Cork industry adapts as uses diversify worldwide
A National Geographic Society bulletin notes cork production shifts from declining bottle stopper demand in the U S to growing use in refrigeration radios and electrical devices. Spain and Portugal dominate production with North Africa also contributing. Cork harvesting requires long growth intervals and trees live well past 150 years.
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America
Spain
Cork
Washington, D. C
National Geographic Society
Portugal
North Africa
Algiers
Tunis
France
Italy
United States
Great Britain
Germany
China
Reforestation and Flood Debate Examines Effects
The piece contrasts experts claiming deforestation has little impact on floods with calls for a practical flood prevention program. It cites Mississippi, France, and the Danube to illustrate varying statistics and urges basing action on solid facts rather than untested flood remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
France
Danube River
Missionary Work Beyond the Church Walls
The article argues for community based missionary effort beyond church walls by promoting clean entertainment, diverse sports, and wholesome pastimes. It suggests luncheon clubs and city officials can reduce crime and unhappiness, strengthening churches indirectly through better living standards and civic improvement.
Future Thrills in Aviation The Next Competitive Frontier
The piece argues that public appetite for aviation thrills will push new devices and races from Paris to New York. It credits Lindbergh as the era's greatest aviation thrill and predicts future achievements will vie for acclaim as aviation excitement grows.
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Paris
New York
Lindbergh
Along the Wayside Belief in Community Leaders
A reflection on civic faith where successful men in towns share a quiet certainty that their city will prosper. The piece emphasizes practical belief over debate, urging readers to recall examples of proactive local leadership.
Education and hard work unify Mississippi classrooms
A Mississippi audience argues for labor value over white collar prestige. Teachers attending summer normals in Hattiesburg and elsewhere aim to instill respect for manual labor. Leaders warn that true education trains for productive work to benefit society, praising diligence in farm factory or office.
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Hattiesburg
Mississippi
Arkansas
Brown
Echoeere
Optimistic Bounds for City Progress and Confidence
The piece argues that optimism fuels success and cautious optimism prevents extremes. It suggests conservatives may hide true views yet avoid pessimism. Confidence keeps progress ahead while doubters risk falling behind and stagnation.
Petting Professors warming up for the season
In a breezy 1927 feature, a humorous portrait of a popular flirtation mentor describes how couples practice petting and necking on porches and at resorts. The piece quips about training flappers, late‑season romance, and a cheeky approach to seduction with lighthearted candor.
Otis Skinner Enters His 70th Year As Stage Thespian
Otis Skinner, born in Cambridge Massachusetts, enters his 70th year noted as one of America s most accomplished actors. He began in Philadelphia in 1879, moved to New York, supported Edwin Booth and Lawrence Barrett, worked with Augustin Daly, then led with Mme Modjeska before pursuing a solo star career. He has upheld high standards and championed French and English drama and new American playwrights.
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Otis Skinner
Mr. Skinner
Cambridge
Mass
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Edwin Booth
Lawrence Barrett
Augustin Daly
Mme. Modjeska
For Better Health Cancer Yields To Early Attack
James F. Percy argues cancer acts like an Easter chick needing early destruction and compares treatment to conquering a rattlesnake. He notes cancer’s threat grows from neglect and cites progress against other diseases to urge proactive early intervention and continued research.
Anniversaries Chronicle 1835 1992 Highlights
A compact list of notable anniversaries and milestones from 1835 to 1992. Includes Charles Mathews death in Plymouth England born 1776 London. Lyman J. Gage born De Ruyter New York died 1927 Point Loma California. Lord Raglan born London 1788 died Crimea. Also First National Bank Davenport opened 1862 National Deaf Mute College opened 1864 Louisville and Cincinnati railroad opened 1869 Mississippi River Commission created 1879 Triple Alliance renewed 1992.
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Charles Mathews
Plymouth
England
London
Lyman J. Gage
Treasury
McKinley
de Ruyter
N.Y
Point Loma
Calif
Lord Raglan
Russia
Crimea
First National Bank of
Davenport
United States
Austin Corbin
National Deaf Mute College
Washington, D. C
Louisville and Cincinnati
Louisville
Mississippi River Commission
Congress
Triple Alliance
Germany
Austria
Italy
Notable Birthdays Marking Historic Dates
Otis Skinner born in Cambridge Massachusetts sixty nine years ago today. John F Nugent born in La Grande Oregon fifty years ago today. Mabel Herbert Urner born in Cincinnati forty six years ago today. Viola Dana born in New York thirty nine years ago today. Frederick L Chase born in Boulder Colorado sixty two years ago today. King Henry VI murdered May twenty two thousand one hundred seventy one is commemorated there on that date each year.
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Otis Skinner
Cambridge
Mass
John F. Nugent
Idaho
Federal Trade Commission
la Grande
Ore
Mabel Herbert Urner
Helen and
Warren” Atories
Cincinnati
Viola Dana
Frederick L. Chase
Henry VI
Tower of London
Advice for Young Women to Start Health Regimen Now
Mrs Jack Lorberter of 704 Dellwood Place writes from St Paul praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes initial fears and isolation before trying the remedy and reports improved health and happiness, noting her husband says housekeeping feels like heaven.
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St. Paul, Minn
Jack Lorberter
Dellwood Place
Lydia E Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Fifteen Years Ago in Local News June 28 1919
Miss Sarah Robinet te returns from Collinstown and Miss Lady Bird Dixon sails to Columbia for a week. Natchez guest Flora Schlenker visits Mrs. E B Starsney in West Monroe. Several locals visit friends in Columbia, Rayville trips noted.
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Sarah Robinette
Collinston
Lady Bird Dixon
Columbia
Flora Schlenker
Natchez
Miss
E. B. Starsney
Lillian Moore
Owena Godfrey
Percy Apgar
Rayville
T. M. Simonton
West Monroe
Sibley
van Hartman
Farmerville
A. E. Mitchell
Lyn Trousdale
San Antonio
Texas
Iron Mountain
Samuel Kline
Adele Cohn
Shreveport
H. Kuhn
Jack Smith
Gladden
Columbia and
Clarks
Olivette Broadway
Miss Marshall
Vicksburg
Clifford, Drake
Minden
James Foster
Maud Flowers
Bunny Hays
Alexandria
H. H. Speed
S. S. Johnson
Hot Springs
Ark
Hazel Clark
el Dorado
Eula Parl Clark
Cammie Clark
Benjamin
B. C. Dawkins
Birth control and public health ideas in Dr Cairns talk
Dr Cairns argues for a congressional committee to study population policy and proposes government health leadership. He cites fruit farm pests as a metaphor and warns of mosquitoes and germs, urging scientific birth control and civic action. He references Trenton and a zeal for systemic public health reform.
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Benjamin Franklin
Congress
Empire State
Greenback
New Jersey
Mosquito
Trenton
Meighen Leads Canadian Conservatives After King's Resignation
A year ago today the MacKenzie King cabinet resigned and was replaced by Arthur Meighen's Conservative government. The University of Nebraska Stadium will host the national senior track championships in early July with a 35 000 seating capacity. In London a thousand kneelers prayed at a major railway station as pilgrims, including about 200 sick, traveled to Lourdes. San Marino was the smallest World War participant state.
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MacKenzie King
Canada
Arthur Meighen
University of Nebraska
London
Lourdes
Bond’s Liver Pills Advertised For Liver Health
An old advertisement promotes Bond’s Liver Pills to prevent malaria symptoms like chills fevers and ague. It claims the pill toning the liver quickly removes poisons, with a mild, non gripe formula offered at a low price.
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Bond
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Future Thrills
Hattiesburg American
Pessimist
Medbury
Peggy Joyce
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Sir Walter Scott
the Antiquary
James F. Percy
A. M
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Los Angeles
Gorgas Memorial Institute
By Dr
Alexander Cairns
San Marino
Tidwell & Sons
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Monroe
Tristate Transit Co.—West
Ruston
Interurban Transportation Co.—South
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