Atomic flame will fuse metals in new GE methods
Schenectady and Lynn mass research unveil two welding revolutions from General Electric labs. Dr Irving Langmuir and Peter Alexander lead arc methods that use atomic hydrogen flames and air free baths to weld metals with strength and ductility rivaling solid pieces. Hydrogen based processes reduce contamination and support alloys with chromium aluminum silicon or manganese without fluxes.
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General Electric Company
Irving Langmuir
Schenéctady Laboratory
R. W. Wood
Johns Hopkins University
Kron
Doctor Langmuir
Langmuir
Thomson Research Laboratory
Genal Electric
Nat Lynn
Mass
Tb Peter Alexander
Doctor Langmuth
Pity the Porters Pay Sparks Call for Probe
Representative Celler of New York urges a congressional inquiry into poor porter wages with monthly tips around 20 dollars and an annual salary near 870 dollars. He argues the pay structure warrants scrutiny and reform.
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Washington
Celler
New York
Unmapped Country Within Us Shapes Emotions
A reflective line notes that inner unmapped regions influence our impulses and tempers, suggesting emotional storms arise from hidden landscapes inside the self. The quote attributes these ideas to George Eliot and invites contemplation of inner complexity.
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George Eliot
Franklin aphorism on vainglory and fruitless effort
A concise reflection attributed to Benjamin Franklin notes that vanity grows without yielding results. The saying contrasts showy behavior with tangible outcomes, urging practical virtue over self display.
Century Old Plant Cells Reported Alive by MacDougal
Dr Daniel T MacDougal presented to the American Philosophical Society findings on plant cells that have remained alive and retaining individuality for over a century. He notes most tree cells die and remnants join woody structures while brain cells may endure through life.
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Philadelphia
American Philosophical Society
Daniel T. MacDougal
Department of Botanical Research
Carnegie Institute of Washington
Eureka Residents Gauge A Week Of Local Happenings
Hopping suffered a kick from a horse and was treated by Dr Boice leaving a sore face. Several tradesmen visited Eureka this month including hall insurance men medicine men lightning rod men and electric light men. L F Woodburn and Dwight painted the Eureka church while Mr and Mrs Lewis Duke and baby Elizabeth visited the Wilbur Been blossom home. Mrs P J Hanley stays with Frank Kuhns and remains ill though improving.
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Eureka
H. A. Hopping
Dwight
Lewis Duke
Elizabeth
Wilbur Beern
P. J. Hanley
Frank Kuhns
Corn Planting Nears Finish in Verdi Area
Corn planting is nearly complete despite hard ground. Cedar school will close May 26. Dewey Coffman and family visited Fairfield for the weekend. Coffman and Longer work together on corn. Lawrence Libe assists Roy Libe with planting. Chas Schiebel reports 150 spring pigs with about six losses.
Valley notes and upcoming teaching changes
Valley Valley shows Miss Stella Ryals from Richland to teach next year and Black securing Tyrone school contracts. Residents recap May 12 ladies aid meeting at the church with twelve members and guests, plus quilt making. Community drives support for St Pauls Brotherhood in Crail store contest and votes urged.
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Will Brinning
St. Paul's Evangelical Brotherhood of the Valley Church
Crail
J. E. Deal
Bernice Bridges
A. Beller
West Chester
George Frank
Crabdall Motor Company
Brighton
Commencement Week Highlights and Local Closings
Mrs. Cooper begins housekeeping for Mr. Yoder this summer as Kinross celebrates commencement. Rev. Smith delivers a forceful baccalaureate address and Iowa Wesleyan fame cited at the exercises. Edna Rowe to close her school Friday. Hooper Dennison buried at Fairview after a long life here. Rural schools close this week. Opal Green holds closing day program and picnic Friday.
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NIRA
Edna Rowe
Hooper Dennison
Fairview
Opal Green
Local notes from Richmond area around spring events
Elza Chapek returns to Cedar Rapids after vacation with parents. Leo Lintz back from Colorado for health. Holy Trinity school graduation held with nine graduates in 9th grade and six in 5th grade. Communion for seven children this Sunday. Families visit Iowa City and Kalona. Projects include sidewalk and road work. Local residents paint houses and stores. New Ford touring car for Frank Patterson. Communion dinner at Casino hall and a dance at Z C B J hall Saturday.
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Richmond
Elza Chapek
Cedar Rapids
Leo Lintz
Colorado
Holy Trinity School
Mildred Kron
Helen Bopp
Urban Te Bockhorst
Charles Schneider
Leo Sharpe
Wm. Kern
Giles Escher
James Prebyl
John Blakley
Iowa City
Floyd Sharpe
Kalona
Bert Schillig
Jack Schneider
Wellman Theatre
Vern Lintz
Louie Howshasky
Frank Welte
Margaret Schillig
Albert Escher
Frank Patterson
Annie Glicker
Washington
Casino
High School Notes Highlight Junior Senior Banquet Plans
The Juniors and Seniors met Monday to discuss mottos class flowers and a potential Junior Senior Party with the banquet. Tickets are a dollar and a half and Miss Montgomery is honored for the annual. The Senior Class Play cast practices daily with the new show The Loose Hangs High promising strong work.
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Morrison
Neville
Clarence
Picnic Moves Indoors After Rain at The Commercial Club
The Commercial Club planned a Tuesday picnic but rain forced the event into the gym. They played volleyball and indoor baseball, then enjoyed weenie sandwiches salad and ice cream pies with a general good time.
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Commercial Club
Normal training students take required state teaching exams
On Wednesday Thursday and Friday the nursing normal training students sat for state required exams. Wednesday covered Pedagogy while Thursday morning tested A M Methods and Civics and geography history and American Government in the afternoon. Friday focused on Physical Education as part of the credential process before teaching duties commence.
Girl Reserves Elect Delegates for YWCA Camp
The Girl Reserves met Thursday to select delegates for the YWCA camp at Lake Okoboji. Cabinet delegates are Winifred Alien Jeannette Karel and Lucy Bruty. Club delegates Una Smith Winifred Garris and ex officio Florence Brookhart Catharine Hull. Florence Brookhart read and the club accepted requirements for a Girl Reserve ring.
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Lake Okoboji
Winifred Alien
Jeannette Karel
Lucy Bruty
Una Smith
Winifred Garris
Plorence Brookhart
Catharine Hull
Florence Brookhart
Hi Life 1927 Opens With School Photos
The Hi Life 1927 edition began with Thursday noon and after school pictures of the Boys' and Girls' Glee Clubs and the track team.
Heroic act in class as boy saves girls from bee incident
In a First Period Junior English class on a Friday morning a heroic boy intervened during a bee intrusion. The large bee swooped toward the ceiling and knocked itself out, allowing Harold Briley to leap into action and prevent harm to the girls.
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Harold Briley
Letter Day honors mark end of school awards
Students receive 15 letters for football and nine for girls basketball as classes shorten for awards. Track four of five letters awarded later, and three for debate for two year service. Seniors top honor roll include Se thelle Davis and Mary Roberts with forty credits. Mary praised for six A’s. Glee clubs present silver vase to Miss Hay. Ad Writing contest winners announced.
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W.th S&s
Miss Neville
Miss Patton
Helen Young
Lula Martin
Carolyn MetCleery
Kenneth Anderson
Harold Johnson
Homer Brinning
Mary Roberts
Plorence Rohrer
Anita Tellin
Miss Hay
Carolyn McCleery
Nita Corbin
Washington National Bank
Hazel Starr
Brown
The
Theodore Meyer
Klein
Klothing Kompany
Taderwood Award Certificates for Various Students
List of award certificates and pins including Pansy Starr Cloyd Garrett Dorothy Evans Hazel Payne Anna Knottnerus Dorothy Clark Louise Shafer Marion Stransky Stella Cox Bronze Pins Dorothy Clark Louise Shafer Marion Stransky Stella Cox Silver Pins Marion Stransky Stella Cox Remington Awards Certificates Helen Tucker Henrietta Evans Dorothy Clark Silver Pins Henrietta Evans Dorothy Clark L C Smith Awards Certificates 30-40 words per min for 15 min Bronze Pins 40-60 words per min Pansy Starr Dorothy Clark Silver Pin 50-60 Words per min Marion Stransky Certificates to first year type students Margaret Corbin Mary Rinort Gertrude Bates Maynard Kallous Clifford Brady Chas Longwell Roy Finch Dunham Morrison Hazel Starr Lowise Ryan
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Pansy Starr
Cloyd Garrett
Dorothy Evans
Hazel Payne
Anna Knottnerus
Dorothy Clark
Louise Shafer
Marion Stranesky
Stella Cox
Marion Stransky
Stella Sox
L. ¢. Smith
Margaret Corbin
Mary Rinort
Gertrude Bates
Maynard Kallous
Clifford Brady
Chas Longwell
Roy Finch
Dunham Morrison
Hazel Starr
Lowise Ryan
Denmark’s Orchard Island Falster in the Baltic
The island Falster in the Baltic is called the orchard of Denmark. It is flat well watered and wooded. Its diet products include hemp corn engar beeta hops cattle honey and wax. The capital is Nykkjobing and the population is about 7 000.
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Falster
Baltic
Denmark
Nykkjobing
Crawling Into a Deep Hole Man Stumbles on Saturation Claim
A Milwaukee Journal quote notes a man contends the saturation point in motorcar production has been reached, warning against unchecked growth. The remark highlights concerns about industry limits and production pace.
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Milwaukee Journal
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