Scientific American December 1931 Volume 145 Number 6

1931

New York

Munn, Orson D.: Editor

Scientific American Publishing Company

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Features: Chemistry may become the important post-depression, factor, Editorials - extreme naval economy, farm by-products - one dollar for ducks - no dole for us -, pilotless plane of the future, Cows fed irradiated yeast give ricket-preventive milk, Space as yet unfathomed - man's report is - "no bottom", Better engines for navy planes, Speeding rail freight - new merchandise containers carry less, than carload lots, Man-made oases in American deserts, Poland becomes a maritime nation - denied use of Danzig, Poland builds her own seaport, Has forest conservation created a false alarm?, Modern coal for modern markets - coal is now washed and, thoroughly cleaned, Trademarks in disguise - the secret of a good trademark is its, arbitrary nature, How stable is the earth's crust?, Masterpiece of Minoan Art, Babylonian brick reliefs, a link between Hellenistic and Roman painting, Butterfly faking - a new industry - rare and costly species, "manufactured" from common varieties, Stone age man's world-wide culture. Back cover boasts colour, Lucky Strike advertisement featuring illustration of a sultry, Jean Harlow. She is quoted as saying "It's a delight to find a, celophane wrapper that opens without an ice pick." Average wear., Unmarked. Two very small tears to fore-edge of back cover., Magazine Back Issues

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