Cold Peru Current Alters Coastline and Guano Trade
A National Geographic bulletin notes the Humboldt current shifts coastal climate from Peru to the equator, bringing rare rains to deserts and causing ecological upheavals. It highlights bird populations, anchoveta schools, and three key guano-producing species driving fertilizer exports.
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Washington
Humboldt
Peru
National Geographic Society
Society
R. E. Coker
Equator
Six Million Swedes At Home And Abroad In 1920
Sweden’s population is just over six million with about nine million Swedes globally. About 780,000 native-born Swedes live abroad, 625,000 in the United States and 36,000 in Denmark. In Finland the Swedish race numbers 250,000, and the U S Swedish stock reaches 1,457,382 in 1920. Foreign-born inhabitants are 57,832. Ninety nine percent belong to the established state church.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Royal Bureau of ‘Statistics
United States
Denmark
Finland
Doctor Takes Life in Paris Enduring Suffering
Oscar Pardo Bardé, 54, of New York, committed suicide at the Hotel France near Versailles by severing his arteries after angina pectoris. He was not known in Paris. His wife was in America. Pardo left a letter addressed to Robert By Wicker, 47 Fitzhugh Rochester, N.Y., to be opened after death.
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Paria
Oscar
Pardo
Bardé
New York
Hotel
France
Versailles
Paris
America
Robert
Wicker
Fitzhugh ‘Ochester
Millions Spent to Fight Insect Pests at U S Ports
The federal horticultural board of the Agriculture Department says 85 to 90 percent of insect pest problems arise from foreign imports. Pests include gypsy moth, Japanese beetle, cotton boll weevil, European corn borer, and San Jose scale. Quarantines and embargoes shield the U S market, inspections aboard ships and fruit destruction with customs seals when needed.
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Washington
Federal
Horticultural Board
Department of Agriculture
Europe
Japan
Mexico
San Jose
China
United States
Texas
Vermont
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
New Jersey
Delaware
Malaga
Spain
Hawaiian Islands
Federal Horticultural Board
Tells Age of Salmon by Lines on Scales
Seattle experts say salmon and trout reveal age by scale rings like tree growth. John N. Cobb of the University of Washington notes yearly half circles form distinct bands. Wider lines indicate plentiful food years, and research extends to other fish species.
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Seattle
Wash
John N. Cobb
College of Fisheries
University of Washington
Dean Cobb
Autos Crash and the Policy Salesman Arrested
Debonair life insurance agent Juin Rosenzweie was arrested for reckless driving after a collision in Omaha. At the station he proclaimed happiness at his arrest and, while bond was arranged, lectured on life insurance. He allegedly sold a policy to the irritated motorist after the crash and awaits a judge.
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Omaha
Juin Rosenzweie
Payne
Rosenzwele
Rosenzweie
Blushing Venus Found in Africa Surfaces in Tripoli Dunes
In a striking discovery near Tripoli, the Blushing Venus, a marble sculpture, is unearthed beneath North African desert sands. The intact statue rivals the Venus de Milo and may draw global attention, alongside a winged Victory and numerous other Grecian works.
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Rome
Louvre
Paris
Tripoli
Septis Magna
Septimus Serverus
Homs
Prehistoric South Carolina Mounds to Be Explored
Archeologists from several colleges in the state will join an expedition to explore the large mounds on the Tugaloo and Seneca rivers near here. The mounds may date to a race predating the red men and some are about three acres in area and about 100 feet high. An observer believes interior hollows may hold relics of an ancient people awaiting discovery.
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Calhoun Falls
English Women Embrace Dick Turpin Capes This Spring
London reports cape fashion inspired by the highwayman Dick Turpin. The trend, dating back to George I times, features waist dipping styles often scallop edged. Society figures like Ava Bodiey and Mrs Wigram are noted wearing capes with coordinating outfits.
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London
George I
Dick Turpin
California Gov Backs High Grading Law After Gold Heist
Governor Friend W. Richardson announced the signing of a high grading bill to safeguard ore and prosecute mine thieves after reports that more than 500000 dollars in gold were stolen from California deep mines in the past year. The measure mirrors an act in Colorado and aims to strengthen mine security and enforce theft penalties.
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Sacramento
Cal
California
Friend W. Richardson
Colorado
Will of Henry G Voeckell Leaves Wife Five Dollars And 200000 To Friend
Henry G Voeckell a drug store proprietor in Los Angeles left his wife Frieda five dollars and more than 200000 to Jamies A Watt described as a friend in his probate filing. One third of the 350000 estate goes to his son. Voeckell was found beaten to death in his shop.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Frieda
Jamies A. Watt
Henry G. ‘Voeckell
Voeckell
Dyes Make Rugs Famous Through Skilled Chinese Dyers
The article notes Chinese rugs gain fame from the color work of dyers who produce vivid blues and other hues. Rug weaving is slow, with an experienced Chinese weaver making about half a square foot daily from daylight to dark. Apprentices are often unpaid and, after apprenticeship, may earn as little as 50 cents a day or $2 a month at most.
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Peruvian
Limited in Firm Name and Shareholder Liability
The text explains that the word limited indicates liability is restricted to the shareholder's stock. It notes English law requiring limited as the last word in company names with exceptions, citing The Scott Stamp and Coin Co Ltd as an example.
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England
Scott Stamp and Coin Co. Ltd
Pathfinder Magazine
Middle Age Keys and Locks Custom for Householders
A medieval custom tied a housewife to two keys worn on her girdle. The tradition linked a married lady to locks and keys, suggesting a duty to secure a home and aid the poor.
Alibi for Homer Echoes on Homeric Authorship Debate
A Boston Transcript quotation notes a claimed anachronism in Homer’s era arguing writing predates his poems. An English schoolboy suggests Homer lived later, tying authorship to historical method and literacy questions.
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Boston Transcript
St Andrews Golf Club of New York Founded in 1888
The article notes golf on the Pacific coast in the 1500s and states that the St Andrews Golf Club of New York City, formed November 18, 1888, was the first golf club in the United States.
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Pacific Coast
St. Andrew's Golf Club
New York City
United States
Landslide Forms Peninsula After Shorefall Near Sebastopol
A landslide on the Black Sea coast near Sebastopol discharged about 130000 tons of earth into the sea. The debris created a new peninsula and several small islands that observers say may be made habitable.
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Sebastopol
Black Sea
Ribbon wire advice for ruged lamp setups
Use ribbon wire to run power from a base plug under a rug to a lamp instead of a regular cord. Obtain ribbon wire from the electrician and lay it discreetly to avoid rug lumping.
Odor of Cigar Boxes Tied to Substituted Woods
Philippine chemists report cheaper substitute woods used in cigar box manufacture emit the familiar odor. Science Service notes the odor stems from calantus wood once used, now replaced by cheaper materials in local production.
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Science Service
All kinds of chick feeds to be had here
An advertisement notes Green's Produce and Feed offers a wide selection of chick feeds for sale. The store emphasizes variety and availability to meet poultry needs.
Visiting relatives and local social notes in Union News
Mrs Marie Morton and Miss Edna Brown of Western Kansas, nieces of Mr E B Hall, arrived Wednesday for a visit at the Hall home. Mrs Martin Beecher and daughter were Tuesday callers at the Ernest Mikesell home. J G Housholder has been ill with an infection in his hand. Dr McFarland was called Wednesday and Sunday. Leslie Johnson and family enjoyed a picnic at Pawnee grounds last Sunday. Mr Swafford of Concordia visited the Jay Swafford home Sunday. Harvey Kirk had the misfortune to lose one of his horses last week. Mr and Mrs Harold Geleman at Scandia were Thursday evening visitors.
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Marie Morton
Edna Brown
Kansas
E. B. Hall
Hall
Martin Beecher
Ernest Mikesell
J. G. Housholder
McFarland
Leslie Johnson
Pawnee
Pawnee Grounds Last Sunday. Mr. Swafford
Concordia
Jay, Swafford
Harvey Kirk
Harold .Geleman
Scandia
Ralph Bowersox
Frances Currie
Nebraska
Harold Coleman
Mike O’neal
J. T. Johnson
Russell Johnson
Belleville
I. Bowersox
Alfred Kallman
Ralph Moe
Courtland
Maurine Larson
Helen Hall
Srl Bowen
D. A
Rural community notes and local visits near Courtland
Local residents report visitors to I Bowersox and Moe homes and social visits by Bowen Larson Hall and others. The Union Valley baseball team lost to Norway 16 to 11. Weather included heavy rain and a frost with some potato damage. Planting corn advanced while alfalfa crop outlook affected by freeze. Community events include Mutual Benefit Club gathering with refreshments.
Local residents visit homes and friends in Rydal area
Mrs. Zimmerman of Clay Center and Mrs. M Lowden of Rydal visited the James McGlashan home Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. George Munger called at the McHenry home Monday afternoon. Hugh and Donald McGowan with Joice Johnson took cattle to Lovewell Saturday for pasture. Mr. and Mrs. W B Currie called Tuesday evening. Laurence and Warren Johnson visited the Glenn Householder home Wednesday.
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Zimmerman
Clay Center
M. Lowden
Rydal
James McGlashan
George Munger
McHenry
Hugh
Donald McGowan
Joice Johnson
Lovewell
W. B. Currie
Laurence and
Warren Johnson
Glenn Householder
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Milo
S. Carolina Mounds
Jimmie Aubrey
James Oliver Curwood
Alaska
Homer
America’s
Union News
Mutual Benefit Club
Dan Housholder
I. G
John McHenry
Vivian Hall
Sherdahl
Pleasant
Valley
Berggreh
Charles. Berggren
M. D. Peters, M.D
C. V. Haggman
Scandia Kansas
Polarine
Ford Cars
Standard Oil CO
D. Pomcmurray
Agant
C. L. Dooley
C. O. Enderud
Dooley & Enderud
Belleville, Kansas
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
R. B. Briney
Courtland, Kansas
Medta
Glen Eastman
N. G
P. McMurry
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