Arabian Peninsula Long Lodestone for Explorers
A National Geographic bulletin highlights the Arabian Peninsula as a prime site for geographic and archaeological exploration. It notes ancient caravan routes, desert fortifications resembling modern apartments, and ruins still undiscovered. Traces of Ophir and the Queen of Sheba are linked to Hadhramaut and Saba, with Hadhramaut supplying frankincense and myrrh to ancient trade networks.
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Washington
Sheba
Arabian Peninsula
National Geographic Society
Arabia
Fta
New York
Marco Polo
Solomon
Kall Desert
Warhram Thomas
TL St. John TB. Patthy
Americas
Germany
Tialy
Europe
Asi
Aralian
Adontlats
Old World
India
Persia
Yayat Ang Syria
Mediterranean
Hadhramaut
Mateau
Near East
The
Ophir
Madhramaut
Hazarmaveth
Genesta
Old Vestament
Saba
Jeruamom
Inn of
Wadhramaut
Yemen
Arabia Youx
Peninsula
Arabia Deserta
Arabia Petrea
Fingernail painting becomes London social craze
A British painter Stanley A Warebent, ex Grenadier Guards, started painting miniature pictures on nails after pleasing a little girl with a teeny garden scene. Burchett and others popularized the fashion, spreading to landscapes and decorative nails among stage and society leaders in London.
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London
Stanley A. Warebent
Grenadier Guards
Burchett
Dumbbell Shaped Blood Cells Signal Health Risk
Philadelphia report highlights blood tests as key to diagnosing conditions. Dr John Hathhold of Pennsylvania Hospital notes normal red corpuscles number around six million per cubic millimeter, with shapes ranging from balloon to dumbbell and anvil in illness. White corpuscles exceed a dozen distinct types, aiding detection of pneumonia, blood tumors, typhoid fever, pernicious anemia, and other diseases.
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John N. Hathheld
Pennsylvania Hospital
Hatshold
Home Hygiene Study Draws New Followers
Dr L J Nuttall superintendent of Salt Lake City public schools told the American Red Cross convention in Salt Lake City that rapid economic changes drive families to redefine home hygiene. He said graduates should continue learning through study courses to improve family hygiene practices.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
L. J. Nuttall
Moscow Rivers Yield Gold in Sand
Gold found in river sands across Moscow province and in streams near city suburbs. Long neglected rivers now invite public prospecting with returns to the Soviet gold trust after reporting finds. Investigations show gold in small amounts at 62 points across European Russia.
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Moscow
Soviet Gold Trust
Russia
Mickey Mouse Named Honorary Citizen of Granville France
Mickey Mouse, Walt Disney's brainchild, was made an honorary citizen of Granville Normandy to greet King Carnival for Mardi Gras. He appeared with Minnie as King Carnival thanked a citizen of the world. Mickey is now naturalized as a French national.
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Mickey Mouse
Granville
Normandy
France
Walt Disney
King Carnival
Minnie
Scientists Seek Proof Mu Existed Through Galapagos Study
Dr Wolfgang von Ungen leading a Darwin memorial expedition to erect a Darwin monument on Chatham Island. The team aims to prove Mu's existence by comparing Galapagos insect and vertebrate skeletons with Ecuador coast species to show links between island life and the mainland.
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New York
Wolfgang von Ungen
Charles Darwin
Chatham Island
Darwin
Galapagos
Galapagos Islands
Ecuador
Doctor von Hagen
Modern Plane Can Climb On One Engine Demonstrates City
Boeing twin engined transports operated by United Air have shown a fully loaded air fleet can maintain altitude and gain height on a single engine. Installation of Hamilton controllable pitch propellers since 1983 allows takeoff in low gear for quick climb and high gear for faster cruise. Cruising speed reached 171 mph, takeoff time shortened from 19 to 15 seconds.
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Chicago
United Air
New York-Chicago-Pacific Canal
Hamilton
United Pianes
Villa's Daughter Faces Struggle After Deportation
Juarez in Mexico reports Colla Villa eighteen, daughter of Pancho Villa, was found living in El Paso and deported by U S immigration for illegal entry three years ago. She lost a job as a hat check girl in a Juarez cabaret and says opportunities await on the other side of the Rio Grande as Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer seeks to place her in a contact related to a Vivi Villa project.
Giving Effect Of Slimness To The Woman Of Weight
Complete diagrammed sewing chart offers patterns to create slim look for heavier women. It recommends graceful lines, comfortable sleeves, and plain or small-figured fabrics. Pattern 0020 available in specific sizes. order requires details and fifteen cents. Send to Sewing Circle Pattern Dept in New York.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Eighteenth St
New York
Britain Eyeing Timor Island as Possible Military Base
A London dispatch reports Britain is considering Timor Island in the East Indies as a strategic sea and air base. Offers of 25 to 50 million dollars may be made for inland portions. Timor, divided between Portugal and the Netherlands, lies near the Sunda islands and Australia, with limited population and no railroads, connected by a long horse trail.
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London
Timor
East Indies
Portugal
Netherlands
Sunda Islands
Sumatra
Australia
Washington
D. C
National Geographic Society
John Smith
Jamestown
John Smitth-Pocahoutas
Virginia
Koepang
Dill
Great Britain
Timor Island Life and History in the East Indies
The article describes Timor as an isolated landmass with 800,000 residents of mixed Malayan, Polynesian, and Papuan heritage. It notes tribal warfare, tattooing dangers, housing, dress, and ritual practices, plus early colonial history with Dutch and Portuguese control and geographic details.
Women dress to please themselves, says New York author
An issue raised by a New York authority notes that women choose clothes for themselves and other women, not to please men. The piece argues husbands often miss subtle changes and may prefer somber colors, while fashion remains a social matter. Kansas City Star quotes urge readers to consider the stylist’s blunt view. Ferry's Pure Bred Vegetable Seeds advertised at five cents a package.
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New York Authority
New York
Kansas City Star
Had Eaten There Before Head Waiter
A patient customer recalls a prior visit and asks for ham and eggs, while the head waiter questions the order and the customer gently clarifies the request. The exchange highlights a routine dining interaction in a historical setting.
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Alfred Bulwinite
Chatrwin
Harold McGugin
Broderick R. Letitbach
Villa
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Isle OF Timor
Mount Rameau
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Ady
S.S.S
Loratone
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