Victoria Medal Is Given U.S. Man
Director John I. Hayford of Northwestern University’s College of Engineering receives the Victoria Medal from the Royal Geographical Society for establishing the theory of isostasy. The award, to be presented May 26, follows decades of coast survey work proving a balance of earth pressures and a solid earth, with Hayford and colleagues cited among few Americans honored by the society.
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Evanston, HI
Royal Geographical Society of Great Britain
John I. Hayford
College of Engineering
Northwestern University
Commodore Peary
North Pole
Alexander Hamilton Ri¢ee
Hayford
Rayford
Starrisburg
Pittsburgh
Isastasy
America
Moon Birth Theories Return To Earth Ties
Royal Society discourse revisits Laplace nebular hypothesis and argues for solar perturbation by a passing star as the origin of planets. Pickering suggests the Moon broke from a solid Earth 1 billion years ago, tearing away a vast southern region and forming debris rings around Earth.
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London
Royal Society
Royal Institution
Doctor Jeans
Laplace
Earth
Space
New Zealand
Sirius of Gibraltar
Atlantic
673 827 Soldiers Now in French Army
Paris reports the metropolitan and colonial troops total 673 827 men as of March 1 1924 per War Minister Mignet. He says this minimum ensures protection for France and notes a 1 812 000 000 franc budget for 1924 for sustenance and equipment.
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Paris
Miginet
France
French Beauty Doctor Claims Beard Removal by Light Therapy
A Paris inventor marketing a non electrical facial light treatment says three sessions stop beard growth and yield a smooth complexion. The procedure requires no post care and the doctor expects to expand into the United States amid rising business.
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Paris
United States
Veteran romance ends in Ky marriage after 50 years apart
A 50 year old romance culminated in the marriage at Owingsville Kentucky of James F Stull seventy eight and Mrs Georgianna Swartz seventy five Stull who moved from Paola Kansas had courted Swartz when he was young and married her again after her cooking won him back.
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Owingsville
James F. Stull
Georgianna Swartz
Stull
Paola
Kan
Dog Rescued After 40 Hours Trapped in Milk Can
A dog owned by Sherman Quimby in Orrington Me spent 40 hours wedged in a metal milk can. He was found very weak by his grateful master after the ordeal.
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Orrington Center
Sherman Quimby
wealth of united states tops 320 billion in ten years
The Department of Commerce reports US national wealth at 320,803,862,000 as of December 31, 1922, up 72.2 percent since 1912. Per capita wealth rose from 1,950 to 2,918 dollars, driven mainly by price increases. Property types across real estate, stocks, railways, manufacturing, and other assets show substantial gains, with livestock a notable dip. The navy and coin holdings also increased significantly.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
National Parks and Monuments
United States Navy
Columbus
Diller
Nebraska
Izaac Walton League
Norfolk
University of Nebraska
Dave Philbrick
Ord
Richardson County
Falls City
J. C. Blanchard
Belden
Fairview
Beatrice
Beatrice High School
Henry F. Schulte
Egypt
O’neill
Lawrence Murray
Holt County
Murray
Eagles Creek
O‘neill
Frank Chain
Omaha
Chain
Fremont
Nebraska Press Association
Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Clearing House For
Nebraska Information
State Department of Agriculture
John Zutmeier
Odell
Callaway
Gage County
American Red Cross
Chicago
The
Agricultural College
Fremont High School
Dixon County
Wayne County
Platte County
Merle Rose
Christian Roose
Christian
Irvington
Rooster Runs to Death on Interurban Car in Oak Harbor
A rooster jumped onto the cowcatcher of an interurban car in Oak Harbor and died as James French disembarked. French gave the bird to a local family through a relief agency, and a feast followed. Men’s maxims reveal their hearts.
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Oak Harbor
James French
French
Veteran Coughs Up Civil War Bullet From Eye Wound
Lanett Alabama resident W Meadows, 78, a Civil War veteran, recently coughed up the bullet that wounded him at the Battle of Vicksburg. The slug, about an ounce in weight, had remained in his head since the war and provoked years of medical doubt about removal.
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Battle of
Vicksburg
Meadows
Butlet
Suddites of Nile Compared to Coal in Tests
New York reports that a plantlike mass called suddite grows up to twenty feet in the Nile above Khartoum. French scientists proposed it as a coal precursor, transporting it to Khartoum for processing. Tests on Nile steamers show suddite matching coal in performance and potential.
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New York
Nile
Khartum
Berlin Cane Fees Hit Six Dollars For Year
An American film fan notes that checking a walking stick costs in Berlin theaters 10 to 15 cents at the door. He bought a cane last fall for 50 cents and estimates the yearly charges total six dollars in checks alone, amid fluctuating currency rates.
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Berlin
If One Looks Like He Had His Way He Generally Get It
A terse adage notes that those who present strength or dominance tend to achieve their aims. The saying reflects a belief in power winning outcomes and is often cited in political or social commentary.
Hen House Design for Farm or City Use
William A. Radford explains a 20 by 20 foot hen house for 90 to 100 birds with concrete floor, straw bedding, south facing layout, canvas weather curtains, half monitor front light, and evenly spaced 2 by 2 inch roosts on a shared level. The design aims to maximize light, air, exercise, and egg production while enabling easy cleaning and maintenance.
Single Contractor Most Satisfactory For Home Building
The article discusses contract forms for finished houses. It favors lump sum contracts with a single contractor as most satisfactory, noting clear total cost when plans are complete. It contrasts with cost plus and fixed-fee supervision models, highlighting incentives and cost predictability.
Clothes Dryers From Modern Laundries Endorse Home Comfort
Clothes dryers are accepted standard equipment in modern laundry rooms. They dry by gas or electricity and prove especially useful during rainy months, making them a welcome addition to homes.
Grained Effects On Painted Wood Surfaces
A method to create a grained look uses ground color as a base over painted wood followed by semigloss stain after twelve hours. Rub or comb the surface while still damp to mimic grain then allow six to eight hours before a second coat. finish with varnish or wax for a brighter gloss.
Tiled Kitchen Labor Saver for the Home
In planning the kitchen great care should be taken in choosing wall and floor finishes. Tiling is a labor saving, sanitary, durable finish that enhances daily routines and adds color and variety. Tiles suit all periods and styles, offering timeless cleanliness and charm with minimal maintenance.
Lighting advice before selecting equipment
An expert illuminating engineer should be consulted before finalizing specifications. The text notes advances in fighting equipment efficiency and suggests savings come from professional guidance from leading fixture firms.
Planning a Home With Built In Cabinet Features
The article outlines planning a home to include built in cabinets and appliances. It highlights the need for kitchen cabinets, disappearing ironing boards, and a refrigerator recess accessible from outside. It stresses convenient, low cost provisions appreciated by housewives.
Foundation must extend 18 inches deep for sun porch
The notice warns that the sun porch and steps foundation should extend at least 18 inches below ground and raise about the same height above to prevent rodents from nesting.
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