Divers Reach Record Depths In Bathysphere Expedition
Throngs watch as Dr. William Beebe and Otis Barton descend in the bathysphere off Nonsuch Island Bermuda to depths surpassing 2,510 feet. They report new species, observe large luminous life, and film strange creatures while noting 1,300 psi pressure and a 2 hour 46 minute dive.
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Washington
St. Georges Harbor
Bermuda
William Beebe
Otis Barton
Atlantic
Nonsuch Island
National Geographic Society
Doctor Beebe
Beebe
Beleves
Woman Catches Eight-Pound Cod Off Boston Light
Grace Sherman of Quincy demonstrated skill in Boston harbor by landing an eight-pound cod with a tiny hook after a half hour tussle. The catch, the largest in years off Boston light, showcased her patience and fishing prowess.
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Poston
Grace Sherman
Quincy
Boston Harbor
Alfonso Rejects Reconciliation With Son Paris
The estranged former King Alfonso of Spain rejects any reconciliation with his eldest son the former prince of Asturias now Count Cavadonga. The son and his wife visited Fontainebleau for Don Juan’s birthday but Alfonso refused to appear, meeting only his mother and brother.
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Paris
Alfonso
Spain
Prince of Asturias
Senorita Sampedra Ocejo
Fontainebleau
Don Juan
Count Cavadonga
Europe
French Farm Exodus Shifts Population and Land Use
French farmers increasingly move to cities abandoning land as value drops sharply since 1913. Land under cultivation fell by millions of acres with 1,465,000 acres taken out and foreign workers, mainly Italians, now operating many farms.
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Paris
France
Shows His Souvenirs From European Cruise
Midshipman Edwin Denby returns to Annapolis aboard with about 800 shipmates after a summer cruise in European waters. He shows his mother souvenirs from the trip while his father once served as secretary of the navy.
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Edwin Denby
Annapolis
Middy Denby
Navy
Thief Dis berry Receives Severe 1784 Punishment in Sunbury
Old Northumberland records recount Joseph Disberry, a county terror who stole food and other items. In September 1784 he was sentenced to thirty nine lashes, the pillory for an hour, ear amputation, restitution, three months in jail and fines. Sheriff Henry Antes oversaw execution.
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Sunbury
Northumberland County
Joe Disberry
Joe
Joseph Disberry
Henry Antes
Philadelphia
Union County
Scrap Iron In Great Demand for Export Trade
Scrap iron including wornout rails stove plates and discarded machinery is gathered at two Chelsea yards for shipment to Japan Italy Germany and Holland. A steamer at the South Boston army base will carry the cargo, part of nearly 100000 tons already shipped to foreign markets this year.
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Boston
Chelsea
Japan
Italy
Germany
Holland
Hurricanes Smooth Sands on Texas Coast
Gulf hurricane winds push sandy shoreline between here and Port Isabel, smoothing beaches as tourists report the effect. No injuries noted, but warnings issued for high winds and rough seas along the coast.
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Arkansas Pass
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Here
Port Isabel
Amusement for Small Guests by Louise R Marshall
Louise R Marshall of the National Kindergarten Association offers tips to host children gracefully. She describes a treasure chest of toys and activities to keep little visitors entertained, quiet, and engaged while adults converse, turning visits into welcoming, well planned occasions.
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Louise R. Marshall
National Kindergarten Association
New York City
Explorer
Unusual Union Traveled Towns to Wed in Iowa
A couple journeyed from Friendship Missouri to Love Virginia and Ring Arkansas to name the day. They married at a Iowa church and settled at Home Oregon where their twins were born in Boise Idaho reported by the Los Angeles Record.
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Friendship
Love
Ring
Ark
Church
Iowa
Ore
Boise
Idaho
Los Angeles
Wasted Time, Anyway a Fanatic Sparks Debate
A compact exchange shows frustration with a fervent advocate whose persistent talk stalls progress. The moment captures tensions around dialogue and patience in public discussion.
Artificial Rain Prospects Stir Russian Research
A four year study from the Turkmanistan Institute of Rainfall reports Russians have made fog and light rain by dispersing chemicals from aircraft, suggesting atmospheric moisture can be harnessed in arid Central Asia. The work is early and far from full weather control, but seen as encouraging progress.
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Turkmanistan Institute of Rainfall
B. A. Fedoseeff
Central Asia
American Midwest
Fedoseeff
Jin
Health tip from 98 year old miller in Bohemia
The Novotny family near Cachov in southwestern Bohemia has not recorded a death in 83 years. Charles Novotny, 98, heads the clan with 10 children 28 grandchildren and 46 great grandchildren. He notes his wife, 91, keeps him in check though he enjoys pipe and beer.
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Novotny
Cachov
Bohemia
Charles Novotny
Mr. Novotny
Eruptions on Scalp Healed by Cutiura Soap Ad
Mrs. Emma Youska of McKeesport Pa reports scalp eruptions itching and burning, spreading to her face. After using Cutiura Soap and Ointment the eruptions reduced in a week and healed in two weeks, with the product sold by Potter Drug & Chemical Corp. in 1934.
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Emma Youska
Monterey St
McKeesport
Potter Drug & Chemical Corp
Malden
Mass
Ady
Camay Beauty Soap Contest Seeks Lively Letters
Procter & Gamble invites women to write 100 words or less on Why Camay Is the Best Beauty Soap for My Skin. Earn First Prize of 1000 a year for life or a lump sum, with entries due by October 15 1934.
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Procter & Gamble
Union Central Life Insurance Co
Camay
Katharine Clayburger
Woman's Home Dominion
Hildegarde Fillmore
McCall’s’ Magazine
Ruth Murrin
Good Housekeeping Bagazine
Procter & Gamble Co
Dept. A
P.O
Cincinnati
United States
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James H. Pope
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Optigiar
O Street
Lincoln
Neb
Parker
Hiscox Chem
Wks
Patchowoc
N.Y
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
WNY
Ioike
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WEAF
NBC
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E.S.T
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