Queen's Staircase at Fort Fincastle in Nassau Bahamas
The Queen's Staircase in Nassau Bahamas is a 70 foot deep flight of steps named for a queen who never tread them. The tarantella, a dance linked to tarantula bites, spread from a belief in music as a cure. Losantiville was the original name for Cincinnati Ohio, changed in 1790.
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Fort Fincastle
Nassau
The
Bahamas
England
Losantiville
Cincinnati
Ohio
Scioto Company
Early Windows Vision Narrative of Light and Air
Early urban design traces windows from huts to create light and air. Historic remarks note small, multi pane shop windows regarded as ordinary features rather than significant elements.
Don't Give Up the Ship Recall of James Lawrence Heroics
The 1813 Chesapeake defense off Boston Harbor saw Captain James Lawrence mortally wounded as he urged his crew to “fire faster and not to give up the ship.” He died June 5, four days after the battle with the British frigate Shannon.
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James Lawrence
Chesapeake
Shannon
Boston Harbor
Ake
Lawrence
A Little Bird Told Me Phrase Origin Traced
The saying a little bird told me is not a direct quote but traces to Ecclesiastes 10 29 and the idea that a bird in the air carries the voice. The line references keeping informer confidences and the risk of sharing secrets.
Growth of the Hair Rate for Average People
The article notes the average person’s hair grows about half an inch each month. It emphasizes typical growth pace and highlights factors that may influence strand length over time.
Sentrys uneasy house reveal key clue in murder case
Phil and family confront tension as Inspector Irons examines the Sentry home. In the garage and cellar, authorities seek leads while Barbara Mary and Linda Dane push for answers. A locked tackle box is forced open revealing a gun relic tied to past violence.
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Phil
Inspector Hays
Sergeant Kane
Regan
Inspector Irons
Tce
Hays
Irons
Peters
Knobble
Sentry Scandal Unfolds After Party Slap and Robbery Mystery
Barbara Sentry tries to sober her escort Johnnie Boyd after a party. A police confrontation leads to Johnnie being knocked down and Barbara aided by Professor Bruce of Harvard. The next day Miss Wines is found dead and Sentry is jailed for murder, but Dan Fisher reveals the robbery was staged and a back door key linked to the crime, while time discrepancies cast doubt on Sentry’s guilt.
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Loran
Phil
Dan Fisher
Dean Hare
Dan
Mr. Hare
Flood
Professor Brace
Fisher
Linda Dane
Joe
Inspector Irons
Dean Hate
D. A
Barbara Sentry
Johnnie Boyd
Professor Bruce
Harvard
Barbara
Sentry
Miss Wines
Sendr
T Hard
Nell Ray
Gus Loran
Captive Balloons to Defend English Cities Against Raiders
The London News reports Air Commodore J G Hearson describes a balloon barrage plan using many captive balloons with lorry winches to defend cities from air raiders. The cables, though thin and hard to spot, create risks for bombers, steering attackers to higher altitudes for AA fire and interceptors.
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J. G. Hearson
London News
London
Name origins and variations of Lucia and Lucile forms
A linguistic note describes Lucia and its forms Lucille Lucile and Lucila with origins in Latin and Italian. It explains meanings light daybreak light bringer and notes about 15 variations with Lucile as a favored form and Lucila pronunciation Lu-chee-s in Italian usage.
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Lucia
Lucille
Lucile
Lucy
Lusha
Lucila
Two Hartford Men Turn Car Josephine Into Movie Autograph Star
Frank and Jack Pinney bought a 1928 Star Dust jalopy named Josephine for 13.95 and toured to Hollywood. They invited celebrities to sign her, turning the car into a moving goodwill ambassador for the film industry while removing less-desired autographs with turpentine to preserve space for stars.
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Josephine
Hollywood
Hartford
Conn
Frank
Jack Pinney
Pinneys
Samuel Goldwyn’s kindness spurs long distance romance saga
The article recalls Samuel Goldwyn’s generosity to the Langford Hall pair by funding weekly five minute transatlantic calls during their separation after Jon Hall went to England for The Thief of Bagdad. It also traces past elopement legalities, Lincoln film buzz, Pepper Young’s Family stars, Toscanini concert plans, and other show business anecdotes from Hollywood and New York.
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Samuel Goldwyn
Jon Hall
England
Bagdad
Frances Langford
Jon
Frances
Prescott
Ariz
New York City
Fresno
Calif
Largest Steam Locomotives in Operation in the United States
The largest steam locomotives in the world operate in the United States. If all tubes and obstructions were removed from one boiler, a standard automobile could pass through with room to spare.
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United States
Doll Wardrobe Pattern for Regulation 14 and 18 Inch Dolls
Simple two piece dress coat and tam knit mainly in stockinette stitch using leftover wool. Pattern 1203 includes directions for coat tam and dress with stitch illustrations and material needs. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY with name address and pattern number.
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Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Avenue
New York
N. Y
Patriotism and reverence for American soil urged
Quote from D C Peattie contrasts patriotism with law and declares true love of country comes from faith and adoration. It calls Americans to live with reverence for the nation handed to them by the Creator and to cherish its founding gift.
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D. ’C. Peattie
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