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Newspaper

Akron Register Tribune

Location

Akron, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1939

Page

6

Norwood and Resident debate Rundhia plan and bribe risk

Norwood and the Resident argue over Rundhia’s possible coup and a bribery accusation. They weigh a screen of distraction, the witnesses, and the risk to Norwood and the priest faction as Ka dar faces a volatile power struggle.

Bazaar Fight and bribe plots in the Maharanee district

Moses O Leary confronts Noor Mahlam over a bribery scheme to force a witness for a diamonds case. A street brawl and a knife threat follow as police and rivals escalate. Captain Norwood arrives at the guesthouse to press Lynn Harding about her sighting while Mrs Harding warns of repercussions and urges Lynn to leave with her.

Lafayette O'Leary Bunanas O’leary Jack O'Leary O’ Leary Noor Mahlam Moses Noort Mahiam Harding Trou Stoddart Norwood Moses O'Leary Miss Harding Lynn Harding Mrs. Harding Miss. Harding Miss. Lynn Harding Lynn Hardine

Betty's Butter and Egg Man in Richland Junction

Betty Moore draws a fortune from an actor director, chasing a Hollywood break but returns home with plans for a rose pink kitchen and larger hen-houses. Sister Kate resents the shift, while father Mr Moore notes Betty has found a rich butter and egg man in Richland Junction.

Richland County Betty Moore Moore Betty Kate Richland Junction Mr. Moore Main Street Kate Moore Tom Moore Farmhouse Hollywood de Lain

First Sundial in World History Highlighted in Bible Tale

A reprinted Bible lore excerpt cites Hezekiah praying for life and God extending it by 15 years, noting the sundial miracle of Ahaz and a 700 B C date. It mentions King Charles V gifting Paris a public clock in 1370, Henry de Vic clockmaker, and a similar Dover castle clock. The piece also recalls men two-watch habits and a Richelieu anecdote about two beautiful watches.

Hezekiah Richard le‘ Gallienne Paris Ahaz B. C Charles V le Gallienne Palais de Justice Henry de Vick Dover Castle England Marechal de Richelieu Marechal

Antwerp Conscience Named After Hendrik Conference

Antwerp’s Conscience Square near the cathedral bears no link to the inner monitor. It is named for Hendrik Conference, Flemish Sir Walter Scott, and author of The Lion of Flanders.

Antwerp Belgium Hendrik Conference Walter” Scott Flanders

Expensive Gibraltar Tunnel Estimated at 81 Million

A proposed tunnel under the Straits of Gibraltar is projected to cost about 81 million dollars and would take roughly five to six years to complete. The estimate reflects the scale of the engineering project and its extended timetable.

Straits of Gibraltar

Enchanting fall pattern No 1800 and No 1716 dress

A Basque waist frock with a wide circular skirt cues 1890s flair. Pattern No 1800 suits sizes 12 to 20, needs 4 1/2 yards of 39 inch fabric plus 2 1/2 yards ribbon. No 1716 fits sizes 36 to 52, uses 5 yards fabric plus trimming. Order via The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Chicago for 15 cents each.

Sewing Circle Pattern Dept W. Wacker Dr Chicago Ill Bell Syndicate WNU

Sew a Bag to Keep Your Ball of Twine In

A simple bag model shows how scraps from a piece bag can form a twine holder. The bag uses a straight fabric piece with a French seam and bias binding top and bottom. Draw cords run through the bottom opening and top, creating a secure drawstring design. The twine ball sits inside, ready for use, with the end threaded through the bottom. The ad also promotes Sewing Book No 3, offering 32 home decorating ideas and gift items, priced at 10 cents postpaid, to Mrs Spears in Chicago.

Spears S. Desplaines St Chicago

Ask Me Another General Quiz Questions

A set of trivia prompts asks about national capital selection Washington DC rainfall record forest cover Earth's surface fish hearing mythic lovers reflection transformed into a flower pantheon meaning and the Acropolis location and form.

Washington, D. C Acropolis

The Answers

The passage lists a set of seven quiz items with concise statements and questions. It mentions population center, record rainfall in Baguio on July 14 15 1911 with 46 inches in 24 hours, an area about 8 million square miles, fish hearing limitations, a temple of all the gods, Narcissus, the proverb too many cooks spoil the broth, and a famous group of buildings in Athens.

Baguio Philippine Islands Athens

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Talbot Mundy Rundhia Kadar Norwood’s Voice Butter and Egg Man By Ruth Wyeth Spears Rts Florida Frank Parker Steckbriesige John Holliday Perry Jacksonville Sioux ‘City New Mayfair Bill Wachter
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