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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-01-07
From
Rebuilt French
Cities

Excess condemnation and final re-
sale OF leasing of lands adjacent to
areas being taken for street widening
and opening has enabled many cities
and towns in the devastated region of
France to finance the whole of these
improvements. An outline of this
practice, together with suggestion
that it be adopted more generally in
the United States, and also that bene-
fits as well as damages to the street
improvement be assessed against the
abutting property, was presented at
the recent meeting of the American
Society for Municipal Improvement by
George B. Ford, of the Technical Ad-
visory Corporation. Contrary to the
generally accepted views the French
are permitting many street changes in
rebuilding their cities. They are the
more prone to do this since the gov
eminent pays the larger part of the
bill. Cooperative societies have been
formed in most of the towns which
enable the employment of one con-
tractor, one engineer and one architect
instead of many of each, and to stand
ardize the many unit parts of their
buildings, such as windows and doors.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-01-07
ElectrOn Tubes
and Their Uses

Electron tubes was the theme of a
lecture by w. c. White, of the Gene
raj Electric Compay last week at the
Franklin Institute. The lecturer de-
scribed the more unusual characters
tics which are encountered in connec-
ton with the use of these tubes, which
aer known also by the more customary
names of vacuum tubes. Following
is a summarization of the lecture:
The three-element vacuum tube,
known to many under the name of au-
] dion, electron tube, pliotrom or just
vacuum tube, is a new tool developed
| by scientists for the electrical and
particularly the radio engineer.
This device is well known to cleo
trical experimenters, and the litera-
ture on the subject has grown rapidly,
so that at the present time it is really
quite voluminous.
Their theory of operation is fairly
widely known to those interested III
technical matters and is found in most
modern textbooks on physics and
radio communication. Radio litera-
ture is usually generously sprinkled
with vacuum tube circuit diagrams.
This paper does ont take up any of
the fundamental theories of operation
of the tube or it's circuits, but is writ
ten in the interest of those who pro-
fessionally or for pleasure experiment
with these devices. The paper also
does not attempt to cover the field OF
vacuum tube operation.
It is a rather usual occurrence to
those working with vacuum tubes in
an experimental way to encounter un'
looked for difficulties and obtain unex-
pected results.
A number of these more unusual ef-
fects are discussed, and with the aid
of diagrams their cause and remedy
or control described.
The discussion is confined to tubes
having a tungsten filament as the
source of electron and a number of the
characteristic or tungsten filaments as
used in vacuum tubes are given. These
point out various factors to be OBJ
served so as to obtain the most salts
factory results and the longest tube
life.
A number of the causes of tube fail
ure are given and the symptoms &C
companying them described.
Various methods of tilament opera
ton are described, togethtr with some
of their advantages and disadvantages
Several oscillating circuits are de
scribed as these are of chief interest
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-01-07
Keeping Down
Mine Dust By
Sprinkling Empty
Cars

The presence of dust in the mines
is one of tn emany disagreeable fea-
lures of life underground. 1t affects
the lungs and nasal and throat pass
ages of some persons and besides this
is a constant menace, for it forms a
dangerous explosive. 1t has been said
that the presence of dust in the air
of the mines is the means of spreading
the force of the explosion throughout
the mine, whereas had it not been for
the presence of the dust the damage
might have been restricted to the por-
ton of the mine where it originated
A very effective way of keeping
down the dust in the mine has been
found in sprinkling the empty coal
cars. This scheme is followed in one
Kentucky mine and the result shows
great improvement over the former
conditions. Thes sprinkler is located
on the main entry and near a pump,
about 1000 feet from the drift mouth.
For the supply of water to the sprink-
Ter it has been connected to the dis.
charge pipe of pump which has been
installed for the purpose Of forcing
the water from the pump to the out
SIDE The man wha tends the pump
turns the water on the sprinkler when
ever an empty trip is passing. The
water that misses the cars, falling be-
tween then band at the sides, flows
back into the pump.
1t has been found that the sprinkling
of all empties works wonders in keep
ing dust down. Cars now enter the
working places soaking wet and when
dry coal is shoveled into them dust
does not rist as it would if the coal
were shoveled into dry cars having
loose dust all over them. This method
has another important advantage. Be-
fore the cars were sprinkled, the mo-
ton of the train through the entries
against the air current would blow
the fine dust from the dry cars and
deposit it on the floor. When the cars
are all wetted, water drips from
them as they travel and so keeps the
entry moist.
From the excellent results secured
by this method, it is expected that by
installing more of these sprinklers to
be able to keep the mines moist
enough to be free from dust in all
working places, except possibly with
in rooms.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-01-07

We have enormous crops, the prob
abilities of plentiful supply of food.
/ am frank to say there is one thing
l look upon as rather moral question
than financial; the general tendency
of the people to indulge in luxury.
There seems to be tendency Of that
kind that goes all through our popnla-
ton, the disposition to have good
time.
Declares All Must Aid to Bring coun-
try Out of Depression
AS / compare things in the country
town whtre used to live, and think of
the hardship we went through then,
in comparison with the luxury they en-
joy now, and as l look upon the won.
derful industry and self-denial of the
people in the Orient, it makes me
afraid that we may lose our grip, and
there is urgent need of individual in
dustry and thrift. In talking of econ
omy, advice does not apply to the big
corporations and industries alone; it
applies to every man and woman in
the country. All must put their Shout
ders to the wheel to bring us out of
this mud and depression of financial
difficulty.
How wonderful are the chances of
the American business man, mer-
chants, manufacturer, bankers, all,
reaching eve INTO the very least favored
rank in society. They have an oppor-
tunity in this country, not only to
make a living from day to day, but
to rise, an opportunity denied to the
people of any other country in the
world. Above all, wish to enjoin
courage on all. Do not be overcome
by present conditions. We have been
through flurries and panics before.
Philadelphia Public Ledger.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-01-07
The London Fog
Placed on the Scales

London's famous fogs are to be
measured, calibrated, weighed and 9TH
erwise assayed this winter in order, if
possible, to determine their influence
on the city's death rate. DR. John S.
Owens, secretary of the Advisory Com
mittee on Atmospheric Pollution, is
to be in charge of the experiments,
which will be conducted by forcing
a fixed value for fog through white
paper. The relative deadliness of the
fog will then be guarded by the de-
gree of discoloration of the paper DR..
Owens believes that the ratio of dirt
in the fog corresponds with it's ramm-
full effects on the respiratory organs,
and he also hopes to be able to pre-
sent figures showing that the smoke
which makes up no small part of Lon
don's fogs represents decided loss
of efficiency in the use Of fuel. Al
though old timers say with assurance
that London's fogs are not what they
used to be, the answer is not 1mproo-
ably, "They never WERE"
Meanwhile with London rejoicing
because St. Martins summer has
brought four consecutive days without
rain-something which has not hap
pened for a long time kilograms from
johannesburg, South Africa, state that
airplanes are being employed there to
drop dust on the clouds in the hope OF
forcing the showers which are so badly
needed. The initial experiments were
not successful but the people there
have not given up hope. Apparently
no one has considered condensing Lon
don's fogs, after they are weighed and
analysed and shipping them out where
they really are needed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-01-07
Germans Flood
Markets in Berlin
With u. S. and
English limitations

Berlin-German manufacturers have
flooded the markets here with immita-
tions of American, English and French
wares, some so cleverly made it is diff
ficult to detect them, but others of an
almost ludicrous clumsiness.
A. purchaser who goes into tobac-
co shop and asks for a standard Eng
lish or American cigarette probably
will be handed package with label
closely resembling the trademark or
the original. The price will be much
less and frequently, pleased with the
bargain, the customer puts the box in
his pocket without closely examining
It. The fewer imported tobaccos on
sale are very expensive, g those
which have not been smuggled in bear
the import tax stamp.
Street vendors of tobaccos, candies,
and other articles display imported to-
baccos and German limitations side by
side, so that eventually purchasers
lear nthe difference and become wary,
although the German tobaccos are not
inferior to some imported brands.
In some of the high class restau.
rants only imitation cigarettes are
sold. The drug stores are perhaps the
chief dispensers of the German imita-
lions. Imported toilet articles and
particularly soap, shaving cream, tooth
paste and face lotions are very scarce.
But all the well known American
brands have been initiated.
Trademark imitators have displayed
their best work in the saloons, where
whisky bottles bear the labels of well.
known English manufacturers. The
bottles have been filled with German
made WHISTLES, often white, but some
times colored, and the substance reeks
of grain alcohol. French liquors and
imported gins are virtually never sold.
The German inventive talent has been
carried further, to include all sorts OF
wearing apparel A suit of clothes,
displayed in a window and bearing a
remarkably reasonable price tag,
catches the eyes of the passerby. Upon
careful examination, it will be found
the cloth is made of paper. Many hats,
caps, vests, trousers, and even shirts
are made of paper. Paper strings are
in general use. Shoes which can be
purchased for small sum crack and
dissolve in water. They are made OF
paper. American and English-made
cloths have been so carefully initiated
that only an expert can detect the diff
| ference
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-01-07
Vicompte Tries
Suicide as Wife
is Ignored

Paris-Because his parents refused
to recognize as his wife a working
girl whom he married recently, vi
compile de Torillant, 80 years old.
jumped into the Seine one morning
last week. He was rescued in a seri-
Gus condition by lifesavers after he
had gone down three times.
The Vicomte is a non-commissioned
officer in an artillery regiment sta
toned at Tours. A few days ago he
obtained permission to visit Paris in
a final effort to seek paternal approval
of his marriage. Physicians of the
Val de Grace Hospital expressed doubt
regarding his recovery.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-01-07
Had the MeaSelS

Queen Wilhelmina, when she was
lite girl. was fond of dolls, and she
imagined they were subject to all the
ills flesh is heir to. One day, after the
main part of the dinner was over, Her
Majesty, as was her wont, made her
appearance when the dessert was
served, and placed herself next to
courtly old general. After eating some
fruit the little girl turned her gaze up
at him and seriously claimed:
81 wonder you're not afraid to sit
next to mel"
Everybody at the table turned TO-
ward the childish voice.
ION the contrary" said the general
"Pm but too pleased and honored TO
sit next to my future Queen. Why
should be afraid?"
"'Cause," and the little girl looked
quite woebegone, my dollies have the
measles-they're all of them down
with it."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-01-07

! in connection With a power or trans
hitting tube These circuits described
are chosen to illustrate certain pc
culiar or not well-known or appreci-
ated effects.
Finally several points in connection
with circuits for radio telephone trans
mitters are described.
The various points in connection
with circuits for radio telephone trans
mitters are described.
| The various points taken up were
briefly as follows:
Variatins of electron emission and
life in tungsten filament as function
of flament current and voltage,
| Operation of filaments at constant
voltage rather than constant current.
The general rules are given, the OBJ
servance of which should greatly in.
crease the filament life.
The importance of operating TUBES
in the correct position
The eects which occur in an electron
tube when it has poor vacuum. The
method of determining whether this is
due to leakage or gases evolved from
the anode due to overload. The indi-
cations of large amounts of leakage
afr.
The Importance of not overheating
| the glass of the bulb so that the
vacuum may be left at high value.
The effect of the plate current of the
tube causing an unequal distribution
of the filament current and thus short
ening the filamen life.
A possible difficulty in the use of a
low-voltage direct current generator
for supplying the filament energy.
The ACCESSIBILITY of using alternat-
ing current for f1lament lighting and
the best method of connection.
The importance of having both the
filament and plate energy sources on
the ground side of the circuit.
The necessity of reducing to as low
a value as possible oscillating circuit
resistance and losses so as to obtain
good outputs at satisfactory efficieD-
cies.
| Precautins in the use Of capacity
coupled circuit to obtain satisfactory
outputs and protection for the appa-
ratus.
Suggestions for the proper function
ing of tubes operated in parallel.
The proper proportioning of induc-
lance and capacity in certain forms OF
oscillating circuits.
The protection of direct current gen.
orators used for supplying plate volt
age for power tubes by means OF
aluminium all-lighting arresters.
A method of maintaining virtu-
ally constant frequency.
A method of obtaining high voltage
at high frtquencies.
Electrolyic action in the glass OF
certain types of tubes as possible
limiting factor for voltage of opera
| ton and power output.
/ More electrol omissions is required
for a modulated oscillation tube than
simple oscillating tube.
The use of miniature incandescent
lamp as an indicator of the amount OF
meditation being obtained in radio
telephone transmitter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-01-07

Butcher-"Come, John, be lively
now; break the bone in Mrs. William
sons chops and put Mr.. Smiths ribs
in the basket for him."
John (briskly)-"An right, sir, just
as soon as have sawed off Mrs. Muir
phys leg"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-01-07

Mrs. Gazzam Ito Sadie Bloombump-
er)--"Wheres your mamma Sadie:"
Sadie-"She went over to Mrs. Gar
goyle's two hours ago to stay five min
utes."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1921-01-07

If you wrap your Geese in cloth
moistened with cold vinegar. the
cheese will neither mold nor dry.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-07-14
NOTICE OF INCOME TAX
BOARD OF REVIEW


Notice is hereby given that the in
come tax Board of Review in and for
Pierce County, Wisconsin will meet
at the Court House in the Village of
Ellsworth on the 25th day of July
1921 at nire o'clock in the forenoon
for the purpose of examining the in
come tax assessment roll and of
considering complaints of aggrieved
tax payers and performing such 9TH
er duties as are imposed upon it by
law.
Dated at River Falls, Wisconsin,
this 18th day of July, 1921.
Jay H. Grimm, Assessor of In
comes, in and for Pierce County, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-07-14

man of national reputation, but I'M
firing in his efforts to make the
course Of instruction of estimable
value to those who take it.
Therefore, be it resolved, That we
the teachers in attendance express
our appreciation for and unqualified
Endorsement of the course of instruc-
ton given by the department of ag-
ricultural education.
Resolved further, That we congrat-
ulate Mr.. F. ]. Hubbard, state super
visor of vocational education in Mis-
sissippi, and the college authorities
in securing the services of so cap
able and valuable man as DR.. Lusk.
Resolved further, That we recon-
mend this work to all teachers of
agriculture as we'll as the heads of
agricultural schools.
Resolved, further, That a copy of
these resolutions be mailed DR.. Lusk
and each of his associates, S. S.
Greene and j. P. Wynne; also one
sent to DR.. d. C. Hull, president of
Mississippi A. and M. College; Mr..
Hubbard and The Commercial Appeal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-07-14

tions. These were again voted down
and again the two Houses are in con-
ference. A disposition to grant en-
ormous appropriations for naval pur-
poses is first reflected in the House
and as was expressed it is bad time
to go forth with an olive branch ask
ing for disarmament when at the same
time we are building Warships beyond
all peace records in this or any other
country in the past.
Word has been received that Cecil
Gill of Eau Claire, Herald Dearth also
of Eau Claire, Norman Weavc of
Durand and John Amundson of New
Auburn who were appointed to An
napolis from the Tenth District have
passed the physical examination and
henceforth enter the service of Uncle
Sans Navy. All the quota from the
tenth district has now been filled.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-07-14
FAVOR DIR. LUsK'S WORK
A. II. S. Instructors Indorse A. and M.
Agricultural Education

The following resolutions were
drawn by committee and adopted by
the instructors of The various agric-
ultural high schools and consolidated
schools in attendance at the short
course of the agricultural college at
Starkville, Miss, of which w. F. Lusk
formerly Of River Falls, is now at the
head.
Whereas, the national growth has
made possible instruction in vocation
al agriculture in high schools and
consolidated schools of Mississippi,
and,
Whereas, department of instruc-
ton has been established at the A..
and M. College for the training of
teachers in vocational agriculture,
and,
Whereas, DR.. w. F. Lusk has been
placed at the head of the school of
agricultural education at the college
and,
Whereas, the agricultural teachers
Of the state in attendance on the
course of agricultural education given
by DR.. Lusk and his assistants, real
ize the Importance of this work and
the maintenance of this department
and,
Whereas, DR.. Lusk is not only a
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-07-14

brief investigation in each locality as
It's engineering staff can make to get
materials. The investigation on
statewide scale to decide on materia,
and the cost of it for each contract,
months in advance of beginning OF
work.
In the year 1920 an average of thir-
tv-six dollars and seventy five cents
was paid by every man, woman and
child in the state for the privilege
of living here. This is to say, the
total cost of all the privileges and
benefits arising from residence in
Wisconsin, which include education,
police and fire protection, courts, the
right to earn living, good society,
good streets and roads, good water
supply, in short, high grade civiliza-
ton and good government cost S36.75
per capita.
1t was generally predicted in the
early spring that because of the low
prices farmers would materially re-
duce their crop acreage. This pre-
diction has not come true, as j. A.
Becker, of the crop-reporting service
of the State Department of Agricul-
ture shows: The total crop acreage
of Wisconsin. this year is 9,0S4,000
acres, which is $3.50 of the acreage
of 1920. A number of special cash
crops were materially reduced from
last years acreage, but the staple
crops acreage is virtually the same as
last year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-07-14

the decorations used carried out the
idea of happiness in the bluebirds on
the place cards and napkins. The
secret was disclosed by paste diam
onds tied with white satin ribbons to
lady fingers.
The guests were: the Mesdames
Charles Webster and Woodwork Foss
and the Misses Viola and Clara Sol
helm, Esther Haven, Eleanor Roe,
Anna Arnquist, Dorothy Scott, Dor
othy Everson, Nora Stapleton, Ber-
nice Gridley, and Helen Schlager Of
Scranton, Pa.-Hudson Star Observer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-07-14
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Rev. and Mrs. N. L. Blomholm an
nounced the engagement of their
daughter, Freda Marguerite, to Mr..
Harold Fike of Worthington, Mimi,
at party given on Friday afternoon.
Covers were laid for twelve and
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1921-07-14

MEMS HIGH GRADE OXFORDS THE
WALK OVER" BROWN CALF LEATHER
FORMERLY PRICED TO $500
JULY CLEARANCE
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1921-04-27

RATED fnT fnmkN BOO fnr STD.
rHntfal fnr Petty lr tho afh.
rgHatfcd fnr DdcuwaId in fhr lfh.
rzEHnn for ONoN In fne lth
Score hy Innings
UDirof nTf Nln nfn-4
cleveland f0l n1i gZV-4
Summary, Two base hits colo.
Wsllmunn Speaker Evans Gardner.
Jameson three base hifH nnHh Iunu-
sfun 9 double plafs guisin reweiL
Gardner Stephenson and Johnston
bases nu halls. Cole Oldham Nur-
ton n struck out Cole rune Bush
cobb Neach lfeunnnn. Jones Bloc Q.
Cole. Jeaurs. Evans Q Speaker Wood
Johnston gardner Jameson Uhlci
errors. Youne Speaker. Johnston.
Gardner s0wril
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1921-04-27
SPEAKER USES TWENTY THREE
PLAYERS TO BEAT DETROIT

wy INn hNH0 rIHI0I l'rrHa
iNEIANu hurN lf MANAGER
rrfHfrr used twenty fhrcr players in
tee rHfno today NNf needed fhrm 600
Dob win from Detroit fn Tho only
IndinnH fn pins Throughout goo rnfirr
HoN ana Gardner
Prior fn toe game fhn American
league rcnnarf Clnvrnud'n firsf n
forts -four rearH of professional has.-
hlN wnH raised uifh appropriate core
rm0rlDa Score.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1921-04-27

Ilr IHN taHnNi slated i'fraN
NEW YORK Aurl eir-rHfs. iinfii
ulay ~ sam Rice Nashinr'nnH Ueut0r
fielder. eunhird WashinEfNr Ia dsfrat
Naw Yafk horo aealu today fH g.
ilicn Doe humn run "a duu0ts nHH $500
singles. his horne ran drfIns u Mnr.-
lneious winning gun Bog inc AiN ln-
MINK Scores
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1921-04-27
NATIONAL LEAGUE


~ ANN ANHufin fNu 'fNff.
nitOOkLfN Auri gG -rfuofIen
won again from Now York t0lay fo
J.. Burns mun ~ Gufnihn long ny
after Olson and Johnston had singled
gave brooklyn two ruins ln zoe third
inniGs 1858 Lamar uf1ofifu HfiHfy
outncldcr who has been suffering from
malaria. bar boon sent homo to rest.
Score.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1921-04-27
AMERICAN LEAGUE


~ Tho Associated Press
fpHToN. Mass. Auru as WfFn
"puhi' frHitn error nn Duannn us
"na lnft iD Welsh filled ihr hnsor
WIN mono cot iu ihe ninth today pen-
mock ihrn STRUCK out y vnifer lut
ffrkinF eiuFle fo irfi scored two runs
enough tn give Philadelphia Co
victory. 1furn.
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1921-04-27
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Chronic dyspcptics can ear anything
n fheg viii take Fuwlrr'a Stomach
waters after each meal Al aN aruF
gista
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1921-04-27

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