Opera First Night Memories Shape a Midwest Dream
Mary Holloway, a small town girl, attends the Metropolitan Opera on opening night. She buys a costly dress and pearls, sits beside a charming stranger, John Squires, and shares an unexpected evening that becomes a lasting dream of opera and romance.
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Aly Holloway
Mary Holloway
Metropolitan Opera House
Mary
Muaten
New York
Alary
Tony
Pirdon
Squires
John Squires
Sticks
Lye
Metropolitan
Eve
Tam
Giant crab adapts to crack coconuts on coral islands
The Philadelphia Record describes the giant crab of the Pacific coral coasts gathering coconuts, climbing trees when ground food runs scarce, and using its claws to pierce and extract the white flesh from the shells. Travelers note the crab can even break open nuts with its claws. The coconut was introduced from Mexico to these islands.
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Pacific
Mexico
Philadelphia
Duties of Texas Rangers in 46-man service
The Texas Rangers, totaling 46 in service, are split into six companies with three along the Mexican border, one in Austin, and one in East Texas oil fields. They ride on horseback on the border, assist federal forces when needed, and focus on enforcing state laws, policing oil fields, attending court to curb disorder, and protecting ranches from cattle and horse theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Rangers
Austin
East Texas
Texas
Washington Star
How Mentality Is Tested and IQ Origins
The public health service explains mentality tests compare a person’s mental age to physical age to assess intelligence. It describes the IQ as a ratio of mental age to chronological age, noting World War I spurred widespread use in schools, industry, and institutions.
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Public Health Service
How Watermark Is Made in Postage Paper
A watermark forms when paper is pressed by the dandy roll during manufacturing, thinning the marked areas to create transparency. Although many stamps use watermark paper, an unmarked specimen may still be genuine as several countries do not rely on this safeguard against forgery.
How to Clean Book Leaves from Soiled Pages
Cleaning method for book leaves uses a benzol and calcined magnesia paste. Apply as a crumbling mass to spots, rub gently with finger, then brush away powder after evaporation. Use a soft eraser to remove finger marks when needed.
Rust prevention in automobile cooling systems touted
A rust preventive material added to the water in the radiator is claimed to prevent rust, reduce clogging, and prevent overheating. The product is described as developed by chemical manufacturers after years of laboratory research and endorsed by the Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association.
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Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association
Isinglass Made From Sturgeon Air Bladders
A semi transparent whitish gelating extract is prepared from sturgeon air bladders from western Russian rivers. It is noted for its form and use as a gelatin substitute in various applications.
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Russia
How Balsam Got Its Name from Peru Origins
The tale explains that balsam of Peru did not derive its name from growth in Balsam, Central America, but from its extraction origin in that region. The account notes Peru’s association with the resin and its historical ties to early trade routes.
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Peru
Central America
Local residents visit and attend events in Marion Center area
The report lists residents making Monday to Saturday calls in surrounding towns. Notable mentions include J Tiger in Marion Center, H A Alligon in Clymer, Merle Kinnan in Seamantown, and Charles Lydie in Amber Huey’s area. Burial of Lawrence Reithmiller noted. calls continue through Glen Campbell and Commodore. multiple visits to Indiana and Pomona Grange events. illness update on Austin Kerr with influenza.
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J. Tiger
Marion Center
H. A. Alligon
Clymer
Merle Kinnan
Seamantown
Clair Long
Charles Lydie
Amber Huey
Re. Lisle Shank
Commodore
H. A. Allison
Marl Shields
Tr. Hall
Glen Campbell
G. D. Patrick
J. N. Barr
Td Pomona Grange
Penn
Bert Ginter
Star‘ford
Austin Kerr
A.W. Donahue
Indiana
Ward Lydie and Son
Eart
Currys Run Community Notes and Local Events
Mrs M M Aiey, long improved, returns home from illness. Mrs George Fulmer back from son Roy Fulmer's home after visits. Elda McCurdy returns to McIntyre school after Christmas with parents. Florence, Frances and Josephine Sharp visit McCurdy home. Creatine patient in Indiana hospital improving. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Wallace Rising last Friday. Church communion January 1 at 11:00 with preparatory Friday January 13 at 7:30. Ladies Missionary Society and Working Circle to meet all day January 11 at the Rankins. Congregation elected Carl Fleming and Todd Rankin trustees.
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M. M. Aiey
George Fulmer
Roy Fulmer
Elda McCurdy
McIntyre
Florence
Frances
Josephine Sharp
McCurdy
Creatine
Indiana Hospital
Carl Fleming
Todd Rankin
Pine Flats Residents Share Holiday Visits
Morris Tate of Trenton New Jersey visited his home folks over the holidays. Mr and Mrs A J Williams were Hellwood callers on Sunday. Mrs Ltoward Steffy and family of Johnstown visit her mother Mrs Geo Huston. Robert Roberts was an Indiana galler on Tuesday. Rev Barber will preach in the Christian church on Sunday January both morning and evening. Mrs R BE Tate is ill with laringitis at present.
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Morris Tate
Trenton
N. J
A. J. Williams
Hellwood
Ltoward Steffy
Johnstown
Geo. Huston
Robert Roberts
Indiana
Barber
R. BE. Tate
Crooked Creek
Car) Miller and Son
Vandergrift
Harry Miller
Mary Kinter
Presoute
Watt Kinter
Pittsburgh
Merle McGara
Monay
Christmas Family Visits Across Punxsutawney Area
Local residents and relatives spent Christmas with family and friends across Punxsutawney and nearby towns. Numerous visits include Becks, Trumans, Hicks, Shields, Freyers, and Knox households, with illnesses like flu noted and many travel rounds to Indiana, Butler, and Pittsburgh for holidays and church services forthcoming.
Social Roundup From South Bend and Nearby Areas
South Bend residents share visits and household news as neighbors mingle across towns. Ed Barnet worked for Henry Townsend, while Clara Townsend and Prugh hosted Marla and Sadie Smith. Multiple families from Butler Homer City and Leechburg hosted relatives, with others visiting in Indiana and Apollo districts.
Uniontown Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Birthday
Uniontown residents recount visits among relatives in Indiana Akron Emelagh St Benedict and Clymer with guests including Mr and Mrs Don Langham Mrs E Baker and many Langham relatives A birthday party for Betty Langham marked an eleven year milestone with games cake and gifts posted as a community social update
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Leo Price
Indiana
Annie Fleming
Don Langham
Akron
James N. Lang‘ham
E. Baker
Emelagh
Max Fleming
Glenn Buterbaugh
Ivan Beringer
J. R. Berringer
Sam Biss
Hillsale
Marlin Plitman
Allen King
Elaine
James Langham
Ivan Sweitzer
Harvey Butterbaugh
John Langham
Emanuel
Clymer
Stanley Stahl
Leo
Verlo Beringer
St.Benedict
Langhham
Odessa Coble
Earl Buterhaugh
Jas. Langham
Betty Langham
Maurice Beringer
Arthur
Arthenia
Esther Fleming
Betty Coble
Genevieve Lydie
Roxie Pittman
Wayne
Avonel King
Irvin Hudson
Vivian
Ruth Beringer
Ruth
Beryl Rummel
Louise Gromley
Wilma
Jamey King
Mary Jane
Naomi Lamer
Harold
Betty
Thelma Langham
Mrs. Langham
P T A meeting draws crowd in Penn Run Friday
A large crowd attended the P T A meeting at Penn Run on Friday evening. The program by teachers and pupils was well received. Local reports include Heilwood caller John Overman and Miller Pyle area caller Robert Trout. Several residents, including Mr. and Mrs Warren Buterbaugh, shopped in Indiana. Orrin Dale Asking spent Christmas with the John Engle home. The Pine Flat pageant at the Christian church drew praise, while Mr. Fetterman remains in critical condition after a Sunday visit. Funeral attendee notes from Ryan Griffith’s service in Johnstown.
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Penn Run
John Overman
Manor
Heilwood
Robert Trout
Grisemora
Miller Pyle
Warren Buterbaugh
Indiana
Orrin Dale Asking
Stickvills
John Engle
Edna Pyle
Christian Church
Pine Flate
William McFarlaine
George Fetterman
Haeilwood
Fetterman
Ryan Griffith
Johnstown
Clair Waltermire
Michael MacQueeney
H. O. Peterson
Miss Thomas
Cherryhill
Simeon Johns
John Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Sylvester Reffner
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Meclure
WNU
Taylorsville
Cora Doty
I. C. O. F. Lodge
Floyd Rishell
Sellngs Grove
George Richardson
Murray Corsin
John Palmer
Olivet
M. Long
Hubert
West
Lebanon
Elijah Shearer
Big Run
Lester Shearer
Alfred Bair
Apollo
Frank Lambing
Oliver
Sara
Lois Stewart
Wilson Stewart
Sara McCombs
Junior
J. 5
A. D. Wilson
Currys Run
PINE
Oovode
Melias
Punxsutawney
Carl Beck
John Truman
Clairton
Mollie Hick
Eunice Strange
Pool
Perry Strange
Sadie Shaffer
Joe Bahco
Rose Anna Shields
Lewla Shields
Thomas Long
Charles ‘White
Fe Albert
Peffer
David Freyer
Verona Freyer
Virgil Knox
Covode
Knox
Emma Shields
David Wyant
Emma Zink
Maryland
Wm. Anthony
M. Shields
Blair
Harry Beck
Butler
Joseph Stoniger
Bob Miller
Blair Shank
Gon. Lee
Mabel Wyant
David
Willam
Woodward
Punxsutewney
Mangus Sprankle
Brushvalley
Mary Hadden
C. EB. Palmer
Ebert Simpson
Bonnie States
F. G. States
Clark Stoops
Stoops
Blair Beck
Lev! Homan
Elmer Shields
G. V. Wachob
J. A. Gaul
John Lukehart
Plumville
Dubois
Earl Luther
Jane Sutter
South Bend
Sam Beighley
Turney Beighley
Grippe
Ed. Barnet
Henry
Leechbure
Janet Townsend
Emer
Homer City
Peta
McKinstry
Moorehead
Wendell Devers
Walter Harbinson
West Leb Janon
Clara Townsand
Mel Silvis
Cam McCutcheon
New Texas
Maria
Sadie Smith
Davis
the Savings Trust Co
Indiana, Pa
Uniontown
The
Indiana Progress
Indiana Progress Indiana, Penna
Silas C. Streams
Penna
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