Verifies Road Map of Roman Britain
A British Museum assistant uncovers that Roman roads in Britain form a planned, straight network. By overlaying a Roman map on Ordnance Survey data, researchers locate extensions and new routes, especially around Ermine Street near Lincoln. The find suggests a deliberate grid around Lincoln tied to Roman control 1800 years ago.
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Britain
London
British Museum
Ordnance Survey
Cartographical Department
Times of London
Ermine Street
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
Derby
Harmston
Coleby
Boothby
Pigeons Tested as Weather Prophets in Cologne
Experiments in Cologne suggest pigeons predict rain if facing east and return timing indicates weather. Early homeward flights allegedly signal bad weather while long trips imply fair skies.
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Cologne
The Defeat of Fear By A Child and Beyond
A short essay contrasts a child's fear in darkness with adults' fears of life and risk. A father guiding a child through a storm reveals that grasping a parent’s hand can allay fear. The piece argues for revisiting childhood lessons to find courage amid life’s uncertainties.
Mrs Melville Mucklestone Elected Legion Auxiliary President
Mrs Melville Mucklestone of Chicago was elected president of the American Legion auxiliary at the close of the seventeenth annual convention in St. Louis Missouri.
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Melville Mucklestone
Chicago
American Legion Auxiliary
St. Louis
American Legion
Confidence Dispels Fear and Restores Prosperity
A pro‑confidence message urges belief in oneself and in the nation's rebuilding after hard times. It argues fear stems from ignorance and lack of confidence, and that bold imagination and perseverance turn dreams into reality, guiding individuals and the country toward prosperity.
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Western Newspaper Union
Modern Hallway Display With Red Walls And White Circle
A small modern hallway shown in a metropolitan shop features tomato red walls and a glossy black floor. The floor has a narrow white border near the edge and a white circular outline painted in the center.
Dusting, vacuum gains ease through modern fittings
The article notes that vacuum cleaners reduce dust and labor in cleaning rooms. It discusses best dusting practices, overlooked spots like door frames and base boards, and the role of open shelves and glass cases. It then surveys bathroom style trends focusing on chromium and glass fittings and squarish shapes in fixtures and towel racks.
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Bell Syndicate
WNU
Bronze-green cashmere coat completes sports ensemble
A coat crafted in bronze-green cashmere pairs with a multicolored rother wool skirt and a soft scarf knitted from the skirt yarn in light and dark red. The outfit forms a coordinated sports ensemble suitable for stylish occasions.
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Rother
Brighten a Room With Fresh Paint Choices
Helen Koues from Good Housekeeping Studio shares tips to brighten dull spaces. Suggest soft yellow or off white walls to create cheer and spaciousness, with pink peach apricot for dark rooms and rich deep tones for bright spaces.
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Helen Koues
Good Housekeeping Studio
Bedsteads Reclaimed Paint Freshens Old Furniture
Old bedframes are revived as painted furniture trends grow. Colors like oyster white and white with blue trim or vermilion and gray prove effective. A semi-gloss enamel provides a durable finish.
Simple school frock pattern 9606 for girls ages 6 14
Pattern 9606 offers an easy to cut sew for a junior miss frock with square neck scarf collar puffed sleeves action pleats and a box front skirt. Sizes 6 8 10 12 14 require specific fabric amounts and cost 15 cents plus mailing to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept New York NY.
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Pattern Dept
West
Eighteenth St
New York
Parachute Drop Sparks Blithe Between Aviators
A playful exchange describes a 10 000 foot parachute jump. One aviator calls it a sinking sensation while the other deems the moment wonderful with a cheeky tone.
Candidate Stirs Voter Interest With Circular Campaign Pitch
A political figure faces questions about position clarity as campaign events loop through forums and debates. Voters seek firm stances while aides say strategy emphasizes engagement and issue exploration. The scene highlights uncertainty ahead of upcoming elections.
On Way to Fame Housewife Humor Cited by Tramp
A Wall Street Journal excerpt notes a housewife pursuing a path to fame as a tramp declares the tale is with his publishers. He is traveling to New York to correct proofs, signaling an ironic turn in his bid for recognition.
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New Yo
Wall 8 Journal
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