Smokers Blamed for Historic East Forest Fires
George D. Pratt of the American Forestry Association declares smokers the greatest single factor in the spring forest fires across the East. He cites New York New Hampshire Connecticut North Carolina and New Jersey blame percentages and notes Rhode Island fires driven by careless tobacco disposal. Firefighting expanded with air patrols and extra crews from ten to forty plus special teams from railroads and the armed services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George D. Pratt
New York
American Forestry Association
Pratt
New Hampshire
Connecticut
North
Caratina
New Jersey
United States Forest
Rhode Island
United States Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guards
Lights Of New York And A Coincidental Misstep
A jolly trio party ends in chaos when a brass paper weight is hurled at a bystander, injuring him as a husband laments harming his wife. A coincidence links another room’s guest to a separate party in the same building. A barber shop scene shows Ron seeking to wash his hands.
Graft and mischief at a barber shop and more
A barber faces pet y graft where patrons use towels and soap without paying, third time paying the price. Diverse items follow including Capablanca at Columbia, golf antics with Bronson, and a dog hotel in New York’s West Sixties era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Clair
Garbers’ Association
Opportunity Knocks at Every Man's Door Says Clark
Dean of Men Thomas Arkle Clark reflects on missed chances through the tale of Wallace, an elderly man who chased various paths from law to sales to shopkeeping but never found a true opportunity, leaving him convinced he never had his break and the world at his tail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sis Dick
Jose Raoul Capablanca
Columbia University
Capablanca
Buena Vista
Javand
Cuba
Wallace
Iuto
Miller
Connor
Sangamon Avenue
Carson
Western Newspaper Union
Weather forecasts by machinery and solar cycles
Smithsonian meteorologist Henry Clayton predicts months ahead forecasts using solar period vibrations and tidal-like data handling machines. He cites sun radiation pulses affecting atmospheric pressure and says short intervals require recalculating terms, with future forecasts replacing current methods. Food by air to Brazil via Trinidad shows rapid supply lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry
Clayton
Smithsonian Institution
United States
The Diamond Necklace Scandal of Marie Antoinette
A detailed recounting of the famous diamond necklace affair linking Marie Antoinette, Jeanne Lamotte, Cardinal de Rohan, and Madame Du Barry. The piece notes the complex schemes, forged letters, and alleged royal involvement that sparked rumors of royal graft and contributed to the era’s intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Antoinette
Carolinn de Roche
Louis XV
Madame du Barry
de Rohan
Madame Lamotte
Louis VI
Tan
Jeanne de Valoise
Madam Lamotte
Cardinal de Rohan
Lamotte
Sugpeset
Hay
France
Aime Lamotte
Jenne Lamugtte
Hugoste
Jeanne
Duke Antoinette
Lamotres
Jeanne Lamotte
Lanette
London
Rohan
Wheeler Syndicate
Correct Information Airs and Ties on the Right Side
A quirky exchange unfolds between Correct Information Airs and her lawyer husband John. He, absent minded, muses that on the tight side not much lying is needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
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Marylyn Brown
Los Angeles
Saree Rane
Goaod
Lights OF
Sy Walter Trumbull
Ron
Europe
Canada
Yellowstone
Sunde
Ree
Zeke Bronsoh
Haven
Mr. Bronson
Bronson
Bell Syndicate
Hal
Thomas Arkle Clark
University of Minds
Spain
Trinidad
Tropical
America
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