Gasoline Shortage Forecast by Birmingham Professor
Professor W F Burstall of Birmingham University warns of a world gasoline famine within five years unless a cheap substitute is found. He cites dwindling oil fields, costly coal-to-oil hydrogenation, and ethanol from vegetable matter as research paths, noting ethanol is expensive and diverts food supplies. He downplays oil shale as a viable near term solution.
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Charles A. Smith
London
W. F. Burstall
Faculty of Science
Birmingham University
Burstall
United
Birmingham
Science AT Work
Burstahl
Australia
Africa
India
Burntall
Briton Radio Chief Questions U S Broadcasting
Captain A E Eckersley of the British Broadcasting Company says the United States treats radio as an electrical hobby, while Britain aims for artistic, perfected programs. He criticizes local US stations for sentiment toward distance listening and notes US costs do not compare with British productions. He remains hopeful about future long distance reception.
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London
United States
Britain
A. E. Eckersley
British Broadcasting Company
Eckerstey
England
Eckersley
America
Kekersley
New York
Cuba
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
Lickersley
Coolidge
London Healthiest Metropolis Worldwide Claim
London asserts it is the world’s healthiest city as life expectancy rose by over 29 years in eight decades. 1923 recorded the lowest birth rate in the city’s modern history at 11.4 per thousand, according to the figures.
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London
Fight in English church hall over collection plate
Two ushers argued over a collection box at a church in England. One claimed the other seized the plate and used it at the pulpit to gain favor with the pastor. Police were summoned to end the fight.
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Church Hall
England
Mosquito Plague Drives London Health War
Health authorities fight a growing mosquito plague in London as five deaths from bites prompt an all out campaign. Scientists work around the clock to develop new countermeasures against the deadly insects.
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London
Red Pepper Rub Promises Fast Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Red Pepper Rub as quickly easing rheumatic pains lumbago neuritis backache stiff neck and sore muscles. It claims heat penetrates to relieve congestion within minutes with a tingling sensation and fast relief, urging readers to buy the genuine Bowles product at drug stores.
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Dame Bowles
Women of the First Civilization at Field Museum Exhibit
News from Chicago reports Field Museum researchers with Oxford University and a Mesopotamian Kish expedition reveal ancient women used rouge eye makeup and vanity cases 3000 to 7000 years ago. Their hair styling differed from American flapper fashion of the period.
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Chicago
Field Museum
Oxford University
Kish
Cactus Imported From Mexico Reaches Europe in 1700
A cactus species was brought from Mexico to Europe around the year 1700. The transfer marks early botanical exchanges between continents and highlights historical plant trade routes.
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Mexico
Europe
Widow Recovers 2248 From Old Policy With No Premiums Paid
In Ithaca New York Mutual Benefit Life sues Orange F Hyde in 1865 over a life policy for 2290 that paid a widow 2248 72 after his death. Hyde had paid 1515 38 in premiums and received 1405 78 in dividends while the policy voided by certain acts. The document’s second paragraph bars travel to many states and even covers death by duel or intoxication.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
Orange P. Hyde
Mr. Hyde
Orange F. Hyde
United States
Ted Nmita
Canada
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Arkansas
Louisiana
Teas
North Carolina
Tennessee
Pattern Costumes: Fashions 4917 and 4625 Details
The document describes a fashion pattern set with numbers 4917 for a blouse and 4625 for a bodice and skirt. It lists fabric options alpaca wool crepe and materials for combinations. Blouse sizes range from 34 to 46 inches. girds allow 3% for 46 inch material for a 38 inch size. Bodice skirt sizes include Small to Extra Large with bust measurements 34-48 inches.
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Gsinie Rioute
Old Pine Extract Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief
Thousands of housewives report saving money using a simple cough syrup recipe. Mix 2½ ounces of Pinex with a pint of sugar syrup or molasses, honey, or corn syrup to create a fast acting remedy. The Pine Extract is claimed to heal throat membranes and loosen phlegm, with guaranteed satisfaction or refund offered by The Pine Co. of Fort Wayne Indiana.
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Pinez Co
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Pattern sale notice for ladies dresses and skirts
Yards of 40 inch material. If bodice is made of lining or other contrasting material 1% yard 32 inches wide to required. The width of the skirt at the foot with plaits extended is 2% yards. Two separate patterns mailed to any address on receipt of 12 cents in aliver or stamps.
Hunt for Rattle in London Taxi Case
Scotland Yard investigates the loss of a baby's rattle during a taxi ride with parents. The toy disappeared after the trip and prompt sleuthing has been begun by the Yard's best detectives.
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London
Scotland Yard
Yards
Fire threatens patients at Enoch Pratt hospital
Towson Maryland November 13 fire believed caused by spontaneous combustion rated the $78, 00 barn of the Enoch Pratt has threatened 130 patients in an asylum near here and joining building.
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Towson
Enoch Pratt
California Fig Syrup Ad Promises Quick Relief for Children
An old style advertisement urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup to ease stomach issues in children. It claims a gentle, non narcotic laxative that won’t cramp or overact and promises a quick return to a playful, well child. The message targets parents with emphasis on genuine product labeling.
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California
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Lash
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Nickela Fron
THE
Yardly Screen & Weather Strip CO
Columbus, Orio
Mills Meat Market
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Postoffice
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Turkey
F. C. Stedman Co
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U. S
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Home Furnishing Company
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