The Humble Bird Plane and a Winter Meeting
In a fragment from CHAPTER VIII continuing a tale, Jean arrives at Staple Manor after a station stop and reunites with a familiar Englishman as memories flare. A side note introduces Dr Nimfuhr, Austrian aviation pioneer, whose birdlike aircraft uses pulsating hollow wings and a ten horsepower estimate, reflecting twenty years of study toward nature inspired flight.
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Raimund Nimfuhr
University of Vienna
Nimfuhr
Herr Schwengler
Zeppelin
Herr Skopik
Picker
Nimforshelfing Syndikat
Chapter IX The Master Of Staple
A dark Devon night carries Jean and Tormarin along in a silent car. Moonlight taps the hills and valleys as the countryside exerts its quiet, intoxicating charm. The pair drift from fatigue and surprise into subdued dialogue about their rapid, unsettling reencounter.
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Jean
Montavan
Devon
Economic nationalism fuels protectionist policy worldwide
The Spectator argues that a semi-war spirit arises from each nation aiming to produce all it needs. Protectionist urges stem from perceived external threats, with barriers rising where political boundaries exist. If Home Rule or defederation occurs, trade barriers would intensify, hindering global balance between production and consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Spectator
London
England
Inter university chess by radio Sydney beats Melbourne
The first inter university chess match by radio reportedly took place between Sydney and Melbourne universities in Australia. Twelve boards were used with players up to three years’ standing. Sydney won eight games to four.
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Sydney
Melbourne
Australia
Henpeck trains and bachelor jokes in witty note
Mrs Henpeck asks the time of her train and the groom answers with 19 hours 37 minutes. The bride asks about bachelor friends and the groom jokes that some thanked him. A light Stockholm gag ends the note.
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Sondagsnisse-Strix
Stockholm
Judge rules no grounds to annul Lotus Phillips marriage
Superior Judge Thomas Gould in Los Angeles dismisses Lotus Phillips plea to end her marriage to Stanley Phillips. He notes courting promises do not create a legal basis for dissolution, saying men often paint rosy futures while women may simply say no.
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Thomas Gould
Los Angeles
Lotus Phillips
Stanley Phillips
Stanley
Lotus
Persor
Aviator Warns Engineer On Burlington Train Encounter
An Iowa bound Burlington train 3 from Chicago to Denver met an airplane pilot who signaled danger ahead. The pilot warned of a fire on a trestle, prompting the engineer to stop just in time. The incident reflects a shift in rail safety perceptions since earlier days.
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Burlington
Iowa
Chicago
Denver
Aid To Efficiency Headaches Boosts Worker Output
A Harley Street physician reports a survey of 500 woman piece workers over six months. Women recorded daily health and output. findings show most work occurred on days they had headaches as concentration to forget pain boosted efficiency.
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Harley Street
Indians of Canada Farming Output for 1929
The Indians of Canada produced farm goods in 1929 per the Department of Indian Affairs. Wheat 463,408 bushels. oats 589,620 bushels. other grains 166,772 bushels. peas and beans 24,022 bushels. potatoes 295,626 bushels. other roots 80,322 bushels. cultivated hay 37,010 tons. wild hay 80,394 tons. other fodder 24,579 tons.
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Indians of
Canada
Department of Indian Affairs
Marcus and Trevithick debate over first motor car landmark
An Answers item notes Siegfried Marcus, celebrated in Austria, as the originator of the motor car with a 1864 vehicle and a 1875 edition. It contrasts Marcus with British inventor Richard Trevithick who drove a steam coach in London 128 years earlier, while highlighting Marcus use of oil as a key milestone in road transport.
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Austria
Siegfried Marcus
Marcus
Richard Trevithick
London
Prince Leo the Boy Aeronaut Plans Safer Parachute
Nationally acclaimed Leo Stevens known as Prince Leo aims to end his career as an airman by building a parachute lighter than existing ones and foolproof to always open. He says the device stays controllable even if the aviator cannot pull the cord and will float or descend to the surface if the flyer lands in water.
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Prince Leo
Leo Stevens
Stevens
The Rhyming Optimist Poem by Aline Michaelis
A line poem explores how the speaker seeks aid in sorrow and joy from a loving confidant without speaking. It describes healing through quiet connection, shared happiness, and the idea that words are not required to convey deep feeling.
Death Of Inventor Charles Menches Creator Of Ice Cream Cone
Charles E. Menches, 72, Akron Ohio, died at his home. The famed inventor and actor once owned a hotel and was credited with multiple creations but his ice cream cone became his most celebrated contribution to the world. The article also mentions claims about the Hamburg sandwich and a controversial game.
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Charles E. Menches
Akron
Ohio
Mr. Menches
Veteran lawyer drops case after long closing words
A grizzled veteran in a courtroom follows a young lawyer by announcing he will submit the case without argument after hearing nearly five hours of testimony and a jury that felt hostile. The move ends the case with no further debate.
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Legal Cockpit
Rose
Cheapest Of All Oils Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil
Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil is touted as the cheapest of all preparations, widely available in Canada from coast to coast. The ad asserts easy procurement, broad merchant stock, and a moderate price, urging everyone to keep a bottle on hand.
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Dr. Thomas
Canada
Egyptian Liniment Eases Barber's Itch and Ringworm
Barber's itch and ringworm are relieved by Douglas Egyptian Liniment. It promises quick and certain results even in obstinate cases.
Pulpwood Resources in Canada by Federal Agencies
The Forest Service and the Department of the Interior state that about 200 million acres of productive accessible Canadian forest hold merchantable timber for pulpwood and around 355 million acres contain young growth of various species and ages.
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Forest Service
Department of the Interior
Canada
Bad Deal All Around Judge Cites Theft Coat
A stern judge condemns a respectable young man for stealing a coat saying the act costs him his position and brings sorrow to his parents. The accused concedes and adds that the bargain was too tight.
Banks Show Bigger Deposits In Canada Despite Hard Year
The speaker notes an increase of 50 million dollars in Canadian bank deposits compared with fall 1930, framing it as a paradox of a tougher period yet higher savings, suggesting resilience in the financial sector amid adversity.
Little Helps For This Week
A reflective meditation opens with Biblical and Romantic quotes on departure, home, and longing. The piece contrasts exile, nostalgia, and the desire for an infinite happiness beyond earthly life, noting widespread mourning and strife as a preface to pondering death and consolation.
Walking Stick Master of Snodland Crafting Staves by Hand
Bob Body, known as the Walking-Stick Man, operates from a Kent farm caravan. He grows ash seedlings into finished walking-sticks with no machinery, each tailored to the owner. A heavy stick with a knob is being made for an elderly, housebound customer.
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Bob Body
Snodland
Kent
Mr. Body
Body
Grain rust origins traced to berry bushes in U S and Texas
B Peterson of the Dominion rust laboratory told the Canadian Society of Agriculturists in Winnipeg that grain rust in western Canada stems from raspberry bushes in the upper Mississippi Valley and southern Texas. He noted Mississippi Valley as the main local source, with wheat stem rust spores overwintering in Texas. He added nine of 28 oat rust varieties are present in western Canada, and no variety is resistant to all.
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Canada
Mississippi Valley
Texas
B. Peterson
Dominion Rust Laboratory
Canadian Society of Agriculturists
Winnipeg
Persian Balm Completes Delicate Female Distinction
An advertisement touts Persian Balm as an unrivaled toilet requisite for dainty women. It promises a flawless white complexion, softened skin, refreshed hands, and a delicate fragrance, absorbed quickly with no stickiness, leaving an elegant charm.
Paying For Electricity The Real Cost Of Lightning
A student claimed the difference between electricity and lightning is you must pay for the lightning. The real charge lies in the effort and trouble to control and obtain reliable power.
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Endorsement
Mrs. Charles Storms of Picton Ontario reports palpitations and sleeplessness improved after using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills. She states the pills greatly relieve attacks and her mother also credits them for heart trouble.
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Charles Storms
R.R. 5
Picton
Ont
Milburn
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