Forests in United States Gaining
Professor Emanuel Fritz of the University of California says forestry is shifting from propaganda to practice. Government and private operators are fostering repeated crops, with South forests showing strong growth under fire protection. He warns against complacency as lumber demand shifts and stresses the need for public fire protection and conservative cutting to sustain timberlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Emanuel Fritz
Forestry Department
University of California
Fritz
South
West
Natick Man Fined for Cat Tail Weight Experiment
Harry Kanofsky of Ellet Street Natick faced a cruelty charge after cutting the tails of two cats to test if they would gain weight. Judge Michael F Kennedy noted the absurdity of the experiment and fined Kanofsky $25, which he paid. The case sparked commentary on animal cruelty and experimental methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natick
Harry Kanofsky
Ellet Street
South Natick
Michael F. Kennedy
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Kanofaky
Kennedy
Duke Gloucester Plays Ping Pong at Elton College
The duke of Gloucester visiting Hackney Wick, as president of the National Association of Boys' Clubs, played an informal ping pong game with Elton College boys during an unannounced stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duke of Gloucester
National Association of Boys’ ‘Clubs
Elton College Boys
Hackney Wick
Marvels of Science Aid to Fowl Thieves
Inspector George Tustin of the Humane Society warns that thieves in western Ontario are using anesthetics on chickens. He notes empty ether cans found in coops as evidence of these modern methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ont
Ontario
George Tustin
The
Humane Society
Tustin
Insect-Eating Plant Signals Hunger at Auburn Maine
A meat eating plant in Auburn Maine draws curiosity as a matro orchid that emits fragrance to lure flies. It signals hunger when no food is available by crossing two fingerlike parts hanging from the blossom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Maine
Swap Ice Cream Cones for Eggs in Fort Morgan
A Fort Morgan Colorado drug store ran a one day promotion exchanging ice cream cones for eggs. Clerks handed out 4286 cones by night’s end as customers traded eggs for treats under the local promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Morgan
Colo
Ancient Greek pyxides bring 870 B C rouge to Penn museum
The University of Pennsylvania Museum acquires four early Greek pyxides dating to about 870 B C. Dipylon vases from Attic geometric style feature rug like surfaces and rudely modeled horse figures on covers as handles. The collection also includes two drinking cups with similar geometric ornamentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Pennsylvania Museum
Philadelphia
H. SF. Jayne
Wagne
Dipylon
Athens
Three Women Enter Soviet Navy Train as Officers
Three women formerly employed by the Soviet merchant service have joined the Soviet navy. They will serve first on the battle cruiser Morat, with potential transfer to a naval training college and eventual promotion to lieutenants if they prove efficient and suitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Soviet Merchant Service
Morat
Naval Training College
Pact on a Tablecloth Signed by Five Men
A tablecloth bearing a written agreement signed by five businessmen at a luncheon has been sent as evidence to Parliament. The document, described as a pact, links the men to a formal arrangement discussed over a meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Parla
The Ten Lost Tribes A World of Theories And Guesses
An overview traces the mystery of the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel, noting long debate among historians and archaeologists. It surveys various theories of their fate, from assimilation with Samaria to dispersal across nations, and even links to American Indians and Aztecs, while acknowledging no definitive discoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin
Judah
Palestine
Jerusalem
Samaria
Christ
Sargon
Assyria
Juda
America
Roger Williams
Cotton Mather
Charles Beatty
Wheeler Syndicate
Toil in 1495 Labor Rules in England
In 1495 laborers faced strict work hours from mid March to mid September rising before five in the morning and not leaving until between seven and eight in the evening. They received a half hour for breakfast an hour for dinner a half hour for nonemore and from mid May to mid August a half hour for daytime sleep. From September to March work began at springing of the day and ended at night of the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
New Process Turns Cornstalks and Sewage Into Gas
A simple method combines dried cornstalks with ordinary sewage to produce gas. After husking and preparing the stalks they are mixed with sewage in a small covered tank to ferment and release gas. Invented by Boruff and refined with Dr. A M Buswell of the University of Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borutf
A. M. Buswell
University of Ilinois
World’s Largest Bells in Russia and China
Russia reportedly houses the world’s largest bell the so called Czar bell whose weight is disputed between 135 and 198 tons. It was cast in Boris Godunov’s era and recast multiple times, used as a chapel, damaged by fires, and finally placed on a granite pedestal. The only bell in use is said to weigh 128 tons, with the next largest in Pelping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Boris Godunoff
H. M. Grove
Moscow
Grove
Anna
Nicholas I
Formaldehyde From Natural Gas Promises Industry Shift
A new method yields formaldehyde or H-CHO from natural gas in large quantities. The breakthrough could impact many industries by supplying vast amounts of the pungent gas compound for widespread use.
What is puppy love in a dog's life
The Chicago Post notes a playful quote about puppy love as the start of a dog's life, presenting a lighthearted reflection on canine companionship and early moments of affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Post
Equally Tragic Jokes About War Tools and Spying
A 19th century style anecdote features Secretary Call of the American Peace Society lamenting air warfare. He notes that any good tool can be misused and cites a jealous wife using the telephone to spy on her husband. The husband replies with a disguised voice, prompting a playful guessing exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary Call
American Peace Society
Mr. Call
Hon
Mabel
Moms Learn Uses of Phillips Milk of Magnesia
From expectancy to weaning, Phillips Milk of Magnesia aids pregnancy with nausea relief, heartburn, and digestion support. It offers mild laxative action for regularity and neutralizes cow’s milk for infant feeding, sold in 25¢ and 50¢ bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Magnesia
Drought Tests Wild Oats and Life Plans
A light exchange on companionship and practical life needs contrasts romance with money concerns. The dialogue hints drought conditions and travel costs shaping decisions.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vienna
Miklas
United States
California
Duke Ping Ponger
Morocco
Mohammed el Ahzmani
Sydney
Australia
Hyde Park
B. C
U. S
Israel
Bayer
China
H-Cho
Bruno
Lydia Orloski
Washington Ave
Scranton
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
Minnie E. Hicks
R.R
Rushville
Indiana
Povcha le Pink Doos
Mealreane Oe Pvt. Mas
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!