Monument Dedicates War of 1812 Hero With Flag Day Ceremony
Flag Day June 14 marked a dedication at Fort McHenry of a monument to Francis Scott Key and troops who defended Fort McHenry and fought at North Point. Charles H. Neikhaus designed the memorial as President Harding delivered the address.
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Washington Girl Scouts Aid Public Health Drive With Fly Swatters
Girl Scouts of Washington joined the public health service in a house to house effort distributing over 100000 fly swatters to combat disease and improve sanitation.
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President Harding Portrait by Christy on Canvas
The finished portrait of President Harding painted by Howard Chandler Christy is based on sittings at the White House. The artwork captures the president in a formal studio setting as Christy completes the likeness.
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Motor Fuel From Weeds
Prof. Maishe Toulouse argues thousands of common weeds can yield petrol with high benzine and toluene content. His method also yields a gas claiming 20 000 heat calories, which could cover plant installation costs.
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Lost Atlantis Tales Reach Panama In Mountaintop Clues
An English explorer, Mitchell Hedges, reaches San Blas hinterland and hints Chauquanaqua Indians may be Atlantis survivors. He cites tapestry designs, tall tales, and suggested connections to ancient explorers while debates on Atlantis revive among scholars, with theories from Babcock and Frobenius.
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Germany Hits Tourists With Daily Visa Fees Across Frontiers
The German foreign office now charges foreign visitors the same visa amount as their home governments, causing Americans to face about $10 per border crossing. Austrian entrants pay roughly 15 cents, while Polish and German corridor crossings incur additional scrutiny and universal $100 payments for Americans. Summer resorts fear overcrowding as prices rise, with room rates from 100 to 800 marks and Americans paying 75 cents to $5. full three month stays may run 460 to 1000 dollars.
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Court trains trimmed to two yards at Buckingham Palace
London reports the lord chamberlain, the Duke of Atholl, reinstates two yard court trains for presentations. Regulations cap train length at two yards and nineteen inches from the heel when standing, easing backward walks before royalty and aligning with postwar fashion norms.
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Remarkable brain tumor removal at New Jersey hospital
Dr K Winfield Ney of New York led a U S Army medical corps team at Ann May hospital Spring Lake New Jersey in removing a walnut sized pituitary brain tumor from Miss Marion Vogel of Asbury Park The operation required skull opening and lifting of the left brain lobe with a blood transfusion during several hours recovery expected partial blindness from the tumor prior to surgery
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Queen Mary Backs Shorter Train Lengths for Respectable Women
The text notes Queen Mary favors shorter train lengths to spare socially ambitious women from public exhibitions, praising her kindness and intent to protect her sex from scrutiny.
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American Cheese Invades Swiss Market
Washington reports that American made cheese is entering Switzerland, with Lucerne noting constant improvements in American Swiss style varieties. The Commerce Department cites the spread of U S cheese as displacing traditional Swiss product as new markets open.
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Town Meeting Debate Over Three Custodians Motion
A town meeting in a rural area heard a citizen move to set aside funds for three custodians to be stationed at proper places. An elderly, hard of hearing attendee loudly seconded the motion and proposed Jack Davis for one of the positions.
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Governor Allen Critiques Western Novelist In Kansas
The Kansas governor criticizes a western novelist saying the early work showed thought but later efforts are potboiling trash. He laments erosion of literary quality and warns of a decline among writers. Local notes report Amos Gadd selling his place to move to Willersville, sparking curiosity about the motive. A humor line from a traveler’s page contrasts personal finances with life insurance lapses.
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