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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1940

Page

4

Harlequin House Scene Aboard From A Night In Darmouth Bay

Mr Partridge a kindly book lender from Darmouth Bay stalks the streets and walls near Dormouth Tower hotel to glimpse wealth. Lisbeth Campian, pursued by an admirer, is ferried by Charles Lambert to London. Partridge follows and confronts Lisbeth at Nelson’s column as the pair reveal a curious nocturnal liaison and Partridge’s knightly fantasy.

Mr Partridge Innely Parridge Miss Pickering Kenneth Mer Parteitee Mer Lisbets Lisbeth Partridge Three Doves Darmouth Bay Miss Campion Mr. Lambert Mr. Partridge London Sherlock Holmes Charles Lambert Lambert Charles

Plymouth’s Push For Low-Priced Car Features

A promotional pitch highlights Plymouth as a trendsetter in the low-priced car segment. It claims Plymouth pioneered hydraulic brakes, all steel bodies, and features like oil filler and Hypoid rear axle, touting the 1940 model’s wheelbase and luxury ride to attract buyers through dealer channels.

Plymouth Dodge de Soto Chrysler Purse Ouut Caryiver Corporation

Lions and secrets shadow a small town vigil

Lisbeth and Mr Partridge confront fear and civilization as a carved lion watches over them. Miss Campion reveals her brother Ronny has just served six months for peddling cocaine. The scene ends with the lion quivering above, hinting at danger to come.

Mr Partridge Mr. Partridge Lisbeth Ronny Miss Campion

Bread Pillar Festival On Cheung Chau Island

During the annual Cheung Chau festival off China's coast, villagers stack giant Shaan Paan bread pillars ranging 15 to 25 feet high. Eating a piece from a pillar is believed to prevent stomach trouble for a full year.

Cheung Chau China

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