Spectator Toughness in Sports A Topic of Debate
The piece contrasts spectator effort across sports, noting golf crowds once endured long walks and barriers while racing crowds faced grueling routes. John Partridge and Ben Jones recall rugged eras, arguing modern tracks soften conditions and suggesting spectators should endure longer walks to match the horses' stamina.
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Grantland Rice
Ately
Col
Edward Bradley
Agine
John Partridge
Ohn Partridge
Ris
Rockies
Benig
Radar Our Invisible Ally Birth and Development
The 1922 concept by Dr. A Hoyt Taylor and Leo C Young marks the birth of Radar. It traces radar’s birth, early theory, and subsequent Navy and British collaborations leading to wartime deployment and testing aboard ships and during Pacific maneuvers. It notes key figures and milestones from 1930 to 1940.
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A. Hoyt Taylor
Leo C. Young
Naval Aircraft Radio Laboratory
Anacostia
D. C
Taylor
Navy Radio Division
Bureau of Engineering
Naval Research Laboratory
Akron
War Department
Secretary of the Navy
Army
Navy
Pearl Harbor
Bowen
Bureau
Pacific
New York
Alfred F. Johnson
Battleship Division
Navy Department
Great Britain
Young
Breit
Tuve
Carnegie Institute
Lead arsenate on ground won’t hurt gardens
Gardeners worried about lead arsenate sprayed soil can grow Victory gardens without fear. U S Agriculture and Public Health Service studies in Wenatchee and elsewhere show no evidence of dangerous contamination in fruits or vegetables, with only trace metals in irrigation water well below health standards.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States Public Health Service
Oregon
Washington
Wenatchee County
Wash
United States
Bureau of Entomology
How to Overcome Common Speech Faults
Phyllis Belmont urges readers to correct bad speech habits such as drawling nasal tone clenched teeth and rushing talk. Listen to your voice, practice speaking and articulate clearly to make a better impression.
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Ledger Syndicate
WNU
Tag Games for Outdoor Fun for All Ages
A brief guide from the National Recreation Association outlines kid friendly tag variations for sunny days. It covers safe tags like Wood Tag and Safe When Touching Something, plus active options such as Running Tag and Shadow Tag, released by Western Newspaper Union.
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National Recreation Association
Western Newspaper Union
Sailors Saved by Life Jacket Signal Lights
Four navy gun crew members credited red signal lights on lifejackets with aiding the rescue of 95 men from a merchant ship torpedoed in the mid Atlantic late in April. After hearing a distress plane, survivors lit their lights when ordered, and were rescued after about 12 hours at sea and landed in Puerto Rico.
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Miami
Fla
mid-Atlantic
Puerto Rico
Training Cadets at West Point Map Deadly Grenade Throws
Cadets undergoing basic training at West Point practice hand grenade throws under battlelike conditions. Trainers emphasize clearing the fence top to avoid a bounce that could kill the thrower and nearby soldiers in a grim, life threatening drill.
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West Point
Weather observers keep air forces flying
Aerial missions depend on weather data gathered by army weather observers trained at Chanute Field. Planes rely on surface and upper air measurements of pressure, wind, temperature, and moisture to forecast conditions up to 10,000 feet and beyond, guiding pilots and mission outcomes.
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Army Air Operation
Army Air Forces Technical Training Command
Chanute Field
Alaska
India
Egypt
Union
Minute Makeups By Gabrielle For Facial Tone Match
The guide suggests using cream rouge for the most lasting natural color. Apply three small dots on each cheek and blend with fingertips into powder foundation. The result should make the cheek color match the lips.
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Ledger Syndicate
WNU
Army gifts attract theft at Los Angeles truck farm
In Los Angeles the army seized land for a supply depot and advertised a free vegetable plot. Reporters found the public had looted thousands of potatoes strawberry plants beets cauliflower and cabbage from the truck garden by mistake after word spread of gifts.
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Los Angeles
Joseph Chin
Chan Wing
Aaron Lee
A. Luna
Oakdale Town Counts Generals for Its Population
Oakdale Illinois with 200 residents claims a general for each inhabitant. Brig Gen Norman F Ramsey head of Rock Island arsenal and Maj Gen R L Maxwell commander of Camp Ellis both born in Oakdale highlighting local military ties.
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Oakdale
Ill
Southern Illinois
Norman F. Ramsey
Rock Island, IL
Arsenal
R. L. Maxwell
Camp Ellis, NL
Pride in Victory Spurs Western Sports Arrival in Japan
The 1913 14 visit of an American professional baseball troupe and frequent clashes with Philippine and Hawaiian teams popularized baseball in Japan. Track athletics grew after Japan first competed in the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, where a face saving setback led to improved training with American coaching.
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Japan
Stockholm
Dogs in World War Sledge Teams Serve in Alps and Vosges
During the World War 1 era, about 1000 sledge dogs served in the Vosges and the French Alps. A kennel of 150 moved over 50 tons of supplies in four days from a valley to the front. Reports also note German raids by Russians with machine guns mounted on sledges drawn by dogs.
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Alps
Vosges Mountains
French Alps
Anthracite Could Replace Coke in Foundry Use
A survey found 2,000 plants in the anthracite market territory could switch to hard coal for melting iron in foundry cupolas at lower cost. If adopted, the market would consume about 500000 tons annually of egg and broken coal.
Japanese embrace of track and field begins in 1883
The article notes that Japan favored combat sports such as fencing archery jujitsu wrestling and swimming early. It says they shifted to western games starting with track and field athletics in 1883 reflecting a trend to adopt adapt and become adept.
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Japan
Dogs as strong climbers and haulers in extreme conditions
The text notes dogs can climb or pull over bad ice where other animals fail. Under certain conditions they can haul nearly twice a horse’s load and endure four to five days without food. They resist cold weather better than many animals.
Pig Feeder-Pig Basics for Seasonal Purchase and Slaughter
A feeder-pig requires a clean dry bed a tight roof and two or three walls for wind protection. Buy in late spring or early summer and slaughter in fall or early winter.
Fish As Major Food Source In U S and Alaska
Commercial fisheries in the United States and Alaska yield nearly five billion pounds of fish used mainly for food. The industry places fish among the top animal protein sources by volume, ranking below pork and beef.
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United States
Alaska
U S Seed Cultivation Advances in Herb Seeds
Progress in the United States shows cultivation gains in several herb seeds including anise caraway celery coriander mustard and poppy along with common culinary herbs sage and thyme, reflecting broader agricultural development.
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U. S
U.S
Gutter Stood Up In White House Remodel 1927
A 1927 White House remodeling saw a wooden gutter removed that had served for 110 years and was still sound despite aging. The note highlights preservation of original material during a modernization.
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White House
Seed-borne diseases tied to seed spores
About 200 diseases affecting plants can spread by spores on seeds. Seed disinfection helps prevent distribution of seed-borne diseases.
Substitutes for Meat Beans with Milk and Eggs
The note suggests using combined beans served with milk and eggs as a replacement for more expensive meats. It highlights affordable protein options and practical substitutions in meals.
Fruit Wrapping Reduces Losses in Australian Citrus
Australian citrus growers report using paper treated with diphenyl for wrapping oranges and other citrus fruits. Losses in treated wrappers were lower than losses in control lots kept in ordinary un treated wrappers.
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Australia
Highway equipment on the road at war start totals millions
At the war’s outset the United States had about 27 million private cars and 4.5 million trucks on the road along with around 51 thousand buses plus 93 thousand school buses, reflecting a massive civilian fleet mobilization.
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U. S
Yanks Send Back Souvenirs From War Fronts Across World
Veterans recount a flood of mementos returning from World War II fronts. Troops collect gifts from India and the South Pacific, including silk gowns, jewelry, and native crafts, while museums help identify unfamiliar items. War trophies like swords and flags also arrive, with soldiers preserving diverse regional items and geological samples.
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Washington
England
France
Southwest Pacific
AEF
North Africa
India
U. S
Taj Mahal
New Delhi
Smithsonian Institute
Field Museum
Chicago
American Museum of Natural History
New York
Bataan
MacArthur
Roosevelt
Francis B. Sayre
Philippines
South Pacific
Black Market Berries Sale Reported in Finland
A note states berries can be obtained only from the black market in Finland, highlighting a restricted supply channel and potential illicit trade concerns within the country.
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Finland
Protection against rust in American hand grenades
The article explains how grenade casings use galvanizing and inside outside painting to prevent moisture and rust so they will explode when thrown. This ensures reliability in combat by guarding explosive containment and performance.
New Fuel Mixture Suggested For Industrial Furnaces
A proposal suggests producing liquid fuel by mixing oil and coal to power industrial oil burning furnaces. The plan outlines a method to create a usable fuel from coal and oil for plant boilers and heating systems.
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