Elephants and their strange taste for liquor
An Illustrated Weekly of India piece recalls two highly intelligent elephants. Zip the American drank gin with ginger. another European elephant drank whisky neat and became unruly when deprived. The article also highlights elephants’ trait of precise work hours, memory, and surprising tolerance to pain.
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India
Illustrated Weekly of India
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Is This a Friendly World by Leonard A Barrett
The essay discusses how evolution explains cosmic and human development yet falls short of answering whether the world is friendly. It critiques using cold reason alone and argues for understanding through experience and inquiry beyond mere cause and effect.
Color Scheme decor in a Northern Virginia kitchen
A new northern Virginia home shows a semi gloss white ceiling and walls with medium gray woodwork vermilion trim. Deep gray floor and vermilion white checked curtains complete the scheme as the narrative pivots to reflections on purpose and life’s meaning.
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De Flousehold by Lydia Le Baron Walker
A homemaking column discusses prudent money management, highlighting how careful spending creates apparent prosperity. It covers petty waste, like small purchases and lighting, and recommends knife racks for safe storage, with practical placement tips and safety considerations.
Colorful ceiling schemes for coordinated interiors
A decorating variation highlights painting walls in light neutral gray and applying the room color to the ceiling. A deep color can enamel floors and woodwork, with furniture carrying the accent. Suggested scheme: ceiling shell pink, walls cream gray, woodwork jade green enamel.
One Way Passage Reissued Sparks Revival Talk
A vintage film column urges theaters to reprise One Way Passage citing praise as one of its era's best. It notes star William Powell Kay Francis and Frank McHugh, plus mentions plans around McHugh and Three Men on a Horse. Other notes cover Margaret Sullavan Leland Hayward marriage rumors and Star gossip.
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William Powell
Kay Francis
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Reiser duo shift to Tuesday Friday broadcasts
The piano team Al and Lee Reiser have dropped their Thursday spots and now air on Tuesday and Friday. Rosalind Russell is favored to win for Best Actress in Craig's Wife, while The Good Earth cuts begin previews. Robert Taylor may postpone Honolulu vacation if the ship strike drags on as Spencer Tracy readies Captains Courageous in an all male cast.
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These Cuddle Toys Solve Gift Dilemmas Pattern 5609
Delightful cuddle toys for babies arms two-piece designs except bear jacket and chick wings. Transfer pattern teaches four animals with fabric scraps, material lists, and instructions. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept. New York to obtain pattern 5609 with name and address.
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Meenie
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Sewing Circle Household Arts Dept
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New York
N. Y
Hobby to Restore Youth by Building a Tabernacle
An elderly Minneapolis man revived his youth through constructing a miniature tabernacle of Moses, following biblical specifications. The story suggests hobbies offer relaxation zest and deep satisfaction, a common benefit for those finding value in leisure time activities.
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Moses
Minneapolis Star
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