West Virginia Professor Patents Mechanical Math Device
Prof C A Jacobson of West Virginia University patents a mechanical calculator capable of multiplying, dividing, extracting roots, powering numbers, and computing chemical percentages. The machine uses spiral scales on two drums with a duplex pointer to perform complex calculations faster and with six figure accuracy, surpassing the slide rule in precision.
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Morgantown
W. Va
C. A. Jacobson
Department of Chemistry
West Virginia University
Jacobson
Calotabs Calomel Laxative Advertisement
Biliousness and indigestion relief promoted by Calotabs calomel laxative. One tablet at bedtime with water, no taste or griping, morning energy and appetite promised. Warns against imitations and notes prices: thirty five cents for family size, ten cents for vest pocket.
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Superior Concrete Burial Vaults Delivered in Magnolia Cemetery
Franklin Brown offers concrete burial vaults for Magnolia Cemetery with delivery and sealing included. Vaults shown at the marble yard near the George Street entrance. contact Bell at 3742-W.
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Superior
Magnolia Cemetery
Marble Yard
George Street
Frank Brown
Wreck hero Harwick dies at sea aboard Egypt
A. W. Harwick perished when the Egypt sank off the French coast with his hand on the wireless key. A. R. Curtis died with him after Hardwick ordered him to leave his station. Dorrington Graves survived but was forcibly removed from the cat. The article also describes a mathematical computing device with drums and color coded lines, patented in wartime, praised by Professor Jacobson for vast scientific potential.
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Egypt
A. R. Curtis
Bottom
Hardwick
Dorrington Graves
Jacobson
Broken Doses and Memos Across Cities
Reported scenes across Cadillac Chicago New York describe noisy freights a bid to ban unwanted sounds a prohibition raid on a make your own bar and a theatrical animal lineup with Mary the trained goose and Brownie the watch dog. Police blotter notes list Alexander Hamilton George Washington and Martha Washington under city ordinance violations.
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New York
Mary
Brownie
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
Martha Washington
St. Vincent High School to Close Thursday
The commencement exercises will be held Thursday night at 7 30 o clock in the school auditorium. Nine diplomas will be awarded. Class motto is Serve Virtutem Semper and colors are gold and white. Members: Josephine Majella Clark, Mary Hazel Crabtree, Margaret Inez Evans, Josephine Elizabeth Fletcher, Leona Josephine Geary, Louise Hanlon, Ave Marie Mallon, Erma Barbara Norden and Elizabeth Phelan.
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St. Vincent High School
Josephine Majella Clark
Mary‘Hazel Crabtree
Margaret Inez Evans
Josephine Elizabeth Fletcher
Leona Josephine Geary
Louise Hanlon
Ave ‘Marie Mallon
Erma Barbara Norden
Elizabeth Phelan
Plans for Health Camp At Magnolia Beach
Plans to advertise the health and recreation camp to be held at Magnolia Beach in August under the Business Woman's Club were discussed at the weekly luncheon. The event aims to attract many women from interior sections of the state and will be the first of its kind in this area.
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Magnolia Beach
Business Woman's Club
Conference with Griffith Shows Irish Free State Progress
London reports a favorable conference with Arthur Griffith over the revised Irish Free State constitution. Churchill, Worthington-Evans, and others note progress. the draft includes oath of fealty to Britain and British control of foreign relations. Pettigo disputes and Stockholm flower shops are also mentioned in a broad dispatch.
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London
Winston Churchill
Arthur Griffith
Griffith
Churchill
Great Britain
Privy Council
Stockholm
Allen's Foot Ease helps sore feet in every pair
When shoes pinch or corns and bunions ache, Allen's Foot Ease antiseptic powder shakes into shoes for instant relief. The ad notes 1,500,000 pounds of powder used by Army and Navy during the war.
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