Florence Nightingale and the birth of modern nursing
Uncle Rays Corner recounts Florence Nightingale's reforms in Victorian hospitals. It notes Nightingale's observations in London Edinburgh and Paris missions with the Fliedner hospital model and the Sisters of Charity influence. The piece links her work to the Harley Street Home for Sick Governesses later Hospital for Invalid Gentlewomen and hints at government recognition and publishing offers.
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Great Britain
Nightingale
London
Edinburgh
Minis
Kine
Alth
Fliedner
Edenburgh
Dner
Pital
Pitts
Uncle Ray
Hollywood Remakes and Rising Stars Amid Studio Jokes
A Baldwin of studio reports covers Susanna Foster's evolving height as she nears the lead in Interlochen while advances in production promise lively scenes. The piece also notes a rare two-camera, dual-mic setup for snappy dialogue in You Cant Careful and a self-referential twofold role for Dennis Morgan in River's End.
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Bill Porter
Ywood
Susanna Foster
Allan
Miss Foster
Susanna
Francisco Fair
Meeets Self
Self
Warner Brothers
Dennis Morgan
Tryon
Rogell
Gene Towne
Graham Baker
Baker
Towne
Cranium Crackers About the Mediterranean
Five clues ask for key Mediterranean geography. Identify the toe of Italy for the island, the vital points controlling sea ends, locate the Ionian and Aegean seas, determine where Italy could divide the sea, and name the British bases at Malta and Valletta.
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Mediterranean
Italy
Aegean
Malta
Valetta
Cranium Crackers
Modern Etiquette Q A Exchange On Jealousy and Training
A dialogue on jealousy in love and its effects, manners for youths in social settings, and the meaning of gardenias. It notes jealousy is not advisable in company, introducing a child to adults as training, and gardenias symbolize refinement.
Look and Learn Quiz on Shakespeare and History
Answers reveal Shakespeare had no living descendants as his only son died in 1596. Hippocrates is named the Father of Medicine. A typical takeoff distance is about 1000 feet. The world’s greatest natural bridges are in Utah. Oliver Cromwell held the title Protector of the Commonwealth.
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William Shakespeare
the Father of Medicine
England
Hippocrates
Utah
Oliver Cromwell
Cross Word Puzzle Clue List Snapshot
Horizontal entries include Famous singer pictured here 14 Small creek 15100 square meters 16 He broadcasts or sings over the 17 Toallot 18 Coffee pot 19 Maintains 21 Custom 80 To disclose 32 Whether 34 Conceives 36 Instructor 38 Native me 39 Hopskiln 40 Warning danger 44 Drunkard 46 Squanderea 50 Egyptian river 51 Rhythm
A Singing Star Answers Puzzle 53 to 55
A vertical word puzzle yields clues such as famous actor, German coin, palm lily, ocean, adipose tissue, and god of wisdom. The grid lists terms for each numbered clue from 1 to 55 with several cross references and related hints.
Lessons in English Word Usage and Pronunciation
A compact guide highlights common mistakes in usage and pronunciation. It explains phrases to avoid such as I wish to see you the worst way and clarifies Tuesday pronunciation tuz use di. It promotes daily vocabulary growth with a focus on the word responsive meaning ready to respond.
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Tuz
How to make celery curls and kitchen care tips
Cut inner celery stalks into three to four inch pieces and slice into thin strips. Soak in ice water to curl. For wallpaper oil marks use a paste of cold water and pipe clay, left overnight then brushed off. When buying a paring knife choose one with a blade through the center of the handle riveted for strength.
Handel Finishes Messiah in Record 24 Days
The composer Handel completed the writing of his renowned oratorio Messiah in a remarkable 24 day period, finishing the work with notable speed and efficiency.
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Handel
Messiah
Burlington Mayor Backs Fingerprinting Aliens
Burlington May 28. Mayor Earl B Horner publicly asked all naturalized citizens to visit the police department to be fingerprinted and receive certificates. He stressed it is a request not a demand and linked the move to the nation’s best interests and the aliens in the community.
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Burlington
Earl B. Horner
Police Department
America
Dope Ring Flight Hijinks Endanger the Hayhook Pair
In a western noir scene Monnie and Larry chase truth amid a narcotics ring. Larry surveils a Bentley hangar during a tense standoff as he slips into a high winged plane to overhear plans and lure the gang into the open. The confrontation builds with Bentley and Mike Bentley on edge.
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Monnie
Larry
Bentley
Canyon
Lucky Bentley
Mike
Mike Bentley
Harris
Bill
McKenney on Bridge When Your Contract Seems Lost
Bridge expert Williams F. McKenney explains practical play to recover a failing contract. He outlines techniques to regain control, avoid surrendering defeat, and craft counterplay despite adverse positions and tricky distributions.
South had to play precisely to defeat five diamonds
Richards analyzes a bridge hand where a diamond contract reaches five by clever play. He notes North’s four hearts allowed the defense to squeeze, and that North could have beaten the contract by ruffing differently. The commentary shows how small errors enable the declarer to secure a win.
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R. R
Dick) Richards
Detroit
Richards
West
Declarer
North
South
East
Dummy
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Sanna Foster
Shen
Martin
Run
Vie
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Ony
Yuma
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Ory
Paramount
Holly
Rogers
Ronald Colliis
Dey
NEA Service. Inc. TM. Rec
U.S. Pat
Dr Vlot
By Robt. Ripley
Brooksville Turpentine
Flord
Thomas D.taggart
Atlantic City
Common Pleas
Lillian Vickers-Smith
Leesburg
Amo
Lewis Plantation
Turpentine Still
Brooksville
Fla
Virginia Willow
Ratite
By Anne Ashley
Romance
Tom Horner
NEA Service, Inc
Monnie Miles
Larry Collins
McKenney
WM. F. McKenney
America’s Card Authority
Rubber
Val
Flapper
Avice, Inc
Pat
By Sylvia
Bob
China
Ted
Charlie
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