Interesting items from around the world and science notes
A compendium of curiosities notes sugar cane leads by state in cultivation while Gulf rainfall feeds the South and Midwest. It describes a carryable radio, a tiny French invention, a short conscript and music hall performer, chufa tubers yielding oil, Madagascar’s traveler’s tree, Ruth Rhett’s Alaska drive, and fisheries as key food sources. It adds heating iron, grain side leather belts, a large San Francisco refinery, Arabs using chairs, remedies from agate, daily intake, lightning risks on wet soil, Amazon electric eels, and more.
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Loulalana
Union
South
Middle West
Gulf of Mexico
France
Madgegascar
San Francisco Bay
Amazon
Propaganda Chief Dolores L Ehlers Heads Amity Effort
Senorita Dolores L Ehlers described as a charming Mexican girl heads the Mexican propaganda committee working to maintain and deepen amicability between the United States and Mexico.
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Senorita
Dolores L. Ehlers
Mcacia
United States
Mexico
Fifth Avenue Rechristened In Celebration For Century
Madge Kennedy star of stage and screen christens Fifth Avenue New York by smashing a bottle of champagne on Washington Arch marking its one hundredth birthday with a public ceremony and photo opportunities.
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Fifth Avenue
New York
Madge Kennedy
Washington Arch
Double Job Hub-Well In Morning Church Or Motoring
Conversation reveals Roberta undecided between attending church or driving out as a wife. Wife jokes about boudoir, while Truth urges quick decision as makeup is being applied.
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Roberta
Boudoir
Dialogue on the ship's prow and waves exchange
A fragmentary dialogue features Smith and Brown discussing the prow of a ship. Smith asserts it separates the waves, Brown questions with curiosity, highlighting a nautical theme.
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Smith
Brown
Poison in Cherry Seeds Warns Health Officials
Health authorities urge parents to teach children not to eat kernels inside cherry pits as the seeds contain toxins that can injure the human body. Some people tolerate the poison, while others succumb to its effects.
One Wonder Remains Cheops Pyramid at Ghizeb
A historic note states the only surviving “Wonder of the World” is the pyramid of Cheops at Ghizeb, surviving as the sole remnant among the seven wonders.
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World
Cheops
Ghizeb
Newton Breaks World Record in Brighton Run
Arthur Newton, 41, a South African farmer, ran from London to Brighton in 5 hours 58 minutes 43 seconds despite bad weather. He set world records for the 50 miles in 8 hours 42 minutes 88 seconds and finished at the Brighton aquarium.
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Arthur Newton
London
England
Brighton
Newton
Aquarium
Hy Meyers Knew When to Quit After His Blunder
Dode Paskett recalls a notorious game where Hy Meyers repeatedly slipped from center field to catch a baserunner. With Bob O’Farrell on base, Meyers misplayed a toss, letting a ball roll to center, allowing a run to score. Meyers fled to the Brooklyn bench as the crowd jeered.
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Dode Paskett
Cubs
Brooklyn
Chicago
Alexander
Hy Meyers
Bob O'Farrell
Meyers
O'Parrell
O'Farrell
Lightweight challenger Benjamin to fight Leonard title
Lightweight contender Benjamin, 135 pounds and 25, seeks Leonard’s Pacific coast title. Managed by Teddy Hayes, trainer of Jack Dempsey, who arranged the training for the match. Benjamin aims to prove he is worthy by challenging Leonard under Hayes’s guidance.
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Doe Benjamin
Pacific Coast
Leonard
Teddy Hayes
Jack Dempsey
Jack
Benjamin
Hayes
Eddie Roush Tops League With Three-Base Hits
Eddie Roush of the Cincinnati Reds led both leagues with 21 three-base hits last season, two more than Wallie Pipp of the Yankees. Roush fell 15 short of the major league single-season record of 36 triples set by J. O. Wilson in 1912. The American league mark is 26 set by Joe Jackson and tied by Sam Crawford.
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Eddie Roush
Cincinnati Reds
Roush
Wallie Pipp
Yankees
Stoush
J. O. Wilson
Pittsburgh
Joe Jackson
Indians
Sam Crawford
Tigers
Helen Wills Changes in Manners After Year Abroad
California observers note Helena Wills Berkeley now appears a confident, attractive young woman after a year abroad and in the East. Friends say the shift is evident in her demeanor on and off the court.
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California
Helen Wills
East
Berkeley
Sports Snippets From The Early 1920s Hodgepodge
A collage of sports notes cites polo ball materials, Conan Doyle as a baseball aficionado, and golf talk as winter dullness fades. It mentions Dungry Vance as a pitcher with a storied path, and lists college swimming, team train plans, and upcoming exhibitions including Orioles Athletics moves, park expansions, and college captaincies.
Rockne to Lead Colorado Football Coaching School
Knute Rockne of Notre Dame will teach at a summer coaching school in Denver from July 4 to 25. He will coach football while Wy. Moun Well, Wisconsin basketball authority, directs basketball instruction for the event.
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Rockne
Colorado
Knute Rockne
Notre Daine University
Rexvis College
Denver
Stomer
Wy. Mounwell
University of Wisconsin
Walter Johnson Rated Big Guy In Figures
Senior analyst A Luers of Luers Brothers claims Walter Johnson’s pitching energy outperforms others in the season ending World Series win for the Nationals. Using ententus and vardograms, he presents a composite measure of Johnson’s delivery and total pitched balls.
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Walter Johnson
Charge A. Luers
Luers Brothers
Washington
Nationals
Johnson
Luers
Walter Johnson's pitched balls surpass cosmic scales
An analysis estimates Johnson's continuous pitching would sweep the Earth 24 117 300 times by curve and cover vast interplanetary distances if projected. It also imagines all pitches forming a steel ball and locomotive capable of extraordinary feats across oceans and continents.
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Earth
Moon
Africa
Canidae
New York
London
Hold Em Not Good Advice Says Wilee Exhorts Defense
Dr. J W Wilee coach of three champion Big Len football teams at Ohio State argues against the plea to hold em He says when the ball is near the goal line it is better to break through and throw the opponent instead Spectators favor offense but should recognize defensive impact and the defense can shift field position by pressuring the offense
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Sueh
J. W. Wilee
Ohio State
Harvard Adds Rensselaer and William and Mary To 2025 Schedule
Harvard announces two new opponents Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and William and Mary on its 2025 football slate subject to athletic committee approval. A further change moves the Brown game to Providence to coincide with Brown University’s athletic plant inauguration.
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Wiliam and Mary College
Harvard
Harvard Athletic Association
Anthletic Committee
Brown
Providence
Brown Athverte
Marsh Retires Royal Horse Trainer From Enadish Turf
Trainer Marsh, famed as the royal trainer, retires from active duty. He trained at Egerton House in Newmarket for patrons including Wing Edward, King George, Lord Marcus Beresford, and Lord Lascetles. His horses won several notable races, including two of the king's.
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Hierard Marsh
Wing Edward
King George
Marcus Beresford
Lord Lascetles
Marsh
Egerton House
Newmarket
Harses
Ealors
Ohio State Drops 1925 Swimming Team Plans
Report notes Buckeyes cannot form a swimming team this year due to lack of a school pool. Officials cited travel time and inconvenience for practice trips, ending hopes for a 1925 Ohio State swimming squad.
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Ohio
Buckeyes
Columbus Yo M.C. A
Ohio State
Storing All Kinds of Feed Under One Roof
Expert William A Radford answers readers questions on building work for farms. Prices rise for finished beef cattle feed and stock use grows, aiding feeder cattle through winter as high feed availability fuels growth and fattening.
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William A. Radford
William A. Tradford
Chicago
Cattle Shelters and Winter Feeding Considerations
Farmers seek efficiency in wintering livestock with minimal protection and cost. The text notes animals gain weight to fetch higher prices, discusses windbreaks and shelter options, and references a cattle feeding barn shown in the illustration as a supposed aid.
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Nature
Crete
Efficient cattle feeding barn and durable home construction notes
An article describes an efficient cattle feeding barn with a 36 by 94 foot footprint, open first floor, central self feeder, hay drops, and water troughs, plus a clay tile silo. It favors labor savings and outlines durable home building practices emphasizing solid foundations, substantial walls, correct lath, and permanent roofing materials.
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Plumb, Inc
Preparing Wood for a Proper Varnish Finish
The article explains steps to ready wood for varnish including cleaning, removing old finish when necessary, filling grain and cracks, and thorough rinsing to remove dirt. It notes drying time after cleaning and suggests waiting up to twelve hours or longer in uncertain conditions before applying the first coat.
Saving Alterations A Practical Guide For Room Proportions
The article argues good decorating improves proportions without costly rebuilding. Wallpaper is recommended to add grace and beauty to poorly proportioned rooms. It notes a motion picture about Philadelphia as a harbor was issued recently.
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Philadelphia
Cleaning and finishing technique described in painter notes
The passage outlines using an ordinary paint brush to apply remover and scraping off the finish with a putty knife. After loosening, wipe with cotton waste soaked in benzine or vaseline and avoid overdoing it. If the first coat fails to free the surface, apply a second coat and repeat the wash and rinse with benzine.
Things That Work Hardware and doors that help design
The text discusses hardware essentials for smooth operation including doors that swing quietly locks that fit securely and windows that open with ease. It notes attractive metal parts such as brass bronze or wrought iron knobs and bolts that enhance appearance while serving function.
Preserve Shelves and Refinishing Steps
The text describes preparing shelves by washing then sanding or rubbing smooth, removing dust, and applying varnish or stain. If shelves were unplated, shellac is suggested and an under coat used. The guidance focuses on cleaning, smoothing, and finishing for a durable surface.
England Invents Hand Tool to Rethread Worn Screws
An English inventor introduces a hand tool designed to rethread badly worn screws enhancing repair work. The device aims to simplify restoring stripped threads and extend screw usability for mechanics and hobbyists alike.
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England
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