Prosperity Wave Lifts Transatlantic Traffic Says Franklin
President Franklin of the International Mercantile Marine told a New York dinner there is no longer a dead winter season in transatlantic traffic. He said the winter season is almost as lively as summer and proclaimed a vast wave of prosperity sweeping the company. He laughed, remarking, Thank goodness we can all swim.
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Franklin
International Mercantile Marine
New York
Transatlantic
Bayer Aspirin Warning Ad Promotes Genuine Brand
An old advertisement urges buyers to look for the Bayer name on aspirin packaging or tablets to ensure authentic Bayer Aspirin. It claims the product is safe, prescribed by physicians for 25 years, and warns imitators may be dangerous.
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Bayer
Wishful claim on knee-length skirts cutting accidents in half
A reader letters column cites a belief that knee-length skirts reduce street car accidents by 50 percent. The second line questions whether accidents could be prevented entirely, attributed to the Buffalo Bison.
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Buffalo Bison
Ancient Sahara Tomb Unearthed by Beloit College Expedition
Paris receives report from Count De Provok and Bardhey Lyrrell detailing a vast find in the Hoggar region. They describe Tin Hanun's tomb with Libyan Venus statue, 15 noble burials, dates, treasures, and a network of ancient Saharan trade routes.
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Sahara
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Carthage
Hoggar
Vin-Hanan
Africa
Venus
tin-Havian
Desert
Abbe J. HB. Chabot
Tmin-Llanin
Tanit
Athene
Algiers
Utica
Louis Chapul
Tin-Hanan
Count de Prorok
Tin-Hanun
Count de Provok
Algeria
Match Ignites Water Mystery Stirs Town
Seattle residents report a canyon pool of cold salty water where the water rises and sinks as gas passes through. When a match is tossed into turbulence, flames erupt, sometimes 100 feet high, with rocks thrown and fires lasting weeks.
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Seattle
Barber Heir To Half Of $200000 Estate
John L. Cook, a barber of Quincey California, read a letter from New York revealing he is the heir to one half of the estate of Frederick Cook of Hanover Germany. His share is about $100000. The remaining half goes to Mrs G W Krutchfield of Huntsville Missouri, the barber’s sister.
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Quincey
Cal
John L. Cook
New York
Frederick Cook
Hanover
Germany
Dg. W. Krutchfield
Auntsville
Navajo Indians Improve Sheep Breeding For Rugs
Shiprock New Mexico reports Navajo herdsmen have enhanced wool quality by crossbreeding native sheep with Karakul stock from Asia. The cross yields wool in tan to reddish tones suitable for Navajo blankets. Weavers select off colors from traders’ wool rooms for rug weaving, preserving natural hues over artificial dyes.
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Shiprock
N. M
Painted Desert
Asia
Honeymoons Fall Out of Fashion for Lydia Lopokova
Lydia Lopokova the Russian dancer and wife of economist John Maynard Keynes says honeymoons are out of fashion for busy people. She notes that the night after someone named Jones married seven danced as usual, while a dissenting debutante points to Lopokova's two marriages and her second husband’s profession.
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London
Lydia Lopokova
John Maynard Keynes
Jones
Lydian
Blue smocks spread through Wall Street offices
In a Wall Street scene blue smocks appear in every broker’s office from partners to messengers. Attaches are seen in blue denhn smocks across the floor as quotations are posted. The uniform signals shared work and identity among the trading crowd.
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New York
Wall Street
Messenger
Best Baby in Greater New York Won At Health Expo
Tean Reilly, pink and proud with the cup that proclaims her the best baby in Greater New York. The 17 month old Jean won the honor on her birthday at the Health and Food exposition held at the New Madison Squire Garden.
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Tean Reilly
Greater New York
Madison Squire Garden
Baby Jean
Pack Gives Demonstration Forest to Yale University
Charles Lathrop Pack of Lakewood New Jersey donates a demonstration forest near Keene New Hampshire to Yale University. Dean Henry S Graves says the tract supports practical forestry demonstrations to educate people in scientific forest management. It lies adjacent to Yale lands where white pine research has been conducted.
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New Haven
Keene
White Mountains
Prine
Dean Graves
Field Museum Demonstrates Forestry Methods for Visitors
Exhibits at the Field Museum present practical forestry demonstrations that explain diverse methods in clear, accessible terms for the general public. Visitors can observe hands on techniques and learn how trees are managed and harvested.
Lobster Station Planned at Bremerhaven and Helgoland
Lobster farms expand around Bremerhaven and Helgoland in Germany. Fortifications once undestroyed under the Versailles treaty were razed, opening the way for the new aquaculture project in the North Sea.
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Bremerhaven
Helgoland
Germany
North Sea
Marketing Aids Used by Farmer
The USDA reports farmers increasingly use better business methods in marketing. Standardization and market news demand rise as the bureau provides world wide standards for fruits, vegetables, grains, hay, cotton, wool, eggs, and livestock. It coordinates data on production, prices, and market trends to guide farmer plans.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Secretary of Agriculture
Bureau
Wence
Alfalfa Proven Success as Protein for Cows
Alfalfa is presented as a profitable protein crop for dairies with high yields and strong feeding value. It requires good drained corn soil, benefits from prior corn manure, and responds to fall plowing and timely lime and soil work. Proper seeding and soil preparation enhance long term profitability and stand longevity.
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Pater
Easiest Humane Way to Dehorn Young Calves
Advice outlines using stick caustic potash on calves aged four to seven days. Hair around horn knobs is clipped, a dime sized raw spot is cauterized, edges greased to prevent spread, and the calf kept dry for a few hours. A scab forms and drops off in a few days, with caustic potash available cheaply from drugstores.
Plums Yield Improvement Through Pollination and Fertilizer
Plums tend to bloom during wet spells and require productive varieties for fruiting. Cross pollination with nearby varieties boosts yields, while boosting tree vigor with 1 to 3 pounds of nitrate of soda aids fruit retention.
Highest Bridge at Harrodsburg Kentucky
The High Bridge of the Southern Railway spans a navigable stream linking Mercer County with Jessamine County. It rises 817 feet above the surface of the Kentucky River, claimed to be the world’s highest bridge.
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Harrodsburg
Southern Railway
Mercer County
Jessamine
Kentucky
Sun spot activity may affect radio and telegraph signals
B G Way of the Brooklyn Institute notes 27 sun spots forming large groups including a necklace shaped one 175000 miles long. Two new spots on the sun's eastern edge could disturb telegraph and radio. aurora borealis may appear if skies clear. Maximum sun spot period not due until 1928.
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New York
B. G. Way
Department of Astronomy
Brooklyn — Institute
Wray
Way
Don’t Try to Whip the Devil Round the Stump
The article discusses radical rhetoric urging drastic action to resolve a dispute in the settlement. It frames the call as a metaphorical warning about escalating conflict and the risks of extreme measures. The piece notes tensions in local governance and the need for cautious, lawful resolution.
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Atlanta Constitution
Alfalfa Sown in Spring
Spring seeding of alfalfa with a nurse crop is advised. Early oats help. If spring stands fail, reseed in August after disking. Lime near surface and inoculated seed improve spring success. sow early.
Paper Best Suited for Wrapping Fruit
The Bureau of Chemistry of the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that fruit wrapping papers should weigh 10 or 12 pounds per ream of 500 sheets and have a bursting strength of at least 6 points. Papers meeting these specs protect freshness, reduce damage, retard ripening, and guard against dust and sun.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Chemistry
Wastington
Cultivation of Alfalfa Reduces Weeds With Manure and Timing
Prof Salmon of Kansas State College notes alfalfa benefits from cultivation when barnyard manure is top dressed or to remove weeds. Early spring cultivation mixes manure into soil and helps decay. Bluegrass crabgrass and foxtail can be controlled, with spring harrow as a key tool.
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8. C. Salmon
Department of Agronomy
Kansas State Agricultural Calleze
Salmon
Cowpea as Hay Feed for Various Animals
The cowpea is valued for nutrition near that of wheat bran. Seed stored well for long periods but is attacked by weevils. Requires treatment with calcium bisulfite to control pests before distribution and storage. Only a few varieties are important and tests guide seed selection for sale.
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Department of Aguentiice
Ttasus
Christmas Tree Crops Seen as Coming Busy Trade
Forestry officials note growing interest in Christmas tree production. Foresters across the United States see evergreen crops as a promising market, with some arguing that planted trees may offer better returns than cutting other crops.
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United States
Dreperrtinento
Spriculture
Fragmented OCR Pseudo News Fragments On Fertility and Feed
The readable text mentions fertilizing minerals and field spread, with references to a simple mineral mix of salt wood ashes lime and equal parts each by weight. It discusses waste reduction and efficiency in fertilizer distribution and notes a specific front-of-brood sow reference.
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Weil
Native Preachers Stir Tension Within Church Congregations
A report notes rising resentment among White church members as native preachers gain traction among Anglican faithful. Fear grows that white congregations may eventually cede spiritual leadership to native clergy, though some see potential for more natives to embrace Christianity.
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Church of England
Christhans
Indestructite Ughty for Cues by Midweet Prod Co
Isolated ad copy lists a fast selling product labeled Chemo cloth octears windshields and windows, promising storm protection and accident prevention. Mentions Autolite Cn Storm Lake Ta Agents-100 weekly and Hox 427 Peoria IM as distribution cues.
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Eo Dewers
Toplite Cements
Send Factory
Agente
Autolite Cn
Storm Lake
Peoria
Grudge Settlement Turns Deadly in Shanghai Alley
A Chinese gang member was shot in the international settlement area of Shanghai by rival gang members. Several witnesses saw the attack but no one alerted police. Investigators believe the victim was targeted for revenge amid ongoing gang feuds.
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China
International Setlement
Shanghai
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