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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1929
Page
10
A German inventor introduced an effective aid for rowers that combines a foot-power device with synchronized arm strokes during paddl ing. The report notes this mechanical aid as a helpful innovation for rowing performance.
Berlin reports say Ethyl and similar American anti knock fuels will not be admitted into Germany due to poisonous character. Protests arise as Germany cites its own gasoline benzoc, branded as an excellent anti knock fuel, reducing need for American Ethyl.
The Wings of Youth Club, sponsored by the American Society for the Promotion of Aviation, forms to teach aviation and flying to men aged 18 and over. The first meeting is at 340 Broad Street on Tuesday evening January 8, with Robert Busick leading the organizing committee.
MEMPHIS Tenn. Sassy Sue prize hen of Herbert Burns is back on the job after a major operation. The bird had stopped producing daily eggs last July, a disruption noted in her breakfast role of ham and eggs. Now she resumes egg laying for her owner’s morning meal.
A Tennessee veterinary school poultry specialist was called to treat Sassy Sue who had not laid eggs for over a week. An operation saved her, removing eight eggs and placing her in recovery. After days of struggle she survived and, weeks later, resumed laying about a week ago with a renewed daily cadence.
Litchfield, Jan. 5 details social visits and illnesses among residents, weather and fire losses at the Sears farm, car crash near town, upcoming cemetery and park meeting, plus local names and minor events from the week.
London transatlantic hours include the Leviathan and Majesty the largest in the world. They will land passengers and cargo almost on London’s doorstep after September next year with a new landing stage at Tilbury on the Thames river under construction.
Upsala Sweden — J W Hultcrantz professor of anatomy at Upsala University reports Swedes are the tallest people in Europe. He finds the average grown Swede today is three centimeters taller than his father and six centimeters taller than his grandfather based on studies from 1849 to 1914. He notes about one in ten men now reach 180 centimeters while earlier only one in a hundred did. He attributes height gains to better food and housing, growing athletics, and improved sanitary working conditions.
Washington reports Lieut. Mary Kirsner of the Philadelphia Quartermaster Depot has devised a water resistant blanket material. War Department tests show water suspended for up to sixty hours without penetration, suggesting a new dry sleeping option for troops exposed to rain and damp conditions.
In Tarboro North Carolina the Farrar hotel reportedly prints a slogan claiming it is the worst hotel in the state. Traveling men deny the claim and many visitors write home on Farrar stationery to joke about the boast. A lifelike dummy at an Arras France theater dispenses tickets when paid the right amount.
Local ad lists living room suites and bedroom bridge lamps priced at .66 each, highlighting furniture and lighting deals. Shoppers are urged to visit the store for immediate selection and delivery options.
An advertisement touts Thoxine as a famous physician's prescription that relieves sore throat instantly. It claims double action targets internal cause, with no harmful drugs and family friendly use. Also marketed for cough relief with a money back guarantee, priced 35¢ to $1.00 at all druggists.
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