A Flying Fish Forecast for Air Travel
Leonard A. Barrett argues that air travel could surpass automobiles if comfort and safety improve. He describes a German pilot’s 40 000 foot, Berlin to New York plan at 400 to 500 mph, a six hour flight needing a sealed engine and radio guidance. The vessel resembles a fish, twenty two feet long and half a ton, with fuel costs around ten dollars for the Berlin to New York leg. He questions whether air travel can carry heavy freight or a large share of travelers.
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Germany
Berlin
New York
Western Newspaper Union
Ohio Traffic Perils Warned by Letter Writer
A letter to the editor from an Ohio resident warns of lax road rules with 1,600,000 cars and no driver exams or age limits. He claims tire firms run round the clock test tires and Detroit cars flood eastern markets, noting fatal crashes marked by white crosses along highways. Drive carefully when visiting Ohio.
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Ohio
Detroit
Isinglass From Fish Is Russian Made Finest Material
Isinglass is described as derived from air blubbers or fish sounds. The text asserts the finest isinglass is produced in Russia.
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Russia
Traveler's tree of Madagascar provides drinking cups
A palm like Madagascar tree has a trunk topped with long leaves whose stalks form broad sheaths that trap dew and rain to create natural reservoirs of cool drinking water for forest travellers. The tree is known as the traveler's tree and praised for its refreshing waters.
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Madagascar
Milady and Her Looks by M. K. Thomson PhD
An essay on female dress and appearance contrasts men and women in public judgment. It argues women seek self expression, display, and envy from peers, while men dress to avoid loss of morale or censure. The piece suggests a woman’s future hinges on looks and personal appearance.
Since Friends Are Hard to Find
Poem by Douglas Malloch from 1929 reflects regrets on guarding wealth and neglecting friendships. The speaker laments not reaching out to strangers, valuing friends over gold, and seeks to mend social kindness before life’s end. The verse urges embracing friendship as essential.
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Douglas Malloch
Beatrice's First Visit to the Big City
Beatrice, Patrice’s rag doll, joins a family trip to a huge city. She packs a light green and tan straw bag with essentials and plans a longer voyage for her other toys. The big city overwhelms her with crowds and noisy streets, and she grows homesick after their shopping excursion.
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Patrice
Beatrice
Santa Claus
The Kind Man Gifts Tiny China Lace Doll
Beatrice longs for a china lace doll in a dream shop while her mother browses. A kindly man offers the doll, saying he owns the shop and believes the girl deserves it, making the dream gift hers at no cost.
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Beatrice
Stowaway Compared To Lindbergh Draws Criticism
Jean Newton argues a stowaway in a French plane is brave but not admirable. She notes the danger to crew, the planned expedition, and the self serving motive of fame. The stowaway’s claim to shared achievement with Lindbergh is dismissed as selfish and unserious.
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Jean Newton
Atlantic
Chiffon Pie and Ginger Creams From Nellie Maxwell
Classic dessert ideas and family recipes from Nellie Maxwell including a lemon chiffon pie with egg yolks and citrus rind, ginger creams cookies with molasses and spices, spiced brown sugar pecan patties, peach ice cream, mint sauce for lamb, and spiced beets with horseradish in a vinegar bath. Published 1929 by Western Newspaper Union.
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Western Newspaper Union
Ancient Cork Industry Preceded Christian Era
The cork industry dates back to antiquity with uses for life preservers buoys stoppers and footwear. Spain and Portugal are the leading cork producers, extracting bark from the cork oak.
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Spain
Portugal
Iowa findings downplay extra point impact in football
University of Iowa research over 40 years of gridiron contests shows the extra point after touchdown rarely influences game results. In only three cases did the kick play a major part, suggesting the play is often inconsequential to final outcomes.
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University of Iowa
Reducing Expenses Cited by Man in Transit
A Boston Transcript quip notes asked why a man named Fred walks so much. He replies he is reducing, not in size but in expenses. The line highlights frugality as a punchline. The exchange frames walking as a symptom of financial tightening.
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Fred
Boston Transcript
Pastry Piffle Acknowledges Modern Courtship Demands
A fragment from the Brooklyn Eagle notes a girl seeks financial support in dating. The exchange humorously contrasts a demanding suitor with Tessie Gracious, asking why she did not reveal being hard up.
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Tommie
Tessie
Brooklyn Eagle
Restaurant Feedback Sparks Menu and Service Shakeup
Patrons urged managers to refresh menu items and improve service pace after a wave of mixed reviews. Kitchen staff aim to streamline orders while adding signature dishes to attract repeat customers and showcase local suppliers.
A Kiss Seen As Microbe Exchange, Scientists Say
Scientists describe a kiss as an exchange of microbes between two people. Research notes the mouth hosts diverse bacteria and viruses, which can transfer during intimate contact.
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Ad Campaign Slogan
A promotional copy touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a perfect anti acid for sour stomachs. It claims medical endorsement and widespread trust, urging readers to take it after meals and to rely on the Phillips name as the genuine trademark since 1875.
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Phillips
U. S
Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co
Charles H. Phillips
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Milady
M. K. Thomson, Ph
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The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Nellie Maxwell
Pralines
Cork
Herr Hammer
Wannsee
Lolchiers
Castoria
Lydia E. Pinkham
QURET
Quret Mfg
Muskegon Heights
Michigan
A. O. G. Leonard, Inc
Fifth Ave
New York City
Magnesia
Reayarlinn Sthma
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