Many Gift Schools Ready in The Fall
Dover June 30 Twenty new school buildings, many of them ann and two room structures, are being erected across Delaware by the Delaware School Auxiliary association at a total cost over 300,909 dollars and will be ready for occupancy in the fall. The last of the buildings is being defrayed by Pierre S. du Pont whose interest beyond business and his Longwood estate is the advancement of educational standards in Delaware.
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Dover
Del
Delaware School Auxiliary Association
Pierre S. du Pont
Longwood
Delaware
Vegetables in Ancient Warrior Feasts and Folklore
The article surveys ancient views on vegetables as aids to warriors and victors. It cites parsley as a symbol of joy and martial vigor, onions and cabbage in Homeric banquets, and asparagus valued by Romans for large stalks. It notes Egyptian reverence for cabbage and notes about dieting and health practices tied to plant foods.
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Varlows Gehnaiara
Diomeder
Achilles
Lysses
Greece
Hercules
Luing Elf
Anacreon
Coursars
Paralleia
Alexander
Egypt
Saya
Agia
Ravenna
Airplane flights used to treat speech disorders
Washington reports that doctors claim shock therapy via airplanes can cure hysteria related speech defects, with Dr. McEnerney noting the ride and sudden maneuvers frighten patients into talking. Psychologists propose ground methods like hypnosis and suggestion as alternatives, arguing high altitude may aid recovery.
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Washington, D. C
Charles H. McEnerney
United States Pubiic Health Service
Seashore
The
National Research Council
Few Professional Criminals In Jail Sing Sing Prison Note
Dr Amos O Squire head physician at Sing Sing notes only a small share of professional criminals end up in jail. He cites 1900 Sing Sing admissions showing 20 percent ex service men and only one fifth overseas during the war. The era also mentions old remedies for chilblains with mouseskin.
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Amos O. Squire
Sing Sing Siya
Sing Sing
Chinese Sayings on Insight and Fortune
A collection of traditional maxims comparing sight and self awareness to outcomes of luck, opportunity, and social ties. It contrasts cleverness with caution, and emphasizes that small sacrifices or prudent choices often yield greater rewards than reckless boldness or distant kin.
Westinghouse Radio Tonight Program Schedule
Radio lineup lists 4:20 p m and 15 minute intervals with baseball scores and music. Featured artists include Robert Barrar, Rose, James, MacGribble, Jones, Rees and others performing selections from Cadman Kreisler and Massanet. Program notes explain daylight saving time, station call DK A and 360 meter wavelength from East Pittsburgh.
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Elsa En
Florance Payles
Farm
Mono
New York Stogle Exchange
Bosignal Suzpestion
Agrior
Warm
Wigslig
Eee
Saa
Nme
Robart Barrar
S'Aul Rose
Tsrac James
Frad MacGribble
David Jones
Owls Rees
Enor
Ser
Chonin Daywning
Cadman Blebessread Kreisler
Mr. MacGribble
Angus MacDonal Veees Rosekel Mra. Jones
Reey
Tose Etogia
Massanet
Rose Tokei
Pittahh
Musle Jx
Westinghouse Broadcasting Station
DKA
Pittsburgh
Tota
Why June Is The Month Of Weddings
The article notes June has long been favored for weddings in Western tradition. It cites Roman beliefs that June was ideal for unions, mentions the full moon and sun moon conjunction as auspicious, and recounts calendar tweaks from Numa to Julius Caesar. It also links the month’s name to the goddess Juno and to Ju
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Tuling Caesar
Fromulng
Numa
Julius Caesar
Juno
Juna
Juntus Brutus
Private airplane for Queen Elizabeth of Belgium
Report notes a specially designed aero plane for the privacy of Queen Elizabeth of Belgium. In Kansas, Mrs Jogssla FP Beaghly is named probate judge of Dickinson County. The item mentions Miss Alli Norton living on a farm in Burton County, Kansas.
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Queen Eizabeth
Belgium
Jogssla Fp, Beaghly
Abilene
Dickinson County
Kansas
Alli Norton
Burton County
Curious Facts From An Era Of Odd Statistics
A roundup of floating trivia notes claims about honorary degrees held by Mma Curie, a Georgia teen admitted to the bar at 17, and Philadelphia widow Cornelia Stevenson as a pioneer. It cites sun hours, vintage hats, dogs licensed in Britain, rising cancer death rates, and other scattered figures.
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Mma
Curie
Univer Alties
Merrie Feldman
Atlanta
Georgia
Cornelia Stevenson
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Harvard University
Salvation Compared to Asia Africa and Australia Exports
A brief passage contrasts salvation with the total exports from Asia Africa and Australia, implying a moral or spiritual measure exceeds material trade and global supply chains.
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Salvation
Asia
Africa
Australia
Wise Words on Moderation and Self Control
A fragmentary collection of aphorisms emphasizes moderation in prosperity, self-discipline as a taskmaster, and the value of discretion over wit. It notes that honest men may be outshined by knaves, and that good conversation stems from humble, careful speech.
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Ong
Tim
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Obgarve
Lily
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Bac
Pillsbury Flour, Sk
Pirmientos
Monardh
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Grocerteria
Ian
Mile ST
Allen’s
Lee Oated
Castile
Love & Megown
Cat Peice Drappists
Castle
Westinghouse
J. T. Cotton Market
Allen’s Market
North Mill Street
J. T. Cotton
Sun-Maid Raisin Growers
Fremoe
Cals
England
United Kingdom
Polar
G&g
Woman's Hospital
New York City
Battle Sea
Channel Islands
New York Harbor
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