Winter Trials in Little America Antarctica
A Mackay Radio dispatch from Little America Antarctica describes extreme winter storms with 60 below temperatures and 80 mph winds. Builders dig underground tunnels, dogs vanish and reappear after blizzards, and residents gain weight while enduring isolation. Admiral Byrd is mentioned with radio contact and a club for teachers and students to receive maps and membership cards.
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Little America
Antarctica
Mackay Radio
Cleorzs Nowilla
Gine
Sanford
New York
Admiral Byrd
Antarctic
Arthur Abele, Jr
Little America Aviation and Exploration Club
Hotel
Lexington
48Th Street
Lexington Avenue
American Expedition Claims Antartic Discovery Decree
The American exploring ship under Commander Charles Wilkes first sighted land on January 19, 1840, while French Captain D Urville sighted snow covered land on January 19. D Urville later logged January 20 as his discovery date. The United States asserts discovery grants continental ownership under international law. No traces of humans or land animals have been found.
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Charieep Wilkes
Antarctic
D'Urville
New York Herald Tribune
Wilkes
D’urville
United States
Cholera Fight Dramatized In Foochow Water Campaign
The medical section of the League of Nations urged boiled water amid a cholera epidemic in Foochow China. A parade of carts showed the cholera devil and the boiled water angel urging villagers to drink only boiled water. Weeks of propaganda preceded a deadly outbreak, yet the city reported no cases during the outbreak.
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League of Nations
Foochow
China
Kansas City
Apricot Heritage and Growth in California History
The apricot, a key California fruit, likely originated in China and reached the state in early mission days. It shares peach like life habits and has been attempted in the East where the curculio, a common enemy, poses a threat. Three apricot species include the American type with a spreading, round topped tree, bright green leaves, and pinkish white flowers.
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Caliornia
China
Pygmy Rites and Ancient Dams Found in Tramsvaal
Ethnological experts at Whwwaterstrand university report discoveries in northern Tramsvaal Africa. The finds include ancient irrigation works, a large dam, a copper-mining implement, and a tiny altar with causeways and stairways suited to small figures.
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Africa
Whwwaterstrand’ University
Colors of Cocker Spaniels and London policing costs noted
The text notes that Cocker Spaniels originate from Spain and are now popular in many colors with tri colored dogs leading in esteem. It also states a half acre area in London costs $50,000 annually to police, referring to Piccadilly Circus as London's bright post-dark hub.
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Spain
London
Piccadilly Circus
West End
Britain
Locusts Declared Useful Farm Insects by Macon Scientist
A Macon Georgia scientist argues locusts have two benefits for farmers. They provide nutritious chicken feed and offer a substitute food for fruit destroyers, helping protect crops like cherries when birds switch from fruit to locusts, potentially boosting yields.
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Macon
War on Insects Never Ceases
The article notes a perpetual battle against insects with 120000 species and about 2800000 specimens. It cites termites causing 30000000 dollars in yearly damage in the South and rodents causing about 3800000000 dollars in losses nationwide.
Printing evolution of the long s to the round s
The text notes the long s used from the fifteenth century to about 1800 in printing. John Bell of London published The British Theater and helped move away from the long s. In 1786 Benjamin Franklin observed the round s becoming the mode and that the long s was rejected in nice printing.
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John Bell
London
Benjamin Franklin
Better Breakfasts for March Mornings from December Tips
A nostalgic, instruction heavy fragment urges hearty breakfasts to beat winter lethargy. It presents a March menu including orange juice, oatmeal with cream bananas wrapped in bacon and broiled apricot hot bread, plus a detailed apricot bread batter and baking steps.
Pears Through Centuries in Taste and Pear Desserts
A historical note on pears mentions Edward I owning many forks for pears and a minstrel praising the fruit. It outlines year round use and includes two pear centered recipes: Pear Pastries with creamy filling in tart shells and Pear and Pineapple Cup with layered fruit and minty garnish for four servings.
Sealed bids sought for sewage pumping stations and plant
Bids will be received until 7 00 PM May 8 1934 and publicly opened for construction of three pumping stations and a treatment works including a control house two settling tanks a sludge digester and drying beds. Funding from Federal Government via FEAPW governs plans and specs. A $10 deposit covers plans and specs refundable if returned in good condition within 10 days after bid opening.
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Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works
H EK. Barrows
Beacon St
Boston
Mass
Thames St
Bristol
H K. Barrows
R. I
Personal liability notice by Louis Sylvia Bristol Rhode Island
Notice states that from the stated date the undersigned will not be responsible for any bills contracted by anyone except himself Louis Sylvia of 22 Bradford Street Bristol Rhode Island.
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Antonio Annarummo
Tony Romy
Bristol
State of
Rhode
Wood Street Market
Lucien Capone
Wood Street
R. I
Warren i
Cou
Rhode Island
Donat P Fortier
Providence
Bristol Phoenix
George J Sheehan
Louis Sylvia
Bradford Street
Holiday Mail Schedule Remains Largely Unchanged
The notice lists mail receipt times and holiday exceptions with several lines showing 4 50 P M 5 40 P M Jan L and Feb 22 only. Mails received at 6 20, 7 10 A M, 2 05, 5 05, 6 55 P M with 6 55 P M train omitted Saturdays Sundays. Holidays 8 05 A M and Feb 22 only.
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Wee Eee Any Et Gee Vt
Repurposed Sewing Machine Into a Smart Dressing Table
A vintage sewing machine can be turned into a dressing table by attaching a sized pressed wood top over a square frame, covering with a vibrant material, shellacking, and adding a matching ruffed skirt. Lift off the top to access the machine when needed. A fruit garnish or compote with meat adds a pleasing contrast and saves time in the busy kitchen.
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Savings Department of Industrial Trust Company
Housekeeping
Alphonse Carbone
Our Cook
Alan M. Poole
State Street
RB. L
Reynolds School
School House Committee
R. I E S
Industrial Trust Co
Narragansett Bay
Woutrae
Fox Air Wharf
Gall
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Doe N. Fier
N. R Relies St
Buffington'’S
Hope Street
Massano'’S
S.l
Edward I
District Court OF the United States
District OF Rrhode Island
Donat P. Fortier
Donat
Fortier Nty
Bristol Sewer Commission
Olidays
By Jane Rogers
Lanzire’s Express
Frank Lanzire
E. W. Weaver & Son
High Street
John C. Trudell
Second St
Robert J. McKay
G. W. Simmons
William Street
Tel
G. E. Garvin
Richmond St
Suzman’s
Dorchester Mutual
BEL. Watson Co., Inc
Weybosset Street
R. L
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
Bristol District Nursing Association
Martha Graham
Hope St
Thera. Carlson
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