Joyce and Dirk Risk a Barranca Leap for Escape
In a Moonlit escape sequence Joyce and Dirk flee Dorado's siege as howitzers fire from La Barranca. They saddle fast horses and jump the chasm to reach a flivver, planning to outrun pursuers toward Mexico City while clues link General Onelia to the war effort.
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Joyce
Dirk
Don Jorge
Leonardo
Adan
Maxie
Arnaldo
Barranca
Dorado
Plattsburg
Dirkse
Onelia
Pancho
Mexico City
Senorita
Chica
Mr. van Suttart
Adan Arnaldo
Toluca
la Barranca
Sebastiano
Rayo
Tronido
Great Court
Tobalito
Salt Mine Lost to Lake Mead Waters in Nevada
Lake Mead behind Boulder Dam is submerging the ancient St. Thomas salt mine in Nevada. The 300 foot salt mound, believed worked by Pueblo Indians from 500 A D, is eroding under rising waters. Archeologists found early digging tools, while modern activity dwindles as the mine is swallowed by the lake.
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Mead
Boulder Dam
Las Vegas
United Press
St.Thomas
Bonellis
Switzerland
St. Thomas
Ancient relay voices to relay messages across distances
The article notes early forms of distance communication from Persian sentinels shouting between posts to relay messages, citing rapid routes between Athens and Susa in 48 hours. It adds Gauls used similar military systems and Alexander the Great allegedly used a megaphone like trumpet to project voice over 12 miles.
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Greece
Athens
Susa
Alexander the Great
Sprucing Up Home Furnishings With Slipcovers And Corded Cushions
The article describes updating rooms with new slipcovers and corded cushions suitable for various decor styles from modern to colonial. It highlights navy blue cotton fabric with cream cord, or red and brown color combos, and notes an upholsterer's needle and candlewick tufting as useful tools. Mrs. Spears offers a book SEWING for the Home Decorator with clear sketches and instructions, available by mail for 25 cents.
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Spears
Boulder Dam Memorial Inscription Honors Fallers and Laborers
The Boulder dam memorial panels honor workmen who died while building the dam. One panel pledges that the United States will remember those who rest here and those who aided the project.
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Boulder Dam
United States of America
Pride Offends The Proud Provoke The Proud
A reflective aphorism notes that pride provokes strongest in the proud and suggests humility as a remedy. The line emphasizes character over vanity and the social tension born from self-importance.
Famous Food Expert To Conduct New Series
The paper announces a new food department series led by a renowned food expert. The aim is to present health related cooking guidance in clear language for the average household, moving away from traditional recipe columns to practical, understandable advice for women and growing children.
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Cc. Udiss
Fai
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WNU
Lake Mead
Ruth Wet
Boulder Dam Memorial
Dr. Pierce
Ady
Franklin
Sioux, Falls
S. D
Viola Conklin
13Th St
Pierce
Seneca
Jona
Pep
Arena
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