Moon Phases Influence Radio Reception, Says Scientist
Dr. Harlan Tree Stetson of Cambridge Massachusetts Institute of Technology reports radio reception varies with moon phases. After first quarter to near full moon reception improves, diminishes after full moon, then rises again before new moon on certain frequencies and paths. No effect when moon is below horizon or during dark moon periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Tree Stetson
Cambridge
Maya
Laboratory For
Cosmic Terrestrial Research
Massasachusetts Institute of Techhology
Dr. Stetson
Lice and Mites Ruin Poultry Output In Farm Notice
Poultry production falls as body lice tropical mites and red mites attack birds and houses. Dust birds with sodium fluoride or dip in warm water with fluoride, treat perch poles with nicotine sulfate, repeat in 7 to 10 days. Use oil kerosene mix to contact kill red mites. Clean house and burn litter and nests before treatment.
Fix The Holland Tunnel Wrecker Service In Action
The Holland tunnel between New York City and Jersey City handles daily breakdowns with swift responses. Guards call by telephone and a wrecker arrives instantly to pull troubled cars out if on the spot repairs fail, preventing heavy traffic delays.
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Holland
Hudson River
New York City
Jersey City
Blessing of the Shrimp Fleet Opens Louisiana Season
The ninth annual blessing of the shrimp fleet takes place in Berwick Bay Louisiana. Boats from nearby areas gather as clergy grant benediction for the new season, tracing a Breton tradition from collieries to Louisiana fisheries.
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Brittany
Berwick Bay
Berewick Bay
Canada
Louisiana
Expert Guide for Amateur Furnace Cleaning Tips
This guide teaches amateurs to clean furnace surfaces, open slégns above the fire door, scrape soot with a wire brush or improvised tool, clean the smoke pipe and chimney through the clean-out door, brush grates, check for air leaks around joints, seal cracks with asbestos cement, and paint metal surfaces to prevent rust.
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Solid Fuels Administration
Theas
Buccaneers’ Shares and Costly Wages in Pirate Articles
Caribbean buccaneers governed loot with workmen’s compensation in their ship articles. Each crew member received fixed spoils shares and pay for injuries, valued in slaves and pieces of eight. Notable losses, such as limbs, carried specified slave and coin penalties, reflecting harsh pirate discipline and reward structure.
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Caribbean
Fluorescent Lighting and Fire Prevention Tips from 19th Century Science Note
The piece explains Stokes discovery of fluorescence in 1852 and outlines practical home safety advice. It emphasizes chimney and wiring checks, proper placement of lamps, and using heat resistant barriers to prevent fires as fall fires begin.
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Sir George Stokes
Better Vision Institute
Stokes
Braising Low-Cost Meats For Tender Flavor and Value
The article promotes braising as a method to cook inexpensive cuts like arm steak Swiss steak pork shoulder and oxtail or neck bones. It highlights nutrition and high quality protein, with step by step methods and serving suggestions for each dish.
Lynn Says Definition of Terms for Meat Cooking
Lynn defines braising as dredging with flour salt and pepper browning then slow cooking with water or vegetable juices whether on range or oven a method also called pot roasting Stewing browns meat adds more water and vegetables then simmers until done Roasting bakes in oven for tender cuts Pan braising cooks on stove with minimal fat Broiling places meat on an open rack cooking quickly without water or fat
Lynn Chambers Menu Praises Short Ribs and Veggies
Lynn Chambers offers a point saving menu praising short ribs with beer gravy vegetables and cabbage cole slaw toasted rusts grape jelly and spice cake recipe given.
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Lynn Chambers
Braised Dishes and Baseball Talk From the Cardinals
A feature blends old kitchen notes with a baseball interview. It outlines braised meat methods including oxtail and lamb breast with stuffing, plus garnish tips and service ideas. Interwoven are memories from Billy Southworth on the St. Louis Cardinals, their pennant history, World Series contests, and prospects after the war, with reflections on players and future talent.
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Billy Southworth
Cardinals
St. Louis
Redbirds
Rogers Hornsby
Southworth
Notable World Series Moments From 1905 To 1912
Interview discusses landmark World Series plays and players from 1905 through 1912. Highlights include Christy Mathewson's three shutouts in 1905, Grover Cleveland Alexander and Pete Oldring guiding the 1926 Cardinals, Babe Ruth's Cubs homer and another line drive, Harry Hooper’s dramatic 1912 catch, and Bill Dickey’s fall homer. Mentions Rip Miller praising Buzz Berries, with Notre Dame stars George Gipp and Jim Thorpe referenced but not witnessed by speaker.
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Cardinals
Billy
Yankees
Babe Ruth
Lew Gehrig
St. Louis
Ruth
Gehrig
Dickey
Ruffing
Gordon
Hornsby
Frisch
Deans
Pepper Martin
Terry Moore
Medwick
Marion
Coopers
Len
Warneke
Cardinal
Dizzy Deans
Southworth
Christy Mathewson
Athletics
Matty
Grover Alexander
Pete
Tony Lazzeri
Root
Cubs
Harry Hooper
Larry Doyle
Red Sox
Hooper
Bill Dickey
Mort Cooper
Rip Miller
Notre Dame
Navy
Buzz Berries
Rip Putt
George Gipp
Jim Thorpe
Carlisle
Ripper
Large Sized Vestee Pattern For Knitted War Time Vests
Readers ask for a large size vestee that is easy to knit. The design covers sizes 38, 40, 42 and 44 in maroon or wine. For full knitting instructions and Pattern No 8040, send orders. war conditions slow some pattern numbers slightly.
Propaganda Bundles Dropped by Allies Use New Barometric Clips
Allied airmen drop bundles of leaflets over Germany with a new device the size of a shoe polish can. Operated by barometric pressure, it keeps sheets intact until reaching a low height to prevent scattering beyond the target rural areas.
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Germany
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