Stratosphere Hop Will Aid Science
The stratosphere flight fifteen miles high used in an Army air corps project aims to study rays and radium as instruments calibrated by Dr W G F Swann. He explains radium decay and emanations while noting cosmic rays' energy vastly exceeds gamma rays and may reveal new knowledge via instruments carried by Major W E Kepnee and Captain A W Stevens on the mission.
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Rapid City
National Geographic Army Air Corps
Mme Curie
International
W G F Swann
Barthol Research Foundation
Franklin Institute
Philadelphia
Swann
W EE Kepnee
Stevens
Niles
Ries
Festoon Quilt Pattern Prescribed for Modern Bed Spread
Nancy outlines a modern summer bed spread using heavy material with no interlining back or quilting. Colors suggested include brown for the body and white beige or pale yellow for festoons and stars with muslin or linen options. pattern steps cover tracing, cutting three cascade pieces, and planning full design before assembly.
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Nancy
Quilt Club
Peace safeguards seen in minerals
A scholar from Northwestern University argues control of rare minerals could prevent war and shape international relations. He notes critical elements like chromium nickel and molybdenum influence modern industry and warfare and warns nations must survey mineral wealth to secure lasting peace.
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New York
Ins
Ward V Evars
Northwestern University
American Chemical Society
9 Frsamn
Germany
Bhutan
Burma
England
Norway
Europe
Canada
United States
New Orleans to Pick Fair Beauty Contestant
New Orleans plans for a Century of Progress Ball near completion to select dancers to represent Louisiana in a nationwide competition at the Chicago World Fair. A beauty queen will also be chosen to compete for the title of American Girl at the fair.
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NFW
Orleans
New Oreans
Louisiana
War Vet Sells Bicycle for $15 Auto to Keep Pace
In Lewiston Idaho Veteran Flmer J Burnett sold his bicycle and frame for 15 dollars to buy a 1922 Ford auto. He was too old to pump the bicycle and keep up with times as he put it.
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Lewiston Idahos
Flmer J Burnett
Idahos
Ils
Siv
Mineral finds in Tennessee Valley spark future industries
Geologists from the Tennessee Valley Authority report rich mineral deposits in the Tennessee River valley. Potash, manganese phosphate, bauxite and phosphate rock have been located across Tennessee Georgia North Carolina and nearby regions. Investigation aims to balance agriculture and industry while supporting river development projects.
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Knorville Tenn
Tennesee
Tennessee Valley Authority
Fekel
Whee
Tennessee River
Georgia
North Carolina
Eckel
Tennessee
Etckel
Northwest
Missing Quilt Blocks Request for The Gazette
In the event readers missed Festasn Quilt blocks published earlier in The Gazette a request is made to send ten cents for each missing block. Include a stamped addressed envelope and mail to Nancy Page care of The Cedar Rapids Gazette. 1934
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Nancy Page
Cedar Rapids
London Funny Laws Readers Wonder at Offences
A satire on British statutes lists odd offenses from using bad language in a front yard to blowing a whistle in the street and wearing fancy dress in a scheduled area. The piece notes how tourists fear stepping outside while a lore-heavy police navigator keeps track of strange rules.
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London
Turkey tightens controls on foreign investors in public works
Ankara announces foreign capital will be welcome for utilities like electricity and irrigation if it registers as Turkish companies. New policy ends operating concessions with foreign headquarters abroad while continuing certain construction contracts. Ghazi government aims to abolish old Ottoman concessions and reshape them through agreements.
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Ankara
Turkey
Ali Bey
Ghazi
Malta
Mustafa Kemal
Montieur
Montieur's
Kodak
Fluorine Sprays Endanger Teeth Says ACS Report
An American Chemical Society report warns fluorine compounds used as fruit spray insecticides may cause mottled enamel in humans. University of Arizona researchers find that even one large apple daily could equal the fluoride intake from four glasses of water with one part per million.
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New York
Ins
American Chemical Society
Margaret Cammack Smith
Ruth M. Leverton
University of Arizona
Phonograph Records Call Crows To Shooting Box
Elmer Clemens, a local hunter, uses phonograph records of four captured decoy crows to lure others. A portable phonograph and electric amplifier bring nearby crows within shooting range.
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Phonograph Records
Tiffin O
Elmer Clemens
Twmn
Clemens
Leisure blamed for juvenile crimes in St Louis report
A St Louis Community council report cites lack of constructive leisure in grade schools as a major factor in juvenile delinquency. It lists broken homes poverty and lack of supervision, plus entertainment like motion pictures and roller skating as contributing causes.
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St. Louis
ST. Louis, Mo
Court Reporter Reaches 200 Millionth Word Milestone
Salt Lake City report notes Frank W Otterstrom a 34 year veteran court stenographer marks his 200 millionth word in shorthand. He recalls covering speeches by Presidents Wilson Taft and others including Elbert Hubbard and David Starr Jordan, with Wilson praised as the easiest to follow.
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Salt Lake City
Frank W Olotterstrom
Wilson
Taft
Elbert Hubbard
David Starr Jordan Wilson
Otterstrom
Rubber weapon shocks crowd at Dallas wrestling show
A wrestler used a rubber weapon that was torn from a ring post during a Dallas match. The hard foe toppled the post top and struck his opponent, but the crowd laughed when the rubber prop bounced harmlessly across the ring floor after the clash.
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Dallas
Tex
Bread price rise widens gap between Soviet stores
In Moscow officials cite bridging the price gap between closed worker stores and open outlets as a key factor behind bread price hikes. Decree boosted black bread from 35 to 70 copeks and white from 70 copeks to 1 rouble 60 copeks in closed stores while open stores kept prices at 3 roubles and 4 roubles respectively. Officials say higher wages offset the cost for many workers, masking the impact on budgets.
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Moscow
Russia
Shopping hints from The Gazette readers
A reader offers shopping tips including dinner plans at the Florentine Room in the Hotel Roosevelt, suggesting a pleasant meal out for couples. Additional notes promote Cedar Rapids Gas Co. hot water heaters and Montieur Studio for Kodak film development with quick turnaround and quality enlargements.
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Cedar Rapids Gas CO
Bracelets Fashioned From Links With Charms And Locks
New bracelets are made of links with various charms to be added another bracelet is fastened by heavy bands and locks.
Bishop Cafeteria a Cool Restart for Hot Days
Downtown diners seek relief at Bishop Cafeteria praised as the coolest spot for lunch, with washed air and refreshing ambience. Patrons enjoy cold plate luncheons and iced tea praised by observers. Lilly Cache showcases Puritan hats with curved brims and flat berets trendily reimagined.
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Bishop
Bishop's
New Process cleans palm beach linens and seersucker suits
Advertisement urges sending suits to the New Process for cleaning and pressing, noting fresh cotton frocks returning polished. It promotes Palm Beach and seersucker fabrics, recommends calling 6131, and mentions lightweight summer fans. It also ties in electric fans, air cooling, and Hawkeye Tin Shop heating cooling equipment for year round comfort.
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Palm Beach
Hawkeye Tin Shop
Hawkeye-Tinshop
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