Record Deep Dive Pushes Bathysphere to 3028 Feet
Dr Beebe and Otis Barton extend deep sea record in Atlantic near Nonsuch island Bermuda to 3028 feet in the bathysphere. Beebe reports new life forms and giant fish with luminescent cues, while Barton films rare creatures and photographs in near total darkness.
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Washington
St. George's
Bermuda
William and
Otis Barton
Atlantic
Nonsuch Island
National Geographic Society
Beebe
Mars
Barton
Doctor Beebe
Mr. Barton
Nature
New York
Ical Society
College Professors Lead Others in Failing Death
A study by the National Tuberculosis Association with the U S census bureau shows hostlers and stable hands face the highest death rate at 36.22 per 1000, far above the average 8.70 across occupations. college presidents and professors have a low rate of 2.69, while lawyers and judges, physicians, and clergymen vary widely.
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New York
National Tuberculosis Association
United States Census Bureau
More Ribbons by Cherie Nicholas
Cherie Nicholas praises hair ribbons as a current fad worn by older girls and younger children. She notes ribbon usage on curls for home lounging and beach wear, with pastel bows accenting party frocks and puffed sleeves as a stylish model for fall wool chains or washable rayon children's fabrics.
Tear Gas Fails to Deter Bold Yellowstone Bears
Yellowstone Park rangers tested tear gas on three black bears to curb pantry raids. A two to five year old trio retreated briefly or ignored the blasts as one mother watched her cubs and continued feeding. Rangers considered grizzly trials but the bears proved highly resistant.
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Yellowstone Park
Wyo
Yellowstone Park Rangers
Brain
Park
Gus” Wylie
Frank Childs
Wylie
Childs
Birth control problem for sheep flocks sparks debate
In Great Falls Montana customs officials discuss whether lambs born to Canadian sheep pastured in Montana are American or Canadian. The issue arose after Mormon flocks from Cardston Alberta were allowed to graze here with bonds, but lambs born on U S soil led to duty questions. Collector W H Bartley has asked Washington for guidance.
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Great Falls
Mont
United States
Montana
Canada
Latter Day Saints
Cardston
Alberta
Browning
W. H. Bartley
America
Washington
Firsts for Bryan Baby Marks Hospital Reopen
John Sidney Boriskie the First is the first child born to his parents, first grandchild on both sides, first great grandchild of Fritz Brandies, who has 16 grandchildren, and the first baby born at the newly reopened Bryan hospital.
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Bryan
Texas
John Sidney Boriskie
Frank Boriskies
John Sidney
Fritz Brandies
Bryan Hospital
Idaho Falls Fitch Delivers Fifteen Offspring All Large
In Idaho Falls a fitch, a small fur bearing animal, surprised breeders by delivering fifteen offspring at once. The litter doubled the usual quota and all kits were larger than normal, drawing attention from local fur traders.
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Idaho Falls
Idaho
Faith in Curse Potency Challenged by Egypt Egyptologists
Science Service notes Ancient Egyptians shared curses with others, not more prone to spell misfortune. Dr George Duncan reports across Egypt Babylonia and Israel a survey showing 195 Bible curse verses. Curses tied to landmarks, mountains like Gerizim and Ebal, and old beliefs in spirits shaped by superstition.
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Science Service
George 8. Duncan
American University
Duncan
Egypt
Babylonia
Israel
American Oriental Society
Philadelphia
Doctor Duncan
Gerizim
Ebal
Curses Across Eras From Clergy to Shakespeare
In medieval England clergy blessed fields and cursed transgressors. Centuries later Shakespeare wrote 167 passages about curses and featured one on his tomb. A modern case in Pennsylvania involves a boy who says a woman hexed him and cast spells, leading to a seven year sentence.
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England
Doctor Duncan
Pennsylvania
Climate not a factor in catching colds study finds
The Public Health Service reports climate does not affect how often people catch colds or the number of illnesses. Only colder temperatures show a link, especially in fall, with fewer temperatures aligning to higher cold counts across six cities Boston Columbus Washington Chicago New Orleans and San Francisco. Students at universities tracked biweekly cold and related illnesses including bronchitis tonsillitis sore throat influenza and pneumonia.
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California
Boston
New Orleans
Chicago
Public Health Service
Weather Bureau
United States
Columbus
Ohio
Washington
San Francisco
Dry years show no definite long term climate trend
The Literary Digest notes that historical weather records across the United States reveal wide annual fluctuations in rainfall but no clear long term shift toward a hotter or drier climate. Examples include Charleston, Detroit, Denver, Chicago, and other cities with years of extreme wetness and dryness, yet no sustained trend.
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Smithsonian Institution
Charleston
Mocton
Firington
Detroit
Denver
Chicago
Cheyenne
Wyo
Helena
Mont
Bismarck
S. D
Omaha
Neb
Camay Contest Promises $1000 Yearly Life Prizes
A historic Camay beauty soap contest offers a first prize of $1000 per year for life starting Christmas Day 1934, with a lump sum option of $10000. Entrants must write 100 words or less on Why Camay Is the Best Beauty Soap for My Skin and include three wrappers or copies plus signed letters.
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Camay
Union Central Life Insurance Co
Katharine Clayburger
Woman's Home Common
Hildegarde Fillmore
McCall’s Magazine
Morriiy
Good Houses Keep In Magazine
Prockr & Gamble Co
Dept. A. P.O
Cincinnati
United States
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Pigler
E. Vlyler
Lancaster
Parker
Hiscox Chem
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
Vai
Procter & Gamble
Procter & Amble Co
WEAF
NBC
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