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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1936
Page
3
A piece praising funeral director John J. Johnson of 1163 Masc Avenue Cambridge for his decorum, beauty, and courtesy in services. It notes his handling of funerals of any size or cost and invites inquiries at ELI 9752 about requirements for a successful funeral director.
Mount Ararat lies near the Armenia Persia border and rises to under 17 000 feet with volcanic origins. Noahs Ark claim is unfounded in Hebrew text. The first Virginia Colony physician was Lawrence Bohune, arriving 1610 and killed 1622 aboard Margaret. the first New England doctor was Dr Samuel Fuller, arriving December 21 1620 on the Mayflower.
A tale recalls Thomas Carlyle walking with a younger friend and endlessly monologuing. The friend interjected a few times, provoking Carlyle to declare that the companion could become the greatest bore in Europe.
A survey of metal artifacts reveals many items dating back about six thousand years with unusually high purity. Researchers note the range of metals found and discuss early metallurgical techniques and trade connections.
A diffusion arguing that science and arts complement business, comparing accountancy to medical care for a company. It stresses precise records, regular adjustments by T. B. Cave Co., and emphasizes security as essential. Address TRO. 4031 mentions the firm.
Jeb Braddon, a young Chicago broker, is enamored with Agnes Gleneith, daughter of a retired manufacturer. Rodney, a physician, loves Agnes and plans Rochester work. Jeb urges Rod to pursue Agnes first. Agnes's view of happiness centers on binding to a man and bearing children. Rod visits Agnes, reveals his desire but sees it unfulfillable. Agnes's mother seeks her husband's affection while Agnes doubts what draws her father to New York. Jeb declares he will marry Agnes.
In a newly rented high rise apartment three people confront danger as Mrs. Lorrie shoots her husband and a bloody scene unfolds. Agnes Glenelth witnesses the aftermath and helps summon lawyer Martin O'Mara while the police are alerted. The killer's motive remains unclear as the dramatic events pull in a wary bystander.
A historical note extolls typewriters as ideal gifts for students and a modern tool replacing handwritten correspondence. It argues handwriting once defined culture, but the typewriter brings efficiency and eliminates many old business calls.
Parents increasingly provide typewriters for school as speed and accuracy grow with use. Beacon Typewriter Service in Harvard Square offers repairs and sales of new and rebuilt machines under A G Haskell with years of experience. For information call THO 0227.
The seven shot Spencer carbine patented in 1860 by Christopher M. Spencer and built by Spencer Repeating Arms Co., saw extensive Civil War use. A .56 caliber rifle loaded via a left plate trap, later aided by Blakeslee cartridge boxes. Valencia called “City of Joy” by Moors with historic medieval charm and tiled streets.
The Alsace plain lies between the Rhine and the Vosges, described as fertile and strategically contested, with a size comparable to Delaware and a history of conflicts over its control.
In Ohio during yesteryear women traded their dainty Sunday footwear for men's heavy shoes due to swampy forests. They would swap into their delicate shoes near destinations and leave the rough shoes in fence corners, extending the life of their best footwear.
Texas mission at Crockett traces to 1690 construction near the Tejas village site of Mabe dache. The early outpost marks historic Spanish efforts in Texas frontier.
An advertisement from Cambridge's Wall Drug Co. extols modern pharmacists as prepared to meet diverse health needs. It notes doctors diagnose while pharmacists compound and dispense, highlights strict quality controls, and invites prescription work, signaling long experience and courteous service from owners Kr. Sam Mushlin and P. B. Wealenz. The ad promotes a wide drug and sundry line and provides contact numbers ELI 9011 or 90459.
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