Codfish Catching by Modern Methods
Newfoundland trials for long lining show larger year round catches. Captains Denis Bruce and Michael Burke using converted Labrador schooners report daily cod yields of 2500 to 4000 pounds. Experiments expand to Isle aux Morte and St Anthony port, with need for bigger boats and safe harbors.
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Newfoundland
Bonavista
Denis Bruce
Michael Burke
Long Harbour
Placentia Bay
Burin
Isle-aux- Morte
St. Anthony
Left Handed Rats and Hidden Ambidexterity
A medical survey of 70 left handed and 35 right handed men finds many who self identify as left handed are actually ambidextrous, though unaware. The study links handedness to brain development with left brain dominance in right handed individuals and right brain dominance in left handed ones.
Freezing or frying fate teased by distant starlight tale
Astronomers at Mount Palomar photographed a supernova expert notes light took 150000 years to reach Earth. The piece explains the Milky Way Galaxy with about 100 billion stars and the Sun as part of a vast disc system. It describes Proxima Centauri as nearest and the Pole Star’s ancient light.
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Astonomers
Mount Palomar
California
Milky Way
Henry the Sixth
Getting Hotter The Sun May Grow So Hot Life Ends On Earth
The latest theory says the sun will gradually heat, burning life on its planets in about ten billion years before swelling, consuming inner planets including Earth, then fading as it drifts through space. Astronomers estimate at least 100000 solar systems could support life, suggesting Earth is a tiny pollen speck among vast realms.
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Earth
Pacific Ocean
Guide to herbs for Canadian cooks and blends
This article advocates home herb use for better flavor in Canadian kitchens. It lists common herbs Mint Basil Thyme Savory Marjoram Parsley Sage and suggests practical uses in dishes like soups, fish, meats, vegetables, and sauces. It ends with a suggested herb blend of marjoram savory basil thyme and tarragon.
Story Teller's Story at NY Public Library Spotlight
Eleanor Nave, after thirty two and a half years of telling tales at the New York Public Library and the New York State Psychiatric Institute, recounts her joy in guiding children through classic fairy tales and folk stories. She notes audiences reach between 500,000 and a million youths, and explains her mix of two stories per hour with poetry at the end.
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New York Public Library
New York State Psychiatric Institute
Eleanor H. Nave
Yorkville
East Seventy-ninth Street
Institute
Paul Fenimore Cooper
Little Red Riding Hood
Bluebeard
de la Mare
Using Powdered Herbs in Soups and Stews
Powdered herbs are more potent than fresh and require smaller amounts. Use them sparingly to achieve a subtle flavor that complements rather than dominates stews soups and ragouts.
Mrs Nave shares toddlers stories at Carl Schurz Park event
A group including nurses, maids, party attendees and police mingle at the park circle as Mrs. Nave, a registered nurse and librarian, urges mothers to tell stories to children. She recalls a pup pet show where a silent child sang along, and plans to volunteer with Lighthouse for the Blind to learn Braille.
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Carl Schurz Park
Capsule-size Motor Powers New Electric Wrist Watch
An experimental battery powered wrist watch uses a capsule size motor for constant energy. Elgin in America and Lip in France collaborated after learning they pursued similar ideas. A tiny energy cell and sub miniature coils enable year long operation with precise time keeping.
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Elgin Watch Company
America
Lip Watch Company
France
T. Albert Potter
George C. Ensign
Potter
Ensign
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