New Inventions Forecast to Harness Human Mind and Power
Sumner N Blossom, editor of Popular Science Monthly, predicts major advances from physiological and psychological research. Enzymes, bacteriophage, and vitamins are advancing health science, with cures for cancer and diabetes approaches, while practical radio transmission and solar power concepts move toward real use.
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New York
Sumner N. Blossom
Popular Science Monthly
Blossom
Cornell
Earth
W. W. Coblentz
United States Bureau of Standards
Lght
Coblentz
University of Nebraska
Whale Chews 80 Feet of Cable to Alaska
A whale disrupted Alaska cable traffic in April by gnawing 80 feet of line. The Delwood recovered the carcass of a 28 foot long whale entangled in the coils, with the cable core severed in eight places. The creature weighed about 20 tons and was trapped by jaw and tail.
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Alaska
Washington
War Department
Delwood
Eccentric Farmer’s Will Scatters $100 000 in Legacies
William Hunsicker of Hamlin dies leaving about 100000 in cash bequests to neighbors and friends. The 215 acre homestead farm and 50 Lebanon National bank shares are placed in life estate to a favorite niece and then to the bank. The residuary estate is divided among legatees on a proportional basis.
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Lebanon
William Hunsicker
Hamlin
Hunsicker
Lebanon National Bank
Hfe
Lebanon County
Aircraft Production Rises 65.8 Percent in 1926 Year
The census bureau reports 1926 growth in aircraft output with 1 179 airplanes and seven seaplanes built, total airplane value at 8 771 077 dollars and seaplane value at 99 950. Overall aircraft industry output reached 20 081 181 dollars, up 60.3 percent from 1925, across 67 establishments including five engine plants. New York led with 16 establishments followed by Michigan nine and California seven.
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Washington
Census Bureau
New York
Michigan
California
Illinois
Ohio
Missouri
Pennsylvania
Academic Gowns Catch London Debutantes’ Fancy
Professors seek gowns for commencement season but may find their daughters have purloined the hoods. The chic debs of Mayfair wear them draped over the back, a playful mock of learning. Jokesters note it may be the closest the wearers come to education.
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London
Mayfair
Reland Ireland Tour Highlights Its Diverse Landscapes
The article surveys Ireland’s geography and sights from north to south and east to west. It names Derry Londonderry Saint Patrick's Purgatory Ballyshannon Muckross Errigal Tory Island Giant's Causeway Wicklow Glendalough Killarney and more. It notes legends, ruins, mountains lakes and coastal views, with vivid descriptions of places and historical associations.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Reland
Fair Head
Mizen Head
Ireland
Derry
Londonderry
James
Lough Erne
Europe
Ballyshannon
Muckross
Market House
Donegal
Rosses
Hebrides
Islay
Jura
Horn Head
Tory Island
MacSwine
Belfast
Paisley
Harris
Antrim
Lough Neagh
British Isles
Ballinderry
Jeremy Taylor
Whiteabbey
Anthony Trollope
Glens
Larne
Glenarm
Glencloy
Glenariff
Glen Ballyemon
Glenaan
Glencorp
Glendun
Glenshesk
Glenton
CiShendall
Qossian
Thackeray
Switzerland
Rathlin Island
Raghery
Sloch-na-mara
Hera
Bruce
Charles Kingsley
Ptolemy
Ballycastle
Carrick-a-Rede
Howth
Tallaght
Dublin
Parthelon
Kingstown
Bruny
Dalkey
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Great Lakes
Marshall Field Men’s Store
Wicklow
Vale of Avoca
Downs
Devil's Glen
Tay
Lough Dan
Glendalough
St. Kevin
Avoca
Leinster
Killarney
Maryborough
Thurles
Thomas
Earl of
Kildare
Moeroun
Kerry Road
William Penn
Gougane Barra
William Wordsworth
McCarthy Moore
Tore
Dunioe
Tipperary
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