William and Mary Plans Summer School In Mexico
The College of William and Mary will open a six week summer session in Mexico City to study Mexican civilization. The program marks mutual recognition with the University of Mexico and expands the college foreign study idea. C B Castaneda leads a student group with four William and Mary faculty offering English courses while students may take other University of Mexico branches.
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College of William and Mary
University of Mexico
United States
Civilization of Mexico
North
South America
William and Mary
C. BU. Castaneda
Mexico City
Timber Clearing Fires In Adirondacks For Power Site
In Croghan district Adirondack wilderness a large area of 300 acres is cleared by burning high value timber to avoid costly road-building for log haul. Lumberjacks guard heaps as crews burn felled trees to reduce forest fire risk and make way for a major power development. This marks a rare, early example of land clearing by fire since Adirondack pioneer days.
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Croghan
Adirondacks
Adirondack
Thankful Northamptonsire man wills estate to wife and daughters
A Northamptonshire man leaving £8000 in estate planning to give his body to the earth or sea or university as his wife chooses. He thanks his wife for 40 years of joy, leaves £500 to daughters Mary and June for wartime support, and notes all assets are settled on his son.
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Northamptonshire
Eng
Mary
June
Can't Lose Overshoes Patent Grippers Keep Boots Secure
A newly patented device prevents overshoes from being pulled off in deep mud. It uses two metal grippers that clamp the overshoe to the shoe, with a hook on high shoes to hold the jaws. Jaws move to distribute wear and avoid concentrating stress on one spot.
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Scientific American
Magnetic pickup rod aids nuts screws from machinery
A new magnetic device described by Popular Science Monthly uses a long rod with a magnetizing end controlled by a thumb switch on the handle. It is attached to automobile battery terminals, can bend, and lifts up to two pounds even in grease oil or water, aiding retrieval of iron or steel parts.
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Popular Science Monthly
Air Currents Photo Graphing by French Meteorological Bureau
Photographs show air currents over Cherbourg where the French meteorological service uses a smoke producing aircraft to map updrafts. Observers on nearby hills capture the currents as wind flows rise due to local terrain.
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French Meteorological Bureau
Weather Bureau
Chervourg
Purification Cure Promoted by Calotabs Health Ad
A vintage health ad promotes Calotabs as a system purifier for perfect health. It claims chronic ailments vanish through a thorough course taken once or twice weekly for several weeks. The notice offers a family package with directions for 35 cents and a trial package for 10 cents at drug stores.
Mites Threaten Cyclamen. Researchers Seek Control
Botanic experts at the University of Pennsylvania pursue a method to destroy a mite causing extensive damage to cyclamen, a popular Christmas flower in America. At a Philadelphia area government station, USDA researchers have long studied the tiny spider mite that streaks and distorts cyclamen leaves and blooms.
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University of Pennsylvania
America
Government Experiment Station
Philadelphia
United States Department of Agriculture
Queen Victoria Reigned From 1837 to 1901
The text notes Victoria ascended the throne on June 20, 1837 and died January 22, 1901. It also lists U S presidents during her era from Van Buren to McKinley, including Harrison Tyler Polk Taylor Fillmore Pierce Buchanan Lincoln Grant Hayes Garfield Arthur Cleveland Harrison Cleveland McKinley.
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Queen Victoria
van Buren
United States
W. H. Harrison
Tyler
Polk
Taylor
Fillmore
Pierce
Buchanan
Lincoln
Johnson
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Arthur
Cleveland
B. Harrison
McKinley
Land sale in Lumpkin County Georgia by transferree of Dan Walraven
Notice of sale by Anna Hale Bucher as transferree of Dan S Walraven on Sept 1 1925 at Lumpkin County Court House to satisfy a loan deed of Etowah Milling & Power Company secured by property in Lumpkin County including land lots 526 595 1215 in the 12th District and lots 17 18 19 in the North half of the 18th District totaling about 240 acres. Sale to be cash to highest bidder.
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Georgia
Lumpkin County
Etowah Milling & Power Company
DANS
Walraven
Superior Court
Dan
Wtowah Milling & Power Company
Dan‘s. Warravan
Anna Hale Bueher
Anna Hale Bucher
Lumpkin
Wilereas
Anna Hale Bacher
Hale Bucher
Byowah Milling & Power Company
Scott Candler
Healey Bldg
Atlanta
How to Remove Grease Spots From a Dress
A simple method uses brown paper beneath and above the stained area. Press with a warm iron to absorb the grease. Finish by repeating if needed and letting the fabric cool. This technique removes slick residues without harsh cleaners.
Netherlands Increases Purchases Of American Machinery
The Netherlands buys more American machinery and reduces German imports, shifting its industrial procurement pattern from prior levels. This change highlights a broader tilt toward U S sources in the Dutch market.
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Netherlands
Halls Catarrh Medicine Advertised for Local and Systemic Relief
A 19th century advertisement explains catarrh worsens with run down health and promotes Halls Catarrh Medicine as a combined local and internal treatment. It claims over forty years of success and lists J J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as the sellers.
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Cos Ciuil
J. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Hotel and homes for sale in Dahlonega Georgia
Brooksher Realty Co offers a 25 room hotel with electric lights and water, well finished dwellings at reasonable prices, some houses cheap, plus farm and unimproved lands near the Atlanta Asheville Highway in Dahlonega Georgia. Manager M Brooks to see at P O Box 74.
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Atlanta
Asheville
M. Brooksttpr
Dahlonega
Georgia
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