Mme Stare's Wonderful Gift Chronicle of a Lyon to Grand Rapids tale
The narrative recounts the Graf Zeppelin’s perilous northward flight over Lyon and Nimes to Provence, then shifts to a local subplot about Mangleson the janitor and a stray memorandum. Mme Stare the clairvoyant ultimately reveals a fortune for heirs of David Wemple and exposes Doctor Rebas’s embezzlement, shaping a case that ends with Stare profiting from the revelations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mangleson
City Daily
Doctor Rebas
Alaska
David Wemple
Wemple
Doctor Rebus
Knight Wemple
Mme. State
Rebas
Gray Gull
Juneau
Seattle
Mme. Stare
Old Mangleson
Stare
Disease Not Old Age Causes Trees' Death
A Smithsonian Institute note to Pathfinder Magazine explains trees do not have a fixed maturity age or maximum height. They never cease growing while alive, but growth slows. Death results from accidents or disease, often wood decay cutting off water and nutrients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathfinder Magazine
Smithsonian Institution
Historic lime wash recipe method with rice glue and salt
The text describes a lime wash process mixing lime, salt dissolved in warm water, boiled rice paste, Spanish whiting, and glue. The mixture is strained, kept covered, allowed to stand several days, then heated in a kettle or furnace and applied hot. It presents the care taken to prepare a wash for coating surfaces.
Ree Tragedy at Dusk as Woman Seeks Aid at Theater
A distressed, pale woman trudges toward the community movie theater entrance where no usher is present. She falters, seeks help from bystanders who offer pitying glances, then returns to her seat in despair.
Longest beard tied to Emperor Charles V era
The record beard belonged to John Mayo, painter to Charles V. Though tall, Mayo's beard was famed for its length, enough to walk upon. He wore it fastened to his buttonhole with a ribbon and could untie it at the emperor's command for an amused display before courtiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvine
John Mayo
Charles V
Fooled by Eclipse Illustration in Manila
An illustration showing the sun's effect on flowers was displayed during a Manila eclipse. Scientists observing the event noted flowers closed during totality and chickens went to roost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Evening wraps for the young luggage for the new bride
The article reviews a 1929 four piece travel ensemble for brides including a reversible cape like wrap in blue faille and lemon lining, a hat box, a shoe case, and a dressing case. Leather in natural pigskin or tan cowhide with matching color linings and snap-on fabric covers are highlighted for motor travel and coordinated upkeep. Julia Bottomley notes the fashionable, youthful design and practical features for the bridal journey.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Orange
Rhone Valley
D. J. Walsh
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
France
Rhone
Toulon
Mediterranean
Lyon
New York
Saone
Fourviere
St. Jean
St. Martin-d’ Ainay
Mt. Blanc
Nismes
Avignon
Camargne
Thhone
Nimes
Italy
Mont Cavalier
Papal Palace
St. Andre
St. Benezet
Philippe-le-Bel
Rene
Castile
Tarascon
Castle
Beaucaire
Aucassin
Nilolette
Montimar
Valence
Dauphine
Switzerland
Grenobie
Grenoble
Isere
Prac
Palace of Justice
Hotel de Ville
Drac
Hardie
LD Mangleson
Carrie
Knight
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Mangileson
Lena
Mangieson
Julia Bottomley
Western Newspaper Union
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