Irish Acting Stars Rise From Abbey to Screen
A New wave of Irish talent enters film with red hair and green eyes. Greta Garson is cited as a kickstart, with Geraldine Fitzgerald and Maureen O’Hara highlighted. Laurence Olivier signs for Rebecca amid theater and film success. Radio feuds and rising stars like Pat Friday shape a bright era in cinema and broadcast.
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Ireland
Greer Garson
Mr. Chips
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Maureen O'Hara
Charles Laughton
Esmeralda
RKO
Dublin
Abbey Theater
Jamaica Inn
Experi
Enced
Abbey
Rebecca
Laurence Olivier
Olivier
New York
Katherine Cornell
Merle Oberon
Max de Winter
Rudy Vallee
Will Osborne
Walter Winchell
Ben Bernie
Sammy Kaye
Kay Kyser
Kyser
Kaye
Immunity Boost Urged For Horses Against Sleeping Sickness
Illinois researchers report two doses of chick embryo vaccine render horses immune for at least eight months. Ongoing tests aim to define longer immunity while veterinarians and livestock owners are urged to vaccinate now to prevent losses across many counties.
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Division of Animal Pathology and Hygiene
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
The
Agricultural College
Division of
Animal Pathology and Hygiene
Laboratory of Animal Pathology and Hygiene
Mulching Advice Aids Soil Conservation On Slopes
Rutgers University extension soil conservationist Russell E. Underwood urges mulch use on slopes to protect vulnerable soil from rains. Mulch should cover half to two thirds of land, possibly left on after growth, with oats barley and sudan grass cited as effective protective crops that anchor to soil against winter erosion.
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Russell E. Underwood
New Jersey College of Agriculture
Rutgers University
Nature Toes the Mark In Control Laboratory
Scientists at the New York state college of agriculture run a specially designed chamber to regulate light day or night and temperature within a fraction of a degree. The goal is to unravel plant vigor or hybrid vigor, the quality making stock superior in yield disease resistance or other traits. Plant physiologists study why and how hybrid vigor occurs when two purebred strains are crossed.
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New York State College of Agriculture
Farm topics and fertilizer history in agricultural notes
Dairy herd improvement associations boost sales value of good grade and purebred heifers. Draft horses praised for stamina, heat tolerance, and price. High analysis fertilizers demand precise labeling including secondary elements per USDA chemists. Phosphorus fertilization dates to ancient practice. first acid phosphate fertilizer made in 1842 by John Lawes from treated bones.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
John Lawes
Pretty as a Picture Frocks in Silk Sheer Partywear
A vintage fashion feature highlights summer party frocks for young girls. It details silk sheer fabrics such as organdies and chiffons, Civil War inspired silhouettes, ruffles, bows, beading, and the revived wasp waist. Describes sister dresses, lace jackets, and the all-over shirted waist trend with home-sewing tips for shirring.
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Missy
Jace
Giela
Western Newspaper Union
Lumber-Jacket Influence Tops Summer Fashion
The lumber-jacket trend dominates summer styles with sheer lingerie blouses featuring belts over skirts. Printed ank sheets showcase the thin youthful silhouette riding the crest of the new “little girl” vogue. The silk used is a sanitized deodorant-treated fabric.
Rubber Flowers Make Fashionable Beach Corsages
Rubber flower corsages gain popularity beyond beaches. They stay fresh with soap and water, feature natural colors and lifelike designs, with anemones and roses in pastel and deep pink hues enhancing swimwear and evening looks.
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Jack
Stripes Back in Fashion Picture
Fashion notes the revival of striped fabrics as a slimming, versatile trend of 1816 Castle walk era style. Modern designers add spicy verve, adapting stripes in varied ways beyond old fashion books.
Flowers and Snoods for Evening Hair Accessory
A charming evening headdress described as a combination of snood and flowers for those with long hair. The note suggests styling options and evokes a vintage fashion tone for accessorizing evening looks.
Rehoboam and the folly of pride and counsel
Lesson for July 16 discusses Rehoboam from First Kings and Chronicles. It contrasts prudent counsel with rash decisions, highlighting that leaders must seek divine guidance, listen to the people, and avoid pride that leads to revolt and downfall. It cites tax debates, the two advisory camps, and the king’s delayed reply as key factors shaping history.
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B. C
Rome
Russia
Rehoboam
Solomon
House of David
God
Alexander Maclaren
Quick Quiz Style Questions From Ask Me Another
A set of trivia styled prompts covering titles speakers of the House why called country called Land of Cakes size of Charter Oak trunk oldest parliament world term for annoyance in noisy places and the British Empire share of habitable land. The list mixes political history geography and linguistic curiosities for a playful knowledge check.
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House of Representatives
Answers on historical terms and definitions
The list explains origins of names and terms with concise notes. It cites The Answers trivia style, mentioning Scotland from oatmeal cakes, a Hartford windstorm in 1856, an ancient Althing anniversary in 1030, and a brief note on dysacusia for dia comfort from noise, plus an estimate of about one fourth.
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Scotland
Hartford
Conn
Yeeland
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