Coast Guard Odd Jobs Highlight Hidden Duties at Sea
Washington notes the coast guard handles unusual tasks beyond search and rescue. From locating pure sea sand samples for a religious cult to aiding bee culture sites near Indian River and Cape Hatteras, to logging bottles from ships and restoring lost children, the service tackles diverse coastal duties.
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Washington
Coast Guard
Cape Hatteras, S
Department of Agriculture
Indian ‘River Inlet
Delaware
Coast-Guard
Scar surgery may aid criminals, police weigh limits
New York officials consider requiring surgeons and hospital heads to receive police circulars about criminals. The idea stems from reconstructive surgery that removes facial scars, potentially hiding identities and enabling criminals wanted in Chicago to evade capture by relocating after scar removal.
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New York
Faurot
School of Detectives
James
Francis ‘Grattan
West Point
Grattan
Chicago
Mate
Phiadelphia
Bird Enters Pittsburgh Home During Warm Weather
Thomas Hobson of 1635 Grandview avenue found a robin flying in through an open kitchen door while a radio program played. The bird explored the living area and settled on curtain rods and chairs. Hobson released the robin after it spent the night indoors.
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Pittsburgh
Thomas Hobson
Grandview
Avenue
Hobson
Record radio link sets 6000 mile sea voyage mark
Ocean liner Bergenland achieved a 6000 mile long distance radio record using its 1500 watt continuous wave transmitter. Ship radio operator Thomas R Walker said messages were exchanged with San Francisco while the Bergenland was 6,000 miles from Shanghai and Hongkong, all the way from Shanghai to Hongkong.
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New York
Bergenland
Thomas R. Walker
San ‘Francisco
Shanghai
San Francisco
Hongkong
Baby of 22 Months Uses Four Languages
A Seattle report notes a 22 month old child speaks four languages. Kathleen Draper, described as a linguist, mixes Dutch, Chinese, Malay, and English in daily speech, illustrating early multilingual development.
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Seattle
Wash
Kathleen
Draper
Ale Reaay
Harnessing Gale for Farm Power in England
London reports on a Berlin designed air turbine windmill tested at Harpenden Hertfordshire by the Oxford University Institute of Agricultural Engineering. Four prototypes including Major Bilau’s aero dynamo show promise, with Bilau claiming five kilowatts at five miles per hour, enough to power farm needs and village lights.
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London
John‘ Bull
No Change in Woman Says Egypt’s Ancient Fashion Enduring
Harvard Egyptology professor Dr George A Reisner notes women remained largely the same across four thousand years. He cites ancient Egyptian use of rouge lipstick and parallel trends in headpieces earrings bobbed hair and tight skirts as evidence of enduring fashion.
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George A. Reisner
Harvard
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Egypt
Courteous Salesgirl Remembered in Her Will
Susan Plomer of Hornsey died weeks ago leaving Kate Wenham an annuity of 450 dollars in recognition of many courtesies. Wenham, an Oxford Street department store employee, had waited on Plomer for ten years and had no idea her customer was wealthy.
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London
Susan Plomer
Hornsey
Kate Wenham
Oxford Street
Miss Wenham
Miss Plomer
Cronies Die on the Same Day in Cadillac Beloved Mill Workers
In Cadillac Michigan two longtime friends and co workers at the same mill died on the same day after living together in a rooming house for over thirty years. Frank Victor aged fifty seven died Monday morning followed by Angelo Erle later the same day. Neither had relatives in the area.
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Cadillac
Mich
Frank Victor
Mondas
Themmate
Agel
Sue
Iva
Union News Busy Week in Belleville Area
Union residents attended shows in Belleville. E Swafford visited Archie Larson's home. G Householder recovered from an infection after a wire cut on his hand. Claudetes visited Colton Thursday. Walter Peele of Scandia looked up Overland buyers. Mr Chilcot of Mankato solicited Capper subscriptions via Route Two. Ernest Mikesell remodels barn. O Westric moved an old building. R A Glenn of White Rock sold Fuller Brush Co orders. Charla Larson visited Earnest Mikesell. Mrs Claude Boyles ill. Mrs Harold Coleman visited with Scandia friend. Little George Walker owns a pony. Rain improves soil moisture. Edna Brown from western Kansas visiting Hall family. Swierczynski family visited James Goodwin in Scandia. Union Valley church meeting began with Miltonvale minister. Martin Beecher called at Marshall Beecher home near Rydal. Mrs Ethel Bowen visited John Hall family in Washington township.
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Union
Chick Boyes
Belleville
E. Swafford
Archie, Larson
Claudetes
Tland
Walter Peeble
Scandia
Overland
Chilcot
Mankato
The
Capper Publications
Ernest Mikesell
O. Westric
R. A
Glenn
White Rock ‘Township
Fuller Brush Co
Charla Larson
Earnest Mikesell
Claude Boyles
Harold Coleman
Mike O’neal
George Walker
Edna Brown
Kansas
Hall Homes
Ed Swiercinsky
James Goodwin
Scandia Township
Alice May
Union Valley Church
Suday
Miltonvale
Rydal News Rereads Social Ties and Local Changes
Rain eases as community notes mark births visits and gatherings. A baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs Edd Frazier last Sunday joins a network of neighbors visiting, hosting, and attending meetings amid cooler weather. Reporter changes sweep Democrat and Republic County Mutual posts. Mrs C C Baker becomes Democrat reporter.
KC Livestock Prices See Mixed Decline Across Cattle
The Kansas City cattle market shows a 15 to 25 cent drop from last week with moderate receipts and weak beef demand. Texas and South Texas cattle movement remains below normal, heavy weights scarce, and stockers plus feeders price down about 25 cents. Hog prices gained late last week but recent momentum slows. top today $12.30 with most weights $12 to $12.25. Sheep and lambs steady overall though lambs slipped on Monday. spring lambs $13 to $15, shorn lambs scarce at $11.50 to $12.60.
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Texas
South
Chicago
Kansas City
Wales
Ewes
Wethera
County Notes Record Visits and Local Moves in Belleville Area
Olaf Larson of Courtland visited the county seat last Wednesday. Under sheriff Lowell and family moved back to the farm south of Belleville. Wilbur Kelly and family from Norge township were here Thursday. Ed Bowman and family of Scandia area visited. R. M. Moser, former Courtland Register resident, called on friends. Local high school students took Normal Training exams. thirteen Belleville seniors, one more than last year. Grace Scrivner, daughter of the Scrivners, near Lovewell, is among Jewell County eighth grade graduates. Central Commencement to be held in Minneapolis soon. Joseph McGowan of Rydal helped Charlie Hardy add a porch and pantry. Bert Vanous visited Lincoln to consult a health specialist. R V Hughes, former Christian pastor now at Osborne Kansas, preached the baccalaureate at the Osborne class of 41. E N Woodward, from Weslaco Texas, was here briefly then returned home upon illness news. Dr and Mrs H P Jones of Florstice Kansas visited relatives.
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Olaf “Larson
Courtland
W. A. Lowell
Belleville
Wilbur Kelly
Norway Township
Ed. Bowman
Scandia
R. M. Moser
Courtland Register
Belle Ville
Grace Scrivner
Republic County
Robert E. Scrivner
Lovewell
Jewell County
Maakato
Joseph McGowan
Rydal
Charlie
Hardy
Bert Vanous
Lincoln
Nebraska
Heath
R. V. Hughes
Osborne
Kansas
E. N. Woodward
Weslaco
Texas
H. P. Jones
Florstice
And
Gypsy Boy Coffee and Macaroni Sold at Farmers Union Store
A 2 pound bag of Gypsy Boy coffee and one box of Gypsy Boy macaroni priced at $1.00 at the Farmers Union Store.
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Farmers Union
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Frank Williams
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Ladies Aid of
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Glen Householder
Dan Householder
Hugh McGowan
Will Hay
Jessie McHenry
William Hay
James Mc.Glashan
Howard Kelly
Winnie Carpenter
Frank McHenry
Henry Johnson
Joyce
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Glenn Householder
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Gilbert Fulcomer
Robt. Kelley
Blanche Burns
Chas. G. Johnson
E. B
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Democrat
O. C. Baker
Tillie Bostic
Republic County Mutual Insurance Company
C.C. Baker
New Democrat
Kansas City Livestock Exchange
Princess Scandia
Cheyenne
Mary Pickford
Majestic Orchestra
Polarine
Ford Cars
Standard’ Oil
Jeandebeur
G. V. Haggman
O. L. Dooley
Dooley & Enderud
Belleville, Kansas
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
R. B. Briney
Enone
Lorge
Glen
Eastmann
N. A. Ofp
McMurry
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