Plan to Aid Central Europe Rapid Action Proposed
A speech railings for immediate U S aid to Central and Eastern Europe warns of typhus, famine and war damage. It calls Congress to authorize up to 60 million dollars, appoint a nonpolitical American commission, survey conditions, and fund a phased recovery with no interest for three years and favorable terms to restore stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
Baltic
Poland
Czecho
Slovakia
Ukraine
Austria
Hungary
Ramiota
Montenegro
Albania
Serbia
Wiesale
Galicia
Vienna
Vienns
United States
Eiger
Atlantic Seaboard
Mississippi Valley
Rapina
Europe
Cradit
Greece
Verdmont
Ingland T
Central Europe
Central
Congress
Pershing
Hoover
Anda
Astern
Europa
Chan
Lahiaka
Nal
Propia
Commission
Amercan Poogie
Courag
Treasury Department
Weighty Dowries in Early Boston Tales of Worth
The article recounts two early Massachusetts stories about dowries. Captain John Hull’s daughter Hannah reportedly received pine tree ingots as a dowry after her wedding to Judge Samuel Sewall. A Philadelphia merchant, Joseph Richardson, paid Sarah’s dowry in gold, claiming she was “worth her weight in gold,” a claim said to be ritually weighed rather than piled on a scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Joh Hull
Mansachusetts
Hannah
Tudge
Samuel Seawall
New England
Joseph Richardson
Philadelphia
Sarah
Nicholas Waln
Richardson
Hull
Richaridson
Adventurers donate relics to university museum
A pair of far flung explorers with ties to distant battlefields share artifacts. One grants South Sea relics, arms, armor and utensils to the University of British Columbia in Vancouver while the other, a veteran of regular army life, lends Boxer relics to the Golden Gate Memorial Museum in San Francisco. The pieces illuminate facets of ancient history and wartime odysseys from the South Pacific to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mintel
Meuse
Argonné
Yprea
Picture Hanging Tips From Old Manual
A garbled excerpt offers methods for mounting pictures on paper and frames. It discusses trimming excess paste, flattening the paper, aligning the frame, and using taut wires or two nails to hang small pictures. It also notes driving small brass-headed tacks to the lower corners to allow air flow behind the frame.
How to Extract a Cork From a Bottle
A dated instruction describes methods to remove a cork when it sticks. It recommends sealing the cork with vaseline, cooling the bottle under water, and using a pin or heated action to loosen and pop the cork free.
Perpetual Motion Clock by James Cox
A clock claimed to approach perpetual motion was built in fire by James Cox, a London jeweler. It baffled scientists as claimed energy came from atmospheric pressure changes via a barometer, and Ferguson allegedly owned the clock before it vanished, rumored to be a gift to a Chinese emperor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Cox
Shacane
London
Ferguson
Élocke
Chinea Amipdéror
Fragmentary Text About National Growth and Health Indicators
Fragmented OCR note references growth indicators for a nation and health, mentioning right hand and rate of growth. Details are unclear, but suggests analysis of national health and growth metrics.
Wedding of Anna Nelson of Ringsted to Kend of Newton
Anna Nelson of Ringsted and Kend of Newton were married on a Wednesday afternoon May 18. Reverend J Arthur Hurley of the Union Baptist Church officiated. The couple, accompanied by Mr and Mrs Henry Kone, will reside on a farm, welcoming guests in their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Natvon
Ringsted
Mar
Rip
Newton
Town
Ard
Anna Nelson
Ringhated Ware
J. Arttur Hurley
Union
Mr. Kone
Eiveryone
Matherville Democrat
Last Inland News Highlights at Albert Thorson Home
Mrs H H Sandvik visited Thursday afternoon at Albert Thorson home. Ed Ellingston came from Kelster Minnesota Sunday with Mrs Ellington. Mr and Mrs Charles Jackson welcomed a baby girl. Harry and Rey Kelly visiting relatives in Minnesota. Milo Hausner and Frank Mutsen spent Sunday at Sheffield home. Anna Lamle visiting Holta home. Hans Holte busy repairing roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.H. Sandvik
Albert Thorson
Ed Hilingaton
Kelster
Minnesota
Hl. H. Senivik
Ed Ellingston
Ellington
Charles Jackson
Harry
Rey Kelly
Milo Hausner
Estherville
Sheffield
Frank Mutsen
P Enller
Anna Lamle
Holta
Hans Holte
Wallingford News Highlights Local Departures and Illness
Estherville residents and visitors are noted for recent activities including Harvey Michael buying a Ford, Curt Larson escorting a group to Chicago to drive back cars for Estherville firms, and Olaf Thorson testing his Overland. Mrs Betsy Peterson is ill, Miss Margaret Gilbert and Miss Alice Taugen earned honors at Estherville schools, with several local meetings and travel plans cited. A severe west wind and hail caused minor damage in Estherville and nearby Benton county, with chicken houses and structures affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Harvey Michael
Curt Larson
Chicago
Olaf Thorson
Anderson
F. H. Graff
Misa Margaret Gilbert
Dr. Coleman
Misa Hazel Rothenbrodt
Elasa
Benton County
Knute
Loken
Estharville
Corli Sevateon
Thorson
Gractid
Ray Kennedy Uraday
Local Farm News Notes Trades and Visits
A farm summer sees barn construction and new equipment. Albert Lea visitors Mr and Mrs Egertson traveled from Minnesota. Dybdahl added an electric hair clipper shop. Julia Jacobson and Martin Natterstad visited Graettinger for a Deere two row cultivator. Mrs Olaon had hospital surgery in Hitherville last week. C D Steld builds a hog house. Otis Tors Idekeon and Ey Blega Ye discuss rumored plans. Mayas Rov will attend a tied event at Giuyertin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egertson
Albert “Lea
Minn
Dybdahl
Triggory
Lees
Martin Natterstud
Julia Jacobson
Graettinger
Martin
D. Olaon
Hithersville
C.D. Steld
Hog House
Igia
Tors Idekeon
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S Neal
Henry P
Davison
M. E
Terence
Moines
Momery
Pacific Coast
Washington
Conglans
Orton Transcript
Grigaby Junction
Ray Lounsbury
Sheehy
Percy Montague
Albany
N. Y
Knickerbocker Press
Inland News
Wallingford News
Gates Franklin Gates
Gammon Lumber Yard
Brey
Graetting
Royal Lumber Co
Alfred N. Jensen
Farmers Grain Company
Apoeder
Teliayad Costa
Giuyertin
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