Long Lost Jews May Be Sought in China Revival
Wealthy Jewish backing in Shanghai supports a movement to reconnect isolated Chinese Jewish communities with world Jewry. Historians cite manuscripts found by Adolph Oko showing ties to Persian Jews, with origins dating back to the third century and a temple near Kal Fung Fu.
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New York
Shanghai
China
United States
Adolph
Oko
Hebrew Union College of Cincinnati
Europe
Persia
Babylon
B. C
Jerusalem
Cyril
Isaah
Sinim
India
Central Asia
Marco Polo
Polo
Kubla Khan
Tien-tchou
Kal-Fung-Fu
Henan
Kai- Fung-Fu
Ricel
Beavers Repair Dam as Farmers Consider Cost
In Bellefontaine Pennsylvania a beaver colony repaired a breach in the Slackwell dam on Mosquito Creek. The 200 foot wide dam, 4 to 10 feet deep, had long troubled fishermen and farmers who delayed repairs due to expense. The beavers cut timber in the mountains and dragged it to the site making a sturdy repair comparable to human builders.
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Bellefontaine
Mosquito Creek
Prince Crowned Finds In Ancient Greek Tombs At Asine
Stockholm reports the Swedish archaeological expedition led by Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf uncovers a 1150 B C Mycenaean tomb with gold beads bronze urns and necklaces and notes that a nearby large tomb features a saddle roof design proving early Greek architecture. More than 500 000 treasures have been unearthed at Asine and further discoveries are anticipated.
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Stockholm
Gustaf Adolf
Asine
Greece
Asne
University of
Lund
Sweden
Angina Pectoris Cure by American Surgeons
Recovery of four patients operated on for angina pectoris by Dr. Walter B. Coffey and Dr. Brown at Southern Pacific hospital San Francisco interests a world medical conference. The report highlights operative methods of Hofer and the Americans and notes new insights into heart physiology and treatment of heart afflictions.
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Vienna
Walter B. Coffey
Brown
Southern Pacific Hospital
San Francisco
Hofer
Woman Lives to Be 140 Manila
Taytay near Manila in Rizal records longevity with six centenarians passing away from Oct 1923 to Apr 1924. Benito Gonzaga reportedly died at 140, while Tomasa Vivencio reached 123 and Maria Roxas 129 in Father Dumandan’s aging record.
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Manila
Taytay
Rizal
Philippine Islands
Father Dumandan
Benita Gonzaga
Tomasa Vivencio
Maria Roxas
New Tea Cart Features Built In Heating Compartment
A new tea cart includes a heated compartment powered by gas or electricity to keep food warm and allow light cooking. The design offers flexible warming options and potential culinary use during service.
First Four-Cylinder Cars Pioneered in America
The article notes that the first four cylinder motor car was produced in America in 1902 and the first six cylinder model appeared in 1906 marking early advancements in automotive engineering.
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America
String Bean Farm Faces Boston Expansion Threat
A city farm near Harvard stadium has grown beans lettuce and spinach supplying Boston markets for 25 years. Known as String Bean King for its scale the farm faces eviction as Harvard officials plan new buildings on the leased land.
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Boston
Harvard
Gold Coast
Nebraska fairs and events spread across the state
Dozens of county fairs and regional gatherings are listed with dates and locations across Nebraska. Notable items include the Chase county fair at Imperial August 20 23, Adams county fair drawing 60 000 attendees with over 1000 dollars in receipts, and Hitchcock county fair dates changed to September 17 19.
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Omaha
Hooper
Chase County Fair Association
Imperial
Dudley Music
Fremont
Walther League
Norfolk
Nebraska
Billy Milhouse
Nebraska City
Waco
York County
Hitchcock County
Surprise
Rosa Jones
George C. Stohlman
John J. Pershing
U. S. Army
D. M. Butler
May Pershing
Warren
Lincoln
Nebraska Kennel Club
Decatur
Sioux City
Western Barge Line
St. Louis
State Railway Commission
University of Nebraska
Bethany
Agronomy Farm
Ada Lucine Williams
Fairmont
Michigan
Washington
New York
San Francisco
Knox County
Bloomfield
Charlotte Townsend
Ft. Crook
Olive H
Bellevue
Missouri River
George Hineline
H. H. Begg
University Place
State Board of Taxation
Thayer
Nye- Schnieder-Jenks
Technical High School
Howard C. Whitcomb
Calvary Baptist Church
York Commercial Club
Norfolk Rotarians
Reed’s Grove
Elkhorn River
Wausa
Joseph Vance
Jefferson County
Grand Island
American Legion
Women's
Legion
Camp Sheldon
Columbus
Arthur
Arthur County
Lake Country
Sand Hills
L. O. Goldsberry
Patricia
Scribner Agricultural Society
Dodge County
Cuming
West Point
Dawson
Lexington
Dixon
Concord
Dodge
Hanoper
Hamilton
Aurora
Harlan
Alma
Nemaha
Auburn
Perkins
Grant
Pierce
Seward
Sioux
Harrison
Deshler
Thurston
Walthill
Valley
Ord
Charles W. Bryan
Sampson
Knights of
Ak-Sar-Ben
Booster Club of
Omaha Episcopalians
Province of the Northwest
Iowa
Colorado
North
South Dakota
Minnesota
Montana
Wyoming
Do. A. Sommer
S. M. Souder
Lincoln County
Seventh Army Corps
John L. Hines
Washington, D. C
Platte River
Stockham and
Sutton
Hamilton County
Pawenee City
George Ireland
Violet
Nebraska State Association of Hair Dressers
Anna Peklo
Modern Crib Will Keep Grain Safe From Rats and Ravages of Weather
Farmers can store corn in a modern crib to protect it from rats and weather. The design features a concrete foundation and floor, well ventilated frame sides, a 26 by 50 foot building with a central driveway, double cribs, four overhead grain bins, and a cupola for a power elevator to feed either crib or bins. This setup reduces labor and preserves grain value for spring sale.
Picture Frames Enhance Pictures The Right Frame Matters
Frames and mats chosen by reputable sources like the American Art Bureau of Chicago emphasize that a frame should complement a picture without drawing attention to itself. Polychrome moldings offer wide options in color and design for harmony with the artwork and room.
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American Art Bureau of
Chicago
Old Rags to Create Variegated Roof Shingles
Architects and the use of old rags in the asphalt roofing industry have led to variegated blends for shingles and roll roofing. Two thirds of U S roofing now comes from prepared roofing, with colors including red green black and yellow creating tapestry like effects to relieve monotony and add aesthetic value.
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United States
Loss From Chimney Fires Tops National Bill
Loss from chimney fires in the United States exceeds 12 million dollars annually according to the national board of fire underwriters. Defective and poorly constructed chimneys allow flames and sparks to invade other parts of buildings, with builders often skipping proper flue lining and fire-preventing materials to save costs, causing fires.
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United States
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Economic factors hinder postwar farm readjustment
The excerpt notes that 85 cents of each dollar invested by farmers is tied in real estate, slowing postwar agricultural readjustment. Dr. L. C. Gray of the Agriculture Department is cited. Land speculation worsens farm prosperity in many regions, and farming remains a highly competitive basic industry.
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L. C. Gray
Department of Agriculture
Do Not Shut Off Windows In The Dining Room
Do not cover windows in the dining room too well for an attractive outlook. Start the day with brightness visible from outside, which is lost if windows are hidden. If the outlook is unattractive, cover windows to make the interior charming. A morning outdoors feel refreshes the space. Keep curtains open to allow the view, and consider two sets of curtains the glass and the overhangings.
Writing a Painting Contract Details Paint Composition
Advice urges in writing contracts for painting projects. Specify exact paint composition to ensure you get what you pay for and avoid on site mixing uncertainties.
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