Odd Factoids Pack From Around the World
A collage of brief notes reports innovations and curiosities. It cites Japan's highway project with 287 miles, 931 bridges and 1140 viaducts, Italian airships for 25 passengers, and a Manitoba to BC homestead surge. It also mentions Dr Su Lan Yang, a Chinese physician, feminist tendencies, and a New York clubhouse fundraising by the American Women’s Association.
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Japan
Italy
Price Vietor Napoleon
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Su Lan Yang
America
Australia
New Zealand
Andes
American Women's Association
New York City
Miss Arnold Wins Los Angeles Beauty Contest
Miss Marcella Arnold won the Los Angeles beauty contest and will represent the city in the Atlantic City pageant.
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Marcella Arnold
Los Angeles
Atlantic City
Harold P. Sheldon Named Chief US Game War Den Official
Harold P. Sheldon, former Vermont fish and game commissioner, becomes chief of the United States game wardens in the Bureau of Biological Survey. He assumes a senior role overseeing federal wildlife enforcement and related programs.
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Harold P. Sheldon
Fish and Game
Vermont
United States
Bureau of Biological Burvey
Malcolm Kerlin
United States Bureau of Efficiency
Notable patenting trends among women inventors
Inventions of Women Patent office records show that woman inventors keep mainly improvements in domestic articles, though in recent years there have been some notable mechanical inventions by women.
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Patent Office
Rabbits Need Water
Tame rabbits are commonly kept without water yet they seek it after rain. They drink eagerly when the chance to quench thirst appears.
Artificial fog protects crops in Norway frost defense
A Scandinavian scientist has devised artificial fogs for military use but Norway employs the vapor to shield fruit, trees, vines, and plants from frost. The fog creates a blanket over vegetation and matches the smoke blanket's effectiveness without its drawbacks.
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Norway
Money Matters The Dollar's Wings Across the World
A compact note on how finance circulates globally and how currency flows shape markets and daily life. It highlights the pervasive influence of money in various sectors, from trade to consumer behavior, without sensational detail.
Insects Cause Big Grain Loss Warns USDA Bulletin
The United States Department of Agriculture warns grain farmers to harvest promptly and fumigate after maturity to curb stored grain insect damage. Bulletin 1483-1 outlines how rice weevils and Angoumois grain moths overwinter in bins and invade ripening fields, with fumigation best at 75 to 95 degrees F and notes on gas fumigation and seed germination effects. Copies are free while supply lasts.
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United States Department
Agricultura
United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers’ Bulletin
Angoumois
Bulletin of Corn
Washington, D. O
Prevent Crowding Of Chicks By Forcing Roosting Habits
Poultry authorities at New Jersey State College of Agriculture warn that crowding chicks causes stunted growth and unkemed feathers. They urge immediate roosting in single file with ample airflow, keeping houses at 60 to 70 degrees and using 1 inch mesh netting to encourage roosting if needed.
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Manny
New Jersey State College of Agriculture
Study of Cooperative Livestock Marketing Investigation
The United States Department of Agriculture conducts a study of cooperative livestock marketing associations. Questionnaires were sent to managers and boards of directors of terminal co operative firms, with extensive analysis of business setups and records. Over a thousand shipping associations and many directors have supplied information, and groups show strong interest.
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Co-Operative Commission
United States Department of Agriculture
Controlling Currant Worms with Lead Arsenate Spray
Currant worms damaging bushes can be controlled by spraying with arsenate of lead at two pounds per fifty gallons of water. Monitor bushes closely as caterpillars feed rapidly from inside outward.
Worms Threaten Chickens Keep Yards Clean
Worms in poultry cause unthrift and low vitality after several seasons on the same ground. Santonin is the noted remedy for intestinal worms. Prevention relies on clean yards and frequent sanitation to deter parasites.
Mistakes in Strawberry Patch Management
Growers should limit commercial patches to two crops and home patches to three or four. After harvest, old patches should be plowed or spaded, then soil kept out of strawberries for five years on commercial plots or three years for home plots before replanting or switching to more profitable crops.
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Sally Lynn
Welch Rabbit
Poor Litters in Cheap Corn Years Hit Breeding Sows
The article warns that feeding sows exclusively on cheap corn leads to poor litters. It notes unborn litters lack protein and rely on carbohydrates. It recommends adding protein sources such as tankage to mix, suggesting roughly five parts tankage to ninety parts corn for better results.
Kitchen Tips and Menus from the Kitcain Cabinet
A 1926 guide outlines meal planning to reduce waste and improve digestion. It covers balanced eating for families, serving tips for children, and avoiding high fuel value dishes in one meal. Recipes and menus include breakfasts, sauces, desserts, and course serving for artistic presentation.
Viking Voyage Small Boats Compared To Lief Erikson Ship
A Williamsport Grit item notes that Lief Ericson 14 sailed for North America around 1000 A D aboard vessels described as tiny compared with life boats used by Atlantic sailors.
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Lief Ericason
North America
Atlantic Ilners
Williamsport Grit
To See Expected There's Always Something
The Greeley Tribune Republican notes a saying about brakes and danger to rear fenders, hinting at caution in vehicle maintenance and its consequences.
First Tug Sighting Stirs Child On New York Visit
A boy named John witnessed a small tug tow a large ship in New York for the first time. He heard the tug whistle loudly and told his father the big ship had the little one by the tall, prompting his excited exclamation.
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John
New York
Upside-Down Banquet Held in London Sparks Jest
A London event titled upside-down banquet featured a first course described as an Indigestion tablet in a quip by a humorist. The playful setting aimed at satirical dining, reflecting lighthearted social commentary of the era.
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London
Kansas Woman Seeks Democratic Lt Governor Nomination
Blanche B. Mize, a Eldorado business executive, enters Kansas political arena as the first woman to seek the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor with no primary opposition.
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Blanche B. Mize
Kansas
Eldorado
Kan
Longest River in Europe Volga River Summary
The Volga in Russia is described as Europe’s longest river flowing about 2 400 miles into the Caspian Sea. It is noted as not connected to the Baltic Sea by any canal system.
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Europe
Volga
Russia
Caspian Sea
Baltic Sea
Freedom's Ideals Quote by Woodrow Wilson
A quotation from Woodrow Wilson declares that only free peoples can keep their purpose and honor aligned to a common end and prioritize mankind over narrow self interests.
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Woodrow ‘Wilson
Water bugs known as electric light bugs swarm at lights
The insects called water bugs emerge in early summer and fly in swarms at night. They gather about lights and at game places, thickening at street lamps and earning the nickname electric light bugs.
Vast Private Real Estate Wealth Totals 810 Billion
A report notes private wealth in the United States includes 810 billion dollars in real estate valued assets. It highlights 174 billion tied to specific property classes and emphasizes the scale of real estate holdings across the economy.
Memorial for Northwest Pioneers Erected at Astoria
Citizens of the Pacific Northwest and the Columbia River Histories expedition dedicated a monument in Astoria honoring Capt. Robert Gray who found the Columbia River in 1782, Lewis and Clark's 1805 expedition, and John Jacob Astor founding Astoria.
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Pacific Northwest
Columbia River
Astoria
Vincent Astor
Capt
Robert Gray
Lewis and Clark
Plains
John Jacob Astor
Astorla
Town features eclectic mix of stats and inventions
A collage of notes covers topics from Yellowstone rocks to tomato imports, bread production, and motor fuels. It mentions a French claim on oils, new tire relief clamps, a Canadian banker’s return, war memorials, golf booking in Edinburgh, and rapid growth of automatic telephones in Europe with record profits for the Automatic Telephone Manufacturing Co.
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Yellowstone Park
United States
Mexico
Edinburgh
Scotland
Harbin
Europe
Automatic Telephone Manufacturing Company of
England
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Palos Verdes Estates
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Coolidge
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Money Matters
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Six Hundred Second Coast Artillery
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Mesa Verde National Park
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Sweden
Clift Palace
Blanche E. Mize
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Miass
Charles W. Morgan
Nound Hills
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