Death-noise waves kill aquatic life at extreme frequencies
Johns Hopkins researchers Prof. R A Wood and Alfred Loomis report a high frequency sound beam creates a water mound on surface and heats water by about 10 degrees Fahrenheit in one minute. The inaudible waves range 100000 to 400000 cycles per second and are discussed as a nonlethal yet lethal to small fishes in experiments.
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National Academy of Science
R. A. Wood
Alfred L. Loomis
Johns Hopking University
Wood
Boy Scout Rescues Burglar. Seattle Messenger Boy Praised
Sanford Nelson, sixteen, a Seattle messenger, stopped a burglar after he fled a store. Capper's Weekly reports the brave act, then the boy blushes before his pastor the next Sunday as he explains he will not tell anyone.
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Sanford Nelson
Seattle
Sanford
Capper
Young Nelson
Sesquicentennial Exposition Highlights 1926 Philadelphia
The article surveys the 150th anniversary celebration in Philadelphia marking the Declaration of Independence. It details the planned Exposition grounds, grand towers, and exhibits by American and foreign nations, including pavilions for Liberal Arts, Agriculture, Education, and Fine Arts, plus a Liberty Bell beacon and luminous light displays.
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John Hancock
Massachusetts
Congress
Sinai
Thomas Jefferson
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Washington
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Boston
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Peabody
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United States
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Castilian pudding recipe mishap told by a jokey husband
A newly married man tries a dessert from sour milk found in the refrigerator. He mistakenly uses Castile soap instead of sour milk, causing his wife to choke on the first spoonful at a bridge party. The misadventure is recounted in the Philadelphia Record.
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New World
England
Richard Henry Lee
Virginia
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Roger Sherman
Robert Livingston
Jefferson
Franklin
Adams
Congress
Wifey
Wahby
Philadelphia Record
Domestic decree on female sovereignty in marriage ill advised
A fragmented note asserts that a husband grants his wife absolute authority over household matters while claiming male supremacy in religion. The text claims Eve led Adam astray and denounces women as manipulative, reflecting dated gender bias without clear context.
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Adam
Eve
Valuable Fur From Karacul Lambs Scrutinized By Experts
The article explains that Persian lamb, Astrakhan and Karacul fur come from young lambs killed at two to five days old to preserve curl and gloss. It notes premature births and timing sensitivity, with prices dropping if the curl is lost or skin thickens, and identifies Karacul as a high-altitude dry-climate sheep.
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Astrakhan
Scientific American
Ike
Immortality Faith Depends on Sense Not Argument
A reflective note cites Bushnell on immortality, arguing belief hinges on a felt sense of it rather than a concluded argument. The line emphasizes personal conviction over formal proof in spiritual inquiry.
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Bushnell
Wood Used for Bes Violin Bows From Brazil Swamp Forests
The material for crafting bes violin bows originates in swampy Brazilian forests. The wood is valued for its tone and flexibility, shaping the instrument’s sound. Local harvest practices and trade routes connect the forest to luthiers and markets abroad.
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Bes
Brazil
Winter Hardiness Varieties Highlight Wheat Breeding Efforts
United States Department of Agriculture summarizes winter wheat losses from frost diseases and winter-kill. Trials at 26 stations from 1920 to 1925 tested 45 varieties, naming Minhardi Buf fum No. 17 Minturk Odessa as notably hardy, Kharkof as standard, and others varying in hardiness. Copy of Circular No. 878 available free while supplies last.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
United States
Canada
Minturk
Odessa
Turkey
Kanred
Nebraska
Kharkoff
Work Horse and Acreage Study at Kansas State
Economists at Kansas State Agricultural College study how many acres a single work horse can cover on farms without and with tractors. Districts report varied figures from 24 to 84 crop acres per horse, with some tractors present on the farms studied.
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Kansas State Agricultural College
I. N. Chapman
Chapman
Department of Economics
College
Lincoln County
Morris County
Chicks Market for Extra Milk Feed
A historical note explains milk benefits for baby chicks, stating sour milk aids steady growth and health. Lactic acid in milk is described as protective against white diarrhea and the preferred drink over sweet separated milk. Breeders dipping beaks in sour milk from hatching is advised to introduce lactic acid.
Applying Spray Delayed Dormant Spray Aids Scale Control
The delayed dormant spray mainly targets scale insects and also helps control aphids when timed properly. It has become popular for its effectiveness and ease of use, with prepared oil sprays offering convenience for growers with fewer trees.
Raising an Orphan Lamb By Bottle Feed
When no ewe can take an orphan lamb, bottle feeding is viable. Start with frequent feedings, reducing to three or four daily by six weeks. Provide a lamb creep with ground grain to encourage grazing and faster growth.
Breeding with Pullets Yields Promising Chicks
Pullets can produce very good chicks though not usually preferred for breeding. Older hens tend to yield thriftier offspring, but well raised pullets not forced into heavy egg production can also provide satisfactory results. Select pullets that are well matured and laying good sized eggs.
Grading Cream Stations Aims to Raise Standards Statewide
South Dakota Department of Agriculture works on a system to grade and classify cream stations and creameries. All cream buying places will be designated A B or C stations. Establishments will strive to reach A class to lift overall standards.
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South Dakota Department of Agriculture
Evidence of Cross Petition Mentioned in Courier Journal
A fragment from the Louisville Courier Journal notes a husband filing a cross petition and remarks on his temper. The passage includes dialogue about marital dispute dynamics and references a cross petition strategy within a divorce context.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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