Landeste Palm Oasis of Jerid Explored by National Geographic
The Jerid oases near Tozer Nefta and Metlaoul in Tunisia form a vast date garden belt. Palm groves, figs olives and grapevines shade narrow canals fed by springs. Harvest begins in October with skilled getaa climbers picking Deglat Noor dates.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Arizona
California
Sahara
Tunis
Jerid
Metlaoul
Sfax
Colorado
New Mexico
Esparto
Europe
Metinoul
Tozer
Feuid
Auteide
Wadi
Benneath
Getaa
Algeria
Nefta
Shott el Jerid
Oueil Air Country
Biskra
Jerig
Ras el Ain
Texier
Nasen
Malirick
Lnoks
Fnhorg
Eamp
Portable Radio For Camping By Hood Astrakan In Radio World
Portable radios for camping must be light and dry-cell powered. A two-tube dry-cell receiver with regeneration uses three No 6 cells, with possible reductions for ultra-light setups. Headset operation favored, panel layout shown with 7x10 inch size, parts list includes coils, condensers, rheostat, jacks, and small baseboard. total uses two to three dry cells and a 45 volt plate supply.
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Hood Astrakan
Radio World
Portable loop tuned radio from the 0s era manual
A folded portable loop radio design uses a 90 foot wire loop on a non metal frame to conserve energy. It describes coil L1 L2 adjustments C1 C2 C8 and C4 values, a three circuit tuner, and a regenerative circuit for high sensitivity plus a rheostat for volume and filament control using 8 volt tubes.
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Yadio
Antenna Switch Aids Tuning Across Broadcast Dial
An antenna changing switch fixes a condenser in series with the antenna to narrow the dial spread of nearby stations. This helps tune others on that dial portion, though it may reduce volume. When the interfering station is off air or listening to different stations is desired, the switch proves useful.
Inexpensive Aerial Length Adjustment Switch Idea
A compact wrinkle allows changing the electrical length of the aerial with minimal interference. It enables the key operator to switch between direct connection and condenser use by a simple switch action. Constructed from inexpensive miniature switch parts mounted on the condenser, it costs about 15 cents.
Cleaning Crystals For restoring crystal sensitivity via ether bath
A method describes placing a crystal in a small bottle with ether, shaking vigorously, then removing the crystal with tweezers. If not ready, repeat cleaning to restore normal strength.
Freak Deer With Rhino Like Horn At Yosemite Park
In Yosemite National Park a deer nicknamed Old Horry showed a horn resembling a rhinoceros spike protruding from the upper jaw between nose and eyes. The animal roamed the valley, allowed neck strokes, but forbade touching the horn. After shedding antlers the deer disappeared, later showing new antler growth and possible spike resurgence.
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Yosemite Valley
National Park
Brek
The Other Woman Mrs Wood Urges Anti-Divorce Stand
Mrs Margaret J Wood president of the Anti-Divorce league spoke in Topeka about married people pleasing one another. She cited a bricklayer's wife in a law court saying when a man starts brushing clothes and cleaning teeth his wife knows trouble is coming. Source Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
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Margaret J. Wood
Anti-Divorce League
Topeka
Pittaburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
Incaic Music Revived At Lima Concert
A fresh variation of an Incas theme by Aguilar, a Peruvian local, premiered in Lima. The composition sparked enthusiastic applause, highlighting a royal lineage claim from sun worship and the pre conquest era. The piece drew on an old Quichua song now fading from Peru.
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Lima
Peru
Aguilar
Stogan
Pizarro
Latin as International Language Persists Despite Empire Fall
The article notes Latin’s enduring role as a written language for higher education and science across civilized countries. It argues Latin remained the universal scholarly medium into the birth century, shaping prescriptions and academic standards beyond the Western empire.
Dad's Strong Game Balfluck-t I Wish We Could Get My Gil
In a quoted team talk, a coach praises a halfback for furnishing the toughest interference, noting that thought frees a man from servitude. The speaker emphasizes the player's strong defense and pivotal role in the game core.
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Gil
Car Measure Quip on Fear and Speed
An odd exchange on car fear and timing references a quick three to four period of hesitation then jokes that the foot reaction varies with possible outcomes, illustrating cautious driving talk. The fragment hints at a humorous view of measuring fear in automotive context.
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Landeste Palmas
Sahara Oasis
Ethinparther
Corn Flaakkes
Miter
Delicius Cela Aca
Postum Company
Post Toastics
Post
Postum Company, Inc
Ops, P. Co., Inc
Battle Creek, Mich
Enuwrson
Castoria
Fletcher
Cas
Mrs. A
Mrs. B
Tohn
Pa Buzz
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