Settled for Life At Last in a Quiet New Home
Martha, a widow, finds peace after years of storms as Dick buys a house with a guardian maple. Neighbors gossip about his engagement to Elsie Barth, while daughter Nina secretly plans with Wim Boyd. Nina then reveals an engagement to Boyd and the Foster house, promising both sisters settled for life at last.
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ARTHA PELL
Nfe
Charle
Nina
Martha
Mrs. Simmons
Sinsmons
Elsie Barth
agin
Flsfe Barth
Isle
Loder street
ife
carlin
Filsle
Elsie
WIN Boyd
WIM Boyd
WIN
Este
Boyd
George Felt’s Recuperation Trip Shifts Town Gossip
In a Kansas City Star item a modernistic Scarritt Building attorney named George is said to be away in Hot Springs Arkansas for health and recuperation. Friends have wondered how he maintains a calm demeanor while juggling family life and a rising law practice. His wife explains the trip is for health not illness, noting the household has recently faced illness but is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarritt
George
Hot Springs
Ark
the
inquirer
the inquirer
Mary
Susanne
Kansas City Star
Big Bigger Biggest George D narrates droll coal office talk
In an Indianapolis News item a resident named George D. recounts an observed incident to neighbors in a coal office, provoking disbelief among listeners. George C. adds a sweeping tale, then he yawns and cautions that the first teller in such crowds has no chance of winning trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D
George C
Indianapolis News
Renaissance phase named Humanism in Italy
The term Humanism marks a Renaissance focus on renewed study of Latin and Greek classics. It describes an education theory arguing that classical study best develops a well rounded culture and critiques narrow science training. It also notes the modern Oxford movement viewing things as the measure of all things.
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Italy
Fireflies Emit Soft Light From Lower Abdomen Organ
Fireflies generate a bright intermittent glow from an abdominal organ linked to the fat body. The organ has nerves and rich tracheae, and researchers suggest the light comes from oxidation of a cell produced substance.
Termites Threaten Panama Canal Zone Insects
Termites are the most destructive insects in the Panama Canal Zone region, causing major expenses as they ravage structures. Foundations must be laid in concrete and furniture legs set in creosote-filled pans to resist infestation.
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Panama Canal Zone
Anne Gets a Jolt at the Yellow Sheets Factory
Anne faces pressure as Miss Waterman targets her work with tampered figures and a looming discharge. A lunch invitation from Noland Wight and a tense office visit to Mr. Deavenport lead to a promotion to the office and a raise, despite rivalry from Miss Waterman and concern for her mother’s illness.
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SCOTT
Miss Waterman
Anne
Bonny
Lucia Hooper
Aliss Waterman
Bunny
Noland Wight
3liss Waterman
Roland
Mrs. Keene
Roland Wielt
Rialto
Itale
Mr. Deavenport
Thickness of Invisible Metal Film Measured
Researchers produced and measured films of rubidium so thin they are invisible to the eye. Using polarized light to detect optical rotation in a glass tube, they determined the best film thickness as one atom, about 1.5 nanometers.
Decline of Sail Loft Industry Praises Portland Waterfront
Sail lofts vanish from Portland Maine as a once thriving dozen dwindle to two or three. Sails remain in demand for yachts and craft, but motor power reduces canvas wear. Six-fisted schooners aided workers of palm and needle, yet the salt loft supplying one or two big firms faced financial trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine
palm and needle
Cow Gets Acquainted With Lois Anne in Neighbor’s Yard
A neighbor’s cow frightens a child who asks to pet it. The farmer promises the animal will allow it once it is acquainted. The girl introduces herself to the cow as Lois Anne, initiating a playful moment.
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Cowie
Lois Anne
Cowle
Penny's Odd Position in a Suspended Bank
A one cent savings account cannot be withdrawn because the bank has suspended operations. The penny was left from an old account by error, and it may earn interest someday.
Bell Buoys Warnings and Mechanisms in Use
Bell buoys operate by two main systems. One uses clappers struck by buoy sway, another uses a spring mechanism driven by buoy movement. A less common type uses a gas driven tapper to strike the bell.
Teueta Farm Poetical Quotation Opinion Note
Teueta Farm comments on the universal appeal of soldiers uniforms and insignia in a brief, reflective line attributed to Farm and Wiraaida. The quote frames public sentiment around military attire and service symbols.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
STATE OF MARYLAND STATE ROADS COMMISSION
Caroline
Dorchester
Federalsburg
Alien’s Corner
State Roads Commission
Federal Reserve Bank
Calvert and Lexington Sts
Baltimore
Maryland
Commission
General Assembly of
G. CLINTON UEL
L.H STrOAIT
Caroline County
Orphans’ Court
EMILY L. SMITH
KATIE B. PARKER
Tuckahoe Neck
Thawley
F W. ANSTEE
Denton
Williston
Choptank river
O. M. HIGNUTT
P. O
Dover Opera House
THE HOUSE OF TALKIES
Benjamin Shindler
Charles King
Anita Page
Bessie Love
THE COLLEGIANS
FOX NEWS
Wednes & Thurs
Douglas Fairbanks
IRON MASK
chrill
M.G
Charles
Buddy) Rogers and
Nancy Carroll
Buddy
Nancy
Charles Butterworth
ELINOR GLYN
GUS EDWARDS
JOURNAL Office
AlbHive
gite
Redden’s Palace Theatre
DENTON, MARYLAND
ing
KEN MAYNARD
California Mail
Tarzan
Zane Grey
Saturday Evening Post
Jack Holt
J. VIRGIL MOORTIN
D. J. Walsh
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