Rain maker scam warned as drought threatens crops
A drought era droughts spur a discussion of rain makers who promise rain for large fees. Farmers sign contracts and may pay if rain comes, while experts warn no proven method can control precipitation. The piece cites Dr. David Starr Jordan and outlines the risky scheme and potential losses.
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Science Service
Washington
United States
David Starr Jordan
Stanford University
Times Radio Dial Twisters WFBM Indianapolis SATURDAY
Radio page notes a Saturday schedule for WFBM 1230 in Indianapolis serving the Indianapolis Power and Light Company area with dial positions and program identifiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WFBM
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Power and Light Company
Daily Radio Program Schedule Overview
A dense timetable outlines Monday and Sunday radio listings across CBS NBC and NBC systems. It lists morning to midnight programs including bands, orchestras, talks, services, and weather with numerous station references and time slots.
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Will Osvorge
CBS
Guy Lombardo
Royal Canadians
Biltmore Orchestra
WPBM_ dance orchestra
Dessa Byrd
Ex New York Judge Convicted of Mail Fraud
Former Kings County judge W Bernard Vause was found guilty on thirteen counts of mail fraud in the Columbia Finance Corporation case. He faces up to 62 years in prison and 130000 in fines with appeals planned. prosecutors highlighted a $250000 pier lease fee as another alleged improper benefit. He also faces a separate perjury indictment related to his testimony.
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Times Special
New York
W. Bernard Vause
Kings County
Vause
Columbia Finance Corporation
United American Lines
Dixie Echoes directed by Rosamond Johnson on WFBM
A broadcast of old Negro spirituals from plantation life directed by Rosamond Johnson airs on station WFBM and the Columbia network at 6 30 p m Saturday. Joe and Doree celebrate their wedding anniversary with a Dixies Circus program on WLW via NBC at 6 p m.
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Secratary Hawkins
Don Becker
Brooks and Ross
Milton Paisant
Benrus
Fuller Brush Man
NBC
Dixie Circus
Rin-Tin-Tin
Crosley
Knights
Variety
Castle Farm Orchestra
Hotel Linton Orchestra
Canova Coffee
Amos ’N’ Andy
Floyd Gibbons
Rise
Bennus
Honolurans
Orchestra
Rosamond Johnson
WFBM
Columbia Broadcasting Network
Joe
Doree
WLW
National Broadcasting Company
Dixies Circus
Hank Simmons
Show Boat
Howard Hall
Wall Street
Yolande Langworthy
Julius Klein
Washington, D. C
Columbia
Dixie Echoes
WABC
Ape Ayers
WJZ
Saturday Night Radio Lineup Highlights Coast to Coast
A schedule of NBC and Columbia network programs for Saturday night includes pop concerts, Dixieland and big band performances, show boats and minstrels, dance orchestras, a miniature theater, and the Ponce sisters with Guy Lombardo and Barney Rapp leading orchestras on NBC and Columbia stations.
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NBC
WEAF
Columbia
Dixie Echoes
WFBM
WJZ
Goldman
Hudson Singers
Columbia—Simmons
General Electric
Pryor
WLW
Paramount Hour
B. A. Rolfe
L. S
Ponce Sisters
Guy Lombardo
Barney Rapp
Matador Pedro Montes Killed in Bullring Accident
Pedro Montes a 25 year old matador died in Escalona Toledo during St James day festivities when he was thrown and gored by a bull. The incident occurred Friday in Escalona Toledo province authorities reported.
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Pedro Montes
Escalona
Toledo
Radio Network Listings and Orchestra Broadcast Notes
A dense roster of radio station calls and musical programs across major networks. Entries include Columbia syndications and NBC System programs airing on WEAF WJZ WABC WMGE with orchestras such as Sousa era bands and Chicago ensembles on WGN WLS WMAQ and related stations.
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NPO_ System
Uncle Abe
David Woe
Woap
Neal Wia
WGN
Chicago
Goldkette
Symphony
Columbia
Guy Lombardo
WFBM
Wibo
Chicago—Orchestra
NBC
Amos
Andy
sAeeveland
Kyw
Wayne King
Kansas City
WLW
WMAQ
Chicago—Concert Orchestra
Columbia—Lown
WABC
WERC
WFAA
Dallas
Baker Blue
Onahue
Ekyw
Dan Russo
KMOX
St. Louis
Nuzzo
WBBM
Wene
Des Moines
Wheot Owls
Gineinnaler—cinees
Doodlesucker
WTAM
Cleveland
Hello America
Stone’s
Weer
Nighthawk i. Kyw
KSTP
St. Paul
Hollywood
Johnny Hamp
Win
Detroit
Bergin
Wees Prk
Cincinnati
Dave Bernie
Song Shop
Uptown
Lago
Nuzzo'a
EFI
Los Angeles
NBC_ System
Jesse Crawford
Enna_ Jettick
WJZ
KDKA
WHAS
Stone
WDAF
WEAF
Chicago—Nighthawks
Goldman Band
WLS
Twilight Dreams
Gibson Orchestra
Chic Sale
WADC
WCAU
WMAK
WKRC
WHK
WXYZ
Columbia Majestic
Atwater Kent
WWJ
WSA
Our_ music room
Castle Farm Orchestra
Chicago—Herbureaux Orchestra
Datiss
NBC Geeer
WOWO
NBC _System
Seth Parkers
Seeree Eressuse En Islanders
Stone’s_ orchestra
KTHS
Hot Springs
Miss Adtaker
Russo
Paramount Publix
WFEM
Rolfe
Lucky Strike Orchestra
NBC BC
Phillipino
Bill Born
Health of Nation Unusually Good Despite Heat
Washington Ind July 26 Health reports show the nation's health is generally good with only California noting a rise in infantile paralysis to 99 cases, up ten from the prior week. Officials say heat impact remains unclear as daily data are lacking.
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Washin
Washington
Ind
Necker
United States Public Health Service
California
Flight to Cure Deaf Man Ends in Tragedy
Hollywood, July 26 An airplane flight to cure the deafness of a 50 year old man caused the death of pilot John Spencer Morse 27 of Altadena and passenger Dominic Gneepff a prominent Los Angeles nurseryman when the plane lost a wing and plunged 2000 feet near a golf links.
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United Press
Hollywood
Cal
John Spencer Morse
Altadena
Dominic Gneepff
Los Angeles
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