England and Nations Clash Over Wills and Inheritance
A National Geographic bulletin explains how wills and inheritance evolved worldwide from ancient communal property to modern individual control. It notes England as a stronghold of testamentary freedom, contrasting French and Latin laws that protect spouses and children, and cites curious cases like wills for parrots and sailors homes, holographic provisions, and a mystic will in Louisiana.
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Washington
National Geographic Society
America
Bulletin
Jessy
England
France
India
American
United States
Christendom
Tnies
China
Japan
Oiher
Near East
Ington
George Washington
Frederick
B. C
Egypt
Greece
Europe
Louisiana
Eyeleted Linen Dominates Summer Frocks in 1931
Cherie Nicholas notes eyeleted linen and eyelet embroidery as top fabric trends for midsummer wear. Linen prints feature gray black white and yellow accents, wide brim hats, and coordinated jackets. eyelet linen offers chic options from blouses to afternoon dresses, with white backgrounds and strong color contrasts.
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Mbéke
Ation
Cherie Nicholas
Western Newspaper Union
Politeness Causes Man to Break Leg in Toronto
Frank Twining thirty five of Osten Sound slipped from a plank sidewalk at an excavation edge to let two women pass and fell into a ditch breaking his leg and bruising his hip.
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Toronto
Frank Twining
Osten Sound
Twining
Witchcraft Persists in Rural Pennsylvania Dutch Country
New York reports that despite modern beliefs many Pennsylvanian regions cling to pow wow cures for rheumatism and ailments. Detective Keech notes local belief in hex doctors, the Seventh Book of Moses, and second sight. Three youths were jailed after a farmer’s murder linked to witchcraft beliefs, sparking wider talk in York Lancaster and Perks counties.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Ralph W. Keech
Folk Pa. Police Department
the Master Detective
Sherysbury
York
Reech
Keech
Trent
Lancaster
Perks
Mr. Keech
Bacon
Proved He Was No Pickpocket By Rose Bentley
Eleanor Bradley fights off a pickpocket in a crowded car after spotting a beaded bag in a green coat pocket. The bag ends up in a stranger’s pocket, a chase ensues, and a police whistle aids a crowd to nab the suspect. In the end Captain Lewis, a former French ally, is revealed, and Eleanor reflects on the tale as a true, romantic rescue.
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Rose Bentley
Leanor
Bradley
Eleanor
Bregnor
Adam
Goila
Green Terrace
John Bradies
John Bradley
Roger Lewis
Nellie
Captain Lewis
France
John
Try It and See Depressing Car Overhaul Joke
The exchange jokes about car repairs and a motorcycle cop’s involvement. A light, humorous quip contrasts gloomy sentiment with a punchline on the overhaul mishap. The brief item captures era slang and a streetwise tone.
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St. Louis
Inicome
Travelers’ Aid Society
Sailor's Long Harbor
New York City
Manhattan Island
Geres
California
Mary Wash
Arlington
Mass
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