Queer government toys and playful science out of Washington
A whimsical overview of government scientific work framed as play. It highlights Smithsonian researchers in Washington guiding experiments from plant growth to insect discovery, peanut buttered with desert travels and weather stations that resemble kid toys, while stressing practical gains for agriculture, pest control, and climate monitoring.
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United States
Washington
Smithsonian Institution
Potomac River
Sten
Agricultural Department
Arizona
New Mexico
Department of Agriculture
Africa
Sahara
Children Visit Carnegie Library for Cool Summer Reading
The Carnegie library children's room draws many kids during hot days with 250 new books including Uncle Remus and Alcott titles. New copies and illustrated pages invite reading while the room, open 9 to 6 daily, offers guidance from Miss Hattie Colquitt and a chance to explore electricity and invention books.
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Carnegie Library
Carnegiebrary
Uncle Remus
Hattie Colquitt
Starfish study at Woods Hole reveals hungry shells foes
A Woods Hole man kept starfish in tiny dishes and salt water to study their habits and eggs. He observed starfish hunting oysters and clams, pulling shells open as they encased prey. The government uses such findings to improve shellfish protection and fishing practices.
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Hole
Masachusetts
Woods Hole
United States
Connecticut
The Mysterious Tumbler Parlor Trick Explained
An illustrated simple experiment shows a glass tumbler moving along a marble table incline due to heated air expansion. A candle heats the air, lifting the tumbler slightly while moisture forms a thin water seal, letting gravity slide it down the incline. The setup uses a table wedges, a tumbler, and a candle to create the illusion of magic.
Hammock From Barrels For Camp Comfort
Boys at camp can fashion a hammock from used barrels by removing nails, drilling 3/4 inch holes in stave ends, and lacing rope through. Use stay blocks twelve inches long, place couch pillows on the hammock, and cover with a shawl for a cozy reading or napping spot.
Pards outdoor game for boys and girls with markers
A vacation game using natural objects called pards. Players pick pards and markers tied to leaves or flowers, use a buffer and a ring of posts as a playing field, and throw three sticks to move markers around a circle. The goal is to reach the twentieth post and return, with evictions or replays as penalties.
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Lonelies
Discharged in Ohio State Journal courtroom humor
A court scene ends with the judge discharging the defendant after a comic exchange about desertion. The accused jokes that his wife asked him to beat the carpet, prompting the judge to dismiss the case.
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Ohio State Journal
Oil Tankers Rise With Petroleum Demand
London Petroleum notes the world tanker fleet will grow in years ahead as crude and refined oils expand. Oil carriers face complex engineering. safety in waterways is urged, with Suez canal experiences cited. From 3,000 to 10,000 ton tank steamers discussed, vessels multiply amid expanding trade.
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London Petroleum
Mercantile Marine
Suez Canal
Suez Canal Company
Frederick Abel
Beverton Redwood
The Octopus Again in Baltimore Bookstore Scene
A Baltimore American item depicts a customer complaining about price hikes. A bookstore clerk blames the meat trust for raising prices from $1.25 to $3 on Bacon and Lamb. The customer leaves to buy matinee tickets for A Texas Steer before theater prices rise.
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Baltimore
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