United States Falls Behind Europe in Pure Science Research
The article argues that the United States lags behind European nations in pure science research due to a pioneering stage, financial incentives drawing talent to industry, and a shortage of researchers and facilities for fundamental work. It warns that rapid growth of industrial laboratories risks depleting pure science and university faculties, threatening future foundational knowledge.
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Europe
Failure of Street Car Design to Improve With Times
Designers of street cars failed to keep pace with other transport developments as patronage relies on necessity. Cars prioritized utilitarian function over appearance and interior comfort, while automobile competition pushed for better lines and proportion. Aesthetic and interior enhancements could attract riders and elevate street car appeal.
Short-Time Alimony Critique Hits Court Record
A judge condemns short time childless marriages and alimony payments as mercenary seeks. He argues marriage aims to propagate, not sustain divorced spouses, and criticizes wives who pressure husbands to pay alimony or jail for nonpayment. He calls for fewer such cases and supports husbands.
To Cut Costs in Manufacture of Farm Machinery by Standardization
A call for broader standardization in farm machinery to reduce costs for both manufacturers and American farmers. Emphasizes that prosperity stems from the spread between production costs and market prices and argues American costs must compare with foreign levels to remain competitive.
Practice of Wives Demanding Alimony Without Just Cause
A heated critique argues that some wives seek alimony before trial to gain luxury while husbands bear the burden. The piece accuses lawyers of profits and claims maintenance without proof of cruelty is unjustified and hinders reconciliation.
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Grindstone
Greece's Pangalos declares military rule after coup
Premier Pangalos announced he will take full control of the government and rely on the army to save Greece after ousting the existing regime. The banquet proclamation followed his earlier coup and the postponement of Senate elections, with the navy and army backing the move.
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Oil Board Hear Henry L Doherty’s Tripled Production Claim
Washington reports Henry L Doherty and engineers presented to the President’s Oil Board a method said to triple oil output from wells. Tests conducted before government scientists were described as highly important though details remain confidential. The approach aims to overcome gas pressure loss that curtails extraction.
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Dillon Seizes German Steel Merger Drive on Wall Street
Clarence P. Dillon, a rising Wall Street financier, leads a pivotal move in German steel company mergers while refinancing the National Cash Register Co of Dayton, Ohio. The anticipated deals include German steel groups and the Dodge Brothers Automobile Co, boosting Dillon's reputation as the Wizard of Wall Street.
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Homes to Rise on Ohio Race Oval Grounds
Columbus residents will see 86% acre Livingston Avenue Driving Park sold to a real estate firm for 306000 dollars. Public auctions will liquidate buildings and barns before the site is converted into a new subdivision, ending the Columbus Driving Association’s 33 year era of harness racing. The purchaser’s name will be released after transfer. The Association acquired the property in 1891 with races starting in August 1892.
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The
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Shepard
Ohio News in Brief From Across the State
Reports from Cleveland Youngstown Canton Delphos New Philadelphia Logan Sandusky St Clairsville Massillon Cincinnati Bellevue Bellefontaine Marion detail robberies fires births legal actions and notable incidents. Highlights include a Piggy Wiggly safe raid 540 dollars a young offender in Lancaster School sentence and a heroic rescue amid a furnace blaze in Marion.
A Wife That Was a Blonde
Jimmy, a young salesman, demonstrates a late model Supersix to Mrs. Belding and her cousin Dorothy Cushman. He learns the sale is made to Dorothy, not Mrs. Belding, after misreading the blonde wife line. Dorothy reveals herself to Jimmy and they reconnect, ending with mutual astonishment at his first sale.
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