Ex Opera Star Geraldine Farrar Reflects On Aging And New Horizons
In Ridgefield Connecticut former opera star Geraldine Farrar 75 reflects on retiring from public life after a dramatic career. She recalls early encounters with aging performers and emphasizes self reliance discipline and the pursuit of intimate private life over headlines. Farrar retired from opera in 1922 after 493 Metropolitan performances in 23 roles with famed Cio Cio San and Carmen among her signature parts.
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Metropolitan
Broadway
Geraldine Farrar
Miss Farrar
Cio-Cio-San
Madame Butterly
Local Diamond Ring Ad Promises Low Price and Layaway
A terse classified ad markets wholesale style diamond rings with guaranteed low prices and a convenient layaway plan. It mentions a "bank" as a selling point and emphasizes continuous availability and small deposit requirements.
State Interest Reduced Again In North Carolina Banks
The easy money policy prompts a further rate cut in deposits on surplus state funds. The Council of State and Gov Hodg es approved lowering the interest banks earn from 25 to 2 percent, after a prior drop to 2 percent in January. Treasurer Edwin Gill noted over 25 million in surplus funds are on deposit across 60 banks, with the council raising the deposit pool to 50 million while preserving a 30 percent cap per bank. The move aligns with lower short term U S Treasury rates.
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Raleigh
National Administration
Gov. Hodges
Council of State
Edwin Gill
Gill
Council
U.S. Treasury
Doctor explains osteomyelitis and historic cures
The doctor outlines osteomyelitis as a bone infection distinct from bone tuberculosis and cancer. He notes ancient and modern treatments from amputation to antibiotics, Maggot therapy, drainage, and surgical removal of infected bone, highlighting fewer hospitalizations and better outcomes with new methods.
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R. E
Deacon Tapped Wire To Trap Church Pastor
Deacon Henry Buescher was fined 250 dollars and given a six month suspended sentence by U S District Judge Allen B Hannay for wire tapping. He admitted recording a conversation between Rev C W Coburn and Mrs Inez Caylor to expose a pastor he deemed a bad influence on youth. The judge condemned the method as dirty and impractical.
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Houston
Tex
U.S
Henry Buescher
Buescher
C. W. Coburn
Spring Branch Baptist Temple
Inez Caylor
Disease Talk on Osteomyelitis Treatment Urged Early
The text urges starting treatment promptly for osteomyelitis to prevent prolonged illness and discourage complications. It notes that delaying care can worsen the disease and hinder recovery.
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Hoover Cannister & Upright Cleaners
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Wilson Rogers Insurance Agency
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