Chinchilla Pelts Value Furriers High Demand
A National Geographic illustrated feature notes chinchilla pelts are scarce and coveted by furriers. It traces chinchilla habitat in the Andes, early uses by Incas, US farming beginnings, and rapid growth of breeding stock from 12 to over 1,000 on a California farm, with pelts costing 85 to 250 and a full coat valued at around 50,000 dollars led by strong demand in winter markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
WNU
Andes
Chile
Peru
Bolivia
United States
Atacama
California
South America
Inglewood
Calif
Idaho
Wyoming
Utah
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
New York
War Feels Across Bucharest Amid Tense Border Rumors
Grim war tension grips Bucharest as officials mourn Prime Minister Calinescu’s assassination and a suspected coup group is hunted. Reports say Soviet troops cluster near Bessarabia, while citizens face a bustling capital with modern shops and colorful rural attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
WNU
Bucharest
Rumania
Calinescu
Bessarabia
Paris
Balkans
Chaussee Sosea
Russia
Teen Hitchhikers Meet Homer Austin in Oregon to Hollywood
A boy and a girl traveling through Oregon pick up Hollywood star Homer Austin after a car crash. They discuss acting, fame, and the lure of California as Austin reveals his career setback and pursuit of a new job in films.
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Hollywood
Beverly Halls
Oregon
Seattle
Bijou
Zenith
Portland
Viola
Flivver
Homer
Austin
Sonya Ruskin
Homer Austin
Air Almanac Aids British Flyers First in Britain for Airmen
The Air Almanac compiled by H. M. Nautical Almanac office for the Air Ministry provides astronomical navigation data for sun moon planets and 50 stars. It aims for accuracy within five to ten miles using declination and Greenwich hour angle with two day leaf pages for easy portable use. Dead reckoning remains unreliable in air travel making landmarks wind and speed changes critical for course accuracy. Directional wireless helps but is not universally available and carries error potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Air Almanac
H. M. Nautical Almanac Office
Air Ministry
London’ Sunday Observer
Air Force
Civil War Bugle Passes Through Swinney Line
Mason Swinney of New Baden Illinois owns a bugle that signaled the Civil War’s end. His grandfather Charles W. Swinney sounded Lee’s surrender at Appomattox on April 9 1865. The instrument, given to the youngest son with lineal handdown, is now owned by an unmarried man.
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Mason Swinney
New Baden
Ill
Charles W. Swinney
Robert E. Lee
U. S. Grant
Appomattox Courthouse
Swinney
Gay Scottie Pattern For Pillow or Toy
By Rut it Wyeth Spears readers can make a red and black Scottie appliqué pattern for pillows or toys. The design suits Christmas gifts and is printable in varying sizes by grid scaling. Patterns for quilt blocks and book sets are offered with mail orders to Mrs Spears in Bedford Hills New York. Also includes an ad for Phillips Milk of Magnesia detailing fast relief for stomach acidity with both liquid and tablet forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonny
Phillips
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BAYER
Aspirin
Babcock
State Motor Oil
Eli Aa
Quaker State Oil Refining Corp
Oil City, Pa
Chinchilla
America
Atlantic Ocean
Detroit
Rua
Bulgaria
Thayer Waldo
By Rutit Wyeth Spears
Scottie
Magnesia
Thomas Campbell
American Chain & Cable Company, Inc
Bridgeport, Conn
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