Hubbard Medal Presented to Lindbergh by National Press Club
Colonel Lindbergh receives the Hubbard gold medal of the Smithsonian Institution at a reception hosted by the National Press Club. Dr. C. G. Abbot, acting secretary, looks on to the left while Louis Ludlow, president of the club, stands centered.
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Lindbergh
Hubbard
Smithsonian Institution
National Press Club
C. G. Abbot
Institution
Louis Ludlow
Press Club
Shine in Paris A guide to shoe shines in France
In Paris shine options are limited not like New York. At Gare Saint Lazare station you can get a shine for about two francs. Two public messengers near Boulevard des Italiens offer service while locals watch amused.
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Paris
New York
Chicago
Gate St. Lazare
Boulevard Des Italiens
Place de l’Opera
France
Parted 24 Years Reunited by Mistaken Letter
Henry J. Littrell of Alavista Virginia, presumed dead after a 25 year disappearance, is reunited with his two sons when a misaddressed letter sent to general delivery reaches Roanoke. James Littrell Jr. opened it by mistake, learned the tale, and delivered it to the intended recipient. The discovery bridges a long separation.
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Philadelphia
Henry J. Littrell
Alavista
Middle West
Mr. Littrell
James Littrell, Jr
Virginia
Roanoke
Littrell
Aster yellows disease spread by leaf hopper linked to many hosts
New York report explains how the aster leaf hopper transmits yellows from sick asters to over fifty plant species, including lettuce. The insect carries the virus after incubation, spreading to China aster and wild crops, with susceptibility varying by plant. Control relies on removing infected perennials and destroying diseased animals, as yellowed plants threaten nearby crops.
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New York
Engineering Foundation
L. O. Kunkel
Boyce Thompson Institute For Plant Research
Yonkers
Southwest
Rio Grande
United States
Europe
Orient
America
New Gears for Planes Climbing in Rare Air
Lynn mass General Electric unveils a built in supercharger for airplane engines designed by Dr S A Moss. The device adds two rears and a small impeller to raise power at altitude enabling higher speeds or heavier loads. The system, once used mainly in military aircraft, is now adopted by major engine makers for commercial planes.
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Lynn
Mass
General Electric Company
S. A. Moss
Doctor Moss
We Get John Bull New York Naturalization Tale
An applicant at the naturalization bureau declares John Bull, his real name, born in Tipperary, will be the new citizen. He asserts his origin as Uncle Sam intends to acquire John Bull, highlighting a playful immigration moment in the New York scene.
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New York
Sam
John Bull
Naturalization Bureau
Tipperary
Recognize Persons 13 Miles Away in Mirage at Cape May
A Cape May article notes a striking mirage seen from the board walk with ships visible 20 miles at sea and the beach at Cape Henlopen 13 miles away clearly recognizable. Mariners say such haze signals an approaching storm as woodland behind Rehoboth Beach also appeared distinctly.
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Cape May
N. J
Cape Henlopen
Rehoboth
Old Roman Town Found on Hampshire Farm Near Stockbridge
Archaeologists near Stockbridge Hampshire propose a Roman town site on Ernest Barnard’s 850 acre farm after 1924 digs uncovered two baths three villas and many other Roman buildings. Recent finds include coins tortoise shell fragments a necklace an oyster opener a razor pottery grinding stones terraces and large gate pillars. Roman bricks appear in an Elizabethan cottage and Kings Samborne locals report Roman relics. a British Museum expert is conducting a private inquiry.
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London
Stockbridge
Hampshire
Ernest Barnard
Barnard
Kings Samborne
British Museum of
Lord Balfour Admits He Is Lazy and Likes It
Lord Balfour, a former prime minister, described himself as lazy and fond of idleness. He spoke at a National Institute of Industrial Psychology luncheon about debunking the belief that constant work equates to happiness. He favors periods of rest and leisure, noting he enjoys Handel performances and reading thrillers in bed.
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London
Lord Balfour
National Institute of Industrial Psychology
Woman Finds Relief Through Lydia Pinkham Remedy
In a small midwest town a discouraged woman named Mrs. Daugherty recovered health after reading a booklet and taking Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. After three bottles she found relief and by eleventh bottle no longer had her prior trouble, endorsing the product and inviting inquiries. Her testimony cites personal address in Muscatine Iowa.
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Middle West
Lydia B. Pinkham
The Selfish Uplifter Aldine Utley Remarks
The girl evangelist Aldine Utley told a New York reporter that reformers of girls often have selfish motives. She cited a man who warned that girls should not ponder as it may upset wives, highlighting perceived ulterior aims behind uplift efforts.
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Aldine Utley
New York
Like New A man must either imitate the vicious or hate them
A quoted line presents Montaigne’s reflection on moral influence and judgment urging a choice between emulating vicious behavior or opposing it through disdain or moral stance.
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Montaigne
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Washington Navy Yard
Pinning Cross
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
President Coolidge
Washington Monument
Arlington National Cemetery
White House
Colonel Lindbergh
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King George
Mirage
Britain
Lydia E. Pinkham
Arall Drug and Shoe Stores
Dr. Scholls
F. B. John
Thiensville
Wis
Hank
Bill
G. G. Green, Inc
Woodbury, N. J
AtAll Dragaists
Hall & Ruceel
Waverly Place
Dr. Peery
Dr Peery
Houston
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