Balloon flight to study upper air planned at Akron
National Geographic Society and United States Army Air Corps advance a massive stratospheric balloon project from Goodyear Zeppelin in Akron Ohio. Captain Albert W Stevens and Major William Kepner will lead the ascent with plans for June and September flights to collect weather data and ozone measurements from above 15 miles.
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National Geographic Society
Washington,d. C
WNU
Rumix
United States Army Air Corps
Goodyear-Zeppelin Corporation
Akron
Ohio
United States
Albert W. Stevens
Army Air Corps
William Kepner
Gilbert Grosvenor
Lyman J. Briggs
United States Bureau of Standards
Lr. I. V. Coville
United States Department of Agriculture
Oscar Westover
KR. 8. Latton
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
W. FF. G. Swann
Stevens
Ufe
Piccard
Settle
William EE. Kepner
United States Army
Palin
United States Marine Corps
Air Corps
Rosendahl
Los Angeles
Lakehurst
Kepner
Argentina
Maine
Canary and Prisoner Dream of Freedom on a Spring Day
A prisoner identified as Number 991 and a canary in adjacent cages share a hopeful bond on an April morning. The bird’s escape inspires plans for both to flee, but a child’s frightened mishap ends with tragedy and the prisoner’s despair.
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J“Hey
Trusty
991
Zephyrs
Ife
Pal
Number 991
Canapes and Savory Treats For Entertaining Guests
A home cooking feature describes making canapes with crusts removed and butter spreads, outlining variations with anchovy, anchovy butter, watercress, and cheese toppings. It details cutting shapes, arranging garnishes, and presenting eye catching designs, plus multiple recipe ideas for cold and hot canapes and accompanying sides.
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Pau
Hon Sue
Zuider Zee Renamed After Major Dutch Dam Project
The Dutch minister of public works inaugurated a dam linking North Holland and Friesland converting the Zuider Zee into a lake. The land reclaimed equals Holland’s largest province Guelders in area. The project creates a water barrier about 8720 miles long, marking a historic reshaping of Dutch geography.
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Zuider Zee
Nielmeer
North Holland
Friesland
Holland
Guelders
Feringen
Island
Lightning and electricity shocks linked to brain and vessel rupture
Dr. McDonald Critchley reports evidence that lightning and high voltage shocks can cause brain tissue to shred and blood vessels to burst, resembling internal explosions. Nerve damage appears ballooned or shredded while brain spaces resemble blast effects. burns are less tied to the nerves acting as conductors.
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McDonald Critchley
London
Plativinder Magazine
Scientists tout quickest and safest way to curb indulgence
Scientists claim the fastest surest method to counter feelings of over indulgence is to drink two tablespoonfuls of Phillips Milk of Magnesia in water before bed and take two more with orange juice in the morning. An equivalent amount of the Phillips Milk of Magnesia tablets can be used instead.
Funny at That Tweet Mr Jordan Marriage Joke
A witty exchange compares marriage to a failure with a quip about the best man and a pun on Shakespeare. The Portland Express style humor frames the joke as a light social observation.
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Mr. Jordan
Kippy
Portland Express
Mail Order Gag Sparks Bustle In Busy Shop
In a humorous exchange a shopkeeper jokes about mail order golf supplies while a passerby probes for stationery and notes he still gets around. The light moment captures small town chatter and daily curiosities.
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Major Kepner
Captain Stevens
By Leete Stone
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
WNN Service
Bell Syndicate
Philadelphia
Bayer
of Bayer
Memnmer
N. R. Aa
Sharkespeare
S.S
S.S.S
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