World of oddities and curiosities from early science era
A collage of quirky notes from around the world mentions the US Bureau of Standards testing machine, Worcester Polytechnic Institute brine analysis with a vacuum tube, locusts turned into poultry feed by a South African firm, a Lisbon New Hampshire man finding a stolen pocketful of coins, a granite wind swinger in Colorado, oil-soaked tires used in western vineyards, judges paying for robes, travel by road and radio church services, a chase for teachers in New Zealand, cottonseed mill fabrics from human hair, and the Sponge City of Sarpon Springs Florida as a center of sponge industry.
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United States Bureau of Standards
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Carl Fisher
Lisbon
N. H
Colorado
New Zealand
Education Department
England
Scotland
Sarpon Springs
Viscount Santo Forms Cabinet After Victory in Japan
Viscount Thiraakira Santo, credited with uniting the Kenseikat party victory in the recent Japanese sections, is pictured addressing a campaign meeting as he takes on the task of forming a new cabinet.
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Kenseikat Party
Viscount Thiraakira Santo
Australian jumper A W Winter to Olympic hop step jump team
Australian champion A W Winter of New South Wales will represent Australia in the hop, step and jump at Sydney. Winter set a mark of 48 feet 1% inches which would have won the world title at Paris.
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A. W. Winter
New South Wales
Australia
Sydney
W. Winter
Leonard to Enter Two Fights Then Retire for Screen Career
World lightweight champion Benny Leonard plans two more ring engagements before leaving boxing for the screen and stage. Negotiations with welterweight champion Mickey Walker are pending, after which Leonard would defend his lightweight title against his former challenger. Regardless of results, Leonard intends to retire afterwards.
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Leonard
Benny Leonard
Billy Gibson
Mickey Walker
Gibson
Jack Dempsey Tells Boys How to Fight
Jack Dempsey says there are fewer natural fighters today than in the past and he remains the standout natural fighter. He recalls fighting since childhood to hold his place among peers and urges youths to endure suffering and adversity as preparation to become a fighter.
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Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Record Hones Sprint Record Held by Reidpath
The record of 482 10 seconds is held by Charles D Reidpath a former Syracuse University star, recognized for his sprint achievements.
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Onds
Charles D. Reidpath
Syracuse University
Vance Rescues Ness From Florida Lake While Fishing
Brooklyn pitcher Arthur Dazzy Vance and Bernie Ness waded into a Clearwater area lake for a fishing trip with their wives when a tropical shower turned the waters turbulent. Ness went under a capsized boat and Vance swam to aid his comrade then urged continuing the outing.
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Arthur
Dazzy) Vance
Brooklyn Nationals
Dodgers
Florida
Bernie Ness
Vance
Clearwater
Fla
Neil
Bernie
Gwan
Dazzy
Rules Ignored by Pros Draws Referee Knowledge
Arthur Lockwood of French Lick criticizes experienced players for flouting rules during golf. He recounts refusing to referee a state tournament final two years ago, warning he would disqualify both players for improper practice swings and moving turf in the swing.
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Arthur Lockwood
French Lick
Lockwood
What to Do When You Are Stymied In Golf
A historic note explains stymies in various match formats. It covers single medal and multi ball play, lifting rules, and consequences of agreeing to ignore stymies. It clarifies that conceding a putt after holed out is not prohibited.
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Jess
Riley Wins 400 Meter Hurdles At Kansass Meet
Ivan Riley of Kansas wins the 400 meter hurdles in 54.85 seconds aboard the Umbers, topping the event with a strong late stretch in a regional track meet.
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Ivan Riley
Kansass
Else
Cincinnati and California Fans Track National League Progress
Cincinnati supporters Boline Pinelli and Caveney from California follow NL standings with sharp interest. A recruit named Begley joins, all from the region famed for perfect weather. Boline Pinelli and Caveney previously played in the Pacific Coast League.
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California
Cincinnati
Sam Boline
Ralph Pinelli
Jim Caveney
Begley
Boline
Pinelli
Gaveney
Brookins Sets Iowa 220 Low Hurdles Record
Charles Brookins of the University of Iowa lowered his own 220 low hurdles mark to 23 seconds flat, beating the previous world record by two tenths of a second.
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Charles Brookins
University of Iowa
Cordell Hull Opens Democratic National Convention in New York
Cordell Hull, Tennessee congressman and chairman of the Democratic National Committee, raises the gavel to open the convention in New York, leading the party at the start of the gathering.
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Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Democratiq National Committee
New York
Comparative Newcomer Has Supplanted Engdahl
Vinland reports Wilen a newcomer to track has surpassed Engdahl of Sweden as Europe’s top 400 meter runner. Hoff of Norway and Wilen are close in speed with 49 seconds for the distance. Wilen beat Engdahl in Gothenburg in the baby Olympic held last July, while Engdahl finished in 49.9 seconds.
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Vinland
Wilen
Engdahl
Sweden
Europe
Hoff
Norway
Gothenburg
Olympic Price Scale for Paris Games Revealed
The Paris Olympic price list shows box seats and reserved seats for track and field boxing lawn tennis and swimming. Box seats range from 125 to 300 francs with various 180 or 400 franc marks. reserved seats vary from 75 to 450 francs across events.
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Paris
Baseball Notes Highlight Early 20th Century Pieda
A compact preview of baseball quirks and roster moves including Yale second baseman Kal Kee noted as a rare Chinese collegiate player, Walter Johnson cited as exhibit A for youth, Glen Wright compared to Pie Traynor, and various league shifts such as Kraft’s release, Dobbs bench move, and Reading’s infield reshuffle.
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Kal Kee
Yale
Various Olympic Preparations and Sports Notes Across 1920s Pole
The Philadelphia Orchestra is invited as official music at the Paris Olympics. Golfers are urged to study rules as spring arrives. Grand circuit purses rise with a stronger year ahead. The 1924 National Amateur regatta is set for August 8 and 9 in Springfield Massachusetts. Abe Goldstein plans to study law after boxing. American polo teams ship 28 ponies for Bagatelle and St Cloud. Helen Wills is the leading U S woman tennis player for the Olympics with Eleanor Goss and Helen Thotchkiss Wightman also on board. Joe Jackson and De Grelle gain attention in France alongside Harvard miler Spear Waters’s strong workouts.
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Helen Wils
California
United States
Eleanor Goss
Helen Thotchkiss Wightman
Water Freezing Prevented by Tank Design
The Bureau of Standards explains water in tall air hung tanks resists freezing due to thin insulation and large heat capacity. In many cases heat is supplied to tanks to stop freezing.
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Bureau of Standards
Toyless Childhood? Ancient Greece and Lomé Lacked Toys
A claim notes no records prove children in ancient Greece or Lomé played with toys. The statement highlights gaps in historical evidence and suggests toy use may be undocumented rather than nonexistent.
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Ancient
Greece
Lome
England City Population Split Reveals Urban Concentration
England shows nearly half of its 18.5 million people living in cities over 50 000. The postwar employment issue brings new focus to this urban distribution. Durham stands out as the only English county with more men than women.
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England
Durham
English
Inevitable Comeback Taglines in Aggle Squib Phrase
A witty sports quip notes a runner safely sliding into third base with defiant style. It captures a mindset of resilience as the line “may be down but I am not out” echoes in the snippet.
Oklahoma City physician guards vast pipe collection
A physician in Oklahoma City owns one of the largest and most interesting pipe collections in America. He has gathered unique specimens from travels around the world. The article notes a curious detail about a treatment involving fishes that rise to the surface on cue during a thirty day period.
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America
Oklahoma City
German Scientist Shows Fishes Respond to Music
A German scientist provides evidence that fish hear by feeding blind fishes while playing music. The study notes behavioral responses to auditory stimuli, suggesting sensory perception in aquatic creatures.
First Immigration Law Aimed at Criminal Aliens
The first U S immigration law enacted March 3 1875 barred the immigration of aliens convicted of crimes.
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United States
Aristotelian View on Social Classes and Stability
The author cites Aristotle claiming society splits into the rich, the very poor, and a middle group. He argues that middle class stability is uncommon and the best means to resist upheaval, since the middle state tends to submit to reason rather than extremism.
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Aristotle
Bungalow With Colonial Touch Gains Popularity
Column by William A. Radford explains the colonial style bungalow trend. The design emphasizes one-story living, a dignified porch, a side reception hall, attic stairs, and efficient kitchen and bedroom layouts. Exterior dimensions are 28 1/4 by 38 feet.
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White House
Faulty Building Often Causes Lack of Heat
The article compares a poorly built or insulated building to a body with inadequate protection and improper air and fuel. It argues heat loss stems from insulation and circulation issues, urging builders to ensure proper construction and maintenance of heating systems with high quality fuel and careful boiler care.
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Lis
Front Yard Trees Frame rather than Screen the Home
The article argues for front yard planting to frame the house and provide shade while keeping the view of the home from the street. It stresses separating front, private, and service areas with screens or fences and advises trees placed to enhance, not hide, the house, warning against overplanting and planting directly in front of the facade.
Interior lumber for home finishes saves money in long run
The article stresses close consideration of interior finish and mill work. It argues high grade mill work, properly seasoned, prevents warping and enamel damage, and notes birch oak gum and mahogany as common choices with bireli highlighted for interior finish.
Timber Notes on Gum and Oak Lumber Qualities
The article asserts oak shares a common point with gum as useful lumber when properly handled. It warns gum’s main fault is softness and tendency to warp or twist if not understood, emphasizing careful processing.
Paint Good for Cement Walls and Floors
Paint protects cement surfaces from deterioration and dusting and aids cleaning. Special paints in ample color varieties are produced for this purpose.
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Mississippi
West Point
Fred Y W. Sladen
Roberta L. Lindsey
Washington, D. C
Lindsey i
Ruth Law
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Belgian Congo
Rome
Julius Caesar
Kato
Wingos
Ivy Wingo
Cincinnati Reds
Red” Wingo
Detroit Tigers
Brothers
Waycross, Ga
M. Cedic
Brittany
News Assembly
Riley
Brookins
Walter Johnson
Glenn Wright
Pirate
Pie Traynor
Philadelphia Athletics
Ban Johnson
American League
Galveston
John Anderson
Chattanooga
Southern League
Robert Morrow
Kraft
Dobbs
Memphis Chicks
Yanks
Unst
George Fisher
Senators
Minneapolis
Grover Alexander
Elliot
National League
Toledo
American Association
Oscar Stange
Toronto
Mike Vincent
Charley Comiskey
Spencer Abbott
Reading
Joe Brown
Ralph Miller
Iinfield
Philadelphia Orchestra
National Association of Amateur Onarsynen
Springfeld
Mass
Abe Goldstein
Bagatelle
St Cloud
Brunce
Joe Jackson
France
de Grelle
Harvard
Speaple” Waters
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
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