Iceberg Crop Expected Plentiful This Winter
Meteorologist Herbert Janvrin Browne links a predicted rise in Arctic icebergs to sunspot activity and the moon’s near-earth position. He cites an ice index based on historic data and notes the current moon-sun cycle suggests more icebergs and a harsher winter ahead.
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North Atlantic
Probaly
Herbert Janvrin Browne
Washington
C.E.P. Brooks
Browne
Arctic Ocean
Earth
Mr. Browne
Ocean
Browne Stoys
Dream Fluency Amid Nighttime Toothache Tale
A reader recalls a vivid dream about a toothache that woke them abruptly. The fragment describes waking and scanning the room for the troublesome tooth, capturing the surreal logic of sleep memory.
The New Stenog Boss Dictation Spells It Out
The stenographer confesses difficulty in mastering long technical terms in the boss’s dictation. The O'D timer quips that spelling by ear might suffice because the boss himself cannot spell the words.
A Golden Milestone in Bible Society Report
The British and Foreign Bible Society releases its Popular Report for the year, titled Another Milestone. Editor Rev E W Smith frames the story around translation circulation and development, marking 1929 as the 125th anniversary and linking to the Golden Milestone in Rome.
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British and Foreign Bible Society
Forum
Rome
E W. Smith
Bible Society celebrates 125 years and 397 million portions
A historical review highlights 125 years of Bible distribution, noting 397 million portions issued, translations into 618 languages, and global reach via churches and societies. The 1929 Golden Milestone marks a record year with over 11 million gifts, urging readers to support the moral and spiritual road-building work ahead.
Holiday maker returns flat G sh after catch
A holiday maker fishing from the pier pulls up a sizable flat gurnard then discards it after a native questions the practice. The traveler explains I don’t want one that’s been stood on.
Conference urged to set fair trade in fishing trade
Trade Review urges a government round table with fish exporters to form an expert fishery commission and set definite policy. The article warns current marketing by many small groups harms the industry and risks financial loss if not checked by an authoritative body.
Public Notice of Mineral Discovery Claim in Badger Island
William Mercer of Badger Island Newfoundland is claimed as first discoverer of galena chalcopyrites with pyrite at a mine site south of Badger Lake. Objections must be filed in writing at the Department of Agriculture and Mines within sixty days, or Mercer will be registered as the original discoverer. J. F. Downey, Minister. St. Johns Newfoundland, August 17, 1629.
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William Mercer
Badger
Newfoundland
Badger Lake
Badger Brook
Grand Falls
Wiliam Mercer
Department of Agriculture and Mines
Public Notice of Mineral Discovery in Newfoundland 1929
John Mercer of Badger Tennessee has filed in the Newfoundland Department of Agriculture and Mines a discovery of galena and phalerite containing lead and zinc near Reel Brook in the Gran Falls district. Objections must be given in writing within sixty days to contest the registration. absent objections, Mercer will be recorded as the first discoverer under the Act. Published St. John’s August 17 1929.
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John Mercer
Badger
Newfoundland
Badge
Badwer Gake
Reel Brook
Gran Falls
Collapsed on First Bed Affects Mrs. Louisa Pike
Mrs. Louisa Pike recounts nearly continual dizziness and inability to carry a pail of water without feeling dizzy or faint as her bed collapse relates to her illness. The report notes her life as unlenient and her admission of illness and weakness.
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Louisa Pike
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