Asheville Wide Film Buzz Over Tarkington tale Canaan
Asheville Times reports mixed reaction to The Conquest of Canaan filmed in and near Asheville Indiana author Tarkington helped promote the production. Locals welcomed star Thomas Meighan and the publicity while many residents were unfamiliar with the story. The article contrasts rustic Canaan Indiana with Asheville two stores a creamery a Red Man hall and a lone rural main street.
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The Circus as a True American Institution
A columnist extols circuses for delivering consistent entertainment with honest, expected acts. They contrast circuses with overhyped musical comedies and grand opera, noting fewer disappointments and the unspoken contract between performers and audience. Even when adventures like a tent collapse occur, circus ethics persist.
Americans Forever Drawn to Circuses Through Time
All hands quickly set to work and put it up again. The show goes on in a tradition of circusdom over a hundred years. This enduring routine helps explain why Americans like and will always love a circus.
First U S newspaper and Canada area trivia
The Boston News Letter began in 1764 as the first U S newspaper. The total area of Canada is about 300 thousand square miles greater than the United States. Americans spend nearly as much money on chewing gum as on foreign mints.
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Boston News Letter
Canada
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French Invention Keeps Corsage Fresh With Non Spill Vase
A French invention introduces a non spillable flower vase designed to keep a corsage bouquet fresh. The device features moisture retention and controlled evaporation to prevent leaks and wilt during wear and display.
All steel church built in Europe shipped to Manila in sections
A steel church constructed in Europe was disassembled and shipped to Manila for assembly in the Philippines. The project involved sectional fabrication, enabling transport by sea and reassembly on site.
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Manila
Europe
Philippines
Telephone calls and winter rail fences noted
A historical report notes that over one billion two hundred million telephone calls are made each month in the United States. It also observes that in Quebec rail fences are often taken down in winter to prevent snow drift.
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United States
Quebec
Bianket Named for Thomas Blanket Who Introduced Wool En
Bianket carries the name of Thomas Blanket, credited with helping introduce wool farming and textiles into England's economy and industry.
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Bianket
Thomas Blanket
England
Pekin News History and Publication Note
The Tsing-pao of China in English known as the Pekin News has been published for nearly 14006 years, reflecting a long-standing tradition in cross cultural reporting.
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Tsing-pao
China
The
Pekin News
Cas sel Municipal Authorities Use Poison Gas on Bedbugs
City of Cassel in Germany reports using poison gas to eradicate bedbugs within municipal limits. Officials say the method targets infestations and aims to protect public health and housing conditions.
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Germany
Snowstorm Traps 12 Cars in Redfield Lake
A severe snow storm in Redfield Dakota blows 12 automobiles into a lake. Emergency crews respond to recover vehicles and assess damage with local authorities investigating cause and safety measures.
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Redfield
Dakota
Lightning bolt restores Lynn woman speech
A bolt struck the woman's home in Lynn Massachusetts and restored her speech. The piece notes she had suffered a long spell of house flies this year.
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Lynn
Mass
Pais
Mosquito Control Plan Brings Georgia Minnows to Spain
Georgia minnows will be imported into Spain to combat malaria carrying mosquitos across multiple districts. A Nevada ranch operator has bought an airplane to shuttle between her several properties for business and operations.
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Georgia
Nevada
Curious Facts From The Natural World And History
A water-snake can flatten its body to skim the surface without submerging its back. The United States leads in cattle raising. Glass bottles date back 4,000 years. The fate of the Venus de Milo’s arms remains unknown. Louisiana is the top cane sugar producing state in the U. S. France taxes doors and windows. Lifespans cited include an elephant 400 years, a cat 16, a dog 14, and a whale 300.
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