Moe Mark and the dawn of movies in America
A reminiscence recalls Pearl Buck and others debating mission work in the Orient while noting rapid global telephone links. The author shares a passport tale about birth proof and compares European travel ID norms. It ends with a tribute to Moe Mark, pioneer of motion pictures and founder of the Strand Theatre on Broadway in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jestonartes
Pearl Buck
China
Orient
Pet
Europe
South Africa
Chicago
North
Amelia
San Francisco
Huaslia
Japan
Pacific
United States
Moe
Nickelodeon
Buffalo
Edlon
Moe Mark
New York
Strand
Substandard anaesthetic ether seized amid FDA efforts
The FDA reports 19 consignments of substandard anaesthetic ether seized in 1931, down from 82 in 1930, as sampling focuses on small producers slow to update methods. Campbell notes improving overall quality and urges vigilance to ensure every batch meets legal standards before use in hospitals.
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Fede
Food and Drug Administration
W. G. Campbell
Mr. Campbell
Wood substitutes for French briar in pipe making
The Forest Service reports that two California shrubs, manzanita and wild lilac, have burls suitable as briar substitutes for pipes. Wild lilac shows greater commercial potential due to larger and more common burls. Desired wood traits include high charring resistance, stability, attractive figure, color and polish uptake, and a pleasant taste in use.
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Forest Service
United States Department of Agriculture
California
Forest Products Laboratory
Substandard anaesthetic ether condemned and destroyed
The article notes that ether sold as pure anaesthetic ether violated the Pure Food and Drug Law due to presence of aldehydes and peroxides. Keene y Chemical Co of New York was fined 2000 dollars on November 16, 1931 and Pacific Chemical Co of New York was fined 200 dollars on December 7, 1931 for shipping substandard ether from salvage wartime stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pharmacopoeia
Keeney Chemical Co
New York City
Pacific Chemical Co
New York
Good Legume Hay Reduces Milk Cost
County Agent B. L. Coleman states roughage largely determines feed costs for milk. Alfalfa clover and soybean hay offer high protein and better-quality protein than non-legume roughages like timothy and corn stover. Legume hay lowers required high-protein concentrates and improves cows’ digestion and mineral intake, though cow capacity limits roughage intake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Coleman
Soybean hay boosts dairy yield when legume hays fail
Dairy feeding guidance notes that cows cannot fully compensate on protein concentrates alone. Better milk comes from high quality roughage such as alfalfa and clover, with soybean hay serving as an emergency substitute. Soybean hay can match alfalfa in milk production during shortages or failures of other legume hays.
Bedding-out grazing method trims range use in Montana tests
Forest Service tests in Madison National Forest Montana show bedding-out grazing lets sheep roam nightly, gaining faster than the old camping spot method. Lambs rest and feed naturally, stay cleaner, and operations reduce range needs with gains estimated at five cents per pound for a 1000-lamb flock over 90 days.
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Forest Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Madison National Forest
Montana
Doctor John Joseph Gaines MD Letter on gender tone
A garbled note from a physician criticizes social norms and urges equal treatment for boys and girls. It contains jumbled phrases and mixed sentiments about obedience rewards and gender roles.
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John Joseph Gaines
Keo-Ishio Chinchilla Wins Big Four Point Show Crown
Mrs. Bertha Costello of Springfield Massachusetts owns the male chinchilla Keo-Ishio, winner of the best male in the Big Four Point Show held in New York.
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Bertha Costello
Springfield Mass
New York
Public sale of estate and farm stock notices
Orphans Court sale notices announce public auction of real estate and farm stock. Items include a Tealing estate near Chap Tan Quarringle in Muareatown, and the Vale uable Teal Estate of the lace Richard Eisaniller at Wind Gap with executors listed. sale roads mention Weavraville to Hanoverville and location details provided by executors.
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Geal
Theles Ut Mary
de Anttin
Addie Sehnabel
Eatate
Enow
Weavraville
Hanoverville
Tigmille
Nathan Dieter
Private Sale Of Farw In Moorestown Village
Private sale listing in Moorestown describes a large two family property with barn, necessary repairs, 22 acres of land with good water and mortgage terms. House is on an avenue with access to age and credit details are unclear.
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FARW
Moorestown
Houre Jarge
Bara Amt
Alres Bf
Isa Emaley
Orphans Court Sale Values Real Estate in Wind Gap
The Orphans Court of Northampton County orders sale of real estate in Wind Gap and surrounding areas. The tract includes a two and a half story frame dwelling and multiple lots on Third Street and nearby avenues with specified boundaries and frontage. The sale aims to settle the estate of the late Mary Williamson and related heirs.
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Orphans Court
Orphane Court
Horopten
Mushkill
Northanpaton
Hoenbe
Wind Tian
Northampton
Wind Gap
Sant Bewlicay
Fea Berate
Merk Brothers
Siti Tein
Faindeld Lord
Bors
Greece
Seoghl
Mt Wores
This Woman Lost 64 Pounds of Fat
A testimonial case describes a woman from Woogsiae who lost 64 pounds of body fat after starting a weight loss remedy. She reports improved health, energy, and feeling younger despite being a mother of two.
Estate notices for Northampton and Nazareth in Orphans Court
The notices announce estate actions for the wards of Northampton and Nazareth counties. Executors are named, with claims to personal property, real estate, and retained assets under the Exemption Act. Interested parties are urged to respond by specified dates and follow court procedures.
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Sinton Newcomer
Tate
Saucia Toa Neni
Hoxbenger
Tough
Northampton
Deceas
Oliver
Mummey
Tahiti
Thomas J” Richiine
Henry Horderdort
Boro
Nazarethy
Howard FP Raub
Orphans Court
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U. S. Department of State
Passport Office
America
Kitty Hawk N. C
Wilbur
Orville Wright
Alfred Easton Tpoor
Robert Perry Rodgers
Congress
Helen Hayes
Madelan Claudet
The
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science
Seneion
Becaus
Aurora
Kate
Eliruttel
Twins of Miner
Wil
Mary
Eamets Williamson Weiter Miller
Als
Webi
Natal
Wonee
TR Atay
Ieee
Ron Sane
Volnante
HEV
Wether Farms CO
Serine Ronnie Furniture
Turndup
Atayes
Hemerl
Heat & i. Verte
Aouth
Soral Corher
BMC
Pam
Mist
Dome
Terie
Addie Schnadre
Val
H. Price
Woogsiae
Ind Nirrors
Mis
Anglemime
Nacaresh
Naxareth
Geo Smeth Maueh
Nazareth
Clayton Heckma
Sel Ave
UY Spring St
Spring St
Lincoln Ave
Nungalow
Sorina Street
R. B. Bach
Sx N Street
John F. McGrath
D. Navareth
Wile Hearis
Ihe
Es Thomas
Compan
West Chester
Penna
Howard
Easton
Oliver Grube
Ewner Tittle
Ft. D
Armand Hahn
Norhhampton
PennesHeania
Ray Ator
Nocatee Pa
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