Romance of the potato across history and fame
Detroit News recounts the potato's journey from introduction by Sir Walter Raleigh to its spread in Europe and America. The piece traces early uses, recipes, and literary mentions, noting the 1937 French celebration of potato souffie and a casual remark on peeling potatoes becoming less tedious with understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Louis Philippe
Walter Raleigh
Ireland
Columbus
Americas
America
Europe
England
Shake- Speare
Detroit News
Or Hardly Ever A person with a push ever needs a poll
A brief, enigmatic line notes that a person ready to act rarely requires polling input, implying decisive action over seeking public opinion. No clear entities or events are identifiable in the readable fragment.
Unconventional Romance Looms at Local Dance
Anne Chamberlain grows irked by escort George Hildreth as visitor Nea Conrad, a new town sensation, flirts with intrigue. Conrad senses Anne’s inner resolve and invites her, along with his friend Mr Griffin, to a forthcoming romance. Anne uses savings to buy finery for the trip from Mr Goldenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Chamberlain
George Hildreth
Conrad
Hildreth
Anne
Hac
Mr. Griffin
Mountain Ride Sparks Confession Between Anne and Neal
Anne and Neal join the Griffins on a mountain excursion with Mrs. Griffin and Roy. A day of laughter, souvenirs, and a late sunset ride ends with a tense, private walk where Neal asks for one more moment with Anne before he leaves, prompting a cautious, hopeful closeness that ends with a cliffhanger.
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Anne
George
Neal
Mr. Chamberlain
Zummer
Pye
Griffins
Wallacetown
Mrs. Griffin
Roy
Gorges
Ivaf
Griffin
Anne and Neal depart for a morning outing after a warm porch chat
Anne waits in the yard as Neal arrives at nine and suggests a porch talk before they drive off. He compliments her attire and thanks her for arranging the trip. She mentions buying a muslin dress in Wallacetown and a simple serge suit. Neal teases about new cooling bottles and plans hot coffee and iced tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne
Neal
Wallacetown
Red Whitten Spark-Plug Wins Huckley Championship
Red Whitten, Huckley’s right tackle, overcame doubt as Coach Quale reveals his spark plug role. After four days of doubt and a sprained ankle, Whitten arrives by plane to rejoin the team just as Huckley aims for the eastern title against Briersley.
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Red Whitten
Huckley
Rad
Red
Huckey
Buckley
Red-Head
Quete
Quale
Zen
Parker Rogers
Briersley
Professor Rogers
Whitten
Rogers
Spark-Plug
Doc Ruggles
Briersley Athletic Field
Rad Crinved
Gang
Rei
Abe Otto
Abe
Abe Otte
Coach Quale
Mongolian Ancestry Sheds Light on Red Men Origins
Dr Marius Barbeau of the Canadian National Museum traces funeral chants and surviving Indian music to Asian roots. He notes resemblances to Chinese music, especially among Athabaska tribes of the Pacific Northwest, suggesting possible migration from Asia dating to the era of Genghis Khan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Asia
Marius Barbeau
Canadian National Museum
Ottawa
Beb Kree
New York
Doctor Barbeau
China
Dowager Duchess’s Will Creates Confusing Marital Trust
The dowager duchess of Manchester left residuary estate of about 1.95 million dollars in trust with 183000 annual income to her son the duke and his wife. The 1931 will named the duke’s wife at that time Helena Zimmermann. A Manhattan referee ruled the current duchess beneficiary is Kathleen Etlel Dawes, asserting the former duchess’s rights ended with her divorce. The case raises questions about British law and testator intent, with the fortune largely American in origin and jewels granted for the duke’s wife during marriage.
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Duchess of Manchester
Helena Zimmermann
Cincinnati
Supreme Court
Manhattan
Kathleen Etlel Dawes
Greensyich, Conn
Manchester
Consuelo
Antonio Yz2naga de Valle
Ravenswood
Brooklyn Logie
Ingenious Dresser Juggles Coats and Trousers for Four Outfits
Ingenious dresser questions how he has so many suits. He reveals he owns only two suits but creates four combinations by mixing coats and trousers, showcasing clever wardrobe rotation.
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LFE
Postal Mutual Life Association
Pershing Square
Dept. 162
Los Angeles
Calif
Gertrude C. Klein
New York City
Chapter
R. H. Wilkinson
Syndic
Store
Hackley
Hursing
Townstar
Tims
Lord J Ames
Ing
Tha Smalls Loray
Lord & Ames, Inc
Garfield
Snaz
Mes
J. E. Lowenthal
Larchmont, N.Y
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