Across 190 Degree Swings Byrd Weather Notes Stir Kansas City
On the same day a relief party reached Admiral Byrd’s quarters near Little America officials reported extreme heat in Kansas City and debate over thermometer readings. The city showed 110 high and minus 80, sparking comments on elevation and official instruments and amusing speculation about adaptation and planetary life. Byrd’s team endured months of cold depressions while mercury swung wildly.
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Admiral Byrd
Little America
Kansas City
North America
Herbert Hoover
Byrd
The Army of Teachers in Public Schools
The 1930 U S public schools employed about 854000 teachers with potential to employ around 100 more. The piece discusses the clash between youth ideas and teacher instruction and the need for teachers to maintain temper to manage many wills and align them with study. It notes the difficulty of guiding diverse pupils and acknowledges those who can do it possess touches of genius.
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United States
Revival of Log Cabins Gains Popularity in 1933
The 1933 log cabin boom surpasses any year since Lincoln era, driven by urbanites seeking nature on hot nights and holidays. While some cabins reflect necessity, most are summer play houses for fishing and hunting camps, not hand chipped by their builders.
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Abe Lincoln
Ima
Oes
Mae Naw
Sof Yendalg
PWA
Caus
Vau
Idie
No Ancestor Worship at the Ostravoderm Exhibit
Mark Twain wept at his imagined ancestor Adam's grave in a romantic era. In contrast Prof Patten of Dartmouth stirred little response at the AAAS meeting with a fossil claiming scorpions and many creatures descended from one ostravoderm. Scientists merely murmur ed "Oh, real" and moved on, a billion years later.
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Mark Twain
Adam
Prof
Patten
Dartmouth
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Delayed Debunking of Longstanding Legends and Truths
The piece argues for timely scrutiny of legends and beliefs rather than waiting a century to challenge them. It cites figures like Bruce, King Alfred, Washington and cautions against preserving myths about horsehair snakes, cherry trees, and zodiac gas, urging iconoclasts to test established "truths" sooner.
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Bruce
Mfred
George Washington
Hexeras
Day by Day War Chronicle 1914 Frays on Paris Front
War report outlines Von Kluck’s 30 000 troop end run toward Paris and a British left flank risk. German attempt to trap French and British forces around Maubeuge and Bavay described as dramatic hours. Allied retreat continues while Austro German offensive pressure expands on the eastern Front and Serb collapse unfolds along the Drina.
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Starshal John French
Joseph Ja
Impus
Suthur
Tipow
von Kluck
Paris
Frenen
Europe
von Hindenhins
Gernedia
East Prussia
Dieaster
Fllissiam
Pompeii's buried past revived by ancient statue find
A farmer digging for water uncovers classical statuary from Pompeii's ash buried site, revealing new details about life there 180 years ago. The piece links remnants of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Stabiae to a broader study of ancient life.
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Pompeii
Herculaneum
Stahias
America
Avon social: Mrs Nagel hosts Pleasant Hour club
Avon, Aug 24. Mrs George Nagel entertained the Pleasant Hour club at her Detroit Road home Tuesday evening. Bridge followed by June serving refreshments. Also noted a National Council of Catholic Women picnic at St Peter's Church in Ridgeville with Avon attendees including Mrs J J Weiler Mrs Lawrence Heckel John M Alten Mrs Charles Wagner Mrs Joseph Forthofer and daughter Olga.
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Nagel
Avon
Pleasant Hour Club
George Nagel
Detroit Road
Bridge
Rose Alten
National Council of Catholic Women
St. Peter's Church
Ridgeville
J. J. Weiler
Lawrence Heckel
John M. Alten
Charles Wagner
Joseph Forthofer
Olga
Association Draws Large Lorain Crowd at Baptist Church
A large crowd gathered at the Lorain Association meeting held Thursday at the io car Baptist church with sessions in morning afternoon and evening. Delegates and guests attended from Oberlin Lorain Litchfield Elyria Cleveland and Granville with speakers from State Men Ray s Liail Eddy and Mrs Crozier and A J Hudson. Also noted were visits to Cleveland homes by Mrs Charles Wagner Miss Veronica Bins and Laver. updates on illnesses and travels including Mrs Oscar Harold Sr John Webber and Miss Marie Chester.
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Lorain
Iocar Baptist Church
Ray’s Liail and Eddy
Granville
Charles Wagner
Sliss
Veronica Bins
Laver
Susie Schilfe
Cleveland
Oscar Harold Sr
John Webber
Marie Chester
VanWormeer
Hlgria
Nelson Chester
Isaac Chester
Saugatuck
Mich
Margaret Fitch
Scott Fitch
Lakewood
Gas mask golf match played in Calcutta ends with winner
A golf match in Calcutta between two British Army officers, one wearing a gas mask during his shots, was won by Captain R. B. Simpson of the Durham Light Infantry after he accepted a challenge from Major B. J. H. Barker of the King's Royal Rifle Corps.
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Calcutta
Fle
R. B. Simpson
Durham Light Infantry
B. J H. Barker
King’s Royal Rifle Corps
Wire Preservers offer easy collar cuff fasteners
Wire Preservers apply small snap fasteners to collars cuffs and dresses making removal quicker and neater than traditional basted methods. The system promises less fiddling and smoother finishes for tailored garments.
Economic forecast argues for renewed business upturn
Babson Park Massachusetts analysis examines seasonal improvement, government spending, debt cleanup, and low interest rates. It cites credit reserves near four billion dollars, rising deposits, and cautious borrowing as factors shaping a cautious recovery across the United States and world markets.
Local Social Notes Highlight Little Village Visits
South Ridge residents share visits across nearby towns. Frank Laraway returns from Pittsburgh where he attended a convention. Lois Schild and others spend a week with relatives, with neighbors from Ridgeville and Norwalk joining various social calls.
Local Social Roundup From Lorain Area Notices
A. J. Bauer of Lorain called on Mr. and Mrs. Frank Laraway Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Sayers of nearby Ridge visited Mrs. Sadie Beil and family Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bates of Cleveland spent Sunday with A. J. Miseoy and family. Albert Pasonow of Riplin New York was a dinner guest of A. J. Hiscox and family Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Frageis Ward and son, Wisses ethel Thompson and Mabel Dehn spent Sunday at Miss June Thompson’s, with Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Thompson. Miss Marjorie Bates of Cleveland is spending this week with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hiscox and family. A tangher from here attended the Wellingson party this week.
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A. J. Bauer
Lorain
Frank Laraway
Clyde Sayers
Sar Ridge
Sadie Beil
Harry Bates
Cleveland
A. J. Miseoy
Emil Schroeder
Chippewa Lake
Albert Pasonow
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Second Street
Elyria
Ohio
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Publishers Financi. Bureau
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Aan
Lewis
South Ridge
Pitteburgh
Dane
Lois Schild
Ewalleter
Kathinu
Bechtel
Mes
Harnid
Sadie Beal
Spencer
Harvey Mieyer
Kathryn Schild
L. A. Schild
Norwalk
E. F. Snyder
Laura Lytle
Henry Fieht
4. Madill
George Knistle
Round House
Johnnie Rezer
Pharis
Comrad
Tire House
Bill Walters
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