Mount Weather observatory nears completion in Virginia
The Mount Weather weather observatory in the Blue Ridge near Virginia advances toward full operation with new fireproof buildings, a central heating plant, and extensive aerial research gear including kites and balloons. The site, 20 miles from Bluemont and 47 miles from Washington, is chosen for wind, isolation, and distance from urban distractions.
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Virginia
United States
Mount Weather Observatory
The
Weather Service
Washington
Weather Bureau
United States Weather Bureau
Blue Hill Observatory
Boston
Blue Ridge Mountains
Wether Bureau
Harper’s Ferry
Shenandoah Valley
Strasburg
Piedmont
Biue Ridge
Bull Run Mountains
Mount Weather
Uncle Sam
Mountain
Bluemont
Observatory
Alfred J. Henry
Physical Laboratory
Old Dominion
Mount Weather Group
William R. Blair
Sweetness and sweetness as a measure of food value
Dr Woods Hutchinson asserts sugar is a universal flavor and real foods often taste sweet. He notes that most foods with sweet taste are real foods, while many salty or bitter items have no value and some sweet items can be poisonous, though learnable through experience.
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Woods Hutchinson
Practical Fashions Paris Pattern No 2817 Jaunty Suit
Pattern details describe a cream serge suit with a navy collar and red blue chevrons. Blouse slips over the head with optional yoke, shield in white serge, plaited sleeves, and a five gore skirt with inverted box plait. Pattern suitable for ages 13 to 17. yardages listed for various widths. Send 10 cents to Pattern Department with size and address.
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Paris
Paris Pattern No 3099 All Seams Allowed
Pattern notes describe excellent cut drawers with back darts or gathers and a ruffled lower edge. Fabrics include cambric wainscot longcloth dimity and cross bar muslin. Eight sizes available waist 22 to 36 inches and yardage required for a 26 inch waist. Best Waste Pipes system uses asphalt covered glass pipes to protect against gas and acid intrusion.
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Paris
Before the Day of Forks for Greek and Roman dining
The text notes that ancient Greeks and Romans ate with fingers. They divided meat pieces with their hands, questioning the need for forks. It reflects on how ten fingers served as natural utensils before forks became common.
Where Might Is Right Opinion From La Fontaine
A brief quotation notes that strength dictates truth in the saying Where Might Is Right. Attributed to La Fontaine, the line reflects a skeptical view of power over justice, underscoring a provocative stance on authority.
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