Noted Men Of Short Stature In History
Biographies recount many prominent figures who were below average in height. Names listed include Napoleon Bonaparte five feet two inches, Stephen A. Douglas five feet, Martin Van Buren the little magician, Little Mac Gen. McClellan and Beauregard, Farragut five feet six and a half inches, plus others like Beethoven Chaucer Michelangelo and more.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
Stephen A. Douglas
Martin van Buren
George B. McClellan
Abraham Lincoln
Little Mac
Little Napoleon
General Beauregard
Admiral Farragut
Oliver Wendell
Holmes
John Paul Jones
Gen
Phil Sheridan
Beethoven
John
Swinburne
Whistler
Chaucer
Michelangelo
Chopin
John Milton
Robespierre
Alexander Pope
Savonarola
Thomas B. Macaulay
Charles Lamb
Ibsen
Thoreau
Thomas Moore
William H. Seward
John Quincy Adams
William Ellery Channing
Andrew Carnegie
Alexander Hamilton
Dwight W. Morrow
Iceless Icebox From Simple Lumber and Burlap
A Washington Star note describes building an ice free refrigerating box using a small wood frame, screen wire, burlap, and pans. Water poured in a top pan wets burlap strips that lead to a lower pan. breeze triggers evaporation to chill the interior.
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Washington Star
Hearing a Pin Drop Origin of a Market Phrase
The London Post recalls an old Lloyds Coffee House auction custom on Tower Hill where a pin dropped and the last bid was accepted. Candle auctions, once the standard, produced a deathly hush as bidders listened for the pin to fall, signaling the final bid.
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Lloyd's
Loyd’s
Tower Hill
London Post
Pumpkin Headed Brides and a Maine Pumpkin Tale
A Boston Transcript quip recounts two bride anecdotes about pumpkins. One tale involves a grocer sending a hollow pumpkin, sparking a mistaken belief of deceit. The other recalls a Maine pumpkin gift with a recipe that the bride cannot follow due to lacking a pot large enough to boil it.
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Maine
Boston Transcript
Mink Prejudice Justified in Fur Article
Dr. Ned Dearborn argues in Food of Fur Bearing Animals in Michigan that mink prejudice is justified as minks kill many muskrats in winter. He notes minks invade muskrat houses, nests, and hideouts, potentially wiping out entire colonies by a pair.
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Ned Dearborn
Michigan
Wives Often Older Than Husbands Across History
A concise note lists notable marriages where wives were older than their husbands. Figures include Empress Josephine older than Napoleon, Catherine of Aragon older than Henry VIII, Mary Stuart older than Francis II, Jenny Lind older than Otto Goldschmidt, Disraeli’s wife older by fifteen, Ann Hathaway older than Shakespeare, and Mrs Warren G Harding older than the late president.
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Empress Josephine
Napoleon
Catherine of Aragon
Henry VIII
Mary Stuart
Francis II of France
Jenny Lind
Otto Goldschmidt
Disraeli
Ann Hathaway Shakespeare
Warren G. Harding
Bulldog Jaw Evolution Shaped by Bull Baiting Breeding
The undershot jaw and retreating nose of the bulldog arose from selective breeding to improve breathing and allow the dog to grip an adversary's nose during bull baiting.
Glass that bends proves bullet and stone proof glass again
An ancient secret of unbreakable glass reemerges in Germany with a sheet 9-50th inch thick showing elasticity like steel. Tests include a see-saw bend and a 10 foot impact with no imprint, drawing interest from railways and car makers and potential use in shop windows.
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Tiberius
Germany
Good Pup but Got in Bad He Ruined Guest Teeth
A New York family’s house dog chewed an upper denture during a weekend stay on Long Island. The guest’s store teeth were damaged beyond repair and could not be replaced, leaving a toothless shock at waking.
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New York
Long Island
Detroit News
Marigold Varieties and Garden Use Described
The article outlines two marigold types, French and African, with differences in size color and use. French marigolds are smaller, brown and yellow, bloom all summer while African marigolds are taller, large flowered and valued for cut flowers. Birds feed on late season seeds of marigolds. Seeds are sown in greenhouses then transplanted to ground from flats or boxes.
Various Iris Types in Moraea the Southern Iris
The Moraea genus, called iris by settlers in Africa and Australia, includes the wedding iris a familiar Australian flower. It grows with New Zealand flax in conservatories. The plant has a slender rootstock with rigid leaves in regular rows and propagates from young plants by rhizome division or seeds.
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Africa
Australia
New Zealand
London’s Ancient Garbage Disposal Scandal Exposed
The Montreal Herald notes long standing disposal issues in London with dumps near Crayford and Hornchurch, high waste volumes and smoke from decomposition. Protests by George Bernard Shaw are mentioned as unchanged.
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London
Crayford
Hornchurch
George Bernard Shaw
Montreal Herald
Pointer for Dog Lover Daily brushing for young pups
Experts advise brushing a baby dog under three months rather than full baths. If bathing is necessary for a very young puppy, take precautions to prevent cold. Winter baths are especially risky. For adult dogs a bath every three weeks suffices in winter with daily grooming.
Bob White Quail Call Shifts From Spring to Family Bond
The article notes the bob-white call fades after spring hatching and a different call, used to keep family groups together, becomes dominant until the next spring. It adds that strong family ties usually stay intact unless hunters cause dispersal.
Economic Highlights Note Bank Holidays Stabilize Markets
Widespread bank holidays across states end with a presidential declaration. Trade improves as deposits are protected and confidence rises under President Roosevelt. Oil prices advance with talks of higher gas taxes. coal wages and hours shift, and agricultural credit expands by over 36 million dollars amid steady farm prices and a proposed land lease plan.
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Michigan
Louisana
Oregon
California
New York
Bradstreet
Roosevelt
Mid-Continent
Federal Farm Loan Board
Industrial Prospects Across Major Sectors in Early 1933
Railroads show strong loadings early in 1933 while lumber leaders anticipate a modest two month gain. Steel eyes a vague future due to railroad absence and motor industry demand. Tobacco warns of price cutting by four large makers as January sales dip, with roll-your-own down 9.2 percent versus 3.8 percent for ready-mades. Automobile demand remains fairly satisfactory though production is seasonally down.
Economic trends show mixed global activity and stability
Unemployment in Germany is down from a year ago while business remains at a low but steady level. France reports a stronger production index. Switzerland shows steady business with an unfavorable trade balance worsening last year. Canada remains quiet and the Philippines experiences stagnant business. Australia sees strong business as government finances improve and Indo Chinese trade grows slightly.
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Germany
France
Philippines
Australia
School Updates Highlight Transfers and Visits
Miss Elizabeth Simcox visited in Room I on Monday afternoon. Maxine Karr, a second grade pupil, will leave school this week as her family moves to Vandalia. Coach Verle Kirk spent the weekend in Patoka. County Nurse Mrs. Matthews will visit Thursday to conduct physical examinations for every child. Vergil Harper of the Third Grade finished his last day of school here.
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Elizabeth Simcox
Maxine Karr
Vandalia
Verle Kirk
Patoka
Matthews
Vergil Harper
Moving Day Sparks Alma Area Notes
Mrs Rosemary Lovell spent the weekend and Tuesday night in Sandoval with her parents. Mr Wickersham of Alaska gave a talk before the high school and Room IV Tuesday morning. Local basketball boys expect to start the school tournament soon. Room III pupils arranged a program for Friday afternoon. Billy Warner returned to school after a several days absence.
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Alma
Rosemary Lovell
Sandoval
Mr. Wickersham
Alaska
Room III
Billy Warner
Former Patoka Girl Married in Oak Park Ceremony
Announcement records Pauline Altom of Patoka marrying Robert G. Roney in First Christian Church Oak Park Illinois on March 4 1933 at 3 pm. Attendants Miss Maxine Greenwell and Mr Hugh E B McKee. Couple to reside in Oak Park after a wedding dinner and home setup.
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Pauline Altom
Robert G. Roney
First Christian Church
Oak Park
Illinois
Holt
Maxine Greenwell
Hugh EB. McKee
Roney
J. W. Delassus
St. Elmo
W. L. Parks
Patoka
Wastern Illinois Teachers College
Charleston
Chicago
Royney
Bethany Illinois
University of Illinois
Coyne Electrical College
Western Electric Co
Dr Tom Bundy Dies at East of Vernon
News of the death of Dr Tom Bundy at his home east of Vernon reached Patoka Monday morning after a long illness. He was widely known in the region. Survived by three sons, three daughters and a sister Mrs Hopkins of Patoka. Funeral held at Arnold Chapel church Wednesday evening with Rev Carleton of Godfrey officiating, burial in Sandy Branch cemetery. An obituary could not be located for this week.
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Tom Bundy
Vernon
Patoka
Hopkins
Arnold Chapel
Carleton of
Godfrey
Sandy Branch
Bundy
Republican meeting to select delegates in Salem
A Republican gathering will be held in Salem on Saturday evening March 18 at 7 30 to choose delegates for the Judicial Convention in Vandalia on April 7 1933.
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Salem
Vandalia
Reduce Waste and Suffering Urges Fire Prevention
The message warns that Americans burn about 500 million dollars of property yearly with around 10 000 deaths. It links fire waste to unemployment and economic hardship, urges vigilance and timely preventive action, and calls on citizens to contribute to fire prevention to lessen suffering.
Chicago manufacturing bases and payroll in 1929
In 1929 the Chicago metropolitan area contained 11 774 manufacturing establishments employing 550 903 workers. Output valued at 5 558 000 000 dollars.
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Chicago
Small Child of Frank Adams Buried Here
The nine month old son Richard Dean Adams of Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Adams died March 14 at Decatur Macon County Hospital. Funeral services were held at the Charles Adams home in Patoka with Rev. Monroe Smith. interment followed in Patoka cemetery. He leaves two brothers, paternal grandparents Charles Adams of Patoka, Martha Gordon of Decatur, and numerous aunts and uncles.
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Frank Adams
Latha
Decatur Hospital
Charles Adams
Richard Dean Adams
Frank W. Adams
Decatur and
Macon County Hospital
James William
Millard Leon
Chas. Adams
Patoka
Martha Gordon
Decatur
Monroe Smith
Card of Thanks for Baby’s Death and Burial
To all who assisted in any way in the death and burial of our baby we extend our sincere thanks. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Adams and a family, Chas Adams and family. Mrs. Martha Gordon and family.
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Frank Adams
Chas, Adams
Martha Gordon
Is American Initiative and Enterprise a Myth
The piece argues Americans should restart initiative to boost the economy. It cites 25 to 30 million families as producers and says repairs and new construction are cheap now. It claims millions have savings to fund improvements, creating jobs and reviving industry without costly legislation.
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United States
Rebekah Lodge Hosts St Patrick Party Gathering
After the Patoka Rebekah lodge session, over fifty members and guests enjoyed a St Patrick’s Day party. Miss Anna Belcher Mrs A T Gray and Mrs Warren Alexander led the entertainment with contests won by George Porter F M Smith and Mrs O A Nattier.
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Patoka Rebekah Lodge
Anna Belcher
A. T. Gray
Warren Alexander
George Porter
F. M. Smith
O. A. Nattier
Storms sweep across country with hail and cyclone toll
A rain storm moved through the region Tuesday evening with light hail. In Fairfield hail occurred. Tennessee faced a cyclone causing twenty five deaths, many injuries and heavy property losses.
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Fairfield
Tennessee
Vernon community notes on funerals and events
Vernon area reports a long illness death, funeral in Vandalia for Mrs. Forrest Caudle, and visits from Ray Walton of St. Louis, Alice Singer of Clinton, and other locals. A revival begins at the M E Church led by Rev. Glotfelty Sr. with two weeks expected, plus Rebekah lodge activities and multiple social visits across nearby towns.
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Glenwood Brown
Bloomington
Fred Brown
Marie Hathaway
St. Louis
Chas, Miller
Decatur
Sherman Thompson
Sullivan
Illinois Christie
James Metzger
Shobonier
Salem
M. E
P. R. Glotfelty Sr
Eldorado
Glotfelty
W. L. Hathaway
William
Hazel Cox
J. H. Peddicord
Ida Wilson
Luella Farber
Beecher City
Florence Kinney
Eberlee Norris
Opal Jones
Vandalia
Vernon Rebekah Lodge
Lillie Kammire
Centralia
Crutchfield
Clee Epps
Vernon
Treas
Rebekah
Marcus Cox
Wayne Walton
Forrest Oates
Harriett Quayle
Patoka
Marion Hollenbeck
L. E. Green
Springfield
F. C. Freyer
Kohl & Meyer
Hubert “Bud” Reilman
Toonerville
Smithboro
Bud
Julius Neilson
Helen Wilkerson
E. E. Morgans
Public Sale At Patoka County Line Auction
Public auction at 1:00 p m Monday March 20 1933 at 3 miles west of Patoka on the county line. Items include horses farm machinery poultry feed household goods and more with cash terms. J A Towler owner John A Jennigs auctioneer.
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Patoka
Rhode Island
J. A. Towler
John A. Jennigs
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The
American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers
DR. Thos. Bundy
Rebekah Lodge
St. Patrick
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