Tone scope voice instrument shows pitch on screen
Popular Mechanics describes a tone scope that projects voice vibrations on a screen. A singer speaks into a tube and a flame flickers with each vibration while a drum with 18 000 holes maps an octave. Pitch is read by which hole line stands still. New York records include births deaths and marriages totals.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
War Proclamation Declares U S At War With Germany
President Wilson signs a formal declaration of war against Germany. The proclamation urges national support and outlines alien enemy rules, penalties, and restrictions for males fourteen and older within the United States. He also calls for volunteers to boost army and navy strength and endorses the proposed selective draft legislation.
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Washington
United States
Germany
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House of Representatives
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
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District of Columbia
White House
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Regular Army
National Guard
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Farm labor to demand in Western Canada
Western Canada offers 160 acre homesteads with favorable terms to farm laborers, promising a fast path to ownership. Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba lure workers with low land prices, light taxes, strong markets, and modern amenities.
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Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Goodbye note from worker after discharge
An exchange shows a worker saying goodbye and a boss confirming the discharge. The dialogue reflects a parting moment with implied termination.
Dandruff Solution Promises Hair Restoration
An old advertisement touts Knowlton’s Dandeline as a cure for dandruff claiming it revives lifeless hair, increases shine and softness, and promotes new hair growth after a few weeks. it warns dandruff damages hair roots and scalp. An adjoining line mocks extravagant men discussing economy.
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