Rain science and fog formation in Harvard bulletin
Cambridge experts explain rain creation as a forced draft process. Prof Alexander McAdie of Harvard’s Blue Hill Observatory discusses laboratory study of clouds, airborne spraying ideas, and the role of mountains in weather, noting fog’s ionized walls and the mechanics of cumulus to cumulonimbus development.
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Cambridge
Mass
Alexander McAdie
Blue Hill Observatory
Harvard
Harvard Alumni Bulletin
Bancroft and Warren
Air Service
London
Newfoundland
Nesting Robin Hatches Five Eggs On Moving Rail Coach
A mother robin builds a nest on a warm steam valve atop a Reading coach near New Hope Pennsylvania. Five blue eggs lie warm as the train travels daily, with the bird guarding and feeding them while the locomotive travels and the brakeman faces feeding challenges.
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New York
New Hope
Leon Nugent
French Street
Philadelphia
Robin
Flag Lowered for Governor Baxter's Irish Setter
Governor Baxter ordered the statehouse flag lowered to half mast in memory of Garry an Irish setter and longtime companion. The dog was buried on the governor's island estate near Portland Maine reflecting the pet’s close bond with the official.
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Augusta
Baxter
Garry
Portland
Advertising on Tax Forms Proposed by London Treasury
The chancellor of the exchequer proposes selling space on income tax forms and other government papers for advertisements. It is claimed the plan could raise about 2.5 million dollars.
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London
Chancellor of the Exchequer
American Boy Owner Of Great Ranch In Hawaii
Honolulu notes 10 year old Richard Smart heir to Parker Ranch on Hawaii Island. Judge Desha increases annual allowance from 9000 to 16200 dollars for maintenance education auto and staff. Reported wealth estimates place the estate between 3 and 85 million dollars with annual income over 200 thousand. The ranch has historic prominence and hosts a yearly celebration with rodeo and gifts to employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Richard Smart
Parker Ranch
Hawaii
Elizabeth Knight
John Parker
John Desha
Smart
Richard
Pacific Coast
Monument Plan Honors Refugee From Justice in Bristol Vermont
The Outlook club of Bristol plans a stone marker at the foot of South Mountain to honor John Broodt, a Dutchman and early Bristol settler who killed a neighboring farmer in Unadilla, New York, fled to Vermont, lived 12 years in a log cabin with his dog, and was pardoned later. The marker notes his place in local history and the now ruined chimney site marks his hermitage.
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Bristol
Green Mountains
Unadilla
N. Y
John Broodt
Outlook Club
Women's Organization
South Mountain
Broodt
Whitehall
Vermont
Bristol Village
Medical Aid Is Free by Radio to Sailors
Washington reports that medical aid by radio at sea is free to seamen, funded by radio companies. Surgeon General H S Cumming notes ships and sailors incur no cost for calling the service, a continuation of the Marine Hospital Service mandate to aid American seamen, though historically funded by a 20 cent monthly levy in 1798 later abolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
H. 8. Cumming
Public Health Service
Congress
Marine Hospital Service
Girl's Delirium Turns to Snake Bed Discovery
Miss Minnie Ballard of Jackson Alabama cried for a day that a snake was in her bed. Her mother dismissed delirium, and after 24 hours the search found a water moccasin nearly four feet long between the sheets at the foot of the bed.
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Miss Minnie Ballard
Jackson
Ala
Mind in the Gorilla Age Says Sir Arthur Keith
London reports Sir Arthur Keith, British scientist, asserts most humans use more brain than they know, cites rapid changes in modern times, and notes modern palates and faces trend toward narrow, high arches. He warns no supermen yet.
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London
Arthur Keith
Sir Arthur
Plans to Drift for Three Years in Arctic
Capt. Robert A. Bartlett comes to New York to raise funds for a three year Arctic expedition. The crew will drift to measure sea and air currents, dredge the ocean floor for flora and fauna, and chart the sea bottom. Bartlett aided Peary on his famed dash to within 110 miles of the goal.
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Robert A. Bartlett
New York
Arctic Sea
Bartlett
Peary
Paris Prices Rise Again In Wake Of Ruhr
Paris reports inflation as the Ruhr situation shifts. The 1923 American tourist wave floods the city with shoppers and retailers push prices to the limit, any price goes as demand surges.
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Paris
Ruhr
Hungarian Woman Antonia Lippal Tops Age Record
London reports Antonia Lippal, a Hungarian woman, has entered the international old age honors with a verified age of 125. She is described as in excellent health and very active, drawing attention to her long life.
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London
Antonia Lippal
Tobacco Juice Beats Bull That Trees Hunters Near Kingston
Frank Dobert and Henry Wingle were attacked by a bull while working in the woods near Kingston New York. They climbed a tree to escape but the animal remained for almost an hour. Dobert finally spit tobacco juice in its eyes and fired a shot that sent the bull fleeing toward the mountains.
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Kingston
N. Y
Frank Dobert
Henry Wingle
Here
Dobert
Notice of Final Settlement in Smith Estate
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of Grace Smith deceased to appear in Putnam Circuit Court Greencastle Indiana September 24 1923 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares Witness the Clerk June 28 1923 Walter Campbell Clerk Putnam Circuit Court 810 June 30 July 7 14
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Grace Smith
Putnam Circuit Court
Greencastle
Indiana
Walter
Walter §. Campbell
Notice of Final Settlement of Estate Van Fossen
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of Martin L. Van Fossen to appear September 1923 and show cause why final accounts should not be approved as filed. Clerk Walter S. Campbell Putnam Circuit Court July 7 1923
A Furniture Polish That Really Polishes
A furniture polish claims to keep surfaces looking fresh and new. It wipes away stains and streaks, restoring shine and protecting wood with a lasting finish.
Putnam County Council Sets Special Meeting Dates
Putnam County Indiana council schedules a two day special meeting on July 16 and 17 1923 to discuss securing a temporary loan for the county revenue fund and conduct other miscellaneous business. Auditor R E Knoll announces the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County Council
Putnam County
Indiana
County Revenue Fund
R. E. Knoll
Notice to Non-Residents in Putnam County Court Suit
State of Indiana Putnam County court action James C. Stimson vs Thomas Lee Elliott et al notices to multiple defendants including Gladys M Elliott George S Furgeson Josiah H Roberson Elizabeth Shultz and others regarding filing and pendency of a suit to quiet title to the Northwest fractional quarter of Sec.
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State of
Indiana
Putnam
Putnam Circuit Court
James C. Stimson
Thomas Lee Elliott
Ethel Elliott
Beatrice G. Hughes
Roy E. Hughes
Blanch Hammans
Henry Hammans
Gladys M. Elliott
George S. Furgeson
Furgeson
Josiah H. Roberson
Roberson
Elizabeth Shultz
Lenox M. Knight
Harrison C. Noble
Ethel Noble
Nancy Allen
Josiah Phillips
Malinda Phillips
Wellard J. Hastings
Putnam County
Sec
Notice to Taxpayers Putnam County Hearing July 26 1923
The State Board of Tax Commissioners sets July 26 1923 at 9 30 a m at Room 231 State House Indianapolis for considering 1923 reassessments in Putnam County and for modifying real and personal property assessments. Taxpayers may appear in person or by attorney. The Board will thereafter review township and municipal assessments and report to the county Auditor on uniformity and any need for increases or decreases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Putnam County
State Board of Tax Commissioners
State House
Suit Called In Putnam Court In 1923
A notice from Putnam Circuit Court states the suit from Township Six in Township Twelve North and Range Four West will be heard on September 24, 1923, at Green Castle court house. Defendants must appear to answer or demur. otherwise the case proceeds in their absence. Court documents include Stimson, Stimson & Davis as attorneys. July 9-16-23.
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Township
Range
Putnam Circuit
Greencastle
Walter S. Campbell
Putnam Circuit Court
Stimson, Stimson & Davis
County Board of Tax Commissioners Convene Special Session
The Board of Review of the county is ordered to reconvene in special session on Tuesday August 7 1923 to hear appeals from taxpayers and officers. Any taxpayer or officer may appear in person or by attorney and be heard as required by law. The document is signed July 3 1923 by John J Brown William A Hough Philip Zoercher with W C Harrison secretary.
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Board of Review
State Board OF Tax Commissioners
John J. Brown
William A. Hough
Philip Zoercher
W. C. Harrisonn
Notice of Administration in Putnam County Indiana
The undersigned Administrator of the estate of Andrew Sigler deeds in Putnam County Indiana announces probate action. Central Trust Company of Greencastle Indiana is named as Administrator with Hays and Murphy as attorneys. Dated July 5 1923 with publication dates July 6 13 20.
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Central Trust Company of
Greencastle
Indiana
Hays & Murphy, Atty
Heirs of Mary A. Wilson to appear for final settlement
Heirs and legatees of Mary A. Wilson deceased must appear in the Putnam Circuit Court at Green Castle Indiana on September 24 1923 to show cause why the final settlement accounts of the decedent should not be approved. They are to provide proof of heirship and receive distributive shares. Dated July 5 1923.
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Ararat
Pike's Peak
Great Ranch
Arctic
Martin L. van Fossen
Jones-Stevens Co
Circuit Court
Andrew Sigler
Mary A. Wilson
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