Using Waste From Crops: Corn Stalks to Cotton by Engineers
Congress has appropriated 50000 to study utilizing waste from corn, peanuts, and cotton. The US Bureau of Standards plans to explore harvesting, collection, and conversion into paper, alcohol, and other chemicals. Warren E. Emly leads the survey and will visit the corn belt for experiments already underway.
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United States Bureau of Standards
Congress
America
Corp
Warren E. Emly
Bureau of Standards
Corn Belt
Insects Use Color and Odor to Find Flowers
Fifty years ago a hawk moth landed at a scientist home and peered into woven flower designs. Dr Frederic Clements and Svr Frances Long of the Carnegie Institution report at Alpine laboratory on Pike's Peak that insects use color and odor to seek flowers and, upon reaching a bloom, respond to form and markings such as stripes and dots.
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Frederic Clements
Frances Long
Carnegie Institution
Alpine Laboratory
Pike's Peak
How Insects Bite and Suck Blood Explained
The state board of health of Louisiana notes insects do not bite with teeth or claws. In reality they penetrate tiny skin openings with delicate mouth parts and inject saliva to contract vessels, causing stinging and burning sensations.
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State Board of Health of
Louisiana
Hygela Magazine
How Pollen Is Preserved by Petal Movement
Flowers close their petals at night or during bad weather to guard pollen used for seeds. Dew and mist can wash pollen away, so petals curve inward as the inner surfaces grow faster, then straighten by morning to resume normal openness.
Harnessing Volcano Power Not Yet Widely Used
Attempts to develop geothermal energy from volcanoes have occurred since the early experiments of Prince Ginori Conti. Italian jets from boiling pools were tapped by iron tubes reaching deep pools, producing surface steam at about two atmospheres. In northern Italy some power has already turned factory wheels and lit streets, indicating vast untapped potential.
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Prince Ginori Conti
Italy
Roilioni
Camera lens captures 100000 stars on single plate
Pathfinder Magazine reports Professor Frank Ross of Yerkes Observatory has developed a camera lens that photographs 100000 stars on one plate covering 24 degrees of sky. He says the Orion constellation photo is the best yet, with many luminous and nonluminous nebulae clearer than before.
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Frank Ross
Yerkes Observatory
Pathfinder
Ross
Orion
Speed Trucks Replace Horse Drawn Vehicles
The article notes a shift from horse drawn wagons to motor trucks with emphasis on speed and power. It argues metropolitan centers cannot rely on slow horse transport and highlights growing demand for heavy load moving capability. A western manufacturer pioneered this vehicle type earlier.
Spotlight turns with car wheel
A wheel mounted spotlight system is shown to illuminate corners as the wheel turns. The light attaches to the front wheel spindle via a clamp bracket or a direct bolted light bracket, with a grease requirement for king pin if the bolted method is used.
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Popular Mechanics
Tightening bolts saves wear and noise in engines
Regularly tightening body bolts prevents rust from seizing nuts and reduces troublesome noises. If left undone long, many bolts may need replacement when the motorist finally checks them.
Automobile tips urge upkeep and caution on road wear
The article emphasizes avoiding ruts and bumps to reduce spring wear and stresses timely lubrication. It questions wage limits for licensed drivers and notes science can forecast solar eclipses yet not weekend blowouts. A Commerce Department ruling on canoe lights might extend to include cars.
Wear of Auto Tires on Different Road Surfaces
A study by the University of Kansas with the US Bureau of Public Roads and State College of Washington analyzes how tire tread wears on concrete brick and other pavements. It finds tire wear rises with speed and temperature, rear tires wear more, and wear per ton is tied to surface. Relative wear indices vary from 2.0 on good gravel to 10 on rough surfaces, with cost per vehicle mile ranging from 0.5 to about 5 cents depending on surface type.
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Charles M. Hayes
Chicago Motor Club
University of Kansas
United States Bureau of Public Roads
State College of Washington
Deposits on Cylinders From Oil and Combustion
Motorists often blame excess oil for carbon deposits in cylinders and on valves. The nucleus forms from imperfect combustion and collects on the piston head, attracting dirt from the road. Proper lubrication and carburetor adjustment are essential to prevent deposits and avoid valve grinding.
Mrs. Munger Reconsiders Life Philosophy in Love
In a sunlit kitchen Mrs. Munger weighs forgiving her daughter Mary for eloping with Lew. Mary returns with Tom Osgood after a tense, dramatic decision, and the pair reflect that things often turn out for the best.
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RS. Munger
Mrs. Munger
Mary
Lewis Winter
Josephine Munger
Lewis
Lew
Manxville
Kenton
Tom Osgood
Why Weather Affects Times of Leaf Fall
Physiologist R. Magness explains that frost in mid to northern U S climates is likely the main determinant of leaf fall timing. Warm autumns delay shedding while trees enter resting periods. drought and mineral buildup in leaves may also trigger shedding, with cold weather and frosts being the most important factors.
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R. Magness
United States Bureau of Plant Industry
Pathfinder Magazine
United States
Why Lava Is Lava
Explains how the term lava originated in Naples italy from the old word meaning wash and how rains cleaned streets and shaped early references to lava. Notes that Naples used rain as street cleaning and that Vesuvius lava later gave the term its modern sporting association.
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Italy
Naples
Vesuvius
Philadelphia Inquirer
Why Widows Wander Reflects on widows seeking travel after loss in Liberty
Frederick Tisdale analyzes why widows travel after husbands die. A travel agency executive says a widow may seek freedom from monotony or gossip and even travel abroad to lift herself above others, likening it to a bride’s wedding trip.
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Frederick Tisdale
Liberty
Why City Got Odd Name
The article traces the origin of Phoenix naming from 1867 when Jack Swilling led a group to build a ditch near Tempe. After a failed effort and nearby ruins of an ancient pueblo, Darrell Duppa proposed the name Phoenix citing the mythic bird rising from ashes as a symbol for a new city.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Jack Swilling
Tempe
Joint Head
Darrell Duppa
Origins of Staten Island name and Dutch links
Early Dutch colonists named Staten Island after the States General of the Netherlands. Staten means states, and the term was shortened in local usage to statkc or similar form. The name reflects the island’s colonial governance heritage and linguistic adaptation.
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Staten Island
States General of
The
Netherlands
Staten
Sarcasm Transformed Words Into Sarcastic Transcript
A brief note describes sarcasm equating to a twist in words producing a sarcastic transcript. The piece highlights how tone alters meaning and how readers interpret dialogue differently.
Adlerika Promises Quick Relief for Digestive Upset
An ad claims Adlerika relieves gas and sour stomach in ten minutes, promising both upper and lower bowel action. It features testimonials from Mrs M Meyer and mentions the Keife drug and Cary Bayhite as related products.
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