Plant Wizard Swingle Sails to Brazil for Goodwill Trade
Walter Tenney Swingle, America's 68 year old plant wizard, departs for Brazil with Brazilian government backing to boost citrus, rubber and quinine crops. The plan aims to reduce dependency on aggressors via scientific agriculture and strengthen Brazil-US trade, while Swingle tours global plant science.
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Washington
Brazil
Walter Tennyson Swingle
America
Mussolini
Balkans
Swingle
Uncle Sam
Department of Agriculture
Tight Chest Signal Warns of Heart Strain
A medical column explains that a tight sensation under the breast bone can indicate heart strain and potentially advancing heart failure. Dr. James W. Barton notes rest can extend heart reserve, while Dr. Aaron E. Parsonnel cites symptoms including breathlessness, palpitations, grip-like chest distress, indigestion, and sleeplessness. The piece also discusses dental infections possibly triggering rheumatic arthritis and urges early dental checks to prevent complications.
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James W. Bartont
Parsonnet
Aaron E. Parsonnel
Newark
N. J
Annals of Internal Medicine
Lesson for April 30 From International Council Religious Edu
Lesson subjects and Scripture texts selected at the International Council Religious Education, used by permission, guiding daily study and reflection.
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International Council Religious Education
Guidance and the gospel to Europe through Paul
A sermon on acts 15 36 to 16 15 stressing divine guidance by the Holy Spirit. It notes providential hindrance and subsequent divine guidance leading Paul into Macedonia, warns against projecting personal desires as God’s will, and commends faithful witness and a receptive heart like Lydia.
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Christ
Europe
America
Paul
Macedonia
God
Pretty Basque Frock Designs For Spring Sewing
The article promotes Barbara Bell patterns No 1672 and No 1722 for basque frocks in various fabrics for school and parties. It details styles with puffed shoulders, flared skirts, and sash bows, plus yardage needs for sizes 16 and 8, and invites readers to order the Spring-Summer Pattern Book for 15 cents.
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Barbara Bell
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Safety Talks on Gender Gaps in Accident Deaths
The National Safety Council reports 1937 fatal accidents show 119.6 male deaths per 100000, versus 51.3 female deaths per 100000. The figures highlight higher risk among men in the United States during that year.
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United States
National Safety Council
Questions from a 1950s game show card
A quiz style list asking common mechanics questions: when breeze becomes wind, earth travel per day, Yukon versus Alaska, eye sight distance, width versus length, first U S coins year, Joan of Arc home, elephant drinking method, car impact force, and earthquake prediction.
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Yukon Territory
Alaska
U. S
Joan of Arc
Fragmented science trivia and historical notes fragment
A mix of varied facts touches on astronomy distances the sun eighty million miles the meaning of length a 1793 date the Domremy birthplace and Cheru woods, Rouen dungeon, a tree’s water intake, a safety comparison from the National Bureau of Standards a wall impact at 40 mph and a forecast on crustal disturbances with a hopeful view that precise earthquake prediction may come after 50 years.
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Domremy
France
Cheru
Rouen
National Bureau of Standards
Answers to Common Astronomy Questions
The text presents four concise lines addressing a wind speed range from 7 to 38 mph, Earth's annual orbit distance of about 1,601,644 miles per day, a statement about Canada’s dominion, and a note that some objects are visible.
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Dominion of Canada
Household Tips From A Housewife A Treat For Plants
A weekly dash of ammonia in plant watering sweetens soil and leaves stay glossy. Salt in hot starch creates a high glow. Avoid glossy surfaces in studies. flat oil paint preserves window shades. Clean aluminum with lemon juice. Warm water below 140 degrees re-liquefies crystallized honey. Dry pick and boil cloth wrap eases duck feather removal. Avoid thinning lacquer with turpentine benzine or linseed oil. use lacquer thinner. Sun-bleach scorch marks on linens. air with cold water. Revive blue serge with vinegar and water before pressing.
First Great Commandment of Science, Clear Doubt
A quotation from Huxley on scientific method stating that truth is so clear it cannot be doubted and that science begins with doubt rather than assent to uncertain propositions. It emphasizes the discipline of doubt as foundational to inquiry.
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Baird Television, Ltd
Consolidated News Features
WNU
Huxley
Garner
Bill
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