Rice Still Main Crop of Eastern World
A National Geographic bulletin notes rice remains the world’s key staple. It highlights China and India as major producers and details regional transport, ancient and modern harvesting methods, and differences between wet and dry rice. It notes the United States harvests about 575000 tons annually with substantial exports and briefly mentions wild rice harvesting in Minnesota.
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Washington
National Geographic Society
China
Bulletin
India
Indo-China
Siam
Asia
Japan
Africa
Europe
United States
Italy
Po Valley
Louisiana
Georgia
Carolinas
Minnesota
Java
Harmsworth Racer Scott Payne Named Entry
Hubert Scott Payne, noted British sportsman, has been named by the Royal Motor Yacht Club of England as its entrant in the international Harmsworth Trophy race set for next September on Lake St. Clair near Detroit Michigan.
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Hubert Scott Payne
Royal Motor Yacht Club of England
Lake St. Clair
Detroit
Mich
Cuzco Declared Archaeological Capital of South America
Peru proclaims Cuzco the archaeological capital of South America and orders the National Museum moved from Lima to Cuzco. A chair of American archaeology is established at the University of Cuzco. The city houses the Temple of the Sun and other Inca relics.
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Lima
Peru
Cuzco
South America
Congress
National Museum
University of Cuzco
First Rice Planting Ceremony Dates to Ancient China
A historical note recalls rice cultivation starting around 2800 B.C. in China with an imperial ceremony. The Emperor, Son of Heaven, sowed the seeds while princes sowed lesser grains, marking early agricultural ritual and state involvement in crop use.
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China
Man Without Country Sails 8800 Miles to Los Angeles
Fred Rebell, Latvian-born in Windau, sailed from Australia to the United States in a 19 foot skiff with no citizenship. After a 66 day voyage via Suva and Honolulu, he reached Los Angeles but was detained as his 60 day distressed seaman permit expired. His vessel was wrecked in the LA breakwater. author William Slavens McNutt aided him and he now stays in the city planning further cruising and a written account.
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Los Angeles
Fred Rebell
Los Angeles Harbor
Australia
Windau
Latvia
Russia
Rebell
Republic
United States
Sydney
Suva
Samoa
California
Seaboard
William Slavens McNutt
Widow Clings to Scrap Heap After Inheritance News
Lena Ryan seventy scrolls through thirty years of debris at a San Diego junkyard home despite an $5,000 inheritance from her deceased son. The eighty three year old insists the heap is her castle while a daughter seeks to explain the windfall under California law.
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San Diego
Lena Ryan
Los Angeles
Testate
California
One Family Heads Savoy Town Government
Savoy Massachusetts is effectively run by the Barber family with E. A. Barber as town moderator selectman public welfare board member and health board member. His wife serves as town clerk treasurer and a member of the school committee. The town carries no debt.
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Savoy
Mass
Barber
E. A. Barber
Board of Public Welfare
Board of Health
Hunters in Rowboats Capture Minks in Flood Route
Hunters navigated flooded Princeton Indiana as the Wabash rose over its banks. One hunter said he trapped 28 minks on a knoll surrounded by water while rabbits rode logs and floating debris. They rowed to the logs and seized their game.
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Princeton
Ind
Wabash
First TV wedding broadcast ties Effie Taft to O E Little
Effie Taft and radio operator O E Little wed in Kansas City in what officials call the first wedding broadcast by television. The ceremony occurred in a studio with the bride and groom’s images shown on a screen in an adjacent room.
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Kansas City
Effie Taft
O. E. Little
Corn Harvest Expected to Drop 3.5 Percent
The Agriculture Department projected this year's corn acreage at 103,934,000, 3.5 percent lower than last year's harvest of 107,729,000, based on March 1 farmer intentions. Spring wheat, oats, barley, grain sorghums, and potatoes are also listed with lower figures than the prior year, reflecting preliminary estimates from 47,000 farmers.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Mammoth Archie Reconstructed for Morrill Hall Display
The University of Nebraska Lincoln unveils Archie the mammoth Archidiskodon maibeni in Morrill Hall. Fossil age and Nebraska roaming range remain undetermined, with bones dug from Curtis farm and later rebuilt after initial misgivings from the Karriger family.
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Lincoln
Archie
Morrill Hall
University of Nebraska
Nebraska
Archidiskodon
Maibeni
Curtis
Neb
Empire State Building
Texas
State Fair Deficit Bill Fails in House Vote
The 1931 1932 state fair deficit appropriation failed on third reading with 53 in favor and 44 against. The measure would have funded over 46000 to cover accrued debt. Secretary Reed warned a 1933 34 fair may be impossible without funding as Governor Bryan offered no maintenance recommendation. Speaker O Malley secured an attorney general ruling that deficit bills require 60 votes.
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Lincoln
House
Perry Reed
The
Fair Board
Bryan
George W. O'Malley
Paul F. Good
First Richardson County cabin razed in Falls City
The old log cabin near Falls City, believed to be the county’s first dwelling, was razed by J O Richmond. Erected over 80 years ago by John Harkendorff and his sons Fred and John, the walnut log structure stood 30 feet square and remained well preserved before demolition. The Harkendorffs are now deceased and the site drew many visitors.
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Falls City
Richardson County
J. O. Richmond
John Harkendorff
Fred
John
Harkendorffs
Richmond
Dinner honors Bryan as Lincoln hosts four hundred Nebraskans
About 400 Nebraskans attended a Lincoln dinner marking the 73rd anniversary of William Jennings Bryan's birth with Wayne C. Williams of Denver as principal speaker. Omaha bank clearings surpassed the prior year reaching 5,093,365.30 versus 4,116,728.21 last year as business men view clearings as an index of conditions.
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William Jennings Bryan
Lincoln
Wayne C. Williams
Denver
Omaha
Beautification plans for Fort Kearney site announced
Fort Kearney Memorial association officers said beautification of the old Fort Kearney site now a state park will start soon with about 750 dollars in funds for tree planting. 4 H baby beef clubs show 1551 members this year up from 1473 last year.
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Fort Kearney
The
Agricultural College
Nebraska Beet Growers Reject Sugar Company Contract
Members of the Nebraska Non stock Co operative Beet Growers Association at Scottsbluff voted to refuse a price contract offered by Great Western Sugar Company. The meeting was called by S. K. Warrick of Scottsbluff, president of the association. Farmers objected to a contract that lowers returns if tariffs drop and net sugar price falls below 3.25 dollars per hundredweight.
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Nebraska Nonstock Co-operative Beet Growers Association
Scottsbluff
Great Western Sugar Company
S. K. Warrick
Farmers’ Association
Nebraska Farmers Attend Wide-Spread Farm Machinery Schools
I D Wood extension engineer reported 1102 farmers attended two types of schools in January and February. Local county farm bureaus sponsor meetings this month with about 60 attendees per session. Classes are held in garages barns or basements as farmers prepare machinery for the coming season.
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Nebraska
I. D. Wood
The
Agricultural College
Gasoline tax to counties tied to vehicle registrations
State Treasurer Hall distributes February gasoline tax proceeds totaling 143 201 to counties. Lancaster receives 11 399 and Douglas 20 793 with higher shares for Dodge Gage Hall and Scotts Bluff. Arthur Thomas Hooker and Blaine get the smallest allotments. each county’s portion reflects its 1932 motor vehicle registrations.
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Hall
Lancaster County
Douglas
Dodge
Gage
Scotts Bluff
Arthur
Thomas
Hooker
Blaine
Nebraska dairy herds show February rise in butter fat
E C Schneiderhelm of the University of Nebraska reports in his monthly summary that February brought a bound upward in butter fat production in dairy herd improvement associations. The average cow on test yielded 29 pounds of butter fat, with seasonal gains likely to continue to June helped by more fresh cows. Platte Valley led at 37.1 pounds per cow.
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Nebraska
Unemployed Omaha Men Propose Coburn Wynot Rail Line
A delegation of unemployed railroad men from Omaha offered to operate the Coburn Wynot branch of the Minneapolis and Omaha railroad on a profit sharing basis. They would solicit local business in counties along the line to secure profitability and the proposal has been forwarded to interested parties.
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C. A. Randall
The
State Railway Commission
Omaha
Coburn- Wynot
Minneapolis and Omaha
Rough Crepes and Matelasse Weaves By Cherie Nicholas
Fashion notes highlight rough navy crepe as a spring staple for day wear. Pair with plaid taffeta or white organdie details and navy straw hats for chic ensembles. A new matelasse green fabric in bemberg adds texture to daytime dresses with crinkled surfaces and white organdie bows.
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New Springs
Wornstance
Bemberg
Western Newspaper Union
Placket Effects Reemerge In Latest Fashion Details
The article notes placket effects returning in use across skirts and blouses with plain glass and mother of pearl buttons replacing metals of winter. It mentions still existing shiny nickel types and describes plackets appearing front, back, and at hem levels as a recurring feature.
Perugia Sandal for Wear With Frock for Spring
A spring fashion note presents the Perugia sandal to pair with sheer stockings. The shoe features a rhinestone string with a flat sole and a high heel, wrapping around the foot and fastening at the back. Comfort is not guaranteed, but its visual effect is endorsed.
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Perugia
Wwe
Pink Velvet Gown Chosen by Paris Bride
A fashionable bride in Paris selected pale pink velvet for her wedding gown, departing from white satin. She wore pale pink tulle on a long train, while bridesmaids wore crepe gowns in the same shade with brown velvet accessories.
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Paris
Paris Chic Scarves Elevate Velvet Evening Wear
A Paris viewpoint highlights brocaded scarfs worn over black velvet evening coats as the height of chic. The triangular scarves are described as a defining fashion statement in high society circles.
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Paris
Smart for Spring mansh woolens for spring suit
Cherie Nicholas notes reversible double faced wool cape suit for spring wear. The model uses reversible checked and solid sides enabling multiple costume changes by turning the jacket and skirt to expose the opposite side. The article highlights practicality and versatile styling options for spring wardrobes.
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Roosevelt
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University
Mammoth Elephant In
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Marion Whitlow
Slim” Cook
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Cherie Nicholas
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