Plan Two Flights Into Stratosphere Ath
Washington two stratosphere ascent plans will lift a giant 8 000 000 cubic foot balloon to more than 15 miles with Capt. Albert W. Stevens and Maj. William Kepner aboard to study upper air conditions. If successful a September second ascent will verify observations and collect atmospheric data for weather science.
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Washington
United States
National Geographic Society
United States Army Air Corps
Albert W. Stevens
Army Air Corps
William Kepner
Gilbert Grosvenor
Omfhander Sbttlé
Great Plains
Stevens
U. S. Whaling Ships Fade From Oceans
Washington reports a sharp decline of the American whaling fleet from a peak of 200 000 gross tons in 1853 to only 14 vessels totaling 9 867 tons today. The Commerce Department records also show the fleet’s centers have shifted across the continent from New England as whaling waned.
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Washington
United States Merchant Marine
Commerce Department
Bureau of Navigation and Steamboat Inspection
New England
New Neutron Ray Promises Deeper Penetration
Prof. O. Lawrence and Dr. M. Stanley Livingston report a new neutron ray stronger than X rays or radium. The beam, produced through a lead window, delivers 10,000,000 neutrons per second. Though early and highly dangerous, it holds potential for new experiments and creating heavier elements or advancing lighter ones.
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8. O. Lawrence
M. Stanley
Livingston
Germany Builds War Machine Beyond France Says Temps
The Temps claims Germany has the most powerful war equipment and could field over twice as many trained troops as France. It cites rising arms stocks in Berlin, war-material imports, and expanding personnel, noting 20 aircraft plants vs Britain’s 8 and new airfields near several cities in violation of Locarno.
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Union
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Reich
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Barmen
Wupper
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Pirmasens
Dinglinghem
Baden
Rastatt
Baldenau
Kintzig
Corn Stalk Gas Proves Feasible for Farm Lighting
Rural light and heat may come from farm waste as USDA tests corn stalk gas. An experimental plant near Ames aims to produce 200 cubic feet daily for fuel or lighting, using 40 to 50 pounds of shredded stalks at a cost of 300 to 500 dollars.
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Ames
Iowa
United States Department of Agriculture
Taras
Sultan's Stolen Wealth Restitution Suit Arouses Museum
A 14 pearled Istanbul tablecloths and other Abdul Hamid treasure pieces were found after an informer named Nouri Bey was accused of possession. Police recovered the jewels and stored them in the old museum. Nouri Bey sues the museum claiming over 20 years possession.
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Istanbul
Abdul Hamid
Nouri Bey
92 Year Old Woman Known as Mother of Mayors
Booneville Indiana Mrs Elizabeth Heinzle Nester recently celebrated her ninetieth birthday and is famed as the mother of mayors. Her eldest son John F Heinzle became Boonville mayor in 1905, Fred Heinzle was Tell City mayor in 1909, and Floyd H Necter won Boonville mayor in 1929.
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Booneville
Ind
Elizabeth Heinzle
Nester
John F. Heinzle
Boonville
Fred Heinzle
Tell City
Floyd H. Necter
Worse Still On the Funny Side
They discuss a mutual friend named Brown. Jones says he is a good fellow yet treats his wife poorly by refusing to argue with her. Grey asks for clarification and learns the unusual but nonviolent restraint.
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Brown
Jones
Grey
Health scare ends with golf club question
The patient had been told to stop golf for six months due to health concerns. After the period, a medical exam found the heart in good condition, prompting the patient to ask the doctor about returning to his clubs.
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Vancouver Province
Fragmented plea for biscuits and clothes echoes past
A reader fragment expresses longing for “fine biscuits” and “fine clothes” once provided by parents. The speaker imagines obtaining the items for themselves, recalling family warmth and traditions.
Unclear exchange hints at home life and crowd remark
Fragmentary dialogue shows Mrs X saying she has been unlucky while carrying a rabbit's foot and making a round of halls. Mr X interrupts with a question about crowds as they arrive home, reflecting a domestic London setting.
Theyre All the Same Cake Joke From Chelsea Record
A humorous aside about Mrs. Newed Matilda the new Cook who says she put her heart into cooking and Mr Newed jokes that she must have a heavy heart when she baked the cake.
One Better Plaintiff in County Court
In a county court the plaintiff claims party witnesses to prove facts while the defendant asserts no witnesses were present and will present witnesses to support that claim.
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London
Is She a Professional or an Ama Tur Dancer
The phrase contrasts professional status with livelihood choices, suggesting a debate over whether someone should dance to earn a living or pursue earnings through other means. It reflects a distancing tone on performance work versus commercial necessity.
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Washington
Mr. Hopkins
Civilian Conservation Corps
Different Now Puzzling Line Levels in Pathfinder Magazine
A fragment from Pathfinder Magazine features a quirky dialogue about ownership and a cryptic reference to marriage. The snippet hints at a humorous, rhetorical exchange with unclear context.
Reminders on Pleasant World and Hotel Advertisements
A fragment notes Reminders Jud Tunlging stating the world remains pleasant to live in and emphasizes reading big hotel advertisements as a reminder. The item reflects a promotional or editorial tease from the Washington Star with minimal readable context.
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Ashington Star
No Hope Manager XYou Aboard Future Boss
Fragmentary message reflecting a boastful trainer or manager exchange with a speaker named Jimmy, mentioning staying two weeks at a prior place and a promise. Contains unclear phrasing and potential informal dialogue about leadership prospects.
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Jimmyy
Swong SetQ Starter 5 Boss Would Mas Care
A garbled message fragment appears to reference a weekly schedule or care task. It mentions caring for someone or something and a start time or event. No clear names, places, or concrete actions are readable.
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Swong
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