Hindu Temple at Florida Southern College Landmark
A wind temple on the Florida Southern College campus overlooks Lake Hollingsworth Lakeland. It honors late Methodist bishop Frederick B. Fisher who helped bring pieces from India to erect the temple on campus. The hand carved red sandstone shrine, about 25 by 9 feet and near ten tons, is painted white and topped with a Christian cross. A reflecting pool and meditation garden enhance the site.
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Southern
Florida Southern College
Lake Hollingsworth
Lakeland
Winple
Frederick B. Fisher
India
Berlarts
Tle
United States
Fragmented Notes on Standards Legacy and Oddtidbits
The fragmentary text cites the custodian of standards in the National Bureau of Standards and a 1830 congressional resolution. It shifts to odd trivia about mince pies, mythical figures, and hunting legality, then discusses termites related to crickets and cockroaches. It also mentions habits of frogs and toads in Europe and a superstition about bachelors near Fort Catherine.
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Natonal Bureau of
Fragmentary notes on ashes and energy from an old text
The readable lines mention wool ashes containing 2 percent phosphoric acid and 8 percent potash, and statements about fertilizer value and soil treatment. A separate claim says a single drop of water could release energy sufficient for about 200 horsepower annually, though the passage is garbled and unclear.
Star Dust Western Year Watch and Casting Notes
A survey of 1940s Westerns and star power highlights Walter Wanger’s Stage Coach with Claire Trevor and John Wayne, plus John Ford directing. Mary McCaller and Elsa Lanchester receive praise for emerging roles. Gene and studio moves reshape careers as Charlie Chaplin plots new projects and future genre shifts unfold across Hollywood.
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Walter Wanger
Claire Trevor
Tohn Warne
Louie Platt
John Carredine
Donald Meek
George Bancroft
Thomas Mitchel
Andy Devine
Joh Ford
Jesse James
New York
Toledo Belles Teeter on Mirror Glass Innovation
In Toledo teens perform on a pane of heat tempered inf flex glass noted for high strain tolerance. The piece describes the new glass's strength and uses in a playful, risk aware scene among the girls.
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Toledo
Arts and Trade Talks at Luncheon in New York
Frederick Jagel of the Metropolitan Opera urges cultural penetration as a path to stronger exports for the United States. He praises Argentine hospitality and argues that arts can boost trade, while noting South American credit and economics beside boasted operatic credentials and a long Brooklyn career.
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Lawrence Tibbett
New York
Hollywood
Carole Lomsbard
Cary Grant
Metro~ Publad Opera House
Wil
Frederick Jagel
Buenas Alien
South America
Jagel
Portanova
Cala- Gini
Milan
Rodolfo
Haly
Radames
Radu Oi
Britain Dominates World Ocean Liner Fleet
Great Britain controls more than half of the world’s large liners. Of 167 steam and motor vessels over 15,000 tons listed by Lloyd’s Register, England owns 90, the United States 29, Italy and Germany 14 each, France 13, Holland none, Sweden 4, Japan 2, and Norway ?
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Britain
Great Britain
Lloyd's Register of Stipping
England
United States
Italy
Germany
France
Holland
Sweden
Japan
Norway
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Dovel Plandome
Salt Sage
Sinia St
Eng
Te Beng
Nevada
San Bountains Ice
Colin
Flaeden Wrter
Qrevin
Alecrene Gerdonalore
Tnrin RY Mocer-Hartman
Cuttloe
Salt Lake City
Hospital Sunn Teles
Elta Siocalays
Lanka Gir
Utah
Royal
Taderwoot
Gorone
Uyai
Leky
South Main
Sale Linke
Photography
Photo-Fraet Economat Film Service
Schramm-Johnson Drugs
Lake
Geek
Salt
Suyee
Vine
Rane
Sal
Alice
Leapeatfoil
Lapting
Gypelos
Eypeles
Europe
Fort Catherine
Sti Georges
Betwuia
Cagney Gold
Virginia Vale
James Cagney
Warner Brothers
Billy the Kid
Mr. Cagney
Terk
Mary MiCaller
Ife
Bally
Hid
Cagney
Elsa Lanchester
Charles Laughton
Laughton
Laughtons
Hegan
Mollywood
Tran Blondell
Dick Powell
Jack Haley
Tin Weedman
GODS
Ghorlie Chaplin
Loretsa Young
Alter
Patty
Megagron
Ay Pirate
Wertera Wewapaper Nly
Bob Hyerton
Chicago
Ind
Wee
New York State
J. F. Keating
Lithgow Osborne
Belmes Barbara Kent
Sue Perstilious
London
Thirteenth Club
Vritey the
Who's
Lemuel
Parton
Joh Mulholland
Columbia University
Vicw
Society of American Magicians
Mr. Mulholland
Subway
Mr. Muthorland
USA
Bayer Arpiia
Wistomfort
Bayer
Onssvanuers
George Sand
Balionsa
Spence
Phillips’ Milk OF
Magnesia
Farley Poom
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