Missing jewels spark war era royal mystery in Berlin
In Berlin a U S Army CID official warned the death of Princess Hermine widow of the last Kaiser may hide foul play tied to a royal treasure valued between 500 000 and 2 000 000. Prince Ferdinand reports 29 jewels stolen from his trunk with hints of Russian involvement and underworld intrigue as investigators seek natural death verification.
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Berlin
U. S
Hermine
Germany
O. R. Carlucci
Army Criminal Investigation Department
Frankfurten-the Oder
Prince Ferdinand
Carlucci
Underworld
CID
Pomatoes Grow Over Potatoes Reported in Minnesota
John Ogden visited Petersburg to describe a pomato crop, where tomatoes sprout atop potato plants and potatoes form on roots. He attributes the unusual growth to cross pollination by bees observed this spring.
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Petersburg
Mnd
John Ogden
Ogden
Waitress Fulfills Long Ambition in Pie Slap Incident
A Jackson cafe incident reports a waitress off duty entering the restaurant and slapping a chocolate pie into a patron’s face. The offender said the act was a long held goal. Her landlady noted the woman had left for Texas.
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Jackson, Miss
Woman Drowns as Husband Watches From Boat
Mrs. Margaret Flaherty, 40, drowned in Burden Lake near Troy while her partially paralyzed husband Dr. Charles Flaherty sat in a rowboat nearby. State police said she swam beside the boat and sank in about 40 feet of water.
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Troy
N. Y
Margaret Flaherty
Burden Lake
Charles Flaherty
Flaherty
Mongrel Dog Hero Pulls Tot From Train Tracks
In Chadron Nebraska a mongrel dog named Sport dragged a 2 year old, Renee Christy, off the railroad tracks moments before a freight train passed. The child’s parents, Mr and Mrs George Christy, witnessed the rescue and the dog escaped unharmed.
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Chadron
Renee Christy
George Christy
Vahuvi
The Jester's Last Chance To Return To The Circus
Ariel a faded clown once famed as Arsel the World's Greatest, seeks one last return to his old act to cheer a gravely injured boy. A hometown band and surviving troupe members plan a rousing reunion as the boy longs for the circus to lift his spirits.
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Artsel
Ariel
Arsel
Urees Pooling Medical Facilities for Efficiency
Dr. Henry B. Makover argues in Modern Hospital that competition and lack of integration threaten medical professionalism and that group practice offers the best solution. He cites the complexity of care and costs of equipment as barriers, and suggests hospitals can serve as ready made units for pooling equipment and expertise.
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Henry B. Makover
Modern Hospital Magazine
Makover
Ten Questions Assist in Selecting a Marriage Mate
A UC professor lists ten questions to guide mate choice. Key points include happiness with her, longing when apart, willingness to share life, sacrifices, motherhood potential, acceptance of faults, mutual sacrifice, adaptability, shared interests, and compatibility with her family.
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Knight Dunlap
University of California
Eliot Preached to Indians and Translated Bible in 1640s
John Eliot arrived from England 15 years earlier and began preaching to Indians in English in 1646. By 1647 he preached in their language while starting a translation of the Bible. The first complete Bible printed in North America appeared in Cambridge in 1639 or 1640, marking a pioneer effort in translating and printing a full Bible in a new language for evangelization.
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John Eliot
America
England
New England
North America
Cambridge
Mass
Simple Ways to Sweeten Salads with Apples and Pears
Apples and pears average about 10 percent sugar and make a tasty base for light meals. Eat them fresh or use in salads with cheese such as Roquefort or cottage cheese. Add nuts and carrot for extra texture and sweetness with grapes and raisins. For cooked dishes, a bit more sweetening helps.
See Through Walls Microwave Unit From GE Lab
General Electric researchers unveil a microwave unit that allows sight through walls and around corners. It uses high frequency radio waves with a parabolic reflector to focus a beam and detect objects, combining radar and electric eye concepts for future practical uses.
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General Electric Company
Curing Meat Principles for Home Preparation
Curing meat is a race between spoilage, germs, and salt. Chilling slows spoilage while salt penetrates. A homemade mix uses 8 lb salt, 2 lb sugar, and 2 oz saltpeter per 100 lb meat. Weigh meat and ingredients carefully to avoid spoilage or overly dry meat.
Green Moss Society Notes and Local Visits
Sunday school attendance reached 46 and church services occur the first and third Sundays each month. A string of visits includes Charleton residents with Roe Davis and family hosting relatives, plus social gatherings and a Paris party for a friend. A note on agriculture mentions a new potato sprouting inhibitor spray used in storage.
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George Talbott
Frank Moody
Willis Craig
Victor Ingram
Bill Austin
Charleston
Levalea Blum
Clyde Blagg
David Montgomery
Ino
Noami, Phillips
Roe Davis
Stanley
Muril Smitley
Leonard Smitley
Ted Tiffin
Arthur Claypool
Harold Claypool
Tom Blum
Tommy
Billy
Ruby Osburn
Nell Dunifer
Bill Hazelton
Buel Evans
George Nicholson
Cleone
Nicholson
Hazel Simons
Paris
Estate claims notice for Clark County Illinois
County Court of Clark County Illinois advertises that claims may be filed against the estate on or before a specified date without summons. Executor Frank S. Mitchell and administrator M. L. Behner are listed with Snavely Miller attorneys in Marshall Illinois.
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Ing
Clark County
Ilinois
Notice of Claim Day in estate of H Earl Downs
Estate of H Earl Downs names December 1 1947 as the claim date for creditors and others with a claim in the succession. Proceedings are pending in the probate court and persons with claims must file by the date.
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H. Earl Downs
Notice of Sale of Real to Pay Debts in Clark County Illinois
Public notice from F. B. Cole as Administrator of Joseph Edward McHenry deceased that a decretal order authorizes sale of real estate to pay debts. On November 8, 1947 at 2:00 PM at the east door of the Clark County Courthouse Marshall Illinois the administrator will offer Lot 6 7 8 in Block 3 of Walnut Prairie for cash to highest bidder. Deed delivery awaits Probate Court approval of sale.
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F. B. Cole
Joseph Edward McHenry
Ella Louise Lewsader
Clacey Cooper
A. D
Marshall
County of
Clark
Illinois
Joseph Edward, McHenry
Walnut Prairie
Notice of Claim Day in Estate of Clarence D Mitchell
Notice of claim day for the estate of Clarence D Mitchell deceased. The claim date and related details appear in the official notice, outlining filing requirements and deadlines for creditors and interested parties.
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Kaiser
Army
Tot
Kieran
WIN Freasures
Green Moss
Roe E. Davis
Frank S. Mitchell
Snavely & Miller, Attorneys, Marshall, Illnois
Mons
M. L. Behner, Adm
Snavely & Miller, Attorneys
Marshall, Ilinois
Fred B. Kedfer
Optometrist
Frank Pearce
Marshall Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Marshall Martinsville
Casey
Rock Face
Carl A. Newlin
Hutsonville, Minois
State of Illinois
Said Coun
EF. B. Cole
Clarence D. Mitchell
Pearce
Jefferson Ave
Paris, Ill
Southern Sales Company
P. D
Knoxville
Tennessee
Marshall, Illinois
Newton
Robinson, Ilinois
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