Stamps Honor Danish Writer Ludvig Holberg
The article notes Ludvig Holberg born 1684 shaped Danish literature with satire and philosophy. He faced poverty, shifted from serious study to lighter works, and saw Copenhagen burn in 1728 ending his prolific period. He died 70 in 1755 and was later honored on a 1934 Danish stamp.
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Denmark
Ludvig Holberg
Norway
Holberg
Copenhagen
Baron Holberg
NEA Service, Inc
Modern Ruler Puzzle Across and Down Word Grid
A word puzzle page presents horizontal and vertical clues for a ruler themed crossword. Answers range from common objects to names and places, with overlapping letters guiding solution of the modern ruler themed grid.
Charcoal and Early Iron Making Across Europe
Uncle Ray explains how heating wood yields charcoal a long valued fuel for iron. English forests and royal laws reduced iron output by 1740. German mountain smiths and the cone shaped furnaces used by Catalan forges, with water blowers, highlight early methods before modern industrial scale.
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England
Elizabeth
James I
Germany
Two Local Firms Granted Charters
RALEIGH December 8. Charles G. Powell secretary of state issued charters to seven firms today. Notable entries include Melrose Hosiery Mills, Inc. of High Point to produce textile fabrics with 300000 authorized capital stock subscribed by C. L. Amos, C. L. Amos Jr., and W. E. Mitchell. Flythe Insurance Agency, Inc. of High Point to conduct a general insurance business with 1000 shares authorized and 160 subscribed by L. W. Flythe, J. A. Myatt, and Peter W. Hairston Jr., all of High Point.
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Raleigh
Charles G. Powell
Melrose Hosiery Millis
Inec
High Point
C. L. Amos
C. L. Amos, Jr
W. E. Mitchell
Flythe Insurance Agency, Inc
L. W. Flythe
J. A. Myatt
Peter W. Hairston, Jr
Wise Cats Wait For Green Light
Durham police report two cats on Chief Wilson beat wait for the green signal each evening at seven crossing only on green and proceeding with their business. The cats ignore red lights and follow traffic rules along the corner.
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Durham
John Wilson
Wilson
Infant Mary Anderson Takes First Step At Seven Months
Mr and Mrs R A Anderson marvel as their infant Mary steps alone at seven months. A reporter and photographer rush to publish the feat but Mary resists walking for them, instead photographed clinging to her crib for the paper.
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Mary
San Francisco
R. A. Anderson
One Horse Power: Horse Charges Car in Potosi
Milton Tedder was driving near Potosi when a horse charged from the roadside. The horse leaped over the hood tearing lamps and windshields and dented the car. The horse fled on, leaving the vehicle to be towed for repairs.
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Potosi
Milton Tedder
Here
Hastings Debaters Fix Bus With Gum Later Arrive On Time
A Hastings Neb. debate team en route to Winfield Kas. for an intercollegiate tournament faced a leaky radiator. They plugged the leaks with gum and arrived on schedule.
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Winfield
Kas
Hastings
Neb
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