Curious sunspot mirrors aviator emblem amid Atlantic trip
A sunspot observed on May 16, the same day American hydroairplanes launched their Atlantic crossing, briefly resembled an aviator’s winged insignia before evolving into a darkened photograph. The spot appears during a sun activity minimum, with other sunspot groups visible, marking a notable solar event of 1917.
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Awful Eruption of Java Volcano Reported by Amsterdam
A Java eruption on the Kanut volcano devastates thirty-one villages with an estimated 15 000 deaths. The Dutch colony's volcanic belt stretches 664 miles with about fifty active peaks. Sulphurous gas from live volcanos poses deadly risks to nearby populations.
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Rye yields set U S records in 1918 farm output
Rye harvests in 1918 reach new national highs with over 76 million bushels as production triples since 1909 and grows alongside wheat. USDA foresees a permanently larger rye role in American agriculture amid rising familiarity and benefits. Paderewski resigns as Poland's premier president after Poland Diet noncompliance. President Wilson proclaims Boy Scout Week from June 5 to June 14.
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