Houdini Defied Locks and Bars Honors His Career
The article recalls Harry Houdini, famed handcuff king, detailing his escape feats from binds and jars to underwater trials. It notes his training in locks, physical endurance, and secrecy, mentions performances in Europe and Kansas City, and cites his death in 1928 and charitable shows for children and invalids.
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Houdini
Walter King
Memphis
Tenn
Harry Houdini
King
Europe
France
Germany
England
Kansas City
Bobby
Eel Life Cycle and Sonic Technology Highlight Odd Curios
The article explains eel life stages from spawning in deep Atlantic waters to elver growth and adulthood. It also notes supersonic waves' current uses from sterilizing milk to destroying microbes and a Mullard Station trial to fit devices to churns for on-farm sterilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Asia
Japan
Italy
Scandinavia
England
Oder River
Germany
Spreewald
Aristotle
Isaac Walton
Bean
Atlantic
West Indies
Indian Ocean
Sound Sterilizes Milk With Supersonic Waves
British scientists at Mullard Research Station Reigate report milk can be sterilized by supersonic vibrations far above human hearing. A vibrator fitted to milk trucks or rail tenders could sterilize 1 000 gallons or more during transport in under an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullard Research Station
Reigate
England
How to Tell TAFE's Age by Tree Diameter and Multiplication
A 1930s style guide explains estimating a tree's age by measuring trunk diameter and multiplying by specific factors for species such as chestnut, white elm, tulip, black walnut, black oak, birch, ash, beech, sugar maple, and hickory. The method aims to help homeowners gauge tree maturity and care needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tafe
D. @. Grove
Davey Tree Expert Co
Davey
Birds Begin Movement Southward This Winter
The article describes early southward migration as small birds head to warmer climates. It notes summer birds depart, while northern nesters from Canada and Alaska replace them, and explains migration streams converge in Central America and southeastern Mexico. Interbreeding is limited, preserving distinct species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Alaska
Central America
Mexico
Various Farm and Industrial Listings and Equipment Ads
A scattered page shows farm real estate, machinery, and business notices. Items include two improved farms in Colorado, a two-story brick store with groceries in Wortham Texas, apartment buildings in Mexia Texas, and multiple engines and industrial gear from Fort Worth and Holly Springs. Also listed are delivery brooder equipment, electric brooders, and used washers with prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chewalla Brooder Mfg. Co
Holly Springs, Miss
North Main St
Ft. Worth
Texas
Harris
P. O. Rox
Ranquette
R, Knott
Phoneio2
DeWitt
Arkansas
J. DD. Greeson
Bor
Summerfield
Tex
Farms and Ranches For Sale Across Several States
Real estate listings advertise 19 and 15 percent sections of dairy and farming land with barns houses and highway frontage in Texas and New Mexico, plus 120 acres with new house near Fanton Wisconsin. Other entries mention city conveniences hunting and fishing nearby and contact points in Carlsbad and Locust Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benham
Texas
New Mexico
Carlabad
O. P. McCollum
Locust Grove
Oklahoma
Floyd Allen
Fanton
Adama
Wlaconsin
Rabbit Farming Prospectus from San Jose Ad
Advertisement from Rabbit Federation promoting commercial rabbit farming as a full or part time opportunity. Claims high income and for guidance, prices and plans are available by mail at 200 Barrel Building San Jose California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabbit Federation
San Jose
California
Employment Boom Forecast To Continue Through 1949
Federal economists predict ongoing employment and personal income growth through 1949. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports August factory wages averaging $53.86 per week, a slight retail price dip in food, while overall living costs rise about 0.5 percent. The text closes with a non sequitur about prayer.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Prison Rodeo thrills spectators with wild acts at Texas prison
A prison rodeo scene unfolds with convict milking contests and dangerous horse and bull events. Judges verify winners as inmates perform risky stunts while officials discuss future publicity, including potential visits to Madison Square Garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Methodist
Baptist Churches of Texas
Reese B Lockett
Brenham
Quotes on peace and virtue from Cobbe and Leacock
A collection of religious and moral reflections urging peace over force. Frances Cobbe stresses being true to oneself to serve others, while Leacock argues that only ideas and the Spirit govern and conquer in the long run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leacock
Last Grand Army of the Republic encampment to be held
In Grand Rapids six elderly GAR survivors announced Indianapolis as their eighty third annual gathering will be their last. They elected 99 year old Thomas A Penland of Portland Oregon to lead the dwindling organization into the final event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Grand Army of the Republic
Indianapolis
Thomas A. Penland
Portland
Oregon
Salt on a Scrubbing Brush Removes Grease from Stove
A household tip explains that sprinkling salt on a scrubbing brush helps lift grease from a hot stove. The method suggests caution to avoid skin burns while applying friction.
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Boston
Myrtle
Dudley Fisher
Pnatal
MOCA
P. O
Evansville
Indiana
Paonia
Ono
Busines
R. F. Easterwood
Athens
Austin
Pat Adelman
Brown
Montgomery
Ala
Contact
College Town
Clase
Fayetteville
Ark
SALF
Bastrop
American Horse Training Institute
Columbus
Kansas
Sedalia
General Atore
A. M. Comba
Tonia, Mo
Moscow
Terns
Kohler Elec
K. W
H. L. Phillips
Glenmore
Paagle
R. D. Willard
Wortham
Bath
S. Kaufman Street
Mexia
Colo
Alan
H. D. Stevens
Burlington
Fenelon
Pathe
Madison Square Garden
FBI
God
Frances P. Cobbe
Bill Wood
Fort Worth
Throckmorton ST
Carol
D Peewee
Mary Baker Eddy
Commerce
ST. Ee Ae
Be AG
Katy
Oilrcad
ST. Louis
Parsons
Muskogee
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Denison
Wichita Falls
WACO
Dallas Fort Worth
Temple San Antonio
Houston
Lee
Apeag
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