Ocean depths unravel secrets with Caroline expedition
Scientists led by Dr. Paul Bartsch aboard the yacht Caroline studied deep Atlantic life and physics north of Puerto Rico from Santo Domingo to the Virgin Islands. The voyage tested undersea photography to 1500 feet, collected deep sea specimens, and planned four more winters of survey with Navy equipment and Elie Cherverlange painting deep creatures aboard the ship.
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Caroline
Washington
Puerto Rico
Santo Domingo
Virgin Islands
Paul Bartsch
Smithsonian Institution
Eldridge Reeves Johnson
Atlantic
Blake
Navy
M. Elie Cheverlange
One Qualification Dora in Singing Lesson
Dora is assessed during a singing lesson as her mother asks if she will become a great singer. The teacher hesitates then notes the girl has a mouth, implying limited judgment of her talent. London Answers provides the vignette.
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Dora
London
Bicycle imports rise as wheels gain popularity
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports a certitude that bicycles are coming into their own again with 515 imports in September, up from 32 a year prior. Most came from the United Kingdom, while 33 motorcycles arrived from the United States and seven from the United Kingdom, reversing usual patterns.
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United Kingdom
United States
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Slim line costume slips for fall frocks
New slim-line fashion features a simple two-part pattern for a costume slip. Designed for fall frocks, it finishes with a self bound edge and a hand-rolled hem for a French look, low-cost to make at home. Style No. 513 covers sizes 14 through 40 inch bust.
Patterns Order Guide for Town Patterns No. Name
A brief catalog note outlines how to order various patterns by pattern number and name for Town patterns. It lists ordering steps and contact details for processing orders and delivering pattern sets to customers.
Smallest X-ray Demonstrated For Congress In Chicago
The 58 000 volt ten milliampere baby X-ray, powered from a light socket, works safely for laymen and can photograph the whole body or fluoroscope objects. Demonstrated at the American Congress of Radiology in Chicago, it contrasts with Mercy Hospital’s 800 000 volt cancer device.
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American Congress of Radiology
Chicago
Mercy Hospital
Monument Honors Unknown Bulgarian Jewish Soldier
A newly unveiled Sofia monument to the unknown Bulgarian Jewish soldier honors Jews who died in the Balkan Wars and World War I. Generals Vateff and Tadjer praised Jewish bravery, noting 500 of 5,000 mobilized Jews were killed before the armistice.
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Sofia
Vateff
Tadjer
Jerusalem
Forgotten wreath halts Montreal tribute to Vauquelin
An international ceremony in Montreal to honor Dieppe navigator Vauquelin near city hall was canceled after participants forgot to bring a wreath. Guests from France and Montreal had gathered, exchanged greetings, and delivered speeches before the oversight ended the event.
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Montreal
France
Vauquelin
Dieppe
Trans Atlantic Air Travel Interest Shaped By Northern Route Survey
The article notes rising interest in trans Atlantic air travel after Col. Lindberghs Greenland survey and outlines a proposed Harbor Grace Newfoundland terminus linking to New York or Montreal. It reports a memorial for Bert Hinkler atop the Tuscan Alps and details possible routes and collaborations among Britain Canada and Denmark.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Greenland
London
Canada
Motherland
St. John's
Newfoundland
Harbor Grace
New York
Montreal
Ireland
Pan-American Airways
Lindbergh
Market for Wheat Sees Growth in China and Japan
John M. Imrie of the Edmonton Journal told the Young Men's Canadian Club in Toronto that Japan and China offer increased markets for Canadian wheat. He urged full cooperation on London wheat agreements, eastern concessions, reform of western agriculture, price stabilization boards, extended agricultural credits, and a farm products marketing commission.
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China
Japan
John M. Imrie
The
Edmonton Journal
Young Men's Canadian Club
Toronto
Western Canada
London
Farm
Farmer abroad uses wind motor to light single bulb
Bob Marquis, a Texas farmer near Abernathy, installs a wind turbine on his farmhouse. The generator charges a radio battery that powers one automotive light bulb, meeting his simple lighting needs with no electric bills.
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Bob Marquis
Abernathy
Texas
Marquis
London Taxi Drivers In The Making At Paddington School
Hundreds of men train for taxi driver examinations at the Central Knowledge of London School in Paddington. Over 8,000 drivers have been passed since 1919 as cabs flood streets within four and a half miles of Charing Cross and drivers are sought to match them. A class in progress is pictured with the teacher detailing traffic regulations in central London.
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Central Knowledge of London School
Paddington
England
London
Charing Cross
Simon Voices Britain's Peaceful Foreign Policy Aim
Sir John Simon told a London luncheon that Britain's all round foreign policy supports peaceful solutions. He said Britain will avoid special alliances that provoke counter coalitions and will back policies in countries working to restore credit and confidence for commerce.
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John Simon
Financial London
Britain
No Simple Test for Edible Mushrooms, Says Botanist
Dominion botanist H. T. Gussow told The Ottawa Journal there is no simple test to determine edible mushrooms. He warned many common tests are old, unreliable practices. Only careful, detailed study can help collectors know which varieties to avoid. Toronto Star
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H. T. Gussow
Dominion
Ottawa Journal
Toronto Star
Mancuso Delivers Witty Line in World Series Duel
Gus Mancuso of New York, the Gats catcher, is credited with a sharp quip in the final game at Washington. After ten innings the crowd suspected extra play as the moon rose, Mancuso approached Giant pitcher Lush with the line about time and the Littman not falling for the joke again.
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Gus Mancuso
New York Gats
Washington
Mancuso
Luti
Radium Produced in South Australia Sold After Small Yield
In South Australia a single radium field near Bourn Painter produced most of the nation’s supply though only seven cubic millimetres were extracted from six tons of ore. The material was delivered in tight glassy tubes, about a quarter of an inch thick.
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Bourn Painter
South Australia
Ermore
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Topio
Ruth Rogers
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Ayr
Scotland
Bulgaria
Hinkler
Alps
Bert Hinkler
Aero Club of
Arezzo
Highlands
Sydney
Australia
Florence
Campo Magno
Italy
Brindisi
Persia
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