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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1939
Page
3
The article notes extensive use of cosmetic items in car finishing. Rouge, diamonds and mohair are linked to polishing, drilling, grinding and fabric materials. It cites large annual quantities of soap, mohair from Angora goats, brushes, sand for molds, gauze, packing, and a list of chemicals.
France reoccupies Tibesti, a 11,000 foot volcanic mountain region between French Equatorial Africa and Libya, following Italy’s December repudiation of the Rome pact of 1935. The area, sparsely populated by about 40,000 Tibbus, is noted for its wild mountains and desert, and its martial Tibbit fighters who wield knives with skill.
A new heat absorbing glass absorbs infrared rays carrying about half the sun's heat. Merchants use it to protect show windows from wilting flowers spoiling bakery goods and fading fabrics. Outer panes on sun exposed sides help control temperatures and ease air conditioning loads. Railroads are installing it on coaches to reduce passenger discomfort from bright sun.
A simple overview explains that the Moon reflects sunlight, showing different illuminated portions as it orbits Earth about once a month. New moon, crescent, first quarter, full moon, and third quarter repeat in a cycle spanning a little over 29 days.
California has created a Joshua tree national monument spanning 25 940 acres. The Joshua tree, or Yucca brevifo lia, is a lily family plant with rigid sharp leaves and large greenish white flowers. Mormons named it for its perceived guidance toward the promised land. The tree is also called the Praying tree due to its branches appearing to reach heavenward.
A collection of brief items from Iowa: Verie Patterson 21 of Algona near death after a carpentry mishap. Bremer stock yards torn down to deter tramps. Al Johnson of Tenold enters a large butter tub in a Minneapolis contest. Glenn Walton near Reinbeck reports a possible white pheasant. Decorah fire call misled by chimney smoke. a fruit thief steals 100 quarts in Monticello. Santa Claus arrest for knocking down a Christmas tree in Humboldt. a Knoxville car stalls in a dry creek bed. Willie Kendall buys a marriage license in the wrong county. Carroll libraries install an electric clock replacing town clock. Alva Burrell’s kitchen range explodes but no injuries. A. C. Epley’s missing heifer mystery. Mrs. Will Dreier finds a giant roll of cookie dough on her Doon steps. hardware ads round out the column.
In Winnebago County district court an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Abbe H. Winter, deceased, dated January 27, 1923, has been filed and opened as of today. The notice states all persons having claims against the estate must present them. The court sets proceedings to probate the will and appoint an executor. The notice is addressed to all persons having any interest or right in the estate.
On January 2 1940 the District Court of Forest City County IA or the Clerk will hear proof of the will for the deceased at 2:00 PM. All interested persons must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated and allowed as the last will and testament. Dated Forest City Iowa December 4 1939.
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