Weather Bureau Temperature Gambling Moves Capital
Daily U S weather bureau readings are used as the basis for a new capital gambling scheme run by operators tied to the numbers game. Runners accept bets on published temperatures with prizes and a weeks outlay of 60 cents, despite past bribe attempts and tampering in other cities.
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Washington
United States Weather Bureau
Gate
New York
Nity
Weather Report
Weather Bureau
Mr. Weber
National Institute of Psychology Plans Washington Center
The National Institute of Psychology seeks a Washington area site for a national psychological laboratory akin to the bureau of Standards but not federally controlled. Its founders include Knight Dunlap Hugh S. Cumming and Edwin Slosson, aiming to elevate research standards and enable cooperative, long term studies.
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Washington
Bureau of Standards
National Institute of Psychology
Knight Dunlap
Johns Hopkins University
National Research Council
Hugh S. Cumming
United States
Dunlap
Institute
Scientific America
Maiden Aunt Guides Niece in Three Proposals
Sympathy is shown as a maiden aunt helps her niece who faces a difficult choice among three marriage proposals. The aunt’s advice centers on prudence and family ties while weighing each suitor’s prospects.
Hard Work and the Illusion of Easy Living
Dean of Men at the University of Illinois critiques the shift toward labor saving devices and easier education. He laments the trend toward minimal effort, predicts future automation, and questions whether life will become too easy for true development.
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Western Newspaper Union
New Boat Moves on Dry Land Using Caterpillar Tracks
Secrets reveal a vessel powered by a pair of caterpillar tractor tracks running beneath its bottom. The craft can move on dry land like a war machine, and its climbing capability depends on the pilot staying alert.
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St. Louis
Claim of offside denies Iowa win in 7 6 game
Iowa officials charge they were robbed of a 7 to 6 victory over Ohio claiming an offside on the play when Lar kins recovered the blocked ball for Ohio’s lone touchdown. The piece also surveys river towboat designs and their raillike freight method aims.
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Iowa
Ohio
Larkins
How to Live Longer
Public health guidance by John Clarence Funk M A Sc D director outlines practical steps for longer life. He emphasizes balanced diet regular exercise and avoidance of risky habits as key factors in longevity based on statewide health education programs.
Food Fads Highlight Human Digestive Flexibility Across Diets
The article notes explorers survive on diverse diets from meat to peanuts to bread and dairy, showing the body's adaptability. It warns against chasing food fads and stresses balanced, moderate eating for health and longevity.
Dont Get Chesty Dont Get Chest y
An editorial notes modern life boosts longevity but warns adults over fifty face no real gain from longer life without personal health action. It urges annual physicals and sensible habits to lower mortality and counters complacency about health safeguards.
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George
Western Newspaper Union
Norway gains sovereignty over Arctic island Jan Mayen
A dispatch from Oslo reports Jan Mayen, located in Arctic waters between Iceland and Spitzbergen, has been formally annexed by Norway. The island’s meteorological station director gains magistrith authority on site amid prior disputes over ownership dating to Hudson and May.
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Jan Mayen
Arctic
Iceland
Spitzbergen
Norway
Oslo
Magistrith
Scotland
Henry Hudson
Jan Jacobsz May
Corporation of
Aull
James I
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University of Ilinois
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