Lindberghs Global Flight Plans Stir Interest Worldwide
The aviation pioneer Lindbergh plans a flight to Japan and China, fueling global imagination four years after his Paris nonstop. His career includes a Guggenheim tour, a Mexico goodwill mission, a transcontinental record flight with Ann Morrow Lindbergh, and efforts toward a transcontinental air rail link, signaling advances in commercial aviation.
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Mexico
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Lindberghs
Heat From the Sun Drives Earth's Warmth and Life
The article explains heat's origin from the sun and its essential role for life on Earth. It notes the sun's estimated temperature around 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit and warns that cooling would end life and leave Earth cold like the moon.
Ancestors as Asset and Obligation in College Admissions
A Western Newsnaver Union column examines how a student named Jones seeks admission to a university despite past troubles. The piece argues that noble lineage can sway decisions, while the student’s own record should matter more than ancestry. It contrasts pride in ancestry with personal merit.
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William the Conqueror
Virginia
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Brown
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Western Newsnaver Union
Indians Used Bloodroot Juice for War Paint
A historical note states that bloodroot juice was sometimes used by Indians to color faces for war dances or combat, explaining its ceremonial role and cosmetic use in tribal battles.
Gotham Falls for Bargain Swindles
A warning from Lieut. John E. Mahoney warns New Yorkers about bargain swindlers who push stolen or smuggled items. The Long Island division of the state motor vehicle bureau notes scams like old tires repainted to look new and radios that only play a working set. One case saw a $2 cat sold for $7 as stolen property, with recovery possible if the victim acts. prosecution often hinges on evidence.
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New York
John E. Mahoney
Henry B. Cocheat
Long Island
State Motor Vehicle Bureau
Mahoney
Fewer Apple Varieties Dominate Cumberland Shenandoah Orchards
A U S Department of Agriculture survey shows over 200 varieties in the Cumberland Shenandoah region, but 10 varieties account for about 70 percent of trees. York Imperial remains most common with half of orchards under nineteen years old, while Delicious is set to grow as newer plantings bear fruit. Exports to Europe, mainly England, drive most sales, with rising competition from northwest growers.
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Cumberland- Shenandoah States
United States Department of Agriculture
Europe
Cumberland-Shenandoah States
Virginia
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
England
Cumberland-Shenandoah
York
Make Power Sprayer Do More Work Around Farm
Farmers waste valuable equipment days by using power sprayers only six to eight times yearly. With small study and ingenuity the device can serve many tasks. Potential uses include spraying potatoes fruits and berries cleaning poultry houses hog houses and stables irrigation water pumping and custom work for hire or exchange to extend the season.
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McLean
Methods to kill pocket gophers with powdered strychnine
Instructions describe using strychnine dust on sweet potatoes or carrots to eradicate gopher runs. One eighth ounce mixed with three quarts of cut produce is dropped into burrows, with pieces about two inches long used for placement.
Why Alfalfa Fails Seed Bed Conditions Named
A Kansas State College note cites poor soil with inadequate firming and moisture as the main reason alfalfa fails to establish. L F Willoughby emphasizes a well-settled, finely pulverized seed bed and proper moisture and nutrients at seeding time for a good stand.
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L. F. Willoughby
Kansas State College
New York Experiment Station Develops Clear Pasteurized Cider
From the New York experiment station comes a method to clarify cider for bottling and pasteurization, yielding cider as fresh as from the apple. A corporate approach could open new business in apple products, contrasting with profits from sugary artificial beverages.
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New York Experiment Station
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