Notable Curiosities From The World Today
A survey of remarkable facts covers paper money longevity, farming in South Africa, England's leprosy decline, forgery by fingerprint experts, a German street musician using a radio bicycle, and hangar door operation costs at Lakehurst. It also notes Cabot’s gramophone heart tests, Moscow reading rooms with radios, a pigeon’s voyage from France to England, a giant green diamond destined for Dresden, Japan’s factory death toll, the Rain's Head diamond, and a tree avenue stretching from Namonde to Nikko.
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South Africa
England
Queen Elizabeth
Lakehurst
Chard C. Cabot
Amarennes
France
Dresden
Japan
Nilla Hulha
Hyderabad
Namonde
Nikko
Famous Scot Here Opens Northwestern Campus Speech
Prof Archibald Young renowned Regius professor of surgery at University of Glasgow spoke at the McBlintock campus opening in Chicago. He then traveled from Chicago to Rochester Minnesota to inspect the Mayo chute.
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McBlintock
Northwestern University
Chicago
Archibald Young
Regius
University of Clasgow
Rochester
Minn
Advertising impact on Philadelphia woman with 14 spades
An Arkansas Gazette report notes a Philadelphia woman who held 14 spades won attention from suitors after a new bridge game led to seven marriage offers. The piece suggests the advertisement drew interest and potential matches.
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Philadelphia
Arkansas Gazette
Olga Nethersole Returns to Public Life in War Effort
Olga Nethersole, famed stage actress across America and Europe, appears in Washington in a new role as a worker against the white plague. She sacrifices the stage for war work and serves as a delegate at the National Tuberculosis Association meeting.
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America
Europe
Olga Nethersole
Washington
Miss Nethersole
War Hursing
National Tuberculosis Association
Rickard’s Bride Ties Knot in Lewisburg Virginia
Tex Rickard promoter of major sports events wed Maxine Hoodges an actress in a Lewisburg Virginia ceremony. Mrs Rickard is the daughter of Jesse Hodges of Richmond Virginia.
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Tex Rickard
Maxine Hoodges
Lewisburg
Rickard
Jesse Hodges
Richmond, Va
First Movie Shown Serpentine Dancer By Koster Blal
A fragment notes the first commercially shown movie picture a serpentine dancer produced by Koster and Blal in New York City. The event is dated April 27 1893.
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Koster & Blal
New York City
Isgg
Grace for Digestion Encouraged by Doctor’s Meal Grace
A well known doctor says saying grace before meals aids digestion. Tifa notes the calm interval during grace soothes the mind.
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Tifa
Silver lining myth questioned by Uncle Eben quip
In a Washington Star column a humorous Uncle Eben quips that the idea every cloud has a silver lining is false, suggesting that only having an ownership or ability would let men make a fortune.
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Uncle Eben
Washington Star
Roman Camel Heel Dish Reported In Ancient Banquets
Romans ate camel heels as a favored banquet item. Epicures note heels were prepared in pots and enjoyed at grand feasts. modern chefs have revived other unusual dishes, but no professional cook has yet offered a Roman Golbit from camel heels.
Ultraviolet Rays Said to Boost Animal Production
French doctors report ultraviolet rays may improve hen egg laying and speed up animal growth. They also claim cows could yield more and better milk with exposure to the rays.
The Welcome Guest The Dinner Question
A brief note from The Baltimore Sun discusses how a guest reveals true dinner desires, shaping the meal’s direction and host expectations. The piece uses a light tone to examine social cues and hospitality dynamics in shared meals.
Forgiveness Highlighted as True Strength in Injury
A reflective line asserts that true human greatness shines when the soul forgoes revenge and dares to forgive an injury, emphasizing moral strength over retaliation. The quote, attributed to I LI Jhupia, frames forgiveness as ultimate empowerment.
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Jhupia
Spain Plans to Nationalize Auto Industry
The article notes Spain plans to nationalize its automotive industry. It references broader economic shifts and comparisons to other nations while highlighting policy moves in Spain.
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Spain
Wales
France
United States
Dark Kernel Types Show Superior Bread Qualities
A Department of Agriculture study by AL Shollenberger and D A Coleman finds dark hard vitreous wheat kernels outperform yellow starchy types in weight loaf volume flour yield and water absorption across hard red spring hard red winter and durum classes. Starchy kernels are generally inferior except durum where bread volume is highest. Details in Bulletin 1420-1%. Obtain from USDA Washington D C.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
AL Shollenberger
D. A. Coleman
Department Bulletin
Washington, D. C
Tuberculosis in Swine Left Out as Serious Threat
Dr L Van Es notes tuberculosis in swine is unlikely to spread hog to hog due to rapid slaughter of young animals. Infection mainly from other animals and contaminated feed milk and dairy products from tuberculous cows. Officials urge protection measures for swine against tuberculosis.
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L. van Es
Cupper
Oil Treatment Reported for Lousy Pigs at State College
A Pennsylvania State College study finds that oiling pigs with lice requires more feed to gain than lice-free swine. The method involves caging hogs in a shed and spraying crude oil or crankcase drainings on them, then leaving them to rub against each other until their bodies are coated.
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Pennsylvania State College
Decrease in Scabby Sheep Prevalence Reported
The bureau of animal industry notes a noticeable drop in sheep scab across range flocks. In the last fiscal year federal inspectors found about 15 percent fewer scabby sheep than the year before after inspecting roughly 25 million sheep and supervising dipping of over 4 thousand flocks, in cooperation with state officials.
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Bureau of Animal Industry
Fisea
Feed Supply for Stock and Winter Roughage Plans
The article discusses feed classes that yield returns on purchased feeds, stressing roughages grown locally. It notes late summer as a cue for winter supply prospects and suggests tile thoughts on securing adequate rough feeds for all livestock to be wintered.
Eradicating Quack Grass By Simple Smothering Methods
The article outlines two general methods to eradicate quack grass. One method is to dig out the roots, a laborious but effective approach for small areas. The alternative involves smothering the quack with boards or heavy paper extended slightly beyond the infested area.
Musterole Cold Remedy Advertises Quick Relief
Musterole is a white ointment claimed to prevent colds from becoming flu or pneumonia. It mimics grandmother’s mustard plaster and claims doctor approval, advertising uses from sore throat to bronchitis and rheumatism.
Lightning Sought Woman in Shelter
Mrs Joseph Benson of Uting on the Beachwood road Liddeford hid in a closet during a thunderstorm when a lightning bolt struck a tree in front of her house. The bolt entered the cellar and blew open the closet door, tore the telephone from the wall, and set a small fire in the parlor. The bolt also damaged the barn door and plowed furrows in a nearby field. Mrs Benson was affected by the Hebbing but expected to recover.
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Lewiston
Maine
Joseph Benson
Beachwood Road
Liddeford
Cuticura Skin Care Ad Promises Clear Smoothness
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for pimples redness and itching with Cuticura Soap for bathing. It recommends rinsing drying gently and applying Cuticura Talcum for fragrance with a 25 cent price.
Thrift Gains Mark Bank Deposits Rise in Portland
In Portland Oregon bank officials note thrift habits persist despite jazz age luxury buys. For the first half of the year deposits increased by 9 million dollars with over 6 million in savings gains, signaling steady thrift among depositors.
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Portland
Ore
Bayer Aspirin Ad Warns on Genuine Brand Name
An advertisement touts Bayer aspirin as safe by millions and prescribed for 26 years. It warns buyers to look for the Bayer name on the package or tablets, warning that imitations may be dangerous and urging consumers to say Bayer when purchasing.
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Bayer
Family Dreams Clash Over Son's Future In The Great Bend Tribune
The column muses on a family where a son pursues a prize ball career while the father plans a conservative business path and the mother hopes for a famed divine. The sister wishes him away, highlighting family conflict over ambitions.
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The
Great Bend Tribune
Dad
Sister
Airship Radio Phones Link Cities In Flight
Radio telephones now installed on European airships allow passengers to converse with different cities while en route alongside movies and phonographs enhancing in flight entertainment and communication.
No Need for Worry First Camper and Poison Ivy Find
Two campers discuss picking plants, one insists they haven’t eaten any though the other cautions it could be poison ivy, highlighting potential plant exposure.
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Suite of
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Oberon
Chatham Dockyard
Persia
S. H. Taquizadeh
Erie Canal
George Clinton
de Witt Clinton
Alexander O. Wall
New York Historical Society
Lake Erie
Historical Society
Moscow
Bud” Stillman
James “Bud” Stillman
Mgr
James A. Stillman
New York
Lena Wilson
Woodsman
Princeton
Hankow
China
Jig
Ft. Myer
John Weeks
Brandon
Olga
Rickard’s Bride
Grace
Eben
Gultimore Sun
Duck Gun
H. P. Sheldon
Senor
Don Alejandro Padilla
Senora Padilla
Senorita Trosa Padia
Vieresus
Michigan
Africa
Fermanagh
Tyrone
Santa Eulalia
Mex
Ars. Winslow
Doan
Dan
Foster
Milburn Co
Mig
Chemists
Buffalo, N.Y
Parker
Hiscox Chem
Wks
Pate
N.Y
Druggleta
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
Xman
Blander Eng. Co
Belmont
Pinato Remedy Co. P.O
Mobile
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