World tensions rise as Stalin backs Spain aid debate grows
Reports say Stalin considers backing Madrid with air power and supplies as Franco's forces press Madrid. Soviet fear of a wider war prompts talk of Ships, food shipments, and possible Italo German cooperation against Communism.
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Joref Stalin
Russia
Spain
Musala
Germany
Italy
Sod
Moscow
Madrid
Mogenn
Stalin
Kaneisia
Klementi Voroshilov
Soviet Union
New York
London
America
Roosevelt
Mexico
Washington
Yale divinity professor dropped amid labor stance
Jerome Davis of Yale Divinity School, a noted liberal and AFL leader, is being removed from Yale faculty amid budget disputes, with university president Angell denying academic freedom is affected. Davis warned the teachers’ federation may act on his case.
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Jerome Davis
Yale Divinity School
Yale University
Angell
Davis
Angel. Davis
American Federation of Teachers
National Religion and Labor Foundation
Eastern Sociological Conference
Teachers’ Federation
Ship Land Merchant sinks near Cleveland with crew lost
JG Steen men and one woman perish in Lake Erie when the Canadian ship Land Merchant foundered off Cleveland during a gate. Seven men including the captain were saved after eleven hours clinging to life boats. Northern Italy is struck by earthquake shocks felt in Jugoslavia and Austria. Twenty killed and thirty injured by the tremors.
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Jgsteen
Lake Erie
Land Merchant
Cleveland
Mfe
Italy
Jugoslavia
Austria
Distinction Between Bog and Swamp by Botanist Gress
De E M Gress explains bogs and swamps differ in water source and formation. Swamps are fed by surface streams and overflow land, while bogs arise from vegetation encroaching on water. Quaking bogs may bear weight, with reservoirs of cold, pure water beneath.
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de. E. M. Gress
Pennsylvania
Capitol News
Doubling in Brass Origin and Stage Meaning
The term doubling in brass arose from productions that opened with a brass band parade through the streets. An actor joining the parade was said to be doubling in the brass, meaning he plays an instrument or offers another talent as part of his regular performance.
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Ames Couzens
Birchigan
Detroit
Mr. Couzens
Congress
Henry Ford
Senate
Truman E. Newberry
Roosevelt
The Floralia Festival in Ancient Rome
The worship of Flora the goddess of flowers and spring marked one of Rome’s oldest rites. Floralia, held in late April, featured flower-decked homes and feasting, dancing, and singing. Flora herself appeared as a flower-crowned maiden.
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Rome
Allan Greyhound breed notes and size standards
The Italian greyhound is a miniature variant of the greyhound. Weight should not exceed seven to seven and a half pounds for males, five pounds for females. Symmetry of head and neck defines perfection, with coat colors from black and blue to fawn and white.
Indian Nelict Forest lore about squirrels and trees
The early Ohio Indians believed timber in forests was planted by squirrels. Nuts buried for future food would grow into trees if left undisturbed long enough according to their tale.
Early origins of fencing and armor decline
The article traces how fencing arose after gunpowder and firearms diminished armored combat. It notes parrying with swords became essential, with the Mallans and Spaniards among the first to develop swordsmanship techniques.
Kapok fibers from Randoe tree common in Southeast Asia
Kapok is the down from Randoe tree seed pods grown mainly in Java with some in Ceylon and the Philippine Islands. The United States imports about 700000 tons annually. It is valued for resilience in pillows and mattresses and its buoyancy aids in food stuff packaging. It serves as an excellent insulating material for heat and sound.
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Java
Ceylon
Philippine Islands
United States
Brigham Young Died Leaving Wives and Children
Brigham Young died in Salt Lake City on August 29 1877 leaving 17 wives and 47 children. His will allocated each wife a home or life suite in Sion House with steady provision for her lifetime and his sons and daughters inherited equally.
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Brigham Young
Salt Lake City
Sion House
Shrine preserves Marshall home as Virginia antiques society hub
The former home of Chief Justice John Marshall at 5 East Marshall Street in Richmond Virginia is kept as a shrine housing Marshall’s books and letters. It also serves as the headquarters of the Society for the Regeneration of Virginia Antiquities.
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Justice Marshall
John Marshall
East Marshall Street
Richmond
Society For the Receneration of Virginia Antiquities
Size of Polar Bear
The polar bear is not the largest bear but grows large. Individuals weigh from 1,000 to 1,400 pounds and reach seven to eight feet in length.
Compensation of metals and St Elmo's fire legends
The article explains compensation of metals where mixed alloys balance temperature expansion in bars and balances. It also describes a rare St Elmo's fire apparition near the Bay of the St Lawrence, seen as a glowing ship mass for two centuries, with scientists offering non paranormal explanations and locals hinting at a ghost ship.
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Bay of the
St. Lawrence River
Canada
Legend of St. Cecilia Saint of music and martyrdom
The legend says St. Cecilia, patron saint of the blind and musicians, was loved by an angel for her musical skill. A crown of martyrdom was bestowed on her and her husband. She is said to have invented the organ as Dryden and Papa wrote odes in her honor.
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St. Cecilia
Cecilia
Dryden
Papa
Australian Lizard Squirts Blood From Eyes Under Stress
A near twin to the horned toad, an Australian lizard exhibits a curious behavior. When threatened or angry it squirts blood from its eyes, a stance that seems to serve no obvious purpose.
Ancient Egg Cooking by Friction Described
Egyptian shepherds used a sling to rotate eggs rapidly, heating them by friction. The method achieved the right degree of cooking without flame or oil.
Iguana Wonders Span Across Americas and Habitats
The text notes at least 400 iguana types spread through the West Indies, Central and South America. It mentions the circus chameleon as a green brown or grey member of the family and describes varied land tree and water iguanas. Most branches occupy southern parts of the New World.
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West Indies
Central
South America
New World
Monterey as Capital in Mexican Province and Early Statehood
California's capital shifted as Monterey served as capital of the province from 1846 to 1849 and again during territorial rule. The US flag was raised over Monterey for a day in 1846 and permanently in 1846. The first state legislature met in San Jose in 1849 and moved to Sacramento in 1852 with a 1854 decision naming Sacramento the permanent seat.
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Franco
Madrid
Manuel Azana
Geome
Barcelona
Catalonia
Azana
Senora Azana
Spain
Toulouse
France
California
Mexico
Monterey
United States
San Jose
Sacramento
Joint Deed Ownership Explained for Property
A joint deed transfers property to two people as joint tenants and tenants in common. Upon the death of one owner, the survivor receives the full title. This arrangement ensures seamless transfer of ownership without probate.
Giant ant hills become village houses in Congo
In the Belgian Congo white ants construct enormous hills that natives clear out for homes. The hills often exceed 30 feet in height, remain solid and sturdy enough to withstand tropical storms.
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Belgian Congo
Himalayan Bear Family Habitat and Traits Summary
The Himalayan bear family inhabits eastern Iran parts of Azerbaijanistan and northern India. They range across forests and are smaller and lighter colored than other Old World bears.
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Iran
Azeghanistan
India
Eurema
China
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