Falconry’s Vast Span From Ancient Times to Modern Clubs
Prepared by the National Geographic Society this piece traces falconry from ancient Egypt and Persia through medieval Europe to modern clubs in Holland and England. It explains hawk types, training methods, and the challenges of maintaining the sport amid guns and changing society.
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England
Holland
France
Italy
Spain
China
Japan
Russia
India
Africa
Western
Europe
Saxon
Falconers
High Ash
Scotland
Etiquette Code for Car Drivers Promotes Safe Motoring
A National Safety Council official urges drivers to practice courtesy on the road. Emphasis on horn use for safety, proper signaling, regular brake checks, staying in line, avoiding one arm driving, and not hogging the roadway. Also advises considerate behavior toward pedestrians animals and passengers, with insistence on poise after incidents.
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David van Schaack
National Safety Council
Proper Way to Keep Gas Tank Cap When Filling
A magazine style note urges motorists to avoid losing the gas tank cap after fueling. It recommends placing the cap in a coat pocket or on the car floor if no pocket is available, arguing it is excusable to forget but not to lose the cap.
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Milady
Carburetor Care Avoids Airway Obstructions With Waste
The article warns against using cotton waste to clean engines as lint can clog carburetors. It advises using clean old cloth with a smooth finish to avoid lint and recommends keeping dust out of the air intake. It notes that opening the hood in heat doesn’t prevent overheating.
Mudhole Recovery Device From Simple Wood and Chains
Simple two block and chain setup to lift a stuck car. Eyebolts at corners, chains with snap hooks. Turn rear wheels to lift the back about eight inches and slide it forward two feet until the vehicle frees itself from mud.
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Popular Science Monthly
Magneto Care and Distributor Cleaning Tips
Do not neglect the magneto as it can fail despite faithful service. Oil leads monthly, keep the distributor clean with a brush and gasoline, and remove internal dust to prevent short circuits. Inspect platinum points for pitting and use fine emery cloth to polish if needed. Do not adjust the circuit breaker gap yourself.
Chassis Height for Road Clearance Keys Car Handling
Engineers report a chassis height that provides about ten inches of road clearance offers the best versatility over varied road conditions. Proper weight center height improves roadability and handling, while too high raises risk in turns and too low causes axles to strike road irregularities and snow or ruts.
Secretaries Inspect Cross Country Car Demonstration
The ordnance department and service boards showcase a cross country car to standardize for War department issue to motor cycle and light truck units. In the front seat is Secretary Dwight F. Davis with Maj. Generals Hines and Connor in the rear as the vehicle runs over rough ground at Potomecc park.
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Ordnance Department
Infantry, Field Artillery
Cavalry
Corps of Engineers
War Department
Dwight F. Davis
John L. Hines
Fox Connor
Potomecc Park
America’s Industrial Growth Largely Result of Organized Industry
A historical piece arguing that organized industry drives American prosperity and growth. It contends big business lowers costs, raises wages, and enables mass production, reducing distrust as the public learns how corporations contribute to prosperity and living standards. It notes ownership has broadened beyond a few individuals.
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America
Business Instruction in American Universities Worth While
The article argues that business schools should justify their value beyond boosting earnings. They cannot guarantee success or eliminate bottom-level work, but they can teach basic economic laws and principles, helping social progress and human welfare through informed understanding of the economic system.
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Schools of Commerce
Changing Conditions Redefine Parental Roles in Family
The article argues that societal shifts alter family position within the social pattern. It cites sociologists and educators claiming the future family will empower mothers, involve fathers in child training, and shift some home duties to the community.
Extension of Public Library Service Demands Attention
The article argues that 45 percent of the U S and Canada population lacks public libraries and 50 million people are without access. It calls for nationwide, era-appropriate library extension plans, especially rural outreach, and urges separate library facilities for Negro communities.
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United States
Canada
No Stability in Marriage Without Love as Foundation
A preacher argues love is essential for a stable marriage and warns against marrying for wealth looks or status. He urges young men to choose a homemaker with shared values and temperaments, and notes love can overcome many troubles while lack of love leads to failure.
Higher Ideals of Brotherhood Great Need of the World Today
The article urges casting aside tyrannies and hatreds to foster world friendship and peace. It calls for unity between church and school to nurture international goodwill and warns that selfish nationalism and prejudice impede harmony.
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Universal Palace of Peace
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National Geographic Society
Washington, T. C
Genesee Valley
New York
Atlantic
Peregrine
Arctic
Valkenswaarde
Moliens
Mollens
Apa
Andrew W. Mellon
Secretary of the Treasury
Ralph E. Heisman
Northwestern University
Ethel Puffer Howes
Smith College Institute
Julia Wright Merrill
American Library Association
Ira C. Dawes
Detroit
S. Parkes Cadman
Federal Council of Churches
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