New Chemical Compounds For 1939 Reach 25 000
Organic chemists worldwide created about 25 000 new chemical compounds in 1939, a 6 percent rise, with biochemistry up 5 percent. Despite Europe’s war-related research slowdowns, the American Chemical Society notes America’s growing leadership in chemical research, driven by carbon’s expanding role.
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American Chemical Society
Europe
E. J. Crane
Ohio State University
Chemical Abstract
America
Crane
King Carbon
United States
Owl IQ Test Reveals Shortcomings of the Wise Bird
An ancient tale-like piece mocks the owl’s wisdom noting the bird’s failures in nesting, hunting, and feeding. It describes the creature living in unusual places, its odor, and social dislikes, concluding with a peculiar pellet-laden nest habit.
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Judge Owl
Owl
Important Ingredients for Motorist Guide for Travelers
A new market guide for motorists offers road maps for all U S states, Canadian provinces, Mexico, and 48 cities. It includes food and lodging listings, key places of interest along routes, a city and county population index, and direct directions with impartial descriptions of what each stop offers. It also lists dining places and auto courts with details on cuisine and lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Mexico
The Deadly Camera and Aerial Mapping Claims
Paul H. Robbins of the Cooper Union Institute of Technology argues photogrammetry enables precise aerial reconnaissance. He says German warplanes over France Britain and the Low Countries mapped Holland Belgium and France with height and depth details without landing in Allied territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul H. Robbins
Cooper Union Institute of Technology
France
Britain
Low Countries
Holland
Belgium
Alliec
Railways Report Ticketless Travel Toll in India
Indian railways say about 2.5 million travelers are found without valid tickets or with incorrect ones each year. They claim losses of about 1.25 million dollars annually from unpaid fares and note a recent uptick.
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Indian Railways
Mysteries Solved In X Ray Department At Parkland
At Parkland hospital Dallas the X ray department aids about 14 300 patients yearly. It handles cases from indigestion with a fist sized stomach lump to locating bullets and knife blades, sometimes finding unexpected results like a patient who spat up a bullet after doctors failed to locate it.
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Parkland Hospital
Dallas
Texas
Hot Dog Stand Owner’s Creed For A Quick-Service Joint
A hot dog stand owner writes a personal business creed inspired by the U S Chamber of Commerce idea of a motto. The rules emphasize clean service, listening over talking, fair pricing, cash transactions, and treating customers with respect while acknowledging imperfect customers and occasional sour moods.
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Bushy Barnes
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Busted
Raw Food Craze and Diet Balance
The article contrasts the raw food trend with balanced nutrition. It argues that most people can include raw foods daily but exclusive raw diets are not optimal. Cooking aids nutrient absorption and makes vegetables tastier while heat unlocks starches. Moderation and variety, including concentrated foods, are advised.
Water Samples Hobby liner to America carried crates
An American collector shipped a liner to America with crates packed with bottles of discolored water from world oceans lakes and inland seas. The enthusiast valued his collection though its scientific worth is doubtful. The cargo was heavily insured.
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America
Icing on Planes Prevents Ice on Wings and Propellers
Airplanes passing through clouds often collect layers of ice, sometimes up to a half ton. Rubber bags along wing leading edges and fins, alternately inflated and deflated by a pump, break ice sheets. Propellers stay ice free with an antifreeze solution slung from the axle.
Polk County Commissioners OK 1940 year end accounts
Polk County Nebraska officials audited claims totaling numerous entries for salaries, supplies, and services in County General Fund. A population change hearing was set for January 8 1941 to adjust officer salaries. The board authorized tax foreclosure on delinquent parcels in Shelby Stromsburg and related notices, with Shelby and Stromsburg property lists detailed.
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Board of County Commissioners
Polk County
Nebraska
County General Fund
John ’ Anderson
Sopha Kresha
Bostitch-Chicago, Inc
Dobbs Manufacturing ‘Co
Phil B. Campbell Co. Atty. Srb
Nadine Croisant
Roy W. Erickson
Hastings ‘Typewriter Co
Laboratories
K-B Printing Company
Lincoln Tel. & Tel. Co
L. M. Merrick
Lillian Timm
Clk Cty
Ct. Bataty
Actue Rae
Malek
Olive M. MicBeth Co
W. W. Norton
Sub. C. Judge
Fredrick E. Merrick
Omaha Printing Company Supplies
Gunnard Peterson
Sriaes
Vava Pieters Clerical County Cerk
Lillian
Fred W. Schuman
LeRoy M. Smith Co. Treas
Carleton Anderson
Sam
Ruth Stewart
Massachusetts Bonding and Ins. Co
Pre. Co. Treas
James Cook
E. C
Robert Doner
Industrial Chemical Emergency Relief Fund
Anderson Merc, Co
Capital Bridge Co
W. H. Bovey & Son
Mase
Sigler Garage
R. D
Chas
EB. Hastert & S. Mase
Farmers Union State Exchange
Sundberg & Son
Owen McGlung
Edward Schlesinger
Sinclair Refining Co
A. S. Nelton
Ernest M. Carlson
A. C. Twarling
Osceola Record
McClung
Nelson
Philip Nyberg
County
Shelby
Matter
van Vorce
Hastert
Washington Heights
Thelen
Burritt
Leard
Polk
State of
Arthur S. Nelson
Owen McClung
Stromsburg
John I. Anderson
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I. Q
OF County Commissioners
Osceola, Nebr
Eitwater
Nebras
Town Company
Headstrom
iPolk County
Nbraska
Buckley
Hordville
Atlas Largo
John Deere
Deering
Rock Island
J. S
Joliet
Harrow
F. W. Fossberg
Ross Noble
And
Eddie Larson
R. C. Gustafson
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