Craters of the Moon National Monument Draws Tourists
The article surveys Craters of the Moon in Idaho along the Lincoln highway describing 63 volcanic cones and six young lava flows covering about 300 square miles set aside by President Coolidge. It highlights the Blue Dragon Flow’s cobalt surface, the Amphitheater cave, and the area’s potential as a major tourist site 150 miles from Yellowstone.
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Washington
United States
Coolidge
Idaho
America
Craters of the Moon National Monument
Lincoln Highway
Carey and
Arco
R. W. Linbert
National Geographic Society
Vesuvius
Mauna Loa
Kilauea
R. W. Limbert
Snake River Plains
Yellowstone National Park
Hen whistle leads to arrest in Chanute raid
In Chanute Kansas a man was charged with raiding chicken roasts after hens trained to respond to a mess call identified him. Investigations traced to Jola with four Chanute men seeking their chickens. Markham tested a whistle, twenty four hens converged, leading to the dealer naming the suspect and his arrest. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over to district court.
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Kan
Jola
Chanute
W. L
Markham
Remarkable Woman Beulah Henry Inventor and Business Leader
Beulah Louise Henry, known as The Lady Edison, heads three manufacturing firms and holds 33 patents. Formerly of Memphis, she now lives in New York with her mother, pursuing hats sewing and home life, while praised by scientist Garrett P. Serviss for translating vibratory impressions.
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Beulah Louise Henry
Memphis
Garrett P. .Serviss
Crusoe’s musket sold at auction for £250 in London
An historic flintlock once believed to be the weapon carried by Alexander Selkirk during his island exile on Juan Fernandez sold at a London auction for 250 pounds. The item ties directly to Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe and the famous maritime tale.
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Crusoe
London
Robinson Crusoe
Alexander Selkirk
Juan Fernandes Island
Defoe
Monument to Sea Valor to Honor Naval Brave in DC
A bronze monument honoring American valor at sea will rise near the Potomac in Washington. Funded by popular subscription, it aims to honor sailors from war and merchant service alike and cost about 500000 dollars.
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Washington
America
Potomac
Virginia
Arlington National Cemetery
Turkey Poultry Health Fails to Find Cure for Blackhead
A discussion in the Indiana Farmer's Guide warns that no treatment has proven definitively beneficial against turkey blackhead. Breeding from mature stock and avoiding inbreeding, along with sour milk in the ration, are suggested to strengthen poults. Clean premises and long disease-free rotations may restore successful turkey farming.
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Indiana Farmer’s Guide
Profit Potential of Guinea Broilers and Roasters
The guinea hen is a poor egg producer but a profitable source for broilers or roasters. Eggs hatch in four weeks, laying begins in April and runs to October with up to 120 eggs per season. Hens are restless early but calmer after July, nest hiding is common, and eggs should be removed with a stick to prevent desertion.
Overcrowding in Chick Rearing and Sex Separation
The article warns overcrowding as a leading error in growing baby chicks and notes that excess chicks die off until a workable population remains. It links diarrhea to poor space and reduced vitality, and advises separating sexes when they reach maturity to improve growth.
Wet Feeds for Chicks Reported Mixed Results
Breeders note mixed outcomes from wet feeds for baby chicks and many advise against it. Clean dry grains after rolling oats are preferred as the safest feed. Sour milk is considered very important in chick rations.
Origin of Pekin Duck
The Pekin duck is of Asiatic origin and was imported to the United States from China about thirty years ago. A traveler mistook them for small white geese in Peking but noted their snow white plumage and noble carriage. He secured eggs, and the birds were hatched in Hong Kong before being shipped to New York.
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China
Peking
Hong Kong
New York
Weekly Menu Suggestions From 1924 Western Newspaper Union
A 1924 Western Newspaper Union weekly menu lists daily meals for Sunday through Saturday with breakfast, dinner, and supper options. Included are recipes for Maple Parfait and Tongue Slices, with notes on preparation and serving, plus a quote from Cato about restraint.
Classic Home Style Beverages From Colonial Era Recipes
A collection of refreshing drink recipes and methods. Ideas include ginger ale and carbonated waters kept on hand, iced tea served with lemon and sugar, and egg orangeade with juice and egg. Almond milk shake and ginger grape juice are described with detailed mixing steps and serving methods.
Norwegian whaling moves to scientific basis with full use of whales
Whaling in Norway is now conducted on a scientific basis with full utilization of whales. Officials granted permits under concessions to prevent undue competition and ensure optimum use. Fresh whale meat is said to compare favorably with other meats according to Christiania University tests.
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Christiania University
Oldest Bone Stylus Unearthed For Cuneiform Writing
Professor Langdon reports the six inch bone stylus from Kish marks the earliest writing tool. The triangular cross section instrument proved simple to use after practice, allowing rapid inscription on clay.
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Kish
Langdon
Danish Aviator Flies Over Andes In American Plane
A Danish aviator piloted an American aircraft over the Andes with a passenger, marking the first time the feat was achieved.
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Andes
Were You Asking About the Child Twins Claim
A brief exchange from London Tit-Bits shows a magistrate asking if the applicant referred to a child or children. The applicant replies the term applies to twins, highlighting a linguistic misunderstanding in a courtroom setting.
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London
Fragmentary Paris Dialogue Snippet
A brief, cryptic exchange from Saus Gene in Paris features sharp catty lines about a mother’s death. The readable fragments hint at tension and a dark undertone without revealing full context or attribution.
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Morial
Bradley A. Fiske
Navy and Marine Memorial Association
Admiral Fiske
Walter F. Firth
William Fellowes Morgan, Jr
Anna M. Graham
Robert M. Thompson
Edward A. Simpson
Ray C. Shepherd
Herbert N. Davison
New York City
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Theodore ‘Roosevelt
Fleet Corporation
John. A. Weseiine
Marine Corps
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Garry Payne Whitney
Buffalo
Bill” Gody
Cody Entrance
Buffalo ‘Bill American Association
Jane
Cody Garlow
Cody
Theigure
Turkey
Western Newspaper Union
Cato
St.Joseph’s
Peterson
Baby
Cuthuray
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Troy
Saus Gene
Paris
Kansas City Directory
Richards
Conover Hardware Co
Kansas City
Carlisle Commission. CO
Live Stock Exchange
Lago Laboratories
Cen-Pa-Co
Central Paint & Varnish Mfg. Co
Kansas City, Mo
Jalita
The
Cutino Co
Wyandotte, Dept. D
Marquis Roofing CO
Waldheim, Bldg
Mangas City
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