Confederate Memorial Half Dollars distributed across the South
Robert F. Maddox announces distribution of Confederate Memorial Half Dollars on July 8 in more than five thousand Southern banks. Since May 30, over 2,000,000 coins shipped. banks, governors appointees, and donors push sale of redeemable certificates. Coins feature Generals Lee and Jackson and are used as premiums, diplomas, and badges of honor in schools and banks nationwide.
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South
Robert F. Maddox
Special Bankers’ Committee
acMec -Maddox
Atlanta
Lowry ‘National Bank
American Bankers Association
Gilly
Cie
Atlanta Corporation
Virginia Insurance Company
Robert E. Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Millwood visits and local visits in Cherryhill area
Sunday visitors travel across towns as Cherryhill residents host and visit. Jarry Reynolds and Millwood guests, Heilwood residents, and Lake Ele fishing trip details appear among social notes. Minor injuries and local road work mark the week with Bolivar and Pine Flats mentions.
Death Toll Rises At Bronx Zoo As Specimens Die
A Bronx Zoo report notes monthly animal deaths across birds mammals and reptiles. Losses include bonnet macaque white faced sapajou crocodile two tortoises and various birds while keepers’ handling skills help contain the mortality rate.
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New York
Bronx Zoological Park
Ielding
Many Poisonous Fishes In The Philippines
The Philippines harbors poisonous fish especially puffers and porcupine species. Doctor Herre of the Bureau of Science notes deaths occur yearly from eating these fishes. The toxin affects the nerves and muscles, causing violent spasms and death within one to five hours.
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Philippine Tropics
Albert M. Tierre
Bureau of Scienus
Mant
Doctor Herre
Philippines
Weeping Stove Pipes Troubles Explained
The piece explains that smoke condenses inside stove pipes due to insufficient draft causing tarry liquid to leak at joints. Remedies include inclining pipes toward the chimney, raising the chimney, and an opening with a sliding cover near the chimney to boost draft.
History of the Mecca Temple Caaba and Its Black Stone
The Mecca temple known as the Caaba sits on the traditional site of Adam’s tabernacle. Built with Ishmael and Abraham, it houses the Black Stone of Mecca. Rebuilt twice in historic times, the cube measures 50 by 80 feet, about forty feet high, richly decorated, once wrapped in brocaded hangings by the Turkish sultan, with marble and silver gilt interior but no truly remarkable artifacts.
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Mecca
Caaba
Adam
Ishmael
Abraham
Turkey
Kansas City Star
Cleansing Uses for Corks From Old Corks
Corks have many cleaning uses. Dry cork removes window blemishes, turpentine-damp corks erase white glaze brick marks, paraffin-dipped cork removes rust spots, gasoline-dipped cork cleans odor, and salt-wetted cork erases burnt pie dish marks. A simple foot warmer can be made by filling a flannel bag with corks and heating briefly.
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Southern Pharaceutical Journal
Toll of London Fogs Warns of Hidden Dangers
An authority cited by Popular Mechanics warns that London fogs may cost more lives than battles. The text notes peak death rates from lung diseases in winter, worsened by damp air and low sunlight, with mental malaise a linked hazard.
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London
Pecamber
Heilwood social calls shared by local residents
Cherry Hill and Heilwood residents visit neighbors in Heilwood and Indiana. Mr and Mrs Charles Cipher call on Jahr Engle Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs H M Pyle and children Alma Mae and Robert Jahr visit Stitt family Sunday. Ned Nolf and children from Heilwood shop in Indiana Saturday evening. John Me and Ruth spend Sunday at the Stitt home.
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Mra. Demin
McCoy
Ruth
Henderson Stitt
Jacob
Millwood
Jarry «Reynolds
Milton Waltermire
Heilwood
Mr. Waltermire
William Waltermire
Cherry Hill
Charles Cipher
Jahr
Engle
H. M. Pyle
Alma Mae
Rober Jahr
M. H Stitt
Ned Nolf
Indiana
John
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Jane
Special Bankers
Cherryhill
George Bryon
Michael McQueeney
Lake Ele
Elmer Laner
Michale McQueeney
Russell Gibson
Mary Bell
Boring Warren
Warren Bennett
Edna Grace Boring
Bernie Johnson
Bolivar
Myra Stitt
K. K. K. Farum
Pine Flats
Dave Kephart
Clymer
Samuel Griffith
CALU
U. & Food Authorities
Calumet
P’ Ean
Keystone
Marshall
Beeman’s
Wrigley
Boehm
Plain Olives
Keystone Stores
Philadelphia St
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