Washington ancestors linked to Mount Vernon land holdings
A historian notes discoveries about George Washington lineage from Robert Washington to Mount Vernon. Research reveals multiple estates and places in England and Ireland tied to Washington ancestors, with plans to offer tours of Washington sites in both the U S and England guided by organized routes.
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Albert Bushnell Hart
United States
George Washington Bicentenary Commission
Messenger
NEA
Veryboot
George Washington
Mount Vernon
Washington
Robert Washington
Milburne
United
Kingdon
Ireland
England
Sulgrave Association of
Dames
Warton
Lancaster
Warton Church
Commission
Fortune Drives Texas Rancher From His Home
An Angelo Texas report recounts Tra I Yates a 69 year old Pecos river rancher who after decades of farming homestead wealth and oil on his land rose to immense fortune. He fled his home to escape grasping outsiders and has vanished from public view.
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Fortune
Angelo
Texas
Fate
Tra I. Yates
Pecos River
Tta
Yates
South Texas
Electric Marvels Replace Toys of Other Days
Feature on how modern toys outpace ancient playthings yet dolls persist. Traces toys from Egypt and Greece show dolls remain constant, with Greek and Egyptian examples, marbles, chariots, and pet figures illustrating long history. The piece hints at cultural shifts and timeless toy appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thompson
Messenger
NEA
Nile River
Greece
Lester
Hope
Kroys
Monern
Toman
Africa
Mothers Attend School With Their Children in Unusual Kindergarten
In Evanston, a unique program blends mothers and children in a single class at a fictional kindergarten and elementary college. Edna Dean Haloni presides over eight teachers as mothers study child training, behavior, psychology, and physical exams to better support their offspring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callege
Itu
Itill
Edna Dean Haloni
Scchool
Evanston
Onu
Miss Baker
Johnny
Mary
Jerry
Julia Kirkwood
Miss Paker
85 year old woman goes to movies every night
Ya Jan 1 Mrs Wilhemline Alff now 85 has seen 2020 performances in a single row at the theater. A mother of 12, she came from Germany over 80 years ago and now spends nights watching films regardless of weather while enjoying life after hard work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhemline Alff
Suce
Alff
America
Course in Love Taught in Limestone Hill Program
A reminiscence from Limestone Hill Texas describes a proposal by Dr. Dorothy Scarborough Columbia University novelist and instructor to offer a course on love. She argues that when love blooms people lose their head and need instruction in managing heart and passion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lminary Hill
Tex
Propertada
Dorothy Scarborough
Columbia Univ
Paris Seeks End to City Gambling Zone
Paris politicians push to abolish a 16 year old 2 mile gambling ban around the city to allow Parisians access to casinos and racing without long trips. A Chamber of Deputies member advocates the bill to end the restriction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Membr
Chamber of Deputies
Movie publicity men edge toward thirteen rising stars
Wampas Hollywood club will select thirteen new motion picture celebrities from candidates led by Taylor, Sally Eilians, Janice Velez, Gwen Lee, Alice White, Jeanette Lof, Lina Tasquette, Dorothy Gulliver, Molly O Day, June Colyer, and sister star Molly O Day. The list reflects rising performers likely to shine in the coming months with contracts and film roles shaping their careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olly Wood
Cali
Tan
Wampas
Hollywood Organization
Bales Ho Taylor
Lorelei
Gwen Lee
Bby
Alice White
Clara Row
Molly O'Day
Sally
Molly
June Colyer
William Fox
Lincoln
Fox
Ie Horizon
Behind Stage At Puppet Show Captures Noted Tricks
The article details puppet theater backstage life in Lancaster, focusing on a small troupe. Puppeteers describe handling, lighting, props, and the care for each doll, with rare mishaps and the craft of making and fitting costumes and figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Riddle
Tony
Mawkig Hall
Uwe
Jamal
Chines Searles
Byrd predicts private capital fuels aviation boom
In a World’s Work prophesy Admiral Richard E. Byrd envisions mail planes at 4 percent miles per hour and 35 000 feet carrying passengers. He argues aviation now faces its most controversial phase and urges private investment over government subsidies to spark a meteoric rise like the automobile.
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New York
Richard E. Byrd
Tolrance
Tio
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Janipe Velez
Mexico City
Aken
Lina Tasquette
Audrey Ferriss
Dorothy Gulliver
Universit Lot
Cine
Reginald Denny
Denny
Langley
Armidshipa
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Calif
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W. HW
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Ancaster
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Perps
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Eric
Spain
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Bautle
Williamson
Oa J Benery
Templa Oof Justice
Mia
Selianl
Wakefield County
Benny
Mr. Searles
Cosa
Cata
Mara ‘Han One Ute. “Yes, We Make and Remake Oud Itel Actors," Mr. Searles
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Wynna
van Winkle
Montagu
Morgiana
Hip van Winkle
Tachmara Fondle
al Batis
Byrd
Fulms Serlin
German Federal Commission
Oaly
Com
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MERIC
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LDA
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Gandost
Caribbean
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St. Louia
St. Louis
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Lindy
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Panama
Havana
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