Revolutionary Rotary Vane Engine Promises High Efficiency
Seattle inventor Arthur O. Wilson unveils a rotary vane internal combustion engine weighing 57% pounds with 85 horsepower at 1500 rpm. It claims 46 percent fuel-to-horsepower efficiency, uses minimal moving parts, and fits inside a standard oven. It can run on gasoline kerosene stove oil or even bathoil gin and aims for wide applications from cars to aircraft.
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Richard W. Montague
U.P
Seattle
Wash
Arthur O. Wilson
Wilson
Engine Research Co
Okenagan
United Press
Wall Street’s name tied to 1653 wall by Stuyvesant
The financial district’s name stems not from the tall buildings but from a wall ordered by Governor Peter Stuyvesant in 1653 to defend New Amsterdam’s northern edge against Indigenous forces.
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New York
Wall Street
Peter Stuyvesant
New Amsterdam
Fifty Percent of Crawfordsville Class Seek Higher Education
The Crawfordsville class of graduates shows at least half planning further studies. Notables include Russell Monson attending Coe College and Keith Johnson heading to Ames. Robert Huff aims for Parsons and Mary Anderson for nursing at Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Others may decide later. Memorial Day visits and family gatherings are noted among local residents.
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Crawfordsville
Russell Monson
Coe
Keith Johnson
Ames
Robert Huff
Parsons
Mary Anderson
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Morgan Williams
Ed. J. Davis
Monrov
Irvin Startz
Brighton
Mary King
Tony Yohe
Larry Jack
Jack
Chicago
Aeration Tips from Ohio Agronomist for Plant Life
An Ohio agronomist says soil aeration is essential for all plant life. A practical method is to mix Terra-Lite vermiculite with soil in a 1 to 2 ratio when planting flowers vegetables bulbs shrubs trees and bushes.
Washington Masonic Lodge Marks 100 Years
Bruce Cowden notes Washington Masons completed their first century with a June 4 1851 charter date and a partial gathering. He recalls the lodge from Fort Madison era and 16 original members led by Norman Chipman, now a 300-member body with long serving masters including James White.
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Masons
Washington
Iowa
Penney
Masonic Temple
Lodge
Fairfield
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa City
Norman Chipman
Washington Lodge
Owen Grecian
Russell Goodin
James White
Memorial Day Origins at Richmond Led by Metropolitan Band
The speaker recalls starting Memorial Day observances in Richmond at age six. His father, Fred Radda, was a member-director of the Richmond Metropolitan band, which led the annual march, making it natural for the Radda boys to join. The writer notes the term Metropolitan for the band is a bit amusing but the name stood.
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Richmond
Fred Radda
Richmond Metropolitan Band
Radda
Predictions of the electric city future in Collier’s 1899
Collier’s Weekly July 1 1899 imagined an automobile era with electric omnibuses replacing streetcars and horses. It foresaw noiseless streets, cleaner thoroughfares, and rapid air‑shod vehicles, claiming urban life would gain rest and quiet without horse or hoofbeat disruptions.
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Collier's Weekly
Chicago
New York
Memorial Day marcher Jess Radda honored by Richmond
In Richmond Washington county the 48 year Memorial day marcher is noted for his long service. The article says Richmond deserves credit for his parades while a stray word caused comment about his May 30 appearances.
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Jess Radda
Richmond
Washington County
Riverside journalist Leo Critz dies at Riverside
Leo Critz of Riverside died Sunday after years of poor health. He and his sister Estella Critz served as Riverside correspondents for the Journal for many years and he was a longtime banker in the county. His father Frank Critz, Captain Critz, was Civil War veteran and county official.
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Washington
Riverside
Leo Critz
Estella Critz
The
Journal
Washington County
Frank Critz
Captain Critz
Richmond
Charles H. Critz
Leo
Ancient leather craft traced to 2000 B C discoveries
Archaeological finds reveal that leather making dates back over four millennia. Granite carvings unearthed depict leather dressers and suggest a long standing craft heritage beginning around 2000 B C.
Hugo Lensch Reports Big Rotary Convention
Hugo Lensch, to become president of the Washington Rotary club next month, spoke at the Monday noon meeting about the Rotary International Convention in Atlantic City. Delegates totaled over 8 000 with nearly 1 000 from outside the United States.
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Hugo Lensch
Washington
Rotary Club
Rotary
Atlantic City
N. J
United States
W. J. Grossheim
Davenport
Birthday notices and anniversaries listed for Adel residents
Happy birthday greetings are extended to Mrs. Robert L. West of Adel on June 5, also marking her parents wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Shannon. Mrs. John Flading of Wellman shares June birthday with son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Richard Durian. Also recognized are Mary Louise Redlinger Mary Louise Schmidt and Mary Mae Turner. LeRoy George Pratt plans eight candles for his birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Tucker observe their wedding anniversary.
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Robert L. West
Adel
Indian Creek Reunion Slated For June 10 At Sandy Hook
The Indian Creek school reunion is planned for Sunday June 10 in Sandy Hook with a cooperative dinner about 12:30 PM. A movie shot at last year’s reunion will be shown. Former teachers and students and current community residents are urged to attend. Dinner will start later to allow church attendees to arrive in time.
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H. W. Mineart
Sandy Hook
Indian Creek
Gunpowder Use by Arabs Documented Before 1250
New evidence suggests Arabs used gunpowder before 1250, contradicting the common attribution to Roger Bacon around 1270. Leather soles adapt to foot shape due to cattle hide material, preserving resiliency from the animal.
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Roger Bacon
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