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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1928

Page

10

Argentina Surges in World Grain Output

Argentina leads with 43 million acres sown to wheat and corn as grain production climbs. Cattle and dairy remain strong, but grain export power grows, with wheat now the top cash crop and Argentina among the top wheat exporters after the United States and Canada. Exports rely on large estate holdings, while only a fraction of arable land is cultivated. Governor Pauldn plans to attend the cornerstone laying for the Old People’s Home in Abi- Jene next Sunday.

Buenos Aires Argentina United States Canada Agricultural Co x Anne Pauldn Abi- Jene Brown H Memorial Foundation

Atlanta Man Seeks Hall of Fame Honor While Alive

Atlanta resident James J. Cooper appeals to New York University to be admitted to the Hall of Fame before death. He cites a 25 year posthumous rule and lists achievements including a court precedent aiding workers, a telegraphy method for the blind and deaf, and lifelong service to others. He remains undeterred, hopeful 50 years hence to be remembered.

Atlanta United Press James J. Cooper Cooper Hall of Fame New York University Fiesh Tetter Our Republic Cowper

Fishermen Invade Garden. Gardener Demands They Stop

Indianan complains that anglers invade his garden near Monticello. E R Gardner and neighbors plead for them to move on. Gardner says he has supplied night crawlers to fishermen and now the trespass is wearisome as intruders wear size nine shoes. He urges locals to respect gardens.

Montizello Tra E. R. Gardner Gardner United States

Self operating power station planned at Surahammar Sweden

A new station near Surahammar in Västmanland, Sweden, is under construction by Aktiebolaget Svenska General Electric of Västerås. Automatic devices at a distant control station will gauge engine speed, water flow, and check for faults, with turbines self adjusting to water flow.

Vesteras Sweden Surahammar Vestmanland Swedish General Electric Company Boy

Father Rebuilds Car to Fit Son in Indiana

In Columbus Indiana Donald Ford, aged four, is among the youngest auto drivers in the state. His father Walter Ford rebuilt a car to fit the boy, enabling him to start the engine and operate the clutch and brakes. Donald now takes spins daily and knows the stop and go signs, according to his father.

Columbus Ind Donald Ford Walter Ford Indiana Guch & Manner Donald

Bulgaria and Spain Lands of Methuselahs, Scientist Claims

Sofia AP Bulgaria and Spain are lands of long lifespans says Dr Kyril Popov state director of statistical research In Bulgaria He finds 3139 centenarians in Bulgaria with 355 in Spain 258 women among Spain s 35 centenarians 24 women He cites diet and robust constitutions as factors noting few Bulgarian physicians and that most centenarians had no medical treatment Also mentions Fatma Hanem Angora 160 years old and Zar Aga Constantinople 145 years old as other long lived individuals.

Sofia Bulgaria Spain Kyril Popov New York City Popov Madrid Papov Turkey Fatma Hanem Angora Fatma Zarp Aga Constantinople

Extension work grows as adults seek more learning

Washington AP reports that adult education expands through extension and correspondence courses. The Federal Bureau of Education finds 181 universities run extension programs, 104 offer correspondence courses, and 37 provide home reading courses.

Washington Federal Bureau of Education Bureau

Youngest cigar smoker claimed in Lorain world

Lorain reports three year old Leatherman Jr who began smoking several months ago and insists on the largest black cigars. Father says the habit is mild and not harmful, though medical experts caution against child tobacco use. In Ireland, 250 members of the San Francisco Knights of St Columbkille plan a European tour visiting Belfast and Dublin with a reception from President Cosgrave.

Lorain U.P Vy Leatherman, Jr Leatherman

Monks Hear France Voice Through Toulouse Broadcast

From Hudson Bay faries, Brother Woolf, station of the Oblats Mission, writes that he has heard the voice of beloved France via the Toulouse broadcasting station. Jazz and opera and breezy songs were listened to by the delighted French monks.

Tane France Toulouse Far Aries Hudson Bay Woolf Oblats Jant

Olsen Named Chief Of Agriculture Economics Bureau

Appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture Jar dine to succeed Lloyd B. Tenny, Nils A Olsen becomes chief of the bureau of agriculture economics on July 16. An ardent advocate of soil improvement, he has opposed further reclamation and warned that overproduction and surpluses affect farmers markets and farm policy. He previously directed research and administrative work in the bureau.

Olsen Temny Bureau Division of Agricultural Finance

Navy Continues Pacific News Radio Service Despite Shortwave Limit

The Navy will keep handling press dispatches in the Pacific after the Radio Commission refused to grant transoceanic shortwave channels. Congress has long authorized naval radio use for news at low rates, with plans for broader Asia interchanges disrupted by private contracts and station limitations.

Washington Federal Radio Commission Pacific Communications Syndicate Navy United States Hawaii Philippine Islands Pacific Syndicate Congress Pacific Asia Waly London Reuter Philippines China Japan Radio Corporation of America lIn Radio Act

End to Mosquitoes Seen by Use of New Dusting Method

Washington AP reports Public Health Service tests in South Carolina and nearby marshes show airplane dusting with Paris green can kill over 90 percent of mosquito larvae in stagnant waters. The method targets malaria spreading species and also effective against salt marsh mosquitoes, with surface-floating poison remaining active for hours.

Washington (Ap Ar Ramipy Bamburg South Carolina Paris Green Iit Paris

Authorities eye near total destruction after period of years

Authorities believe that after years of buildup a near total destruction may be attained. The period of time and the exact targets remain under review as officials assess the potential impacts and necessary safety measures.

German press misreads Hoover nomination amid Berlin bets

Berlin newspapers misread U S political process as Hoover nomination. Hoovers perceived as possible successor to Coolidge. Bets among Americans in Berlin rely on Hoover leading to Democratic nomination. Germania backs Hoover citing relief work in postwar Central Europe and Quaker ethics. Local officials describe Hoover as a high speed work machine.

Bertin Zeitung Am Mittag Hoover Coolidge al Smith P Iure Smith Houston Berlin Germania Reichstag Paul Loebe United Press Europe

Reindeer Meat Popular Alaskan Product in United States

Interlie department reports rising sale of Alaskan reindeer meat to American consumers. Thousands of carcasses enter the country yearly and can be archived across the northwest, with occasional finds on eastern hills. Nome company reorganized with 3 million capital owns 506,000 head and exports meat. Alaska hosts about 500,000 reindeer, two thirds owned by Eskimos. industry vital to the state.

Washington U.P Interlie Department Northwest Nome Alaska

Riverside social notes show lists of visits and local gatherings

July visits span Riverside families with Charles Springer and Fred Brown hosting and relatives from OsKaloosa, Kansas City and Minneapolis gathering across the week. 4-H and Flower Club activities, along with school staff, 4-H leaders, and local clubs, highlight community life and upcoming summer events.

Charles Springer Wieches Fred Brown LaVon Teddy Leon Brown W. J. Anderson Oskaloosa W. M. Steinburg Clifford Langenderfer Kansas City Kani

Ground near No 6 School hosts Flower Club planting

County commissioners offered the grounds to the Flower Club for iris planting near the No 6 School house. Mrs X J Kennedy spoke on sowing seeds of perennials by July while Mrs Joseph Lane discussed growing plants for the lily pond. Members asked questions on plant culture. a social hour followed on the Sprin ger home grounds with Ten Minervian Club members and guests from Lawrence and Allen. Riverside Farm Bureau meets July 11 with basketry work. Calf with six tails in Harbin draws curiosity leading to exhibit at a slaughter house.

Uel Siwards Overbrook S. C Martin Miller Arizona’ High School Columbia Iowa Pennsylvania E. A. Springer Mary Helen Virginia Norma Jean Allen Bailey Minneapolis Minn William Essex Liberty Memorial High School Willetts Taylor Ruth Oatman Helen Grace Gentry BMW Roy Oatman Gien Topeka X. J Kennedy Jseph H.H. Lane Springer Minervian Club D. Creath Farleys Lucile McCreath Nick Gentry Lawrence Charles Taylor Charles, Jr Allen Kan Annie Mitchell Riverside Farm Bureau Club Elizabeth Randle Mary Jennie Celia Watt Minnie Kahle

Study Shows Electricity Kills Predatory Fish in Streams

A Texas study by the department tested current from 330 to 440 volts in a stream. Predatory fish floated to the surface and were killed while fish and snakes surfaced, turtles sank. No fatalities reported. a bass revived after four minutes on the wire and began breathing in five minutes.

J Austin Tex Ini

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Pampas Self Big Garden Federal Bureau Okia Boy Carnegie Francis G. Benedict Inset Nutrition Laboratory Nils A Olsen Ure Germany Aming Riverside Will Watt Robert Gentry Seymate Beate P. J. Peterson Cella Watt Gentry Lawrence Flower Clit Ts. Springer Jack Anderson Dodge City Sam Harbin Nash Auto Electric CO N.A Axminster Bugs Congoleum Shimmons Bros E. W. Penchard Lecompton Elevator Co Lecompton, Kansas Seymour Packing Co R. G. White Vermont St Lawrence, Kans
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