Warning to Governor on Gibraltar Crisis and Florida Sales
A letter warns Governor Jones that Franco demands Gibraltar from Britain and that Versailles may invalidate Spain's 1819 Florida sale to the United States. It jokes about Florida buyback costs, Spanish treasury funds, and future imperial shifts, ending with a playful note on speed reading and journalism.
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Charles E. Jones
State House
Tallahassee
Fla
Madrid
Britain
Spain
Minorca
Florida
the Economist
Franco
United States
Gibraltar
Danny Arnstein
Collins Ave
Miami Beach
First kerosene lamp marked lighting advance in 6 millennia
The kerosene lamp probably was the first lighting improvement in 6000 years. It appeared soon after the discovery of petroleum in 1859 and is still used widely in places without electricity or illuminating gas.
Doctors Say Chest Pain Merely a Symptom
Long Beach Los Angeles County Medical Association notes chest pain prompts medical attention but not all chest pain stems from heart issues. It may arise from gastric disturbances, colon irritation, or gallbladder disease. Historically cupping, leeches, and sedatives were used, then tape binders and opiates. Modern care stresses finding and treating the underlying cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Los Angeles County Medical Association
Pine Ave
Poor Pa Bob Remarries to Provide for His Children
Local report notes that POOR PA Bob married again to secure a mother for his children, while Ma adds he chose a wife young enough to be a playmate for the children, reflecting family dynamics and social expectations of remarriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
SOME UNWORTHWHILE STATISTICS Column Made Up of Odds and Ends
New York column notes myriad odd facts and questions about language and perception. It cites trends from 1948 to 1949, including blind population growth, tiny mirror work by Rita Schaible at General Electric in Schenectady, and humorous reflections on moonlight and earthshine. It also touches on economic life, fashion items, and cultural quirks, ending with a satirical jab at shopping and gender roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Rita Schaible
General Electric
Schenectady
Wilbur
Siberian
Catskills
America
Tre- Mont House
Boston
Everett
Arthritis Conquered by New Treatment in Long Beach
A physician Dr. Duncan offers a system that claims to normalize body functions easing joint pains and fatigue. First exam and treatment priced at $3 with ongoing results and health improvements, advertised from 2315 East 7th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Duncan
D. C
7Th
Lithium Ore Deposits in Kings Mountain Highlighted
A geologist notes that all stone is rock but not all rock is stone and explains the terminology. He cites lithium ore deposits in Kings Mountain North Carolina as the largest known in North America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings Mountain
North Carolina
North America
Sit Tight Defense in Bridge Misfired in Hand
Oswald Jacoby discusses passive defense in bridge with a hand where East faltered by entering problems. West errs by not opening spades, and Hearts lead misfires, giving declarer chances to cash clubs and diamonds. South discards, forcing a risky ninth trick as players misread strength and signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Declarer
East
West
Hearts
South
King of Hearts
Kaat
Mind and discipline insights from early psychology study
A Q&A style review notes that one fifth of youths felt strong parental pressure in courtships, mothers blamed more than fathers. It advises acceptance and love as core discipline to build a socialized child, warns harmful effects of other methods, cites Freud on unconscious mind shaping behavior, and offers a self help book via mail order.
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A. By Wikgamy
Modern conveniences and power outages affect daily life
Reading notes a speaker laments modern comforts failing during outages. The writer recalls feeling more helpless in the past when the current failed, contrasting with present anxieties about unreliable electricity.
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Thiy Tsacinay
TiAng
Sian
Wiag
Miss Schrank
Yours
Billy Rose
George Bardaman
Denver University
Denver
Colo
George Murch
Murch
Genoa
Rome
Italy
Tolstoy
Hal Boyle
Coarem
Atlantic
San Antonio
Simmons
Beautyrest
Uptown
Aaron Schultz
Tim P. M
Bill Pouting
Vanbet
Oswald Jacoby
East Ass Waites
Fass
Albert Edward Wiggam
Baker’s
Kelvinator
Eich Shedat
Anaheim
Center
Wilmington
W. Anaheim
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