Wildlife of Tibet Reveals Adaptations on Desert Plateau
Maj. R. W. G. Hingston reports to the Royal Geographical Society on Tibetan wildlife. Birds and mammals endure desert-like temperatures, fierce winds, and scarce rain, with many species adapting by sheltering in holes, facing winds, or forming partnerships with mouse hares.
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New York
Tibetan Plateau
Royal Geographical Society of Great Britain
R. W. G. Hingston
Tibet
Hingston
Italy
Sicily
Spain
India
Frightful But Not Fearsome Mountain Lions Shared in Washington Bulletin
A National Geographic bulletin downplays cougar danger in Washington state, noting mountain lions are timid and rarely threaten people. It describes their hunting method, nocturnal patterns, and occasional lethal attacks on large game and livestock with vivid field anecdotes.
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Washington, D. C
Washington State
Washington
D. C
National Geographic Society
B. W. Nelson
Arizona
Chihuahua
Biggest bed sheet protects tobacco bed in Georgia
A two acre field owned by H. K. Sligh near Fitzgerald Georgia is covered with 10 000 square yards of tobacco cloth to shield young plants from frost. The blanket cover is described as probably the largest bed sheet known to history or science.
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Fitzgerald
H. K. Sligh
Farmer Daniel Klott Dies After Coyotes Ball Explosion
Daniel Klott aged sixty eight farmer of Strong City Kansas died from injuries after an explosion of a ball he was setting out to catch coyotes. He resided in Strong City and was killed in Cottonwood Falls. The incident occurred recently and is being investigated.
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Cottonwood Falls
Kans
Daniel Klott
Strong City
Central High School
Omaha
William W. Taylor
Valparaiso
Lincoln
Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Bellevue College
Richardson County Court House
Falls City
Woman's Club
Milford
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Smith-Hughes
Broken Bow
Kenneth Meyers
Clay Center
Platte River
Plattsmouth
Nebraska City
Iowa
Nebraska
Sioux City
Fremont Board of Education
Hunter Finds Groundhogs Alongside Snakes in Burrow
James Sharp of Booneville Indiana dug up two groundhogs chased into their burrow and found two blacksnakes a rattler and a sleep owl living together in the same den.
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Booneville
Ind
James Sharp
Credit Belongs to Mormons for Earliest Irrigation System
The Mormons hold the distinction of being the first people to use the present system of irrigation, marking an early adoption of planned water distribution methods.
Cape May Point Faces Sea Encroachment Threat
Cape May Point residents confront bay and ocean intrusion along the Delaware Bay shore. Villa Maria and other buildings, including Hotel Shoreham and Mother House, edge toward the rising waters despite decades of protection work. Local officials plan to seek federal action to extend jetties and shore defenses.
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Cape May
N. J
Villa Maria
Carlton
Sisters of St. Joseph of
Chestnut Hill
Delaware Bay
Cape May Point
Shoreham
Lanknau Villa
Twenty-first
College Avenue
Lemuel B. Miller, Jr
Edward
Alaskans Get Cream Milk Delivered on String
In Alaska a milkman delivers frozen reindeer milk or cream by corded blocks to houses. Each block, pint or quart, uses a white frozen cord as a handle. The frozen blocks resemble ice cream and stay fresh while frozen with no quality loss.
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Name
Alaska
Plague of Seals Terr- Bristol Fishermen Face Coast Nuisance
Plague of common and gray seals along the south Carnarvonshire coast disrupts Welsh fishermen, prompting a gunboat response and local hunts. Government weighs steps to remove the breeding colony near Nevin, with seals lacking valuable fur.
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Nevin
England
Carnarvonshire
Ministry of Fisheries
M. S. Doon
Carnarvon Bay
Dusky Flapper Displays Frawn Skin Ornaments At Field Museum
The Field Museum in Chicago features a dusky flapper whose shoulder decorations are not sewn on but carved from skin. The process involves cutting the skin and rubbing it with a poisonous clay that causes large scars, highlighting a harsh spring style hint.
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The
Field Museum
Chicago
Seeds of 500 Years Ago Blooming in U S
Chicago botanist Dr. A C Shull and John Hopkins Professor Ogha revived 1425 lotus seeds found in the Gobi desert. The dormant seeds, the oldest known, are expected to bloom in Chicago within months, producing a flower of the lotus lineage despite centuries underground.
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U. S
Chicago
A. C. Shull
University of Chicago
Gobi Desert
Columbus
America
Ogha
John Hopkins University
Asia
Doctor Shull
Shull
Gornhusker News Highlights From Nebraska Towns
Interstate spelling contest set for Omaha May 8 and YMCA gym meet in Seward on April 4. Local coach changes include Harry McAd (Gothenburg) moving to Perth Platte. Notable events cover a 30-pound bobcat shot near Newport, church union in Seward, paving Fort Crook boulevard, and 1920s era civic notes across Omaha and Lincoln.
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Omaha
Seward
Harry McAcadiess
Gothenburg
Perth Platte High
J. D. Goodwin
Newport
Paul 8
Means
Oman
Davie City
Nebraska
Fort Crook
Sarpy
Andrew Anderson
Ceresco
Chicago
B. F. Wortman
West Point
C. F. Reavis
Lincoln
Burnell Nelson
Scribner
Alice Nye
Beatrice
W. A. Wheeler
Washington, D. C
Dawson County
J. E. Boggs
Norfolk
Izaak Walton Legue
John McCormack
Florida
Stockholm
San Francisco
Sheridan County
Gordon
Modern Dairy Barn Aims at Cost and Comfort in Production
William A. Radford outlines a model dairy barn to cut costs and boost output. The 125 by 36 foot frame building with silo holds 44 cows, featuring two soft-air shafts, central feed alley with carrier tracks, gutters, drains, good ventilation and ample light for cows and workers.
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Wiliam A. Radford
Willam A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Sun Room Becomes Essential Part of Modern Homes
The sun room is described as a year round living space rivaling baths and laundry. Builders favor smooth finish white plaster or boldly patterned wallpaper to brighten the room. It is pitched as a cheerful retreat that keeps the family connected indoors despite gray skies outside.
Should Have Plenty of Electric Light Outlets
The article urges installing convenience outlets in homes to allow portable luminaires in every room. It notes wired homes should maximize portable lamps for illumination and decorative value, covering living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms, and porches with floor, table, and bed-side options.
Fireplace plans boost home value and comfort
A well built fireplace adds resale value and enjoyment to a home. Ensure brickwork is solid and the chimney throat and flue are properly constructed during planning.
Water softeners suit hard suburban water needs
In districts with hard water it will be economical to install water softeners. Better results will come from the heating plant and plumbing bills will decrease.
Concrete Tile Roofs Offer Durable Fireproof Option
In choosing roofing material for a new roof concrete tile stands out as affordable and permanent. The method is proven, with the success of this roofing type now firmly established.
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Kansas
President Coolidge
Vada Watson
President Harding
Hending
San Luis Potosi
Trapper
Two Mile Beach
Cape May Harbor
Wales
North Central New Guinea
A. B. Lewis
Gornhusker News
Steinauer
Dave ‘Dickenson
United States
Secret Service
Fargery
Charles F. Perkins
Omaha Boy Scouts
Arkansas River Valley
la Junta
Colo
Jesse Bradshaw
Fairbury
Hunzeker and Son
Table Rock
St. Joseph
Odd Fellows Lodge of
Pszanowski
Morrill County
Nebraska Farmers Annualy
J. F. Purbaugh
Mission School
Winnebago
Abie Wehrle
Rogyal Neighbors of America
Lena Hastings
Neb
Oracle
Josephine Breoln
Talmage
Schuyler
Municipal Electric Light
Northwestern Public Service Company
Nebraska Dairy Development Society
O. H. Liebers
Gage County
Fremont Elks
Nebraska Chess Association
Chamber of Commerce
Holt
Boyd
Merrick
Colfax
Coning
Butler
Dawson
Knox
Cherry
Buffalo
Stawe
Judson A. Taylor
Blair
Taylor
American Legion Auxiliary
Max Tennebaum
Advil
Elizabeth Bloom
Andrew Bloom
Ashland
Middle West
Agriculture Committee
Pawnee County
Burlington
Des Moines
I. Z. Fletcher
Cable Rock
Schipmvient
William A. ‘Radford
Aumiarig
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