Healing Springs and a Historic Chronometer Tale
The article describes Soap Lake in Washington and its reputed healing waters used by Indigenous tribes and later referenced in natural healing lore. It then recounts the Polaris chronometer from 1869, its Arctic voyage, recovery in Alaska, and long service including exhibitions in San Francisco and Philadelphia before returning to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Columbia Basin
Sam
Naval Observatory
Newman's Bay
Alaska
Nares
Uncle Sam
Observatory
Polaris Long
Soyone
San Francisco
Mare Island Navy Yard
California
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
N. C
Philadelphia
Ashington
Western Newspaper Union
Poor Kin Caruso Faced Strain From Family Helpers
A verse-like critique notes Caruso's fame and wealth built on a glorious voice while his many relatives crowded his home and nearly drove him mad. The quip suggests his kin diminished his artistic standing and could have harmed him during prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caruso
H. W. Howe
Mistletoe Ban Recalled in World Tradition
A worldwide tradition links mistletoe to the Eve tale in the Garden of Helen with the tree cursed to bear berry sized fruit and forbidden to ground growth. Attempts to grow it independently fail. it remains a parasite feeding on other trees. Yet its other uses often overshadow its drawbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Fireproof Linoleum Introduced in England
A new linoleum called fireproof is described as nearly incombustible cheap and durable in Popular Mechanics Magazine. When heated to high temperature a chemical leaf in it releases a gas that stays near the floor cuts off air supply and smothers the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Popular Mechanics
Fruits Used by Indians in Ohio
Many wild fruits in America were utilized by the Indians in Ohio. They used the cranberry wild strawberry pawpaw and plum and guarded the thickets where they grew. They dried some fruits for winter use.
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America
Ohio
Timely Hints for Camping Trip Autocamping
Practical notes for autocamping readers cover bedding substitutes from newspapers to canvas basins and wool blankets. Advice urges avoiding sandy ground, waterproofed guy lines, bug protection in sleep, and compact fire building for safety. Readers are urged to carry a compass and unloaded firearms while outdoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Scotts
Robertson Still Hits Hard Across His Baseball Career
Davis A. Robertson, a 16 year veteran who began with the New York Giants and closed with Pittsburgh in 1921 after stints with the Chicago Cubs, is hitting well in the New York Pennsylvania league. He is hard hitting and also serves as a manager in the Virginia league while continuing to play outfield.
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Robertson
Davis A. Robertson
New York Giants
Pittsburgh
Chicago Cubs
York
Dave
Lsve
Ambidextrous Duel Won by the Batter
Ambidextrous pitcher Richards faced batter Wilson in a Western Association game. Richards, a switch-hander, and Wilson swapped sides multiple times as Richards pitched with both hands and walked the batter after several changes.
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Pan! Richards
Muskogee
Topeka
Wilson
Richards
Camping Advice For Natives On A Group Trip
The guide stresses shared duties to ease hardship, keeping a corked vinegar and water bottle supplies, and a cautioned water supply. It advises cooling bottles with a soaked cloth, carrying a sewing kit, and wearing layered socks with hob-nail shoes to prevent blisters. The tone warns camping is pleasant but demanding.
Carry Libraries to Many Rural People
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the report notes book automobiles bring library services to rural areas. In Los Angeles County about 400000 people outside city libraries receive books via two book mobiles covering 100 miles daily to over three branches. The vans carry shelves of books and are driven by librarians. The farthest branch sits 116 miles from the central library. Burlington County New Jersey operates with four staff members and 136 branches serving stores grange halls and farm homes. The program distributes books pictures films and phonograph records with branch collections ranging from 50 to 1000 books monthly. In Covington County Mississippi a county library with population 41511 distributes about 600 books daily. The service is funded by a contract with the Clarksdale Mississippi library at 4000 dollars yearly. Dozens of county libraries exist nationwide created by popular vote. some link to city libraries while others are independent supported by local taxes.
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United States
Los Angeles
Calif
Central
Burlington County
N. J
Coghoma County
Miss
Clarksdale
Interesting Squibs of Sport Review of Baseball News
A mixed set of notes reports 42 Kellys in organized baseball, Tilden the tennis star not surpassing Tunney in crossing literature and sport, Comiskey first baseman altering plays, Red Smith ousted by Roy Whitcraft, Springfield Three I league situation, Timmy Red Smith joining Peoria Tractors, Cliff Brady released to Chattanooga, golf recognized as athletic sport in France, Frank Ulrich nearing return, Willy on radio comments about team roles, and 2425 members in the Association of Professional Ball Players of America with renewed debates on amateur tennis as sport or racket.
Automobile Hints and Safety Innovations Across Regions
Brakes squeal on glassy surfaces. use a wire brush to remove embedded sand for quieter stops and better braking. A belt with a red rear light is proposed to reduce street accidents in England. Venezuela law requires two horns, but three are common, boosting demand for such accessories.
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England
Venezuela
Schmeling Arrives to Meet US Light-Heavyweight Best
German light heavyweight champion Mat Schmeling has landed with manager Arthur Buelow to face the top American contenders. The arrival signals a bid to prove his standing in the U S boxing scene.
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Mat Schmeling
Jack Dempsey
Young Stribling
Arthur Buelow
United States
Sharpening Radio Sets With Midget Condensers
Sets can be sharpened by using two midget condensers across the tuning condenser. Place one on the antenna condenser and one in the detector circuit to improve selectivity.
Thoriated Tungsten Tubes Likely to Paralyze Under Overload
Radio News explains that thoriated tungsten filaments in vacuum tubes must stay within about 10 percent of rated voltage. Overvoltage causes excessive thorium evaporation, paralyzing the tube, while under voltage slows thorium boiling and also risks paralysis.
Engine stalls blamed on faulty carburetor and cleaner tube
The article states that engine stalling is often blamed on the carburetor while leaks in the vacuum windshield cleaner tube cause many stalls. It describes motorists twisting a jet and adjusting the line, then replacing the tube to stop the stall in traffic.
Paul Preaches Christ in Thessalonica and Berea
A historical Sunday School lesson outlines Paul’s method in Thessalonica and Berea. It notes his focus on Christ as suffering, risen, and Lord, and the Jew Gentile reception and opposition to his preaching.
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Paul
Thessuf Ica
Berea
Jesus Preaches Truth and Spreads God's Word
Fragmentary text shows Jesus teaching and extending his message to others. It mentions preaching and spreading truth, with references to God and disciples.
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Jesus
God
Philo
Ips
Behold I Stand at the Door Verse Quotation
Fragmentary biblical quotation hints at a Rev 3 20 style scene about knocking and opening a door for fellowship with Christ, suggesting a devotional or sermon excerpt. No identifiable person, place, or organization is clearly stated in the readable text.
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Yonder
T. T. Maxey
Soap Lake
Knox College
Tilden
Tunney
Soes
Charley Comiskey
Soe
Red Smith
Springfield
Roy Whitcraft
Timmy “Red” Smith
Springfeld
Peoria Tractors
Cliff Brady
Chattanooga
St. Paul
American Association
Holt
France
Frank Ulrich
Philles
Little Willy
The
Association of Professional Ball Players of America
Beatrice Spears
Deal
Eng
English Channel
P.O. Put Anan
Churche
Thesalon
Jeane
Christ
Lonica
Iit
Salnta
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