardboard horn construction, adhesive tape assembly, a wooden base, and a cover with a tapered horn hole.
How to Mount Spider Web Coils for Amateur Receivers
Instructions describe constructing a lightweight spider web coil mounting from thin russet sheet, with movable or coupled mounts. Brass strips form a panel framework, pivoted angles clamp terminals, and 632 inch machine screws with nuts act as pivots and clamps.
This V. T. Socket Can Be Made for 10 Cents
A brief note describes making a V. T. socket from two ochre pieces or similar insulating material. Each piece is about 3 inches square with a central 2 1/4 inch hole, four corner holes on the bottom piece, two extra holes for the collar and sorters, and four springs cut from spring brass to attach at the corners.
Engineering notes on making adaptors from repurposed jars
The two collars A are half inch long and cut from solid stock or tubing. Drill two holes in the upper spring and assemble to form the unit. Position the slot for the tube pin carefully. Small studs K are driven into the upper strip near the slot to limit tube movement. A row of sockets can be made for an amplifter. Material from old storage battery jars is used for the strips with evident success.
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Evert
Porcelain Cleats Insulator Demonstration Construction
An inventive report describes a porcelain insulator made from four ordinary porcelain cleats arranged to align the center holes. The improvised device bridges components by two two‑inch iron pins, forming a simple tester or insulator substitute.
Malad to Close Post Office Septembers Fifteenth
Idaho short notes report postmaster Hanson announcing Daniels post office will close on September 15. Malad will deliver mail addressed to Daniels. Other items list church Knox raid funds, school water main updates, fire damages, hospital projects, and local incidents across Idaho towns.
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Hanson
Daniels Post Ofice
Daniels
Cashing Checks in Germany Through Hanover Bank Delays
A Saturday Evening Post excerpt describes German bank etiquette in Hanover where customers line up in a marble lobby hang hats and coats and endure a long check cashing ritual. Clerks whisper study checks telephone upstairs and announce results amid a sea of waiting customers. The piece contrasts efficiency with endurance and includes musings on opportunity and war.
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Germany
Hanover
Mick
Maris
Saturday Evening Post
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Ieee
Idaho
Pocatello
Christian Church
Ku Klux Klan
Rev
J. Jlmp
Maho Falls
Caldwell
City Coucil
City Water Works Department
Nempa
Huntly & Givens
Payette
Ninth Street
J. A. Laner & Bros. Bardware Merchants
Eagle
William F. Hartley
Cxttleman
Wilder Equity Associations
Sociatina
Maho
LD. S
Idnhy Palls
Jadge Eftzington
William Masters
Lquor
Posatello
George Isaacs
Statf
Stevens Creek
Big Springs
Idaho Falls
Chamber of Commerce
St. Anthony
Dhe
Moscow
University Cireles
Charles XII. Little
College of End Serging
Elgin
Earl Bransop
Joseph Parkins
Charles Powell
Charles Cox Ranch
Here
Salmon
Blackfnet
Arce
August Tali
Pocatallo
Epinuaie Aciter
Rupert
Cunaia
Uriah
Erie
Kampuelist Revelvar
Sainamen
Expisy
N.Y
Geniua
Martin Lather
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