King Carol II of Romania Returns to Claim Throne
A 1930 NEA Service profile traces King Carol II’s tumultuous life, marriages, and loves from Zizi Lambrino to Madame Lupescu, his forced exile, and return to Romania to press a comeback against his son’s rule. It notes royal intrigues, dynastic marriages shaping Balkan politics, and figures like Queen Elizabeth, Marie, and Stirbey.
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Ferdinand
Carol
Madame Lupescu
Mile. Vacaresco
Europe
League of Nations
Marie
Victoria
England
Romania
Rumania
The Story of Sue and Barbara at the Office
Sue confronts Judge Thornton and Barbara Merryman over office duties and a requested change. Barbara accuses Sue of unsafe behavior while Sue protests and reveals hurt feelings about being replaced. Jack consoles Sue as Barbara reacts emotionally and retreats from the scene.
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Jack
Miss Merryman
Barbara
Sue
Griselda
Judge Thornton
Harry
Free Baby Book To Help Young Mothers
Promote Dr. Moffett's Baby Book offering practical advice for diagnosing simple illnesses, a weight chart, feeding table, and more. Includes sample Teethina to aid digestion and teething discomfort. Request free copy and Teethina sample from C. J. Moffett Co., Dept. 108, Columbus, Ga.
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C. J. Moffett Co
Dept
Columbus
Balkan royalty tale of romance and royal elopement
The passage notes a prince eloped to Paris with Mme Ta hon but was recalled by his mother. It mentions the unexplained cancellation of Tieana’s engagement to Count Alexander Hocnburg of Germany and reports Tieana, at 18, had a supposed affair with a Romanian naval officer. It adds that her other child is King Carol II, described as a Don Juan of Balkan royalty, with more adventures promised tomorrow.
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Zizi Lambrino
Zizi
Russia
Helen
Greece
Europe
Carol
Madame Lupescu
Paris
Romania
Ferdinand
Mariel
Babu Stirbey
Stirbey
Ileana
Nicholas
Mlle
Helene Vacaresco
Queen Marie
Queen Victoria
Mme. Tahon
Tieana
Alexander Hocnburg
Germany
Carol II
Don Juan
Prince Renounces Throne For Commoner Then Reconsiders
Zizi Lambrino, once linked to a prince, initially renounced his throne for a commoner, later reconsidered, and left his wife and child. The episode highlights royal instability and personal shifts in early modern European court life.
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Zizi Lambrino
Jack apologizes. Lucky sister wins chocolates
A Madrid bon mot recalls a sister who lucked out after a party game where men kiss or buy chocolates. She returned home with 14 boxes of chocolates, a humorous remark on luck and generosity.
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Buen Humor
Madrid
Georgia Congressman Seeks Slave Property Claims Revival
Representative Larsen of Georgia introduces a bill to grant the court of claims jurisdiction to hear claims from former slave owners for losses of slaves during Lincoln era emancipation. The measure would require proof of slave value, arguing justice for citizens whose property rights were affected across all states.
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Washington
Court of Claims
Representative Larsen
Democratic
Georgia
Larsen
South
Linville River Declared Among Southsores Most Picturesque
North Carolina State Forester J S Holmes lauds the Linville River gorge as rugged and scenic along a 20 mile stretch from Linville Falls to Linville Gorge mouth Burke County urging its acquisition as a state park The National Conference of State Parks praised the gorge and discussed park plans with potential national park consideration.
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Raleigh
Linville
Linville Falls
Linville Gorge
Burke County
Appalachians
J. S. Holmes
Holmes
National Conference of State Parks
Danger in choosing laxatives warns in ad copy
A health ad cautions against picking laxatives by guesswork and urges doctor guidance. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe, effective laxative for all ages, claiming vast use and availability at drugstores.
Lengthen Last Year's Gown With Transparent Hem Details
The article offers sewing tips to lengthen a dress into summer by adding a deep transparent hem of organdie net or tulle in matching or neutral shade. It suggests a 12 inch pleated hem and optional hem accessories such as puff sleeves circular collar or fichu arrangement to harmonize the new length.
Plan to Expand North Carolina National Forest
The Carolina forestry association approved a plan to acquire Ville Gorge and other areas across the state. It discusses possible options including federal legislation or National Forest Reservation Committee action to permit transfer of land, state funding to cooperate with the federal government, or a city purchasing the property and donating it as a state park.
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Carolina Forestry Association
Ville Gorge
National Foest Reservation Committee
World Wide Baraca Philathea Union Elects Officers
The world wide Baraca Philathea union in Montreat at its fortieth convention reelected Henrietta Heron of Washington DC as president. Officers named include J Hardin Peterson Lakeland FL first vice president R E Wilson Chicago second vice president A F Lyons Winthrop MA third vice president Mrs N Buckner Asheville fourth vice president A A Sprague Johnston RI fifth vice president and Mrs W H Wilson Monongahela PA sixth vice president. R E Thompson Baltimore MD named treasurer John Gee Syracuse NY elected secretary. Also noted is a new home laundry device with an ironing surface equal to ten flatirons usable from a lighting circuit.
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A. A. Sprague
Johnston
R. I
W. H. Wilson
Monongahela
R. E. Thompson
Baltimore
John Gee
Syracuse
Illinois scientist develops dust treatment for smut in corn and wheat
A University of Illinois scientist has developed a chemical dust treatment to clean corn and wheat of smut, improving grain quality. The method targets smut contamination and aims to reduce losses in harvests and storage.
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University of Ilinois
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King Carol I
Margery Hale
AEA Service
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Thornton
Southern Railway System
Asheville, N. C
High Point
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H. D. Saunders
High Point, N. C
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Mary Brian
Broadhurst
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Rex Lease
Alice Day
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Department of Interior
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Lois Moran
Louise Dresser
Lowell Sherman
Hobart Bosworth
Tully Marshall
Mitchel Lewis
A Publixs- Saenger Theatre
Paramount R.K.O
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World-Wide
Baraca Philathea Union
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