The Japanese Cabinet and a Chance at Affection
Sallie Piper visits the Frazier hillside house to see a Japanese cabinet just before the Fraziers sell and move. A museum buyer, Exeter Mills, reveals the cabinet's value at fifteen thousand dollars after Rod explains a party misunderstanding. Sallie and Rod resolve to attend future events together and remain in town.
Varieties of Plants Whose Touch Is Death
A South African grapple plant is named for choking lions. Its seed vessel has curved hooks that catch coats and hoofs, causing animals to struggle and sometimes die. Martyn tas fruits in South America carry long hooks that similarly injure wildlife. The West Indies dumb cane allegedly harms slaves, swelling throats and preventing breathing. An Indian nettle shrub causes a hot iron like sensation when touched.
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Ground leases and the 99 year practice
The article notes that 99 year ground leases emerged after an old English rule treated 100 year or longer leases as a sale. In Massachusetts such leases are treated as purchases, while many states impose no limit on lease duration.
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Hymn Abide With Me Tops Favorite List
A recent musical magazine poll names Abide With Me as the favorite hymn in both Britain and America. The piece notes the hymn was written by a clergyman shortly before his death, in a remark cited by London Tit Bits.
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Not Exactly MI Phrase Sparks Brief Confusion
Fragmentary text shows confusion and hazed remarks as an unnamed junior reflects on an event. The incomplete quotes hint at a misheard phrase and social tension surrounding the moment. Further readable details are unavailable in the fragment.
Lumber baron at 27 records aviator turned tycoon
W Kent Rideout, son of W A Rideout of Oshkosh Wisconsin, labeled a soldier of fortune and lumber baron at twenty seven, left May 21 for Panama to harvest nearly 1 billion feet of mahogany and Santa Maria timber on a 10 000 acre grant. Financed by Patterson Weis Co Pensacola Florida, shipments of 1 250 000 feet monthly are promised.
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Farm Children Shy on Education Survey Shows
Washington D C Although the coming generation of farmers needs at least a high school education to understand agricultural chemistry and marketing problems their schooling is being seriously interrupted by demands of farm works The Children s Bureau of the Labor Department has concluded from a recent survey The investigation revealed farm children in the tobacco growing districts of Kentucky miss school an average of three weeks during their comparatively short terms In North Dakota one eighth of the girls and one third of the boys of all ages included in the bureau s study were out of school at least a month to do farm work As the rural school terms average only seven months little time for education is left them when they must be absent from one to two months each year
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Hotel Clerk Seventy Eight Years On Job In California
Charles Dubois of Stockton California claims to be the oldest hotel clerk in the United States. He greets guests daily at a local hostelry and smokes four cigars a day and eats as he desires. Born in Switzerland in 1860 he continues active at a much younger pace.
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True Prophets and God's Call in Scripture Lessons
Lesson summaries for June focus on genuine leadership in biblical figures. It covers King and Prophet study methods, the vision of Isaiah, Hezekiah's Passover, Messiah’s coming, Christ's suffering and kingdom, Jeremiah's trials, and Judah's exile, ending with Psalm 103 praise. This guide emphasizes obedience to God and the transformative power of His Word.
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God’s All Seeing Eye Prompts Quiet Life
A reflection on living openly before God, who searches hearts and knows private thoughts. The speaker suggests governing life and thoughts as if the world watches, since nothing remains secret to a divine observer.
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Speaking Well for It Brently and Branson Banter on Materials
In a brisk exchange, Bently boasts of a long lasting suit he paid for, Branson questions the material, Knosit remarks on Orient natives carrying wine in goatskins, Wetmore praises unbreakable bottles and recalls dropping bourbon.
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Dusty Rhoades on jail time for unasked money
A reported exchange quotes Dusty Rhoades defending his theft by noting he received six months in jail for taking the money without asking, while a woman questions his shame. The brief contains a courtroom or arrest context with the two quoted individuals.
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