Language Gaffes Across the Atlantic Learnings
A humorous exchange contrasts British and American usage of bath and tub terms. An American guest misinterprets hall hallways and a washtub as he seeks apples, while the hostess clarifies that baths occur in a bath tub. The conversation highlights language differences and cultural misunderstandings between Britons and Americans.
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London
Ced
Make This Real Test For Aspirin
Test the headache relief speed of St. Joseph Aspirin and feel the difference. The ad promises fast, pleasant relief with value pricing including a 100 tablet bottle for 35 cents and roughly three tablets for one cent. It highlights guaranteed quality with the St. Joseph Aspirin name on the package.
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St. Joseph
North Carolina Methodist Conference Returns to Henderson
About 600 ministers and lay delegates will attend the North Carolina conference session in Henderson from November 6 to 10. Bishop W. W. Peele will read appointments for the coming year to close the meeting. The theme is stewardship, and the conference oversees more than 700 churches across the eastern half of the state.
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Henderson
North Carolina
Bishop Moreland Dies in Los Angeles at 85
Bishop William Moreland, senior Episcopal bishop, died in Los Angeles after a week of illness. Born in South Carolina, he studied at the University of the South Sewanee and was ordained in Hartford. He authored several religious books and recently served a parish in Delray Beach Florida.
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Los Angeles
William M4all Moreland
Episcopal House of Bishops
S. C
University of the South
Sewanee
Oriental India shows path to end bickering in unsettled world
Dewitt Mackenzie argues Oriental India demonstrates that even bitter quarrels can be adjusted. He notes the New Delhi Moslem Hindu truce and a coalition cabinet as a sign of conciliation, praising Nehru and Jinnah while warning of future tests for Pakistan and India.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
India
New Delhi
United Nations Assembly
Calcutta
Pakistan
Mohamed Ali Jinnah
Jinnah
Rainbow
Pandit Nehru
Mahatma Gandhi
All India
Bombay
Page numbering in books and road safety questions
Even numbered pages in books are on the left and odd pages are on the right. In a car instrument panel the minimum five controls or gauges typically include speedometer tachometer fuel gauge temperature gauge and oil pressure gauge. When crossing a two way street a pedestrian should look to the left first then to the right and back to the left.
Words of Wisdom Pilgrim Age Life Dickens Quotation
A compact Dickens quotation reflects life as a continual pilgrimage through day and night under sun and stars. It depicts constant movement across dusty hills and weary plains, with coming and going that defines the restless journey of existence.
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Charles Dickens
Etiquette Hints on Formal Evening Attire
A man wears a dress suit with a long tailed coat for evening weddings and other formal occasions. He pairs it with a white waistcoat, stiff bosom, long wing collar, and white bow tie.
Daily Horoscope Highlights For You Today
You are generous and optimistic with a love of entertainment and social life. You are artistic and trusted by others, poised for a happy quiet life. An inspiring message may hint at advancing your ambition. Spend the evening with family or friends and avoid seeking excitement.
Left side gauge readings show car proximity cue
The passage notes the left side as the reference for gauges including gas, oil pressure, speedometer, ammeter and temperature. It states a car approaching from that side would be closest.
Board Orders Motor Express to Cease Bargaining Bid
The National Labor Relations Board directed Peoples Motor Express Inc of Charleston South Carolina to cease and desist from attempting to bargain collectively with the International Brotherhood of Chauffeurs Teamsters Warehousemen and Helpers of America as the representative of its employees.
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Washington
National Labor Relations Board
Peoples Motor Express, Inc
Charleston
S. C
Tennessee Man Named Head of Library Body
William H. Jesse, director of libraries at the University of Tennessee, was elected president of the Southeastern Library Association at its 12th biennial conference in Asheville. He succeeds Miss Oola M Wyeth of Savannah, Georgia, and the appointment was announced at the concluding session Saturday.
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Asheville
William H. Jesse
University of Tennessee
Oola M. Wyeth
Savannah
Southeastern Library Association
Jesse
Association
CROSSWORD PUZZLE SOLUTION LIST FROM NTAL HORIZON
Puzzle clues and answers from Eugene Sheffer NTAL Horizon edition list across horizontal and vertical entries. Includes terms like lamp king of light meager thel billow beverage beyond manifest constantly search release even poetic exclamation of surprise and more with clues such as razor billed ank pocket case and indite among others.
Thermometer Key To Grasshopper Jumps Not Heat
Scientists from Montana State College with help from General Electric researchers used a tiny thermocouple to measure grasshopper body temperature. They found heat drives feeding, with 120 degrees lethal. farmers could time poison bait to shade and sun, exploiting temperature to cut crop losses.
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Schenectady
N. Y
NEA
Montana State College
J. H. Pepper
E. B. Hastings
Montana
General Electric Laboratories
Double Blow for Gill as Two Cars Vanish in One Day
Russell Gill reported two cars missing after one vanished from a theater parking spot. He found the second vehicle stolen from in front of his home later that day.
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Los Angeles
Russell Gill
Gill
Forty seven aircraft models in production by American makers
Forty seven different models of personal and transport planes are currently in production by American aircraft manufacturers.
Nylon stag party at Du Quoin offers mens only sale
In Du Quoin Illinois a one day nylon sale was opened for men only with a department manager explaining the event is to help husbands begin early Christmas shopping for their wives. The unusual store policy drew attention as shoppers browsed a range of nylons.
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United States
Promee
Rhode Island
DU Quoin
Ill
Home Made Syrup Promises Quick Cough Relief
A kitchen cough syrup blends 2 cups sugar with water or honey and adds Pinex concentrate to make a pint of medicine. This homemade remedy is claimed to loosen phlegm soothe irritated membranes and quiet sore throats and is marketed as a cost effective solution with a refund if unsatisfactory.
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