Cost of executing two Eskimos twenty thousand
Edmonton authorities set the price of the trial and execution of two Copper Eskimos Alikomiak and Tatamigana on Hershel Island at 20000. Explorer Knud Rasmussen disputed the figure suggesting 450000 to 75000. Rasmussen urged education on civilization law before enforcement noting their savage state and practices such as killing female children during hard times and slaying a husband for his wife not being seen as a crime.
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Westbrook’s
Westbrooks
Edmonton
Alta
Hershel Island
Knud Rasmussen
Arctle Explorer
Size Range of Bacilli Reported in Study
The largest bacillus measured about 1 500th of an inch long and 1 8 000th of an inch wide while the smallest averages 150 000th by 1 125 000th of an inch.
Dirigible Los Angeles deemed unsuited for polar flight
Berlin June 26 Dr Hugo Eckener director of the Zeppelin works and the man who piloted the United States navy dirigible Los Angeles from Germany to America says Zeppelins as now built could cross the north pole but would not be suitable for polar exploration in Alaska He plans hydrogen use for potential polar trips and notes a fifteen month timeline to build an airship for pole traversal with funding.
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Hugo Eckener
Zeppelin Works
United States Navy
Los Angeles
Germany
United States
North Pole
Alaska
Eckener
Pole
Dr. Eckener
Count Zeppelin
Berlin Conductor Schmidt Gentner Treated For Gout
Berlin theater patrons observed conductor Herr Schmidt Gentner being carried to his seat after a fall. Initial diagnosis spoke of a fractured leg, but a second X-ray showed no fracture and doctors then attributed his pain to gout. he still fulfilled his contractual duties with the theatre.
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Herr Schmidt Gentner
Crossword Puzzle: The International Syndicate
A fragmented puzzle text presents horizontal and vertical clues for a cross word. Many entries are garbled with misspellings and misordered letters but indicate standard crossword mechanics including numbered starting squares, cross referencing, and word lengths.
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the International Syndicate
Sun's Variations Tie to Weather, Forecasts Study Says
Washington reports Smithsonian scientists link solar activity to global weather changes. Studies note a complex relation, with sunspot data aiding forecasts up to a week ahead. Plans call for new observatories in Chile, Arizona, Asia, and Africa to improve data collection.
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Washington
Smithsonian Institution
Karnak claims spark health rebound in Georgia patients
A Georgia advertisement touts Karnak as a miracle cure with testimonials from P. C. Aron of Atlanta. He describes relief from stomach and kidney pain after ten days, noting improved appetite, sleep, and weight and plans to start family on Karnak. Sold exclusively through Thomas Drug Store in Thomasville and other town druggists.
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P. C. Aron
Haygood Avenue
Atlanta
Mr. Aron
Karnak
Thomasville
Thomas Drug Store
Solar heating shift causes warmer air in the east
Atmospheric waves travel south and east from the source, reaching New York City after three days. Studies show that the warmth is caused by a decrease in solar heating, not an increase, making the eastern region warmer despite expectations.
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New York City
Lightning and radio static in early airwave history
The article explains that lightning causes static on radios, though not the main cause. It notes that louder rumbling noises called grinders are thought to come from electrical disturbances in the upper atmosphere above storms.
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Nature Magazine
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