Thought for the Day and Victor Herbert Biography
The note discusses sugar as quick energy and its role in diets, while a separate item highlights Victor Herbert a versatile musician. It traces his cello studies in Germany his roles in Stuttgart the New York Metropolitan Orchestra and his own 1904 orchestra.
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Stuttgart
Metropolitan Orchestra
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Tiny opossum found in Argentina by museum expert
H Harold Shammel of the National Museum reports a diminutive opossum species named muscula in Argentina. Adults reach about five inches from nose to tail and display acrobatic behavior like other opossums. The note contrasts with Greenland’s ice plateau that has been crossed only twice in summer.
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H. Harold Shammel
The
National Museum
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Greenland
Immense Chinese coal field holds vast deposits near Mukden
The Fushun coal field near Mukden China is estimated to contain 1.2 billion tons of coal. This large reserve highlights China's substantial fuel resources and potential impact on regional energy supply.
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Mukden
China
Grain Board halts Russia short selling on Chicago exchange
Chicago reports the grain board barred Soviet Russia from short selling futures on the Chicago Board of Trade. Directors urged strict action against foreign government selling, pledging cooperation to protect American farmers and markets. A telegram was sent to Secretary Hyde confirming the stance. Geneva notes agricultural troubles drive global low mood and proposes a two part world wheat conference to study cereal use for industry.
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George S. Minor
Farmers’ National Grain Corporation
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Russia
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Home Wine Makers Immunity From Dry Law
Prohibition Director Amos W. Woodcock said home bakers who make fruit juice beverages for personal use are immune from enforcement under the Volstead act. He cited difficulty proving intoxication and obtaining evidence, making prosecutions for home wine manufacturing impractical.
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Prohibition
Amos W. W. Woodcock
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