Gasoline price survey shows wide U S differences
The Detroit Automobile Club reports forty seven gasoline prices across the nation. The lowest is 10 cents in Peoria Illinois and the highest 27 cents in Phoenix Arizona. The Mississippi valley average is 19 cents while the Pacific coast averages 20 cents before state taxes of 1 to 5 cents per gallon.
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U. S
United States
Detroit Automobile Club
Peoria
Phoenix
Aviz
Mississippi Valley
Pacific Coast
Very Simple Matter to Build Receiving Set
This notice explains that any person with basic tools can construct a receiving set. It states wiring is simplified with tioned wires and terminals, soldering is minimal, and full size drawings are provided to show part placement and connections. It claims no diagram-reading knowledge is required.
Bill Guthrie's Journeyman Path to Major League Umpiring
The narrative traces Bill Guthrie starting as a sandlot umpire replacement in Chicago. He broke in as a Western Association umpire in 1907, moved through Central, Wisconsin, Alemriean, Three-Eye, International leagues, and entered MLB in 1913 with the National League. After conflicts with Brick Owens and Tom Lynch he drifted between minor leagues and the American League until 1927, then returned to the AL for a final stint.
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Willian J. Guthrie
Bill
Chicago
Guthrie
Almeriean Association
National League
Brick Owens
Tom Lynch
Heentre
New Crystal Cutting Method Aims to Stabilize Radio Signals
A federal radio commission report discusses a new method for cutting piezo electric crystals along molecular axes to yield uniform temperature coefficients and higher direct power. The letter from Commissioner Caldwell to the Naval Research Laboratory requests full details to help stabilize broadcasting frequencies and reduce station wander.
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Federal Radio Commission
O. B. Caldwell
O' Berlin
Naval Research Laboratory
AO Witts
Smoother Racing At Indianapolis Ahead of 600 Mile Classic
Entry blanks for the 600 mile auto race at Indianapolis on May 30 are sent to drivers in Europe and America. The speedway reserves the right to require wind resistant bodywork to meet European specs, signaling smoother international competition.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Europe
America
Speedway
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation
Indianapulis
Americano
Indianapolis
Historic notes outline college and pro baseball links
Indiana University lists fifteen dual tennis meets for the season. Rusty Wright a left handed pitcher signs with the Boston Braves. Holy Cross relay team lauded as a top East quartet after Millrose mile win. Notre Dame star John McMullan now assistant coach at Creighton works summers in Chicago potato business. Yankee roster to add another Moore this season. Francia O Neill traded to Knox ville from Memphis in the South Atlantic league. Battling Levinsky’s prolific yearly fight record noted. William Miller signed by Cincinnati Reds after Omaha and Loyola Chicago ties.
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John McMullan
Notre Dame Guld
Greighton Univversity
Chicago
What the Click Means in Old Radio Circuits
A brief guide describes how a loud speaker click signals battery current reaching tube plates when the plug is inserted. It notes that broken transformer wires or heat-prone jack prongs often block signal transfer to the plates, causing weak or no sound.
Johnny Weismueller Turns to Auto Racing Hobby
Johnny Weis mul ler, famed world swimmer nicknamed the human fish, shifts focus to racing automobiles. Reports say he plans a trip soon to the Hawaiian islands, and photos show him performing repairs on his new car, indicating strong mechanical skill.
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Johnny Weismeller
Johnny
Hawaiian Islands
Weismueller
Engines Brake Well
High compression engines can act as brakes on downhill runs, with pressures around 90 pounds facilitating strong engine braking. However drivers must enable this by using the engine properly. otherwise the high compression offers little real benefit.
Bright Olympic prospect Conger Lloyd Hahn and Pettzer star
Iowa State athlete Ray Conger is propelled into Olympic contention after dominating mid western events. He set records in the mile and quarter, held the national mile title, and clocked 2.11 for 1000 yards beating Hahn. Coach Lawson Robertson notes his recent peak form for outdoor season.
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Lloyd Hahn
Otto Pettzer
Iowa State U
Mid-Western Association
Conger
Nick Carter
Hahn
Edvin Wide
Iowa State College
Ai Conger
Mlinois A
Star
United States
Doctor Peltzer
Lawson Robertson
Benny Cummings
Newark A. C
Jackson Scholy
New York A
Paris
Seraphin Martin
Trench
Invisible fish in window mock restaurant stunt spreads crowds
A New Yorker opened a West Forty-fourth Street restaurant but few knew of it. He placed a large glass bowl with a placard reading Invisible fish from Rio de Janeiro in his window to lure curiosity. Police routinely dispersed onlookers trying to glimpse the unseen fish.
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West Forty-fourth Street
Rio de Janeiro
Real Work or Real Work of Congressmen?
Farmer Corntessel argues that a congressman truly works hard to win re election, reflecting a practical view on congressional labor and political persistence. The quote captures rural skepticism about ongoing representation.
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Farmer Corntessel
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Rusty" Wright
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Francia O'Neill
Knoxville
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Ifty-Nineten
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Loyola Univeralty
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Ray Conger
Paul Waner
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Wilmington
Lowell Mass
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Onondaga County
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