Dr Gustavus Eisen aging scholar pursues ancient lore
On August 2 Dr Gustavus Adolphus Eisen will be 92. The New York based scientist has published 150 books across many sciences from archeology to portraits of Washington. He deciphered cuneiform and studied the Holy Grail chalice found in Antioch, now linked to Roman artist Appallodorus.
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EW York
Gustavus Adolphus Eisen
Eisen
Antioch
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
New York
Doctor Hisen
Doctor Eisen
Christ
George Washington
Sweden
University of
Upsala
Charles Darwin
Darwin
Alexander E. Agassiz
America
Pacific Coast
Luther Burbank
California Academy of Science
California
Louvre
Paris
Gyroscope Aids Lad With Hoe in Whirl to Wealth
A North Carolina lad named Thomas A. Morgan rose from a hoe to president of the Sperry corporation. He profited from early navy service and gyroscope work, rising to lead the company and become a major aviation figure with a 1938 net income of 4,961,398 versus 2,949,860 the prior year.
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Sperry Corporation
Thomas A. Morgan
Navy
Sperry Company
Barbara Bell Spring and Summer Pattern Book Ad
A sewing pattern article promotes No. 1719 for large figures with a deep v neck and waist darts, and No. 1726 with a heart shaped neckline for slender figures. Details include sizes, fabric needs, and a call to order the Barbara Bell Spring and Summer Pattern Book from The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept. in Chicago.
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Barbara Bell
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Safety Talks Defective Cars In Accidents
National Safety Council compilation shows 9 percent of vehicles in fatal accidents and 4 percent in non fatal accidents were defective. The council notes mass statistics understate the issue and a past study indicated defects contributed to about 15 percent of accidents.
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National Safety Council
Tips for Gardeners Transplanting Do and Don’t Guide
A gardening note lists plants that should not be moved when transplanting such as celosia blue lace flower four o clock honeysuckle and perennial sweet pea due to fragile roots. It also names flowers that transplant well with proper technique including ageratum alyssum snapdragon aster calendula marigold pansy petunia and viola.
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Harry A. Joy
Ferry
ASK ME ANOTHER The Questions
Answers follow concise historical and linguistic notes. Topics include speed of light and royal kinship, city names, ship access, quotation sources, Job's tears, pour parler, etiquette origin, and archery fish behavior with regional notes.
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Wall Street
New York
Colorado River
Job
Lightning speed measured at Empire State Building
A report states lightning traveled at 10,000 miles per second measured near the Empire State Building in New York. It also notes King Christian X of Denmark and King Haakon VII of Norway are brothers.
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Empire State Building
New York
Christian X of
Denmark
Haakon VII
Norway
Just Pest Lohse and the De Bhim Offerings
A brisk advertorial blends a slogan driven pitch for new home features. A salesman touts a three car garage with built in living areas as the latest in homes. A playful exchange highlights eager consumer interest and rapid sales momentum.
Gourmet French Snails Impress Diner
The feature manager of a Parisian style restaurant touts snails as a famed dish while a diner confirms already being served by one. The exchange highlights the restaurant’s signature item and the diner's satisfaction.
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Monsieur
It Breaks Out Mrs. Wimpus
Dialogue excerpt shows a social exchange about affection and self image. Wimpus comments on public labeling of a tall partner as a "little girl" and the speaker jokes about a small mouth and tongue size.
Doctor celebrates quadruplets as wife bears four
A jubilant couple welcomes four babies, the newborns prompting a chorus of congratulations. The father, a quartet of little ones in tow, smiles at the family moment.
Umbrella Joke Reveals Quip About Sisters
A brief comic exchange plays on a pun about a sister named on the umbrella handle. The humor contrasts listening to a wife and the radio, illustrating a light domestic joke.
How did you get that soot on your coat
In Color a Negro comedian asks how the other man acquired soot on his coat. The partner replies that it is dandruff, not soot.
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Rastus
Dinocan Pet Request Sparks Playful Banter
Marion expresses eagerness to adopt a pet as Dinocan asks what kind they want. The exchange hints at future animal companionship and playful curiosity about their choice.
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Marion
Speedy City Job Applicant Claims Fastness
A manager seeks a quick worker and a colored applicant boasts rapidness, stating he can drink water from a sieve. The exchange highlights race and opportunity in employment.
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Mistah
Favorite Recipe of the Week Buttermilk Flakes Waffles
A short readers recipe blends Grape-Nuts Flakes with flour soda and salt. It mixes yolks milk and melted butter, folds in stiff egg whites, and cooks in a hot waffle iron to yield four four-section waffles with maple syrup.
Life Is a Mission Quote by Mazzini
A brief philosophical epigraph attributes life to a mission and notes that religion science and philosophy vary yet share the idea that every existence has an aim. The passage frames life as purpose driven despite differing views among major domains.
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Mazzini
Household Tips From The House
Items of interest and practical hacks covering shoe bumps bread texture stain removal and mending. Tips include taping cotton over heel cushions dusting with talcum powder, letting dough rest, vinegar in wash water, linen patch repair with cross stitching, paraffin for cosmetic stains, filling wood holes with sawdust glue, knitting cotton with wool for heels and toes, loose edge knitting using larger needles, and reinforcing new socks with early darns for longer wear.
From Uncle Phil Olays: A Mosaic of Wit and Motto
A collage of maxims and reflections on character, planning life, authority, excuses, and resilience. The piece blends aphorisms about opinion, leadership, optimism, and social behavior, suggesting humor and practical wisdom in everyday conduct.
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