New Plant Treatments Promise Hardy Crops From Gout Drug
Indianapolis December 29 reports that onions radishes and clover treated with colchicine, a gout remedy, showed swelling and hardier growth as demonstrated by the Carnegie Institute exhibit in Washington. Dr Albert F Blakeslee announced the findings, noting doubled chromosomes may yield fertile hybrids and broaden agricultural crosses. The drug’s current use remains limited to gout and lumbago with no human applications beyond curiosity.
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Indianapolis
American Association For ‘the Advancement of Science
Carnegie Raintieote
Washington
Albert’. F. Blakeslee
Jimson
Cold Springs’ Harbor
New
York
Souvenir Sheets and Global Stamp Boom Recap 1937
A compact look back at 1937 philatelic trends with coronation issues, a surge in souvenir sheets, and Spain's flood of stamps. Noting heavy first day interest, speculative buying, and the mixed reception from major catalogs as new issues flooded markets.
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British Empire
The
Hobby
Souvenir Issues Association
Iceland
Christian
Spain
Europe
France
Cuba
Bogart Spends Luncheon Chatting on Alabama Coach
In Pasadena on December 29 a luncheon honoring Alabama football featured Humphrey Bogart who spoke with a young gentleman about football. Bogart noted most fans know the coach but rarely the school president. he referenced Frank Thomas but lacked the president’s name.
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Pasadena
Calif
Humphrey Bogart
Alabama
Bogart
Frank Thomas
Bogart and Foster Meet in Alabama University Drama
In a brief exchange, Bogart introduces himself and Dr. Richard C. Foster, president of the University of Alabama, appears in the dialogue about university leadership.
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Bogart
Don Marquis Dies at 58 a Pioneer of Newspaper Humor
Don Marquis playwright and columnist known for Old Soak Archy the Cockroach and Mehitabel the Alley Cat died at his Forest Hills home after years of illness. Born July 29, 1878, Marquis rose from humble jobs to fame with The Sun Dial and The Lantern before turning full time to playwriting and books.
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Don Marquis
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Forest Hills
Marquis
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Walnut
Bureau County
Ill
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Census Bureau
Washington
The
Washington Times
Atlanta
Joel Chandler Harris
Marqus
Harris
New York Sun
Sun Dial
Midlander
the Sun
Wallace Beery
New York Tribune
Baker University group attends National Methodist Student conference
Dr. Nelson P. Horn president of Baker University and Dr. James S. Chubb pastor of First Methodist, with five Baker students Gene Brackey Burlingame Karl Masoner Hoover Rupert Fredonia Paul Matthaei Topeka and Joe Manning Skidmore traveled to St. Louis for the National Methodist Student conference where Horn leads forum discussions. Delegates from the University of Kansas Gwendolyn Hunt Lawrence Robert Lommasson Topeka Paul Wilson Quenemo Jessie Lemon Lawrence Harriet Stephens Topeka Alberta Waid Cherryvale also attend.
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University of
Agencies Get More Land Through Foreclosure Activity
Government and private lending agencies have acquired title to about 2,000,000 acres of farm land annually over the last three years. The agriculture department reports total agency ownership at 28,145,000 acres, versus 26,139,000 in 1936 and 24,469,000 in 1935. Increase due to farm debt liquidation via foreclosure or assignment to mortgage holders.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Deny Rumor of An Option on Canadian Wheat
The defense ministry and the board of trade denied reports that they negotiated an option for Great Britain on Canada's entire wheat crop to secure food supply in war. The Daily Herald claimed a 25 million dollar option and a potential 500 million dollar price to exercise the option, calling it part of a scheme to import and store emergency supplies.
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London
Defense Ministry
Board ‘of Trade Today
Great Britain
Britain
Daily Herald
Canada
Ottawa Driver Kills Ottawa Woman In Nebraska Crash
Hattie Wood Hampshire of Ottawa Kansas dies at county hospital after an auto crash at the Omaha city limits. Injuries from the accident proved fatal for the Ottawa Kansas resident.
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Ottawa
Omaha
Neb
Hattie Wood Hampshire
Kan
Baldwin Palmyra Township Chair Appointed for Birthday Party
Mistress at Baldwin accepts appointment as township chair man for the President's birthday party to benefit infantile paralysis relief. Funds from all activities go to prevention and care of its victims. Miss Stewart and Baldwin residents may choose the entertainment. Date set for Saturday evening January 29.
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Baldwin
Palmyra
Stewart
Val H. Stewart
Post
Century of Progress closes with a surplus record
In Chicago on December 29 1933 Rufus Dawes in his final act as Century of Progress president presented certified checks totaling 460000 dollars to seven organizations. It marked the first time an international exposition closed its books with a surplus.
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Chicago
Rufus Co. Dawes
Last Codona quits circus after long career
Long Beach California December 29 The last Codona daredevils of the circus trapeze for 50 years went to work in a garage today A shoulder injury has ended the big top career of Lalo Codona In overalls he smilingly disclosed his daughter Lita practicing on tumbling bars
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Long Beach
Calif
Lalo Codona
Lita
Kansas Leads In Mineral Wealth Output Over Alaska
Kansas annually produces eight times as much mineral wealth as Alaska, reflecting a strong mining sector and greater extraction activity within the state.
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Kansas
Alaska
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