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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1935
Page
5
Parts of a palace of Hungary’s early rulers were found at Esztergom and workmen uncovered remnants of an amphitheater at Aquincum, the ancient Roman city on the Buda side. The site spans a large area and rivals Verona and Arles in size.
Framed as a health tip, the ad touts Milnesia Wafers pure milk of magnesia tablets to correct acidity and aid bowel movement. It claims fast, pleasant results, urges chewing and swallowing per directions, and notes prices 85¢ 60c or 20c tins with physician endorsements.
A shell shocked veteran returns after 11 years with no memory of his past or his family. He adopts a new name during his absence and faces a fresh start as relatives try to reintroduce themselves. The piece reflects on the ache and hope of reconnecting with kin.
The first glass factory in America was built near the Jamestown settlement to produce window glass and bottles for local use and possibly export. Eight glass blowers, Poles and Germans, brought long craft experience, but the venture was short lived. In 1621 a second glass-making effort employed Italian workers to craft beads for trade with Indigenous peoples.
The Danube begins as two small streams in the Black Forest of southern Germany. It gains volume quickly and becomes navigable to the Black Sea above Ulm after the merge. Of 1,770 miles total length, over 1,600 carry traffic and about 100 tributaries are navigable to some extent. The drainage basin covers about 315000 square miles.
In New York City a beggar with two cars draws comment from Flo who mocks the sight noting that owning one car already sends many to the poor house. The remark reflects early 20th century auto satire circulated by Bell Syndicate via WNU Service.
Youthful tailored collar with yoke and flare sleeve showcased in a printed silk or cotton dress. Offers options in linen and soft fabrics with colorfully accented buttons and belt. pattern 9843 comes in multiple sizes 14 through 42 with a complete sewing chart included.
A youthful chic evening wrap features a brown velveteen hooded cape worn over a powder blue silk sheer gown with full skirt and tailored top. The piece is described as a red riding hood style and could also be striking in black velvet.
The text recounts early claims to Nova Scotia by John Cabot in 1497 for Henry VII, John Denys in 1506, and Jean Verrazano in 1524, with a speculative note about Leif Erikson around 1000. It outlines competing European recognitions of the region and its broader Atlantic coast.
The passage names New Delhi as capital and lists Bombay Calcutta Madras Lahore Rangoon Benares and Allahabad as leading cities. It also identifies Bombay Calcutta and Karachi as chief seaports.
A Housewife’s Idea Box suggests a bacon slicing method. Place rind down and cut without slicing through the rind. Slice to desired pieces then separate from the rind, cutting close to the rind to minimize waste.
On Tistan da Cunha, rats swam ashore from a wreck and multiply. Attempts to kill them with cats and ferrets failed as both species have been eaten by the rats, leaving the island with no predators to control the infestation.
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