Plan for Atlantic air service advances in meteorology
The air ministry and Imperial Airways test imaginary transatlantic flights from Foynes to America to study wind, upper air temps, and weather reports. A meteorological station between Britain and Greenland is urged, with aims to provide a complete weather analysis before takeoff for future transatlantic passenger and mail service.
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London
England
Foynes
Shannon
Ireland
Atlantic
America
Air Ministry
Imperial Airways
Newfoundland
Europe
Ocean
North Atlantic
Manchester
British Isles
Greenland
Sand or Pearls By Leonard A Barrett
A series of proverbs and reflections on small irritants that disrupt the mind. The author argues minor annoyances accumulate, turning into larger troubles if not managed, warning that small torments cause mental and nervous distress.
Lincoln heir saved by Edwin Booth in near tragedy
Robert Todd Lincoln, son of Abraham Lincoln, recounts how Edwin Booth, famed actor and brother of John Wilkes Booth, pulled him from danger as he slipped on a Jersey City station platform. Lincoln credited Booth with saving his life and recalled the moment for years.
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Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Robert Todd Lincoln
Edwin Booth
John Wilkes Booth
Lincoln
Robert Lincoln
Pullman Company
Jersey City
Pearl of Great Price in Life's Sea of Sand
A reflective essay on will power and self control using oyster and pearl imagery. It argues that adversity forges character, as the oyster turns irritants into pearls, and suggests personal effort turns misfortune into beauty. It cites Browning and emphasizes inner victory over self as true progress.
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Robert Browning
Household Fronts and Buffet Tips Highlight Mother Helpers
Betty Wells explains that nursery schools and neighborhood play groups ease child supervision in busy households. She favors buffet service for gatherings with practical tips on tables, trays, salts, serving spoons, water, coffee or tea, and suitably large napkins to handle spills.
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America
Betty Wells
We Took a Peke on a Western Motor Tour
The Rogues' Gallery examines a family trip with a new eight week old Peke named Scooby. The narrative details constant stops for snacks and potty breaks, a caravan of dog gear, and mounting car crowding as the author tires of traveling with a young dog across the United States.
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Department of Commerce
Missus
Scooby
Sandusky
Pearls Without Nucleus of Sand Verse Opens Hope
A Western Newspaper Union text speaks of inner will to live and rebuild. It contrasts a world that becomes a desert with pearls symbolizing humanity, personality, and priceless potential.
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Western Newspaper Union
Adding a New State Star on July Fourth
When a new state joined the Union the star on the flag was added on the July fourth after the state’s admission. The rule linked statehood to the annual Independence Day display and ceremonial symbolism.
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By Charles Sughroe
Bane
Plan
Atlantic Ocean
Britain
Leonard A. Barrett
van Sweringen
J. Paul Thompson
WN U Service
Norman Hartnell
Queen Elizabeth of England
Hartnell
Ousehold Ffints
The
Rogues’ Gallery
Neil Stafford
By Neil Stafford
Peke
Houdini
Chicago
California
Bell Syndicate
WNN
J. O. Whipple, Jr
Princeton University
Dave Driscoll
New York
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