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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1922
Page
8
A London Answers writer argues that horsepower is a mismeasured unit. He says Watt set 33 000 pounds per foot per minute as horsepower, creating a false standard. The piece claims average readers misinterpret engines horsepower as 40 000 pounds per minute, not 33 000.
A vast rookery on a Great Salt Lake island known as Bird Island near Ys Hat island covers 12 acres and hosts dense flocks of seagulls and pelicans. Visitors observe birds roosting on rocky formations as pelicans return from rivers 50 to 70 miles away with fish for their young.
A Springfield Union reminiscence recalls a woman who reflects on the Sunbonnet Babies books. She explains how the faces of the little girls are never shown, only their postures, and describes attempting to view or tear pages to glimpse faces. She even imagines writing to the artist for a face-off image.
The passage details the plumage of a young eagle as black in year one slate in year two and brown and white in year three. It notes the white head ruff leading to the misconception of three separate species the black the george washington and the bald. It classifies the eagle within the Falconidae family with hawks and related birds of prey.
The quoted view argues that true authors ignore rigid rules and follow inspiration. It contrasts pedants who demand orderly style with writers who vary their manner, sometimes harmonious or rugged, sometimes somber or spirited, as inspiration dictates.
Mrs. Mart Jensen near Wherrisburg Banner County showcases a thriving orchard planted ten years ago on a south slope. It grows cherries plums and crab apples with a wind break of forest trees shielding fruit from winds. The well cultivated ground yields high flavor fruit without worm damage and demand drew buyers from miles away. Some varieties prove well adapted to the high altitude region.
The village of Douglas celebrated a major high tension transmission line project to connect with the Nebraska City electric plant. A new brick car barn is planned by the Omaha Lincoln Railway and Light Company, with work expected to finish by October first. Community updates include school-room shortages in Lyman and a primary grade basement being prepared at the Methodist church.
A reader by Gering Midwest explains the modern term petting party a young couple in a car seeking privacy under the stars. He contrasts recent court actions with old times when courting couples rode Dobbin no longer an option and notes police attention to such drives as a public deterrent.
The Journal reports Nail Roy Davis near Shubert suffered a severe lockjaw attack weeks after stepping on a rusty nail. Doctors believe tetanus poison was absorbed, causing the illness. Davis doubts the accident relates to his current condition.
An item lists Dr. M. E. Pettibone, a dentist, with office space described as over The Larsen Music Store. The entry includes a phone number 419 and notes on a local business address for dental services.
Evelyn Hall runs a theatre school in New York City to teach preachers how to use their voices effectively rather than act. The move aims to improve delivery of sermons, with ministers from various churches joining to learn to tell the old gospel in haunting, natural tones.
The article quotes Capper's Weekly on President Harding proposing a 30 day work continuation at old wage scales to spur settlement with miners. Operators largely refused, prolonging the old wage system into next April and maintaining coal prices. Operators claim profits from prestrike sales justify no price cuts, signaling higher costs this winter.
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