Cultural export via the arts and opera star Jagel
This week’s column notes Frederick Jagel of the Metropolitan Opera, based in Buenos Aires recently, argues that art and culture offer stronger export leverage for the U.S. than hard diplomacy. Jagel cites Argentine hospitality and his own career path from insurer to stage star, praising musical renaissance and the radio’s role in expanding audience. He contrasts his view with Secretary Hull and notes his operatic range, singing high C in La Boheme and Radamies in New York debut in 1927. The piece also briefly references John Mulholland and his skeptical occult book.
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EW York
Frederick Jagel
Metropolitan Opera
Buenos Aires
South America
Mr. Jagel
Portanova
New York
Caladini
Milan
Rodolfo
Italy
Apeelanty
Ivory Tower
Hull
Jagel
Vision on the Mount of Transfiguration Lesson Text
A religious study outlines Peter's Mount of Transfiguration experience from Matthew 17 with a focus on seeing Jesus in glory. It emphasizes a shift from valley living to spiritual elevation, divine testimony, and Christ-centered service. The lesson frames vision as preparation for action and celebrates Jesus' ultimate authority and power to heal.
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Christ
Peter
Jesus
Moses
Elias
God
Babylonian Captivity Foretold for Seventy Years
Ancient text predicts Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzer will lead all northern families against the land, removing mirth and gladness as nations serve the king for seventy years per prophetic scripture.
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Hosts
North
Nebuchadnezzar
Babylon
Joreopiah
How Sew wy Ruth Wyeth Speears oS
Mrs Spears promotes home sewing decor projects with padded drawer liners and machine quilting. She details materials, steps, and layouts for glazed chintz pads, muslin backing, and sheet wadding, plus a guide to spacing via a sewing machine indicator and basic binding. Books and autographs offered from 2105 Des plaines St, Chicago.
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Ruth Wyeth
Spears
Debunking the Heroes and the Public Enemy No 1
The piece argues that criminals lose their bravado when faced with honest accountability. It urges a constructive approach, praising influence and empathy while condemning deceit, arrogance, and chiseling. It emphasizes avoiding harsh criticism of friends and warns against narrow-minded circles.
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Charity
Aisk Me Another A General Quiz Questions
The quiz asks six questions about U S coin history sun spots church distinctions Dutch capitals the International Date Line and the current prince of Wales. It tests general knowledge across currency astronomy religion geography and royalty.
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United States
Holland
Prince of Wales
The Answers 1 The doller
The list presents five statements about science and geography. It defines sun spots as solar cyclones where hot gases cool by expansion, notes a cathedral as a bishop seat, identifies The Hague as court seat and Amsterdam as legislative, notes the 180th meridian in the mid Pacific, and states there is no prince of Wales at present.
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Doller
Hague
Amsterdam
180Th Meridian
mid-Pacific
Prince of Wales
Sewing patterns for girls and aprons from The Sewing Circle
Long winter sewing idea with two patterns for girls ages 10 to 16 and three aprons. Includes fabric choices, detailed yardages, and size charts. Order No 1657 and No 1639 from The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept., Chicago. 15 cents each.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Ill
Bell Syndica
London Travelers complain about house numbering chaos
London residents voice a strong complaint about uneven house numbering as odd and even numbers sit side by side. They note that even when numbers are shuffled, No 85 may stand opposite No 2 and No 15 nearby, a condition no one seems to mind.
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London
Instinct and Intelligence Quote by Bergson
The statement by Henri Bergson defines instinct as the ability to use or build organized tools, while intelligence is the talent to make and employ unorganized tools. It contrasts the nature of instinctive and rational faculties.
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Henri Bergson
E. Pinkham
Opportunity Motto: A Man Must Seize His Chance
A compact quotation notes that every man must make his opportunity when found, attributing the idea to Franci Bac on. The line emphasizes proactive effort and timely action as a guiding principle.
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Society of American Magicians
Wayfarers
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Hewanlaniet
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International Council of Religious Education
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Phillips
Magnesia
Uquid
Kineagt
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Arry Romano
Adda
Prince Albert
Bal
Rayanolds Tobacco Company
Winaton-Salem
North Carolina
M53
Au National
Joy Smok
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