Sweden's Riksdag Celebrates 500 Years of Power and Pageantry
Sweden marked five centuries of parliament with national and local celebrations in Stockholm and Arboga. The National Geographic Society notes the original 1435 assembly founded by Engelbrekt Engelbrektsson, while modern parliament sits in Stockholm’s riverfront complex.
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Washington
Sweden
Stockholm
Arboga
Lake Malaren
Riksdag
Engelbrekt Engelbrektsson
Denmark
Norway
National Geographic Society
Staden
Birger Jarl
Royal Palace
Riddarholms Church
Two Ton Grapevine of Oregon City Noted for Size
A grapevine planted in 1853 by Joseph Blanchard in Oregon City now measures 78 inches around at the base and extends branches 60 feet from the roots. The vine has yielded as much as two tons of grapes in a single season.
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Oregon City
Ore
Joseph Blanchard
Lindbergh Landing Halted by Watchdog in Maine
In North Haven Maine Colonel Charles A Lindbergh attempted a landing to visit his son Jon and the Morrows but was deterred by the family German shepherd. The dog raced onto the landing field and barked while Lindbergh circled and then pulled up to avoid an incident. A caretaker lured and tied the dog before a second approach.
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North Haven
Maine
Jon Lindbergh
Charles A. Lindbergh
Colonel Lindbergh
Morrow
Jon
The Abuse of Trust
A reflective examination of trust and power in institutions noting misappropriation and betrayal. It discusses how officials, managers, and employees can abuse entrusted authority and the temptations that challenge ethical conduct. The piece argues such abuses undermine integrity and rarely prove profitable in the long run.
Elizabeth Langford Wins National Banking Oratorical Prize
Golden Tongued Elizabeth Langford a bank clerk from Atlanta Georgia won first place in the national oratorical contest sponsored by the American Institute of Banking at Omaha Nebraska Her speech titled The Banker's Service to the Community earned her a cash prize of 500 dollars and strong delivery noted by judges.
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Elizabeth Langford
Atlanta, Ga
American Institute of Banking
Omaha
Neb
Integrity Over Wealth in Classic Works and Jane Addams
A reflective essay praises resisting corruption for material gain, citing Oil for the Lamps of China and Jane Addams. It extols Hull House as a symbol of faithful trust and duty, arguing that honor outshines wealth and power in shaping character.
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China
Jane Addams
J. G. Holand
Katherina
Hull House
Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
Book lovers varnish new cloth covers for preservation
A trend mirrors public libraries varnishing backs of new books. Readers apply a light clear varnish in a thin coat to preserve the original freshness of cloth covers.
Summertime Blankets and Slip Covers Tips
Household guidance on choosing light wool cotton blends for summer use and heavy winter sets. Advice covers mothproof storage, repair and reuse of old blankets, and new homespun blankets. Slip cover trends emphasize decoration with colorful, durable fabrics and bold edge bindings.
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Bell Syndicate
WNU
Printed silk suit with new sleeve and fullness notes
A Schiaparelli printed silk suit features white flower rows on brown, with a wide pointed shoulder and a shirted fullness in the front of the skirt marking a new sleeve treatment and silhouette detail.
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Schiaparelli
Working Frock Pattern 9367 For Kitchen Use
Pattern 9367 offers a quick to make work frock with breezy sleeves and scalloped yoke details. Sizes listed 14 through 42, fabric yardage 3 yards for size 16, include full sew chart, order $0.15, mail to Sewing Circle Pattern Department New York.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Highteenth Street
New York
Senator Sorghum Defers to Fan Mail on Rhetoric
Senator Sorghum insists he has not changed his mind but has deferred to fan mail and revised his rhetoric. The exchange suggests adjustments in messaging rather than a shift in position.
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Senator Sorghum
Labor Wasted Burglar Laughs In Householder Exchange
A humorous exchange unfolds as a burglar visits at night and fails to find money, prompting the householder to joke about searching in daylight and discovering no lights to aid the crime. The moment captures stray storytelling tone from Stray Stories Magazine.
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Stray Stories Magazine
Government Ownership Debate Sparks Price Control Claim
Mr Dustin Stax supports government ownership only if the state can set purchase prices and participate in financing. He argues for government role while insisting on pricing influence. The remark highlights a stance linking public ownership to financial influence.
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Dustin Stax
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