Vast National Geographic Balloon to Lift in Stratosphere
National Geographic reports a vast balloon built in Akron for a stratosphere flight, sponsored by the Nazis and the U S Army Air Corps. The bag holds three million cubic feet of hydrogen, with a 4700 pound gondola and payload near a ton, including cameras and scientific instruments. It will rise to near fifteen miles, with Maj. William E. Kepner and Capt. Albert W. Stevens piloting and observing from two manholes and multiple ports for photography and data collection.
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William E. Kepner
Albert W. Stevens
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Brama
Wrights Field
United States Army Air Corps
Mic
Dayton
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Stevens
Peter Rabbit and the singing cousins of Brownie the Thrasher
Jenny Wren explains to Peter Rabbit that Brownie the Thrasher sings his own song while Glory the Cardinal appears on a branch. The two discuss how Mockingbird and Kitty the Catbird are cousins and whether Brownie imitates other birds. Peter remains surprised by the family links.
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Brownie the Thrasher
Jenny Wren
Peter Rabbit
Peter
Brownie
Jeuhy- Wren
Ives
Qglory
Gary the Cardinal
Welcome Robin
Brownle
T W. Burgess
Mr. Wren
Tenny
Roter
Jenny
Mocker
Mocking-bird
Kitty
Cat-bird
Thrasher
Noes Brownie
The Perfect Fool and a Lettered Inquiry
A letter asks for a song title based on a sad tale of love and betrayal over money, replying with a suggested title about debt. Other notes request clarification on whisky affection, teen dating advice, tax slang, and mermaid myths, with brief, witty replies in a humorous column style.
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Mr. Wynni
Avi
Bradstreet
What makes an author a chemist
Reed Alott asks what defines an author as a chemist and cites books and degrees. The reply notes an author becomes a chemist when the work becomes a drag on the market, as reported by the WNU Service.
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Mr. Wynnys
Reed Alott
Sanclatedt Newanapers Wnu
Phat before the general adoption of glass windows
Horn plates once used as glazing before glass became common. In parts of Asia thin horn sheets served for lanterns and book covers, giving rise to the term horn books.
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Asia
Through A Womans Eyes By Jean Newton
Fragment from a reflective piece discussing a flag carried through London by an outcast. It questions political factions and envisions a universal message of goodwill. The narrator imagines a modern Messiah uniting hearts and ending marches for a shared humanity.
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Jean Newton
London
A Room Lin A Hospital
In the insit light the dawn colors the room as a patient hears the hallways awake. Trays rattle the hours while whispers and memories drift, with thoughts of healing, old friends, and new hope outside the door. The speaker clings to affection amid narrow walls and looming gloom.
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Sean
Fragmentary World Today Message From WNU Service
A fragmented text from Soli Syndicatem WNU Service speaks of striving for peace and pleasant relations while implying a dreadful time ahead. The message hints at a longing for the millennium of peace and happiness for all humanity.
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Soli Syndicatem
WNU Service
Lemon Soup and Syrup Recipe from Historic Note
A preserved kitchen note describes lemon soup made by boiling four cups of water with lemon juice and lemon rind, thickened with arrowroot, and served warm. It also gives a lemon syrup recipe combining lemon juice and rind with sugar and water, boiled briefly, then cooled for use.
Witty Kitty by Nina Wilcox Putnam
Recipe snippet from a Western Newspaper Union item describes a quick serving mix. It notes pouring a tablespoon of shup into a glass with chipped ice and cold water, ready to serve at a moment's notice. The piece emphasizes ease and speed for home entertaining.
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Witty Kitty
Nina Wilcox Putnam
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