London Bridges and Big Ben Come Alive in Shadow Tale
Shadows of children tour London and view landmarks including Westminster Bridge and the Parliament. They learn London Bridge stands firm, identify Big Ben as a clock with a name, and marvel at the city’s ancient and iconic sites.
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London Bridge
Hanid
Mij
Flor
Yam
Knarf
London
Hania
Mil
Knarfey
Westminster Bridge
Father
England
Big Ben
Ehildren
Lon
What's in Fashion First Fall Dress in 1930
New fall dresses emphasize bolero treatments worn with coats, using dull silk backs and plain colors. Styles feature straight skirts with front fullness, decorative sleeves, or contrasting cuffs, aiming for a mid-calf hem and versatile wear through autumn. Copyright 1930 Amos Parrish.
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York
Amos Parrish
Why Husbands Leave Their Wives at Home
A Woman Next Door explains how her husband’s political speaking and pride crest collide with her longing to support him. She regrets staying home to avoid criticism, while noting the tension between admiration and telling him the wind out of his sails. Copyright 1930.
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Edward
Probate Court names Hoisington as executor in Webster estate
In Otto Illinois probate court Otto Hoisington has been named executor of the Frank C. Webster estate with no bond required.
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Otto IL. Hoisington
Frank C. Webster
Swyers seeks divorce in Common Pleas Court
Kath erine Swyers files a petition for divorce from Ote Swyers in Common Pleas Court. The proceeding cites wilful absence as grounds and requests court action.
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Common Pleas Court
Katherine Swyers
Ote Swyers
N. H. Wyer
H. W. Crippen
Goldie Crippen
Wyer
Stars Say August 6 Forecast Warns of Upheaval and Loss
Genevieve Kemble notes planetary rulership for Wednesday August 6 signals abrupt upheavals and grave situations with financial risk. She urges calm, disciplined action and cautious financial management to weather hostile forces and avoid losses. A birthday child may need careful education to handle life’s extraordinary challenges.
Make This Model at Home Pattern 1998
Practical pattern feature by Anne Adams from The Athens Messenger details a step by step miniature model project with helpful hints for home crafters. The piece blends craft guidance with period styling and aims to inspire readers to replicate a decorative model at modest cost.
Born Without Arms Oklahoma Tot Finds It Isn't a Handicap
LAND SPRINGS Okla July 23 Nature gave Joan Whisnant a severe handicap but her parents taught her to use her feet as hands. The six year old writes with toes eats from her plate and forks washes dishes combs hair and embroideres. She attends school with a special desk and helps at home despite being born without limbs.
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Oklahoma
Land Springs
Okla
Nature
Joan Whisnant
Joan
Tong Odda
Joe Whisnant
Lingerie styles and new pattern details for summer fall
The article describes frock designs with square necklines and a finishing touch on the collar and cuffs in organdy pique or lawn. It lists fabric options silk cotton voile dimity and rayon plus sizes 14 through 40 and yardage requirements. It advertises The Athens Messenger Pattern Department offering pattern and book sets for fifteen to twenty five cents.
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Athens Messenger Pattern Department
West 17Th St
New York City
Paroled Michigan Man Named Leader in Bank Robbery Attempt
Steubenville report identifies Roy Sayres, 22, paroled three weeks earlier from Michigan Penitentiary, as the alleged leader of a three man bandit crew that tried to rob the Brilliant Bank near Steubenville last week, named by R. E. Davidson, a bank cashier, as the key suspect.
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Steubenville
U.R
Roy Sayres
Michigan Penitentiary
R. E. Davidson
Love's Reawakening In Hotel Dining Room Mystery
Adele Garrison narrates a tense breakfast encounter with Phil Veritzen at a hotel dining room. She leverages a public setting to press Seibel for Mary’s party details while masking private motives and managing Veritzen’s suspicions. He senses control slipping as plans unfold.
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Phil Veritzen
Madge
Icky
Philip Veritzen
Mary
Mr. Seibel
Myr
Seibel
Mr. Vertinen
Lilli
Prohibition Tensions In Saint Pierre And Miquelon
Strong sentiment in France backs Saint Pierre and Miquelon as a conduit for wines and liquors. French officials and a powerful wine lobby push against US prohibition, arguing cargoes and trade routes support local prosperity and tax revenue despite potential conflicts with American law.
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France
Minotty Saunders
Paris
Saint Pierre and
Miquelon
Newfoundland
United States
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Washington
French Ministry of Colonies
Quai d’Oraay
Canada
United States Treasury
Islands
Treasury
Maison
Mra
Dody
United States Customs
Saint Pierre and Miqueton
Spirots
Jean Hennessy
Hennessy
Tardieu
Agriculture
French Porta
Smuggiere
Alege
Don't Gamble with Your Sight
A medical column by Dr. Copeland explains iris anatomy and common eye diseases. It emphasizes proper diagnosis, rest, outdoor activity, and avoiding bright light while treating conditions like inflammation and pupil dilation.
Causes and cures for blushing and facial redness
A reader asks why the face burns or turns red on one side and when it stops with excitement. The answer cites circulatory disturbance and advises improving general health to boost circulation.
Lutherans Unite Toledo Merger Creates American Lutheran Church
In Toledo today 100 clergy and laymen from the Joint Synod of Ohio the Synod of Town and the Synod merge to form the American Lutheran Church. The accord will reduce America's Lutheran bodies from 17 to 15 and may lead to a future United International Lutheran Church. The audience spans 38 countries and nearly one billion people.
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Toledo
American Lutheran Church
America
United International Lutheran Church
Joint
Synod of Ohio
Synod of Town
Synod of
Field seeks divorce in cruelty and desertion
Mrs. Marshall Field II of Chicago filed for divorce in Reno Nevada on grounds of cruelty and desertion. She is identified as Evelyn Riggs Gal of New York formerly, tying to Evelyn Field.
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Athens
Anne Adams
Ville
Moist
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Adele Garrison
Mary’s
Saaaiouatty
Philp Veritzen
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