Making of Holland A Major Land Reclamation Project
National Geographic outlines the Zuiderzee transformation into 1000 square miles of farmland, detailing dams, dikes, and sluices. It covers the Dutch battle against the sea, the 1870 ship canal, harbor protections at Amsterdam, and the polder system that drains land inland with powerful pumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gelderland
Overyssel
Texel
Rhine
Bea
Goa
Holland
Gila
We of the era recall Lindbergh and the Lone Eagle myth
The piece compares Lindbergh and his Spirit of St Louis flight to the public’s glamor in 1927. It notes Lindbergh’s use of we, offers Ambassador Derrick’s explanation, and recalls Steve Brodie as a parallel figure. The narrative blends mythmaking with early aviation history and popular slang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lindbergh
St. Louis
Hnd
Atlantic
Lindbergh
St. Lauis
Ells
Major Robertson
Robertson Aircraft Co
Garry Knight
Wild Men of Borneo Exhibit Stuns Boston Crowd
A Boston crowd paid admission to see two dwarf men named Walno and Plutano, claimed as original Wild Men of Borneo. Dating from around 1825, they were said to be German born and lived under A. O. Warner’s management. One, Pin tano, died in 1902, the other survived until 1912 after a fatal accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tere
Walno
Plutano
Borneo
Hutchins
Old Austin
Stone's
Boston
Captain Hammond
Batte
Nelde
Warno
Weston
Mass
Warner
Wattham
Pintano
Western Nowspaper Union
Radio in Alaska offers early evening advantage
The Alaskan listener enjoys earlier radio activity while eastern states grow sleepy. By ten o clock in Alaska most well known programs have ended and announcers sign off. Alaskans then switch to distant transmissions from Japan and China delivering unusual announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Adluue
Japan
Chinas
Meaning of Alaskan Totem Poles Explained by Indian Carver
Secretary of the Interior Wilbur learns from John Wallace the totem poles near his office door depict the raven, the Spirit of the Creek, its frog meal, the Spirit of the Salmon, and a daughter riding a bullhead fish. The second pole features the Indian chief’s daughter with her father, a whale killer messenger, and a tale of rescue after the bullhead carried her away. Washington Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur
Governor Parks
Alaska
John Wallace
Washington Star
Demand for Dwarfs Met by Inhuman Exploiters
In medieval times dwarfs served nobility as landogs and fashion statements. Dwarf merchants allegedly supplied rulers by manufacturing dwarfs or coercively shaping infants, with emperors like Tiberius and Elagabalus said to pay high prices. Catherine de Medici reportedly ordered marriages of dwarfs in hopes of a loyal, fertile line, but the unions produced no offspring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marc Antony
Warner
Tiberty
Susrpius
Rome
Tiberius
Domitian
Aeliogabu-lus
Catherine de Medici
How One Man Lost 22 Pounds
Detroit reader Herman Rankis reports relief from rheumatism after Kruschen Salts. He credits the product with his 22 pound weight loss and renewed health. The ad promises safe, quick fat loss with a 4 week bottle, money back if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Rankis
Detroit
Kruschen
Claddagh Village Stays As Residents Reject New Homes
In Galway the Claddagh fishing village resists relocation. Reo State proposes a new village but high rents and charges deter the Claddaghites from leaving their thatched cottages for slate roofed houses, despite initial enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trish
Spain
Claddagh
Galway
Reo
Tax Dept Turns Up at Tenison’s Poor Publicity
A man boasting about his salary for a new show confesses to a reporter who is revealed as an income tax official from Tenison’s. The encounter highlights scrutiny from the tax department affecting publicity for performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Astor
Income Tax Department
Tenison's
Fragmented old ad copy with quirky lines
The text reads as a scrambled advertisement bit listing phrases about Mrs Flubdud a bridge project for neighbors and Dr Pierce liver pills described as original little liver pills placed 69 years ago. It mentions indignation over others immorality and love as a metaphor in life’s ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Aboriginal Bush Telegraphy Explained by David Unnipon
An Australian Aborigine, David Unnipon, explains bush telegraphy as a disciplined practice begun in youth. He describes fasting, mental detachment, and smoke signals used to send messages over long distances, claiming personal telepathic reception of distant news such as a spouse’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Unnipon
Unatoon
Sydney
South Australia
Germanium and Arsenic Found in Meteorites
Kansas City Star science report notes that meteorites analyzed by Cornell chemists Dr. Jacob Dapish and Zaidan M. Hanford contain traces of germanium and arsenic. All samples showed germanium. arsenic and germanium were extracted from a meteorite that fell in Mexico and another in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Dapish
Zaidan M. Hanford
Cornell University
Ny Nan
Mexico
Canada
Kansas City Star
Science Service
Setting the Stage at a Literary Figure Book Purchase
A woman moves briskly toward a literary gathering, buys the author’s current book, and instructs the parlor maid to turn the pages as she anticipates a lively scene. The scene captures a society moment with a focus on literature and social bustle.
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National Geographic Sactory
Washington, D. C
Wnu Borvicu
Wgmtarlss
Zulderzee
Rand
Jakes
Upnear
Etango
Wind and Wave
Rat
Aon
Mie
Elgg
Danit
Brenton
Dhe
Barapa
Roenkson
Netherlands
Gertan
Pueteburger
Germany
Chemselves
Isuh
Tolland
North Sea
Thor
Norway
Dagrita
Knglish
Mert Ihu
Zuklar Zee
Amsfterdam
Melder
Tjmniden
Amsterdam
Amaterm
Zuiderzee
Menna
Dices
Wall Ag
Ditch Damsels Talking Shop
Brodie
Steve Brodie
Brooklyn Bridge
East River
Steve
High Bridge
Bil Green
Odlum
Rooklyn Bridge
Life
Poltley
Wild Men OF
Tam
Jayne
DR. D. Jayne & Son
Philadelphia
Jaynes Vermitage
Phil
Enzephione
Muepech
Dug 9
United Remedies, Inc
East Mlinois St
Chicago
Fellows
Fellows Syrup
Ek Tad
Mago
the Mekern of
Chee
Eee
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