Dentists Use Platinum More Than Jewelry Says Expert
In Chicago Dr George Frederick Kunz reports platinum usage in dentistry greatly surpasses its jewelry use. He cites estimates from 5 million ounces total supply with about 1 million ounces for dentistry and 600000 for electrical devices, chemical apparatus, and jewelry each. At 105 dollars per ounce the dental use value is about 105 million dollars, far exceeding jewelry demand.
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Chicago
George Frederick Kunz
Kunz
Freak chicken with four legs found in Petersburg coop
In Petersburg Ill a chicken raised by Karl Hodgen is described as a freak with four well developed legs yet healthy in all other ways. Sam bo breaks into the coop and would be surprised by the unusual bird.
Oysters Ring Bell at Dinner Study Unveils Feeding Habit
Dr. Thurlow C. Nelson of New Brunswick New Jersey demonstrated bells in oysters to fisheries officials at their twelfth annual convention in Atlantic City. He showed that oysters feed for twenty hours of every day using water movement to trigger the sound.
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Atlantic City
Thurlow C. Nelson
New Brunswick
N. J
National Association of Fisheries Commissioners
Child Mannequins Pop Up in London West End Shops
London shopkeepers report child mannequins appearing in West End storefronts and wonder if the young figures will pursue fashion careers as they age. The note ends with a prompt to read the want ads today.
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London
London West End
Plaza Lawn Corset Ad at Kenny's Second Floor
White 45c box corsets featured by Mme Pfeil praised for fit and comfort in coutil and broche. Available in white and pink for slender to full figures. Prices start at $4.00.
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Mme, Pfeil
Kenny
New Stove Styles and Household Specials Ad
An advertisement touts new 2 3 and 4 burner cook stoves and 4 burner cabinet styles. It highlights Wayne Ceclared Wardrobes for storage, Ritz Del Chamee chamois skin alternative, and tableware specials including 26 piece Rogers chest and pearl handled silver pieces with prices from 60c to 11.75 and 1.25 respectively.
Ladies and Infants Hosiery Sale Prices Quoted
Outsize ladies extra overstuffed garments described as widened legs and tops with quality finish priced at 1.25 per pair. Infants socks offered in assorted colors with tops at 39 and 59 cents per pair.
Foch to unveil Lafayette statue in Metz this August
Announcement that the Knights of Columbus statue of Lafayette will be unveiled by Marshal Foch at Metz in August. The sculpture is by Paul W. Bartlett of Boston and presented to France by the order.
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Foch
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Layfayette
Boston
Knights of Columbus
Lafayette
France
Marshal Foch
Metz
Paul W. Bartlett
Negroes Seek Colonies in Mexico from Oklahoma
The foreign office reports about 1,500 African Americans from Oklahoma seeking colonies in various Mexican regions. The proposal has been referred to the departments of agriculture and development for consideration. The article notes interest from Chicago's Negroes and efforts to establish a southern port once feasible.
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Mexico City
The
Foreign Office
Oklahoma
Republic
Agriculture and Development
Nicago Nevy
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White Mountain
Arctic
Priscilla Elec
Kennys
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Rita
Rogers
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M’kinley
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Buster
Daily News
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J. G. Exline
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Coffee Ranch
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Clover Farm
Royal Crest
W. V. Yoder
Federal
Federal Bread
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Market Avenue North
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