Notre Dame Studs Roars Past Drake In Crushing Win
Notre Dame overwhelmed Drake 63 to 0 as coach Ossie Solem marveled at the Irish speed power and versatility. Analysts praised five sophomore ground gainers and hinted at a formidable lineup ahead against Pittsburgh.
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Waterproofing flower pots with paraffin dip
Instructions say to dip pot bottoms in melted paraffin to seal pores and prevent moisture from staining wood surfaces. The method aims to waterproof pots and protect underlying furniture.
First use of Huguenot term among Protestants of France
The word Huguenot was first applied to the Protestants of France around 1560. It seems to have come from Geneva where it was used as a political nickname for some time.
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Southern teams lead in early gridiron clashes
In mid October action, Tulane Tennessee and Georgia top unbeaten Southern Conference rivals. Tennessee routed Alabama 25 0 while Tulane defeated Vanderbilt 19 0 and Georgia beat North Carolina 32 7. Tech and William and Mary battled to a 6 6 tie in Richmond. Shepherd College claimed eastern West Virginia collegiate title with a 19 0 win over Potomac State. Navy Plebes defeated Massanutten 31 7 in Annapolis. Harpers Ferry High beat Hedgesville 32 0. A Columbia student study says married women can be better teachers depending on subjects.
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Hoover sails to Yorktown for centennial surrender tribute
A warship carries President Hoover from Annapolis to Yorktown for the Yorktown sesquicentennial marking Lord Cornwallis surrender to George Washington. Marshal Petain and General Pershing join as principal foreign and military figures in the anniversary events.
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Cavaliers Hope For Better Days Rest Of Season
University Virginia enters the second half of the 1931 football season after a 5 game stretch. Coach Dawson and players aim to improve from recent defeats while facing tougher foes including Harvard Columbia and North Carolina. The team seeks renewed form after a stadium opening loss and narrow losses to Maryland Sewanee and VMI.
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They're Just Friends: Mc Cormick Denies Marriage Approach
Harold F Mc Cormick, Chicago manufacturer, says he and Betty Noble are only friends amid marriage rumors. Noble, an actress and singer from Culver City, cal, follows news that Mc Cormick and his second wife Ganna Walska have divorced.
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Ancient Central American Jewelers Unearth Prehistoric Platinum Ornaments
Thousands of pieces of prehistoric platinum jewelry found in Central America include delicate earrings and other ornaments. The discovery pushes back dates prior to Columbus, revealing advanced ancient craft.
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Local Postal Bowlers Beat Charles Town in Week
In the Cumberland Valley Postal Employees League Winchester defeated Charles Town 2 to 1. Seal placed second in weekly standings with 151 1 3 points, 2 3 behind leader. Martinsburg leads the team standings at 7 9 571.
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Millwood Again Downs All-Stars in Close Standoff
Millwood Athletic Club beat Winchester All-Star nine 7 to 6 at Lambert's Field in Millwood Va. The post-season clash was hotly contested and likely the final game of the year as cold weather ends diamond play. Plans are underway for a grand stand at Lambert's Field before the 1932 schedule.
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Barred Women Rulers and the Salic Law
The Salic law barred inheritance of Salian land by women and was used to exclude women from the French throne in the fourteenth century. The term Salic law arose from this practice and shaped succession debates for centuries.
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Whale Oil Uses and Refining Advances
Whale oil originally served mainly for soap and lubricant production. Improved refining removes fishy taste, expanding use across Europe in edible fats and margarine production not long.
King’s Highway term used for principal roads in England and Spain
The phrase king s highway was used from early times in England to designate chief public roads under the king s protection. In early Spanish America the term referred to state funded public highways built at public expense.
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England
Undertow Phenomenon Noted by Wave Experts
The Coast and Geodetic Survey notes it has not studied the matter but says undertow is generally recognized by competent authorities on waves. Washington Star remarks on the general acknowledgment of undertow in ocean behavior.
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Coast and Geodetic Survey
Washington Star
Colossus the 58-ton whale to visit Winchester railcar exhibit
A 58 ton finback whale named Colossus arrives in Winchester for a two day educational exhibit. It travels in a specially built steel railroad car arriving at Cameron Street and will be open day and night Wednesday and Thursday with guided lectures by veteran whalers. Admission is twenty five cents for adults and ten cents for children.
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Pacific Whaling Company
One-Twentieth Ounce Pennyweight History
The pennyweight once equaled the old Anglo-Norman penny weight of 2214 grains. It is now defined in apothecaries and jewelers weight as 24 grains or 1/120 of a troy ounce.
Morning Star Planets Named In Dawn Rise
The term morning star refers to the planets Jupiter Mars Saturn and Venus when one appears shortly before sunrise and stands out in the sky before dawn. This poetic name highlights the bright visible role of planets in early morning skies.
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