British cadet rides plane tail to safety after 500 foot fall
Derek M. Sharp of Yorkshire fell from a training plane at about 500 feet and held on to the rudder and elevator surfaces while instructor Jay McCausland climbed to 2,500 feet to signal him. Sharp signaled Thumbs Up and rode the plane down to a safe landing with no injury.
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Tuscaloosa
Ula
Derek M. Sharp
Yorkshire
England
United States Air Corps Training School
Sharp
Jay McCausland
McCausland
Treasure Island Leased To Navy At Nominal Sum
The navy has leased Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay for a base for repairs refueling and housing crews with gun crews for armed merchantmen. The island once hosting the Golden Gate exposition will be turned over for minor naval work and Pan American Air Lines operations remain unaffected. The California legislature may transfer title to the navy.
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Washington
Navy
Treasure Island
San Francisco Bay
San Francisco
Pan American Air Lines
Pacific
California
Army Goliath Promises Silence on Training Months
CAMP DAVIS NC A Goliath in a smart uniform ponders U S entry into the war and declares he will push anyone who complains about training. He then confesses he has grumbled most and loudest, doubling his vow to himself.
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Camp Davis
N. C
America
Policeman’s Galoshes Stolen in Police Court
Louisville Patrolman Hughes testified in police court that he removed his galoshes for court and found them missing upon return. He lamented the loss as especially bad for a policeman and in police court.
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Louisville
Hughes
Jailer Removes Trusty Over Parking Fee Plot
In Los Angeles at Lincoln Heights jail the jailer discovered a trusty collecting parking fees from aliens turning in radios and cameras. The trusty was found to be pocketing dimes and quarters and has been transferred to inside duty.
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Los Angeles
Lincoln Heights
Williams
Island intrigue on Alakoa ends in tense double cross
In this installment Karen Waterson believes she is heiress to Alakoa but confronts a dispute with the Wayne family. Garrett Waterson recovers and urges a rushed move to Nuku Hiva while Colt and Karen face uncertain futures aboard the Sarah and Seal. Dick Wayne grapples with jealousy and plans as the island drama escalates.
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Karen Waterson
Alakoa
Garrett Waterson
Wayne
Richard
Tonya Dick
Karen
John Colt
Colt
Ramey
Nuku Hiva
Waterson
Honolulu
Waynes
Dick Wayne Brings Seal Back to Save Garrett Waterson
Dick Wayne ferries Karen to the Sarah to confront Garrett Waterson. As the old man fights recovery, Karen pushes for care, moves him from the Seal, and begins nursing in a cramped cabin while Colt, Ernest, and Willard stay in Honolulu and Dick sulks aboard the Holokai.
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Ramey
Colt
Lash
Alakoa
John Colt
Dick Wayne
Karen Waterson
Garrett Waterson
Sarah
Karen
Dr. Shignazu
Honolulu
James Wayne
Ernest Wayne
Miss Waterson
Shimazu
Bay of
Holokai
Waterson
Stahlquist
Ernest
Willard Wayne
Hog Production and Farm Plan for Profit
Hog production tied to abundant grain feed, small herd size preferred. Proper balancing of feeds, on farm grain, and well designed facilities including movable hog houses and concrete wallows boost profits while maintaining sanitation and animal comfort.
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Regenbrecht
Sudan
Bermuda
Homemade soap on a budget using common kitchen fats
The article advises rural families to save money by making soap at home using lye water fat and perfume. It notes suitable vessels like enamelware or graniteware for small batches and iron kettles for larger batches, plus stirring with a large granite or wooden spoon.
Treating Cattle Lice In Infested Dairy Herds
A dairy herd plagued by cattle lice reduces milk output. The advice suggests sabadilla powder as a lice killer, used alone or with powdered tobacco and sulfur. Dust thoroughly into the hide, cover the animal for hours, brush off, and repeat after 15 days. Take care to avoid inhalation during application.
Honey’s secret uses expand beyond breakfast jars
A writer notes honey moves beyond toast as packing firms buy it in bulk for curing hams and brewers ship carloads. Hydromel, honey and water, is an old European drink, and honey brandy and honey champagne remain delicacies.
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Europe
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E. M. Regenbrecht
Swine Husbandman
Texas A. & M. College
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Eighth Ave
New York
Tern No
Raleigh
Lydia Pinkham
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