Mystery of Flying Fishes Explained By Experts
New York scientists J. T. Nichols and C. M. Breeder Jr. argue flying fish use a planing flight with possible wing motion under certain conditions. Enlarged pectoral fins act as gliding planes, while wind aids lift, with larger size favoring soaring over buzzing. Observations stem from William Beeb’s Arcturus expedition specimens.
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New York
J. T. Nichols
American Museum of Natural History
C. M. Breeder, Jr
New York Aquarium
Natural History
Ichthyologists
William Beeb
Arcturus
Bottle Drifts 7300 Miles Faster Than Sail Vessel
A bottle tossed from the Norwegian steamer Hellen on July 12, 1924, by Second Officer J. M. Johansen drifted 7,300 miles to the north coast of New Guinea, reaching December 13, 1927. It traveled faster than old sailing ships, aided by northeast trades and the north equatorial current. Its journey passed Clipperton Island, between Hawaii and Palmyra, through the Marshall group, and south of the Caroline Islands to Hermit islands off New Guinea.
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Clipperton Island
Hawaiian Islands
Palmyra Island
Marshall Group
Caroline Islands
Equator
Hermit Islands
New Guinea
Greased Shoe Care Backed By Agriculture Experts
Farmers grease their footwear to extend life and stay dry, the Department of Agriculture says. Neatsfoot, cod and castor oils along with tallow and wool grease are recommended mixtures. Farm shoes endure mud, water and extreme dryness, rain leather is worn away while oil preserves it.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Out of 5 Weddings Gets Airing in Court
New York reports show at least one in five marriages in the United States ends up in court. The National Probation Association’s joint committee cites this as serious, with the U.S. Children’s Bureau detailing extensive studies on family disruption and steps toward remedies and reform.
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New York
United States
Joint Committee On Domestic Relations Courts
National Probation Association
United States Children’s Bureau
Washington
Domestic Relations Court of the
Back Seat Driving Not Ground for Divorce in Iowa
Judge J E Meyer in Polk County District court dismissed a divorce petition by Mrs Blanche Lowenberg wife of Judson Lowenberg Iowa grand master of the Ancient Order of United Workers. The wife testified her husband found fault with her driving and contended back seat driving is insufficient grounds for divorce.
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Des Moines
Iowa
J. E. Meyer
Polk County
Blanche Lowenberg
Judson Lowenberg
Ancient Order of United Workers
Lowenberg
Rare Glass Globe in Capital Museum
A 14 inch diameter crystal globe in Washington’s National Museum draws crowds seeking messages from the future or warnings from the past. The article traces its storied origins from China and Burma, notes imperial tiaras and mandarin rewards, and compares crystal gazing to lore shared by scholars and lawmakers alike.
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Capital Museum
Washington
National Museum
China
Chieng Lung
Burma
Rival Nurses Strive to Please Till It Hurts
Mexico City. Rival Red Cross and Green Cross ambulances clash over handling of accident victims. Injured patients attacked while en route to hospitals. Green Cross staff accused of forcibly removing victims from Red Cross ambulances. Police to zone ambulance operations to prevent more violence.
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Mexico City
Red Cross
Green Cross
19 Year Old Oklahoman is Champion Farmer
Ed Loop of Jones Oklahoma at nineteen years old is highlighted as a champion farmer. He has earned $1,150 in cash prizes over seven years at agricultural exhibitions and collected 460 rib bons. His exhibits span 37 farm crops, three chicken breeds, pigs and sheep. he placed third in corn contests against adults for two years and won the grand prize last year. He earns about $700 annually from egg and honey ventures and works on grafting pecans and walnuts.
U. S. Cleans Up Farmers Homes
Washington reports home demonstration agents across the states are guiding farm families to improve exterior and yard appearance. Grace Frysinger notes red paint is discouraged for its landscape blotting effect. Demonstrations show unity of color, tidy front yards, and fences, with pens for livestock to curb roaming.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Grace Frysinger
Central States
Frysinger
Crippled Boy Wins Eagle Scout Honors
Lester Plunkett of Los Angeles, despite an artificial leg, a crutch, and crippled hands, earned the Eagle Scout badge. He completed 21 merit badges with perfect scores, passing the required 11, and mastering 10 more from 88 options, including a 21 mile hike and 30 pace attempts.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Lester Plunket
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scout Movement
Young Plunkett
Lester
Curators Battle for Heart of Queen in Nantes
Disputed possession of Anne of Brittany's heart provokes a feud between Nantes museums seeking rightful guardianship. The gold heart, believed to belong to the queen born in Nantes in 1477, was willed to the city, sparking clashes over which institution best represents the city and Loire Inferieur.
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Nantes
France
Nante
Loire Inferieur
Anne of Brittany
Department of
Anne
St. Louis
Holy Ground
Richard the Lion Hearted
Rouen
Lost Dog Returns Home After 500 Mile Trek
Tony the Airedale belonging to Dixie Samples and Marjorie Samples of Minden Nebraska wandered off during a vacation in Br icelyn Minnesota. After nine months and thousands of miles the dog trotted back to the door whining. He was gaunt and his feet worn but is now safe with the Samples family and will stay with them.
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Minden
Neb
Tony
Airdale
Dixie Virginia
Marjorie Ann
Bricelyn
Minn
Samples
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