Uncharted Islands Enduring in Pacific Myths
An historical note says few uncharted islands remain but some may still exist in the vast Pacific. Writers seeking unknown lands could place a tale slightly south of the equator about 100 miles south of the Caroline Islands, north of New Guinea, far from steamer routes.
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Washington
Jmapmakers
Pacific
Defoe
Pacific Ocean
Equator
Caroline Islands
New Guinea
Phantom Pacific Islands Haunt Sailors Past and Present
The Pacific once held countless uncharted places and phantom isles reported by mariners. Decline of these errors follows better navigation and charts, as many supposed dangers and sea serpents vanished from lists and maps.
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Robinson Crusoe
Equatorial
Mars
Alexander Selkirk
Juan Fernandez
Valparaiso
Pacific
Solomon Islands
Meyer Sean
United States Hydrographic Office
Pacific Ocean
Dipping into Science on bees and honey production
The article explains how bees collect a sugary substance from flowers and produce honey through a slow, complex process powered by sunlight and moisture. It notes honey is manufactured by the bee after gathering from the flower, which builds up the sugar for its own use and replacement.
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Western Newspaper Union
Fish Gods Prove Potency Honolulu
Ancient fish gods of Hawaii reputedly guide or hinder fishermen as Hui and locals recount near Na panaia bay Kohala coast. A large akule school gathered, but offerings to the stone akuah were not made and the fish dispersed, ending the catch with disappointed crowds and a warning about honoring the gods.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
Waiwaii
Kohala
Akule
Napanaia Bay
Sighboring
Raywaihae
War Veteran in Hard Luck Belfast Soldier Returns Home
George Young born in Rhode Island and a World War I veteran fights to stay in Britain. He joined the Royal Irish Fusiliers, was wounded thrice in France, earned a military medal, and was discharged in 1923. He repeatedly tried to land in the United States, facing Ellis Island refusals due to his oath of allegiance. He now remains in Belfast with his wife, unable to find work.
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Belfast
Ireland
Britain
Atlantic
Ellis Island
Liverpool
America
George Young
Rhode Island
Royal Irish Fusiliers
France
Young
Fre
Fusiliers
State Department
Hillis Island
New York
Painful Recollections by a Humorist on Return to America
A professional humorist recalls his failed attempt to return to the United States, noting that his birth certificates were held by a steamship company and sent to New York. He cannot get a passport due to visa issues, fears quota delays, and contemplates continuing street singing while awaiting paperwork. The piece mentions his attire and a note about New York's First Church and its 300 year history.
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Young
Steamship Company
New York
America
Britain
Shilly Shallying and Regret
Dean of Men Thomas Arkle Clark uses fictional and real examples to warn against shilly-shallying. He cites Silar Jeffrey who laments not marrying Miss Mehetabel and Gregory who missed a profitable land purchase, then notes Watson who delayed wills and charitable giving. He urges decisive action to avoid lifelong regret.
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Silar Jeffrey
Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Mehetabel
Nebetabel
Ho Shilly-Shalked
Gregory
Watson
Bris Sets American Shot Put Record at ALAU Titles
Hermán Bris of the Los Angeles A. C. hurls the S-pound shot to a new world's best of 67 feet 11 1 2 inches. The mark surpasses Ralph Rose's former record. Bris, a member of the 1929 Olympic team, set the record during the ALAU championships in Denver.
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Hernan Bris
Los Angeles
A. O
Grecort
Mark Setty
Ralph Rose
GT Gretinches
Brix
Roadside trees gain protection as highways modernize
The Hudson Star notes a shift toward roadside beautification led by women's clubs and business groups. It highlights trees surviving traffic, new plantings, and reduced brush clearing by linemen, envisioning a future where highways are shaded by maintained timber and powered lines are hidden from view.
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American Ture Association
Hudson
New York
Gea
Hill Poster
Towns Strive For Their Ideal Progress
An editorial in the Household Magazine argues towns can pursue distinct ideals such as richest, cleanest, most beautiful, busiest, most modern, most helpful, most religious, and most enterprising. It poses a question to readers: what is your town’s ideal and is it worth developing a conscious aim.
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Towes
Household Magazine
Community Economy and school consolidation savings report
A North Carolina school of economy report details consolidating Cumberland county children into six schools. It finds 188 pupils taught by 80 teachers at under 88 dollars per child for the year, with another county saving 24000 dollars. It notes state savings to fund higher teacher salaries and better facilities.
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North Carolina School of Economy
Cumberland County
Takes Two As the Home Is Incomplete Without Community
Community and home are intertwined in a farm and fireside message. The saying highlights how a dwelling loses its meaning without neighborhood bonds, shared rituals, and collective support that sustain daily life and identity.
Public playgrounds led by trained leaders in 80 U.S. communities
The report notes that over eighty communities across the United States have established public playgrounds under trained leadership. It highlights organized programs and governance guiding playground activities and safety standards across cities and towns.
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United States
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Calif
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Attax
Manhattan Island
Jonas Michielus
Holland
Shilly
Thomas Arkle Clark
University of Ilinois
Sven
Jeffrey
Galon.y
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