Michael Receives Castle for Home in Sinaia
Five year old Michael of Romania becomes king in a ceremonial gift when government transfers the 000,000 Castle Peles in Sinaia. The boy explores armored halls and asks to ride a steel horse as staff describe the gilded throne room and lavish exhibits of European art. The castle, built by Queen Sylvia, sits atop the Carpathian mountains near the old boundary with Hungary. The monarch’s mother, Queen Francess Helen, accompanies him as he tours the palace.
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Sinait
Rumania
Michael
Sinaia
Francess Helen
Carpathian Mountains
Bucharest
Sylvia
Pelesm
Magnificent Wood Carvings Adorn Carmen Sylvia Interior
The interior features majestic wood carvings and stained glass windows illustrating principal scenes from Carmen Sylvia's writings, enriching the space with literary themed artistry.
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Carmen Sylvia
Stealing Calling Cards Becomes German Swindle Favorite
Article notes calling cards stolen from house doors as a favored swindle in Germany. Boosts in high sounding titles and social introductions. Swindlers exploit visiting cards to gain introductions between titled individuals.
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Germany
Berlin
Yoson x
Baron X
Meteorite Fall Frights Gluesing Villagers
Villagers in Gluesing Brunswick province were frightened when a fireball tore through nearby forest and exploded. A search led by the chief forester found only scorched ground and a minor impact, with no injuries reported. Bunion plasters advertised by Rankin's Drug Store at 1101 Mass.
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Berlin
Gluesing
Brunsae
Rankin's Drug Store
Rheumatism relief from a vegetable tonic advertised
An old advertisement touts a vegetable preparation named 8.8.9.8 for rheumatism. It cites long usage and unsolicited testimonials including Earl C. Campbell of Johnson City Tennessee. The copy claims the product builds up the system and that a larger two size is sold at drug stores.
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Earl C. Campbell
West Main Street
Johnson City
Tenn
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France
Argonne
Boy King
Brunswick
Disa
Skofstads
Amoskeag
Rockford
Mass. St
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