Drought Blamed on Recession of Ice Fields
A British Association of Science committee led by Moses B. Cotsworth studies a climate theory linking western North American drought to recession of Canadian Northwest glaciers. Warmer Pacific winds hollow northern Canada routes, reduce precipitation, and shift moisture toward prairies.
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Canada
United States
Canadian Northwest
Alaska
British Association For the Advancement of Science
Moses B. Cotsworth
Vancouver
London
Pacific
British Columbia
Canadian
Prairies
Greenland
Cotsworth
North America
Wrecks Bring Riches to Remote Island
A pair of German steamers wrecked near a Leoeadive Island in the Indian Ocean brought unexpected wealth to inhabitants. Islanders rose wages from 10 to 50 cents daily, replaced thatched roofs with iron, and switched from rush lights to hurricane lamps as they salvaged cargo and hired labor.
Lashing, pensions and distant probes in Brisbanes week
A roundup of opinion on old age pensions and Townsend plans with fiscal cautions. It recalls public lashings in Wilmington, a German theory on cosmic rays, and ancient graves found by Doctor Sukenik. The column notes Dutch heritage in U S history, a Chinese marriage tale, Saar plebiscite results, and aviation milestones, ending with California horse racing and betting concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Townsend
Quotes on export trade revival by Ben M Anderson
National figures discuss export trade revival as the key to resolving post agricultural readjustment. The plan aims to restore balance by restricting agriculture and creating new work for displaced workers, spurring general business growth and a larger domestic market for manufactured goods.
Sound money and the gold standard revival
Sound money advocate Col Leonard Ayres argues that post depression and post-70s mood shifts toward a gold basis restore confidence. He warns that if the Supreme Court voids the gold clause and forces a 100 cent dollar, business and foreign markets would view it as a commitment to sound money and enforce contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Congress
Buying Improves
Secretary of Commerce Daniel C. Roper argues that improved buying dispels dark clouds of poor sales and uncertainty. He predicts steady improvement as business people and patrons better understand national and international situations, and remarks that the administration aims for a fairer income division without destroying the capital structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel C.roper
Prevention of Lynchings and Federal Law Debate
Senator Edward P. Costigan of Colorado argues against lynching by citing a temporary halt last spring when peace officers were told to slow lynching. He notes that after Congress adjourned without enacted federal law the rate resumed to about one lynching per week nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward P. Costigan
Colorado
Congress
Social Legislation Urges Prompt Action by Leaders
An editorial by Dr. John B. Andrews outlines the Presidents social insurance program as an immediate priority for rapid federal action. It cautions that without federal action states will delay, and urges decisive leadership as reform momentum converges toward timely adoption.
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John B. Andrews
Congress
Here's Chair Set Easy to Crochet
Grandmother Clark presents a three piece crochet chair set for living room use. The center piece 14 by 11 inches. two arm rests 6 by 11 inches. instructions include filet stitch patterns and sizing tips. Send 10 cents for directions or 40 cents for complete outfit including hooks and thread from Home Craft Co. Dept. B St. Louis Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Craft Co
Nineteenth and
St. Louis Avenue
St. Louis
Thought on Abnormal Child Parents and Independence
Dr. John Ruhrah divides handicapped children into three parent types and argues for structured support. Neglected children face withdrawal, while pity leads to dependency and spoiled behavior. the third group, proactive parents, teaches the child to do what he can and to decide for himself to gain independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ruhrah
Hygela Magazine
Guiding Handicapped Children Toward Independence
The article stresses that handicapped children need confidence and independence, with productive self chosen activities. It warns against idleness and overexertion, urging a balanced routine with rest and carefully chosen games or hobbies to avoid exhaustion.
Royal gifts fuel Trinity Church's growth in early New York
In 1607 King William III granted land for Trinity parish at Wall Street and later allowed revenues from whales wrecks and flotsam. Queen Anne added a tract known as the Queen's farm yielding £10 yearly, with rents rising as the area developed. The church became wealthy as colonial New York expanded.
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Long Island
Trinity
Queen Anne
Queen's Farm
King’s College
Columbia University
lWttle
Wall Street
New York
Hudson Street
Transfer of long held Houston tract to Clarkson noted
The 287 year old royal grant from King William found in Houston to Clarkson marks the first ownership change for the property. The block hosts four and five story buildings and the land and structures are assessed at $468,000, with Williams Sussman Inc as broker in the deal.
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Houston
Clarkson Street
King William
Williams
Sussman, Inc
Literary Digest
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Frank Anson
7Th St
Marshalltown
Tawa
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Buffalo
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Wilmington
Del
Sukenik
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Moses
Job
Jerusalem
Old
White House
Holland Society
Holland
Roosevelts
Theodore Roosevelt
Tony Fon Lew
Gin Lem
Kack Lew Gee
Los Angeles
Hop Sing Tong
Four Families Association
Jones
Robinson
Fon Lew
China
Will
Gin Jem Willl
Saar
Hitler
Germany
France
League of Nations
Canal Zone
Norfolk
Amelia Earhart
Sam
Russia
California
Syndicaty
Los ‘Bing
WNU
WNUK
Potter Drug & Chemical Corporation
Malden
Mass
Ben
M. Anderson
Woonomiat
Sound Money
Col
Leonard P. Ayres
Cleveland Economist
Clark
Phillips
Metropolitan Grand Opera
Geraldine Laa
van Bce
M.T
Bayer
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