The Isle of Martinique Cousins and Napoleon Legend
A fragmented tale recalls two Martinique cousins Josephine de Beauharnais and an unnamed beauty who became the sultan’s favorite wife in Algeria and Turkey. It recounts their origins, marriages, and a myth about Josephine allegedly sabotaging Napoleon’s Russian campaign, reflecting a sensational colonial-era legend.
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Napoleon
Lo Ster
Martinique
Indies
Josephine de Orfiernais
Napoleon Vf
Aimee Debuede Ty
Mediterranean
Mariyp
Turkey
Josephine de Beaup
Pals
Heighlets
Fort de Sihce
Ibna
Tehe
France
Algiers
Uddey
Gee
Josephine
Russia
Mas
Curious old mayor ceremonies and perfume uses explored
A London Foods Magazine piece notes quaint mayoral rites in English towns such as Lincoln Cheltenham Dunwich Grantham and Dunstable with ceremonial taps toppled heads and cane reminders. It also surveys perfume use by both sexes in historic and modern contexts, links scents to brain and nerve effects, and touches on paper making from cellulose fibers and the ancient origins of paper. It defines Myrtle as Greek in origin and cites its ties to Venus and victory crowns, plus a brief note on horse latitude and calms in the Atlantic Ocean.
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England
London
London Pwers
Lincoln
Cheltenham
Dunwacle
Grantham
Dunstable
Notice of Water Right Application in Utah The State Engineer
Nobeoda files for water appropriation by O C Snow of Richfield Utah from Hremont wash in Sevier County. Application No 12882 requests 10 acre feet for irrigation 940 acres listed with sections and townships. Protests with reasons must be filed by May 7 1939 with officials in Salt Lake City.
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State of Linh
Salt Lake City
Richfield
Utah
Ulan
Hremont Wash
NEYU
NESEY
Sbunwk
EMSWK
EWNEY
Swyyney
MWR
Shimpherys
S.stein- Binett
State Capitol
Salt Fake
Qty
T. H. Mumpierys
State of
Notice to Water Users Utah change of water use in Iron County
State Engineer issues notice that the Utah State Land Board seeks to change the place of use and portion of underground water from two wells in Iron County. A third well is proposed to pump 550 gallons per minute from April 1 to October 31 to water 60 acres, with water from the existing wells continuing to supply the same land and animals. Public protest deadlines and fees are listed, with publication dates in 1939.
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Capitol Building
Salt Lake City
Utah
Iron County
Yah
Cialm
Aald
Alel
T. H. Trompherys
Brete Capitol
Ancient hornbooks taught early lessons in horn and board
A Los Angeles Times piece describes hornbooks as thin board paddles with a paper page of the alphabet and the Lord s prayer, covered by a horn sheet for cleaning. Used since mid sixteenth century, they were made of wood, ivory, metal and other materials and common through the eighteenth century.
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Alice R. Hollins
Los Angeles Times
Historic churches around the world and in the United States
The article lists renowned churches across continents and the U S including St Pauls Cathedral London Westminster Abbey Oxford and Notre Dame Paris in Europe and in the United States St Johns Episcopal Washington Trinity Newport Roger Williams Providence Old South Boston Trinity Boston St Lukes New Orleans and missions in California Salt Lake City and Santa Clara among others.
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United States
England
St. Paul's Cathedral
London
Westminster Abbey
Westminster
St. Marcy’s
Oxford
Canterbury Cathedral
Kent
Edgtand
Melrose Abbey
Scotland
Church of St. Mark
Venice
St. Patrick's Catheral
Dublin
Cathedral of Notre Dame
Patiss St Peters
Tome
Kyoto
Japan
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever Eye and Coat Traits
The Chesapeake Bay retriever shows dead grass to dull brown coat colors and light amber eyes that are standard for the breed. Puppies have bright blue eyes until six weeks old, a unique color transition not seen in other breeds. The coat is dense and water resistant with frequent curliness, often considered a fault but common in top litters.
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Chesapeake Bay
Mystery of the Female Stranger Comes to Light
A National Geographic tale recalls a century old Alexandria hotel arrival of a silent couple, a gravely ill lady, and a secretive story. After her death the companion bought a cemetery plot in St Pauls and paid by drafts from England. The tomb inscription honors a female stranger aged 23 years 2 months. Her desolate husband placed the stone and mourns her passing.
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National Geographic Magazine
Alexandria
St. Paul's Cemetery
England
Dahomey in French West Africa colony profile
Dahomey in French West Africa is a colony that includes the former native kingdom and adjacent lands. It spans 41,302 square miles along about 70 miles of coast between Togoland and Nigeria on the Gulf of Guinea. Population nears 1,132,000 with about 900 Europeans. Porto Novo is the capital and main business center.
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Dahomey
French West Africa
Togoland
Nigeria
Gulf of Guinea
Porto Novo
Ice Cream Contains Milk Vitamins and Calcium
Ice cream provides all milk vitamins and minerals, especially rich in vitamin A. It supplies calcium alongside milk and cheese, with an average vanilla serving yielding 200 calories.
Dixie Flyers Clinch TVVIsion Championship in Slow Games
The Dixie Flyers of SS George 43 clinched the TVVIsion title with a 43-27 victory over Karsh Gowdoya on Kanah floor, finishing the season 14 wins 6 losses. Parowan and Kamah secured playoff spots as the state tournament opens in March, with Las Vegas and Panaca standout results shaping the field.
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Dixie Flyers
SS George
Salt Lake
CUF West Werk
Sinoo
Te Karsh Gowdoya
Kanah
Tus Weason Avith
Gaines Waly
Parawate
Georg
Déeasve Weloris
Quler
Kamah
Parowan
Vali
Enterpriss
Gstay
Las Vegas
Panaca
Sabin
Lincoln County
Panach
Thies
Renyzasut Soutien Nevano
Record Cold Amid Snowstorm After Weekend Storm
A cold spell followed a Friday night snowstorm with 7 inches of new snow. Thermometers dropped to around seven degrees above zero, marking the coldest March night in memory. Weather chief M L Skougerd notes the valley saw record cold while snow totals remain high at over 12 inches in places. Day Devore will be away for a short leave to California to attend company business and visit family.
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Egal
M. L. Skougerd
Fidds
Day Devore
Mms
Nautical Novelties and Air Strength of Powers
A wartime Navy Recruiting Bureau note discusses German air strength, citing 10,900 military aircraft and Germany’s lead in naval aviation. It contrasts Allied and German air power, mentions potential France and Britain responses, Munich conference context, and urges correcting aviation deficiencies. Also notes rising Naval Aviation Pilot training rejections and the severe testing for applicants.
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Wright
GrmMely
Britain
United
France
Miler
Aistanos
Yeeneet
Erita'p
Iftler
Landa
Adolph IlWer Tops World in Voted Student Merit
A garbled survey of New York schoolchildren shows Adolph IlWer voted the most sat— or sat ed man in the world by the Boys Achieve League. Roosevelt and Lincoln polling high, while other figures like Washington and Wel Teces appear with low or unclear percentages amid uncertain OCR text.
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Adolph IlWer
New York
Boys Athieve
Pear
Feydhousaid Childran
Ted
Mitten
Muscound
Teether
Proal
Roosevelt
Godere
George Wuallugion
Lincoln
Tae
Pope Piisen
We Gale
Washington
Iemalnden
Vmye Guardian
Marines Seek Men for March Enlistment Campaign
The Marine Corps announces a March enlistment drive inviting United States citizens to join and serve aboard Pacific theater postings overseas. Applicants may obtain forms and literature by writing to the Marine Corps recruiting station at the Federal Building in San Francisco.
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United Btates
Miterial
Marine Corps
San Francisco
Indecipherable Round of Training and Family Exchange
Fragmentary OCR yields a jumble about aviation training, a doctor, a gentleman, a phone call, odd phrases, and a child asking for a story. Named individuals or clear events are missing. the text is largely incoherent and non-specific.
Reader Advertisements Mention Coal and Wood Ads
Local readers seek supplies and services with notices listing coal and choice sawed wood. Contact Parowan resident J. A Byann dated November 4 1933 and Angel J Adame for details.
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Cos
Phono
J. A- Byann
Parowan
R. Angel J
Adame
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Court Hous
Walter
Miichell & Sons
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Pricta
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Tvvision
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Navy Recruiting Stathis
Germany
Salitary Aeronaution
Society of Automotive Engineers
Chicago
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CarttenWrient Corporation
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Brysty Darling
MR. Farmer
Mr.worknon
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Zarroor
Taxpayer
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United Brewers Industria
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