Nature Lovers Mobilize to Defend Wild Flowers
Washington scientist Percy Leroy Ricker leads the Wild Flower Preservation Society to safeguard native blooms. He urges discreet picking of common species and advocates sanctuary areas in every county to combat urban encroachment. The group fields thousands of letters and photos while promoting public awareness of wild flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Richter
Central Press
Washington
Emily
North America
Percy Leroy Ricker
Wild Flower Preservation Society, Inc
Continent
Ricker
Rucker
Washington, D.C
Preservation Society
Yukons
Sevn
Westbrook
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington Star
New York Times
London
Paris
Tilt of hat reveals character
London report notes hat angle signals personality traits from straight for imaginationless to tilted for bounce. The piece adds Eskimos live in skin tents when snow houses melt in spring.
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London
Trade Journal
Men's Wear
Building A House In Two Hours
A portable alumin um dwelling named the Terrapin can be erected by six men in two hours. The four room self contained home includes a living room two bedrooms a kitchen and a bathroom. At full production cost is about $3200 and Major Boult sees value for Commonwealth countries and the United States in developing areas.
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Britain
Major Boult
Commonwealth Countries
U.S.A
Gems of Thought and Moral Aspiration Quotes
A compilation of short excerpts by Blake Jameson Edwards Eddy Beecher and Vinet exploring personal ambition moral aims and the influence of virtuous examples. The passages urge self improvement aligning desires with higher goals and emulating Jesus as a guide to ethical conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Mary Baker Eddy
H. W. Beecher
Alcoholism What Is The Answer in Health Magazine
Dr. R G Bell outlines early treatment for alcoholism in Health magazine, noting drinking patterns indicating risk warrant earlier intervention. The four-step plan covers physiological care, full medical evaluation, a year of protected treatment, and a lifelong non alcoholic social framework.
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R. G. Bell
Health
The
Health League of Canada
Bell
Shadow Brook Health Foundation
Toronto
Scotland to pilot three year apprentice farming scheme
An agreement among the Ministry of Labour farmers and unions will launch a three year apprenticeship program in Scotland. It opens farming to youths with a leaning toward land life, providing practical work and technical study in soil chemistry and related subjects.
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Scotland
Ministry of Labour, Farmers and Trade Unions
Swimming for healths sake let Canadians embrace aquatics
Doctor Harvey Doney argues water therapy dates back to ancient times and that swimming builds height, posture, muscle, and confidence. He highlights Olympic swimmers as proof of health benefits, notes poliomyelitis therapy uses pools, and urges Canadians to adopt supervised swimming to improve well being under Red Cross safety programs.
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Harvey Doney
M.D
Canadian Red Cross
Ganges
Tiber
Nile
Canada
United States
Veterans
American Red Cross
Carrol L. Bryant
Red Cross
Health and Welfare Magazine
Wales to London Canoe Quest with One Portage
A remarkable journey proposes launching a canoe from central Wales and paddling to London with a single portage. The plan emphasizes endurance and navigation along rivers and canals, projecting a bold expedition from Wales toward the capital.
Wearable Clothes and Room Tips for Boys and Garments
Useful guidance on washable buttons for laundered garments and dry cleaning. Advice for small boys rooms includes built in cabinets or wall hinged work tops. A hip reducing exercise is described with alternating bends to the right and left for posture and fitness before summer.
War Office orders collars and ties for soldiers at all times
London reports the War Office mandated British soldiers wear collars and ties on every occasion including battle. Previously enlisted ranks were allowed to wear collars and ties only when off duty, making this a broad dress standard across service.
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London
War Office
Honeymoon Salad Joke at Local Restaurant
A newly married couple visits a local restaurant and asks for another item after their meal. The groom asks for a honeymoon salad, and the waiter asks what it is. The groom replies Lettuce alone, ending the exchange with a pun.
Tuna speed clocked at 44 miles per hour
Scientists timed a tuna fish racing at 44 miles per hour. The record underscores the remarkable speed of marine life and highlights recent studies on fish locomotion.
Flashing for Chimney Construction Illustrated Drawing
Diagram shows chimney flashing with saddle apron and pieces A to G. Steps include installing B apron first, C and D fit around chimney, then F and G side flashings overlapping D. Rake mortar 1 1/2 inches, set metal in joint, refit mortar. Copper preferred, then zinc, then galvanized iron.
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Hepatica
Redbud
U.S
Margaret Rose
Marquis of Blandford
Margaret
Long
Sharman Douglas
Lewis Douglas
England
U S.N.S
William Blake
Anna Jameson
Tryon Edwards
Jim Hunter
Mr. Hunter
Chicago
Hamilton
Ont
Kitchener
Moose River
N.B
S.N.S
Swimming For Health
Heart of
Wales
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