Insect Invaders Threaten U S Crops and Gardens
A wide range of imported pests threaten American crops from the pink bollworm to the Hessian fly. Federal and state control efforts in Washington and Miami target infestations, with estimates of annual crop losses reaching hundreds of millions of dollars unless quarantines and spraying curbs are effective. The piece lists key pests, their origins, host plants, and control challenges.
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Robert H. Moulton
America
Columbus
Washington
United States
Mexico
K. F. Kellerman
Federal Horticultural Board
George B. Sudworth
Formest Service
C. L. Marlatt
Bureau of Entomology
W. D. Hunter
Miami
Fla
Tropics
G. F. Moznette
Federal
Cuba
Mr. Moznette
Barber
Hubert Osborne
Ohio State University
Department, of Agriculture
Asia
China
San Jose
Japan
Europe
Humorous Self Portraits Stir Anxiety and Advice
The writer contemplates sharing two recent photos of themselves showing different expressions, noting that instant amusement may arise among acquaintances. They question public introduction and fear social backlash or embarrassment if shared widely, weighing personal fortune against potential risk.
Study Details London Motion Picture Corp Applications
Article notes that the London Motion Picture Corporation has received applications. It discusses Earth’s water coverage, stating oceans cover seven tenths of the surface and oceans exceed land area by 83,000,000 square miles. The text includes garbled phrases and partial figures.
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London Motion Picture Corporation
Rechkonell
Ayla
Plain Hints to Foil Gar Thief
Cleveland automobile distributor Emil C. Hertz offers simple theft deterrents. Remove the distributor rotor to prevent spark, use a concealed blind switch in the ignition, disconnect the generator wire, or cross spark plug wires to cause back firing. He also advises recording motor and tire numbers for recovery.
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Emil C. Hertz
Cleveland
Hertz
Mr. Hertz
Boston
Mass
Goshen Board Erects Signs Warn Reckless Drivers
The Goshen board of trade has installed large signs on both sides of the Otterkill bridge to warn reckless drivers after numerous accidents. The signs read Private cemetery across the bridge for reckless drivers.
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Board of Trade of
Goshen
N. Y
Otterkill Bridge
Determining Sides of a Car Headed Direction
Article argues that left and right sides are defined by the car's heading rather than the observer's position. It refutes the belief that left and right depend on standing in front of the vehicle and facing it.
Automoble Vise Aids Repairs Hidden Under Hood
A fixture for holding small car parts during work is shown attached to the engine by cylinder head bolts and concealed by the hood. Two bent pieces of 1/2 inch steel form the vise. holes fit over studs, with a movable section locking into a fixed part and a screw using a 1/4 inch material.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
Tighten Loose Vibrator by Band Around Box
Do not use longer screws to fix worn threads as this may injure the windings. Instead wrap a metal band around the box and secure it to the dash with small bolts for a firm grip.
Automobile Trends Mare the Global Car Market in 1920s
The piece notes Western Canada having one auto per fifteen people and England charging a license per horsepower, with gasoline around $1 in France and 75 cents in England. It cites high European imports of American cars despite duties and states 44 million tires from 1920 could stack to nearly 2,800 miles tall. It mentions accidents linked to varying tire wear and defects.
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England
France
Tanlac restores strength of Massachusetts farmer's wife
Mrs Amy Peterson of Lakeville Massachusetts says indigestion nearly starved her and caused 13 pounds loss before Tanlac restored her weight and appetite. She reports gaining six pounds and full recovery with no indigestion and strong health. Tanlac is sold by leading druggists everywhere.
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Tanlac
Amy Peterson
Lakeville
Mass
New Bedford
Taniac
The Economist on economists and hindsight finance
A concise critique labeling an economist as someone who advises what you should have done with money after you have already acted, highlighting the prevalence of hindsight analysis in economic advice.
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the Economist
Bayer Aspirin Directions and Uses Endorsed
The notice explains to take Aspirin only as told in genuine Bayer Tablets packaging and asserts the Bayer Cross on tablets allows safe use for Colds Headache Neuralgia Rheumatism Earache Toothache Lumbago and general pain. It notes handy twelve tablet tins cost a few cents and larger packages are sold by druggists.
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Bayer
Sleep Talk Sparks Office Laughter
A Louisville Courier-Journal fragment quotes a playful exchange about dreams, with John admitting talking in his sleep and a colleague quipping about business talk during the night.
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John
Louisville Courier-Journal
Women and Swamp Root Promote Kidney Health
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble yet may not realize the cause. Kidney disease can affect other organs and produce back pain, headaches, fatigue, and nervousness. Get Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root from any drug store or request a sample by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co. at Binghamton NY and mention the paper.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Bad Man Phrase Echoes From Old West
In a Boston Transcript sentiment the speaker laments that true outlaws have faded from the plains. Now only defaulters embezzlers swindlers and petty criminals populate the landscape in contrast to the legendary bad man of the era.
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Boston Transcript
Cuticura Promoted For Clean Hair and Clear Skin
An advertising note urges using Cuticura Ointment to soothe itchy scalp with gentle rubbing, followed by Cuticura Soap and hot water shampoo. It claims daily use achieves clear skin and soft white hands.
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