Bryan funeral marks end of a national era in Washington
William Jennings Bryan's body lay in state as thousands passed the casket while Rev. Sizoo led services. DC flags flew at half staff. the burial honored Bryan with a semi military ceremony per Mrs Bryan.
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William Jennings Bryan
Washington
Potomac Hills
Joseph R. Sizoo
New York State
Nebraska
Bryan
District of Columbia
Coolidge
Bringing Sky to Earth at the Bureau of Standards
In Washington a high altitude simulation lowers air pressure in a room to test airplane engine performance. Engineers reduce altitude to observe engine power changes and study remedies for lost thrust.
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Congress
Representative Madden
Illinois
Appropriations Committee
Coolidge
Remtenentinse Madden
Mlinois
Washington
General
Bureau of Standards
Ohio farmers study finds tractors save time but not much per acre
A five year Ohio survey of 102 farmers, published by the Ohio Experiment Station, reports tractors cut work time and worry though the per acre cost decrease remains small. Dr. J I Falconer notes the study covers tractor life, operating costs, use hours, and 1924 costs while addressing Shall I buy a tractor.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Experiment Station
J. I. Falconer
Ohio State University
Ohio News Briefs Highlight Tragedy and Local Notes
Drowning rescue near New Lexington as Russell Hankinson perishes while attempting to save his wife. John Weiner saves her. Ohio survey notes farm wives carrying water, crossing the state. A Reno Boy Scouts troop showcases a four legged chicken. Accidental rifle discharge wounds Chester Warner as Erwin Mintern’s gun goes off. Ohio Seed & Products Co. owns the state’s largest farm near London worth about 1 million. Rosemont tragedy claims a woman and child after a Pennsylvania excursion train collision. Sophia Patterson, 92, joins a hospital picnic with famed vigor. Ashtabula Gas Co seeks sale of assets to Lake Shore Gas Co. Ohio Board of Clemency notes drastic fines since 1788. Prairie Depot Observer and Bradner Advocate sold to new owners. Buckland officer Frank Roney fined 200 for home entry incident. Springfield divorce case features sharp critique of generous spouse. Greenfield wheat yield set a state record at 56 bushels per acre on ten acres. Jennie Nevin dies after car plunge near Geneva-on-the-Lake.
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