Rebidding strategy in modern contract bridge
Lelia Hattersley explains rebidding with a reliable partner, stressing sound value, trump strength, and margins of safety. The piece discusses when to rebid after partner raises, the role of supporting tricks, and scenarios for takeout doubles versus no trump continuations. It emphasizes evaluating hand strength, vulnerability, and the potential for endplay or revaluation of the hand.
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Pruazne
Lelia Mattoraley
WNU Bervice
Libi-Divi Bead Pots Used for Tanning and Dyeing
The article describes small pale brown bead pots from Ubei-divi, about 1 inch by 1 inch, bent or curled, used for tanning purposes and widely in producing black and dark shades for color printing across South America, the Antilise, and Mexico.
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South America
Antilise
Mexico
Mystery Spring Found At Sea Off Florida Coast
Off the coast near El Aguentino Florida a strange spring-like outflow rises from the seabed at about 60 feet. The mineral water is described as fresh and sulfurous, with a strong odor, and the plume is likened to a land geyser if it surfaced.
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Ocean
el Augeatino
Fla
Tbeer
Florida
Wea
Save of the Signa l Beatty I haven't seen my brother
A brief note reports a rescue or signaled beat by Beatty with a personal remark that the writer has not seen their brother. The fragment suggests a missing person or family matter requiring clarification from Beatty or authorities.
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Beatty
Ancient cave homes found in Arkansas caves
Smithsonian report by anthropologist Winston M. Waller describes remains of a prehistoric population in north central Arkansas. Ten burials, artifacts, carved petroglyphs, and red ochre paintings indicate a primitive culture with dog keeping and ceremonial cave art possibly tied to clan gatherings. Several petroglyphs, animal depictions, and human figures were found in large sandstone caverns and nearby fields.
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Washington
Ariieng
Smithsonian Institute
Ozark
Winston MM. Waller
Smithsonian
Tia Hit Caverna
Alte
Walker
Soma Curlova Ravka Learing
Thia Cave
Rubbish Hides Book Valued at $12,000 in Department of Commerce Shelf
A partially obscured document titled in the De partment of Commerce describes a complete set of original maps prepared for the British fleet during the American Revolution. The item, valued at about 12 000 dollars, was hidden among rubbish on a shelf.
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Laul
Department of Commerce
Rock Pictures In Osage Cherokee Lands Intriguing Mystery
A fragment discusses ancient cave markings near Osage and Cherokee areas, noting varied figures across sites within a hundred miles and suggesting differing tribes or purposes. It mentions digging for treasure, and hints light may come from identifying who made rock pictures.
Origin of West Indies Life Stirs Smithsonian Research
Smithsonian scientists explore cave fossils in Porto Rico to trace the West Indies life origin. Competing views debate whether species arose from a submerged North American landmass or evolved on oceanic islands. Plans include reconstructing extinct fauna from cave deposits to map relations and past ecosystems.
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Smithsonian Institution
Porto Rico
Gerrit
Miller
Uise
North American
Tubulous
Atlantis
Wout Indiss
West Indies
Tta
Wout Indies
Smithsonian
Wast Indies
Old-Time Inns Turn Stables Into Garages London
Inns adapt to modern life as stables become garages for car travel. Historic inns, once horse hubs, now offer automobile access, garages and updated facilities while keeping the classic interiors and generous spaces. A company oversees about 180 such inns transformed for contemporary guests.
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London
Mulldunya
Altar Stone Said to Date Back to 11th Century
A fragmentary report notes an old altar stone used as early as 1076, said to lie in the crypt of St Branca Xavier's church in St. Loulea. The stone, reportedly brought to St Gouls near the Meretuette river, is believed to be the original altar from ancient times.
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St. Loulea
France
St Branca Xavier's
St. Gouls
England Spends Sixty Millions on Fox Hunts
Britain spends between 50 million and 500 million dollars yearly on fox hunting, per the British Field Sports society. The breakdown includes homes, fodder, shoeing, veterinary costs, wages, clothing, licenses, grooms, and kennel upkeep, with 40,000 hunters and 200 packs across Wayland, Scotland, and Waley.
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England
London
Britain
British Field Sports Society
Wayland
Scotland
Waley
Brogdmara
Wave of suicides grips the Riviera coast
An epidemic of suicides haunts the Riviera from Cannes to Mentone over two months. Reports cite gambling, low mood, and heartbreak as triggers, with authorities struggling to curb the trend as a local “anti death by own action” club formed recently to combat the crisis.
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Riviera Nice
Riviera
Cannes
Mentone
Miviera Ia
Axure
Two College Girls In New York Venture
Jim and Constance and Madge pursue life in the big city after meeting Mortimer Peyster and Persevering through work. Mortimer's hints at engagement fade as Madge plans Sunday dinner with meat and chocolate cake, hospitality testing their budding romance.
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Constance
Madge
Jim
Fifth Avenue
Perkine’ Hardware
Business College
George Perkins
New York
Mortimer Peyster
Amilies
Price
Mortimer
Maidge
Moortimer
Medga
Stenographer
Meal over small apartment leads to big plans and romance
Madge hosts a lavish 28 a meal in a cramped flat to win Mortimer’s affection. He reveals he plans to return to his father’s office and seek independence, drawn by memories of a girl he once knew. Two days later Jim Brenton visits Perkins’ with news of a proposal from a kindergarten sweetheart.
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Madge
Mortimer
Bledge
Constance
Iaber
George Madge
Mort
Jim Brenton
Perkins’ Hardware Stoire
Jin
Tyere Wan
Moses Called to Deliver Israel at Mount Sinai
Lesson outlines Moses life in Midian, the burning bush, and God’s call. It notes his marriage to Zipporah, his self-doubt, and God’s assurances with I AM. It covers God’s plan to deliver Israel, Moses’s objections, and the provision of Aaron as helper.
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Egypt
Fira
Moses
Midian
Revel
Zipporah
Mosse
Pharaoh
God
Gatania
Aaron
Fragmented Verse Snippet Reflects Huffed Laughter Tone
A garbled OCR passage presents disjointed lines about laughter and facial features. The text reads like a fragment of poetry or a playful rhyme, with incomplete phrases and unclear context, making precise interpretation difficult. The snippet hints at humor and expression but lacks coherent narrative or identifiable subjects.
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Norshyal
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Ndionto
Wemera
Call OF Moses
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Hayling
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