War-Time Feathers Spur 1944 Fabric Experiments
The U S Department of Agriculture tests fabrics using feathers to make rayon and cotton warmer with wooly texture, aiming to use surplus feathers from poultry. Feathers aid camouflage and are dissolved into a protein plastic thread for wound suturing, while new uses include substitutes for bristles in shaving brushes and pipe cleaners. Paper rationing tightens envelopes and general paper, tea supplies rise, and scarce ingredients limit nail polish colors as prices adjust.
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Ann Stevick
NEA
Washington
Department of Agriculture
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Cubs Attendance Near 350000 as Wins Return
Chicago crowds surge with near 350000 attendance as the Cubs rebound in the season. Earlier records show 1929 1485000 and 1930 1465000, while a Sunday doubleheader against the Giants drew 32192. The Cubs and Cardinals split 37792 in a twin bill on June 27, with more double headers planned against the Cards and Dodgers.
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Chicago
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
New York Giants
Coogan
Brooklyn Dodgers
Nile lacks tributaries along final 1700 miles
A scientific note states the Nile River runs the last 1700 miles to the sea without tributaries. An unrelated medical aside claims red blood cells are dead structures while white blood cells are living cells.
In Wartime Washington: Armchair Invasion Scenarios
The piece outlines speculative Allied invasion plans with a Danish bridgehead, attack into northern Italy, and a spring Berlin drive. It argues for Denmark as a key air base, Italian footholds as essential, and a 1944 campaign pace aided by lend-lease and Russian supply constraints, plus a Pacific focus after Europe.
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Washington
Channel
Denmark
Germany
England
Berlin
Unter Oo Linden
Pacific
United States
Great Britain
Dominions
Russia
Japan
Italy
ABC
Europe
Gore and Solomon win second title in week
Charles H. Gore and Charles J. Solomon of Philadelphia captured the national men's pair championship, marking Gore’s second victory of the week as the duo dominated the event.
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Charles H. Gore
Charles J. Solomon
Goren
Solomon
Philadelphia
First all steel bridge spans Missouri River at Glasgow
The first all steel bridge in the United States was built in 1879 to span the Missouri River at Glasgow Missouri, marking a milestone in bridge engineering and metal construction.
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United States
Missouri River
Glasgow
Ancient Rome Guest Welcome Milk Goblet
The Roman butler promptly served a goblet of milk to the guest as a sign of welcome, immediately following the announcement. This gesture reflects the era’s formal hospitality customs and the host’s emphasis on gracious reception.
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Rome
Final Rites Thursday For F H Totherow
The funeral service for Faith H. Totherow, a well known Thomasville resident, will be held Thursday at 5 p.m. at the family home 501 Fisher Ferry Street. Interment will follow in City cemetery.
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Enterprise
Thomasville
F Aith H. Totherow
Fisher Ferry Street
Estimated blind population in the United States hits 114000
The estimate places the number of blind persons in the United States at about 114000, highlighting the scale of visual impairment nationwide. Government agencies and advocacy groups may use the figure to guide services and funding.
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United States
Prairie dogs bury tribe member alive after betrayal
A prairie dog colony turns violent when a member acts against the group and is buried alive in his burrow. The incident highlights harsh social discipline in meerkat-like rodent societies and raises questions about collective defense and punishment.
South American Indians Used Cacao Beans as Money
In ancient South American cultures cacao beans functioned as a form of currency, valued for trade and daily transactions among communities. Archaeological findings show standardized bean use and ritual significance within local economies.
Smallpox vaccination urged amid rising neglect
Health column stresses continued protection through vaccination. Dr. Clendening cites Osler’s challenge and reports on outbreaks to show smallpox remains a sleeping threat. He urges vaccination before age one and again at six, notes low compulsory vaccination coverage, and compares U S and Canadian cases to illustrate risk.
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Osler
Manhattan State College
Canada
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