Rays and Radio Waves Drive Life From Sun to Man
A Washington National Geographic bulletin outlines how ultra violet and X rays, gamma rays, radio waves, and even cosmic rays power plant growth, harvests, energy, and health. It notes seeds treated with X rays yield more and discusses dangers from overexposure. The piece links sun light to climate, crops, and industry, with examples from London and Camden NJ. In closing, it mentions a surge of narcissus imports.
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Washington
London
Zoo
Camden
New Jersey
National Geographic Society
Bulletin
Coeds in Missouri and Kansas Let Hair Grow
University of Kansas in Lawrence and University of Missouri in Columbia report growing interest in long hair among female students. A Missouri survey found 60 percent with long hair or planning to grow it, while Kansas shows a slightly higher share joining the trend, drawing reactions from local barbers.
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Missouri
Kansas
Polar bear hunting benefits from large Bering Sea ice floes
In St Michael Alaska heavy weather and huge ice floes aid Kotzebue Sound natives in polar bear hunts. Market for skins is strong this year as Eskimos describe hunt methods, pelts value, and bear habits including swimming, camouflage nose, and sea-seal diet.
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Bering Sea
St. Michael
Alaska
Kotsebue Sound
Arctic
Seattle
New York
Film Producer Loses Job Over Extravagant Picture
Moscow reports a renowned film producer has been dismissed from his government post for creating a film that portrays American extravagance in a lavish, real realism style. The decision highlights state sensitivity to abroad depictions.
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Moscow
Discovery of Stone Age Village in Kuban Russia
A large Stone Age village from prehistoric times has been found in Kuban Russia. Excavations yield mastodon bones and numerous stone implements, indicating a significant ancient settlement near the region.
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Kuban
Russia
Drink Water to Md Wash Out idney Poison
An advice piece promotes Jad Salts and Rad Salts as inexpensive remedies to flush kidneys. It urges drinking ample water and taking four ounces of the salts in water before breakfast to relieve kidney and bladder issues. The tone mirrors early 20th century patent medicine style.
Ten Thousand Messages Released in New York Harbor
Thousands of bottle messages drifted through New York harbor to study tides and currents. Finders are asked to record the discovery date and location on slips inside each bottle.
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Colonial Air Transport Company
Fokker
Hasbrouck Heights
N. J
United States
Montreal
New York
Chicago
New York Harbor
Three Day Colds Threaten Lungs
A warning against lingering colds that move into the chest and bronchi. The ad promotes Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as fast acting medicine that soothes irritated membranes, stops coughing, and relieves symptoms, with prices 60c and 1.00.
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Ayer
Family joke over discarded cigars at New Year
A father confesses to some regret about cigars tossed at New Year. Mother reveals the cigars are stored on the linen closet top shelf with a sly smile. The brief exchange hints at light family humor and a fond domestic moment.
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Mother
Dandelion Butter Color Sold Nationwide for 50 Years
An ad notes the harmless vegetable butter color named Dandelion in wide circulation for fifty years. Drug stores and general stores offer bottles priced at 35 cents.
Mother and child and a gentle reminder
A brief Boston Transcript quip about a mother telling Dorothy an angel watches over her, followed by an advert for Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills at 372 Pearl Street, inviting readers to try the gentle laxative.
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Boston Transcript
Wright
Shakespeare did borrow plots says contemporary critic
A critic argues that Shakespeare did not invent all plots claiming he borrowed sources and added his own elements. The remark highlights ongoing debates about originality in the playwright's work.
Tanlac Restores Strength After Overwork, Charity Mottoes
A brief note compares Tanlac to rebuilding strength after overwork. It cites aphorisms about charity, honor, and discretion, framing Tanlac as a remedy while reflecting on prudence, critique, and speech.
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Beaty Care
Nell
Bell
Tanlac
Ben Romano
Bowery St
Akron
Ohio
Birmingham
Sloss-Sheffield-Iron Compan
Addison
Disraeli
Doan
Doan’s
Foster-Milburn D., Mfg. Chemists
Buffalo,n.y
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