The Diva Camilla von Stroheim and Her Entrancing Retinue
Camilla von Stroheim, famed prima donna, travels with a grand entourage including her daughter Paula, her pianist Meyer Gluck, and a string of maids, chauffeurs, and dogs as she tours globally. Paula, devoted and adoring, grows from a teen helper to a central figure in the diva’s glittering world, while Gluck becomes her stepfather and longtime accompanist after a wedding that reshapes their lives.
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Camilla von Stroheim
Brunhilde
Herr Graf von Stroheim
Germany
Camilla
America
Daschunds
Paula von Strohelm
Waldorf- Astoria
New York City
Berlin
von Stroheim
Paula
von Strohelm
Peteat
Petcat
Meyer Gluck
Gluck
Seattle
Tove
Detroit
Paula von Stroheim
von Strotielm
Prima Donne
No Real Evidence on Golf Origins Shrouded in History
A summary of historical claims about golf origins notes early Dutch and Scottish development, with 15th century Scottish bans and royal ties. It surveys other proposed origins in China Ireland and Rome, and cites related games like cambuca and bandy-ball while debunking hearsay.
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Holland
Scotland
James IV
Ireland
St. Patrick
England
Edward III
Firestone
Deadly Tarantula Preyed Upon by Killer Wasp
The article explains tarantulas rely on strength and burrowed homes for safety. On walks they face a fatal threat from a wasp species called the Killer, which stings them, paralyzes them, and lays eggs inside. The hatched wasps feed on the tarantula.
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Rene Bache
Gas Destroys Metal
During the war many gases served various aims. One agent designed to attack individuals proved highly effective and humane by rapidly corroding metal, rendering a gun useless within a few hours when exposed to its fumes.
Denmark Tour Invites Ugly Duckling Fans to Kroge
Readers tracing Hans Christian Andersen heritage may visit Odense and Kroge in Denmark to explore Gisselfeld castle where the tale’s narrator stayed and Bergentved near the swan legends. Kroge, famed for bacon and sausage, offers a historic town with a 13th century Santa Claus church and sea coast scenery.
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Hans Christian Andersen
Denmark
Odense
Kroge
Gisselfeld
Bergentved
Santa Claus
Philae Ruins Reappear Annually Amid Nile Waters
Each year in early winter Philae rises from the Nile and tourists visit the island of ruins and temples. As water returns, the island is buried again, yet today the remaining sculptures on walls and columns show the once grand site despite the reservoir’s annual drenching.
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Philae
Nile
Egypt
Most Deadly Plant Found in Pretoria Adenia Discovered
A botanist in Pretoria reports the most deadly plant in the world named Adenia. A mere one ten thousandth of a grain could kill an adult and the toxin vanishes after death. Railway workers in the interior died after tasting the plant while a botanist and two natives were overcome by fumes from a sliced bulb.
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Pretoria
South Africa
Land of Liechtenstein a European tour detour
Boston World notes Liechtenstein as a overlooked stop on a European itinerary near Lake Constance. It praises its small, peaceful political life where the prince funds most expenses, crime and poverty are minimal, and winters are mild with early springs.
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Austria
Liechtenstein
Bismarck
Europe
Lake Constance
Brebenz
Feldkirch
Vaduz
Boston
Werald
Notable Deaths and Local Incidents Across Towns
Omer Lindebak near Ellsworth found dead from brain hemorrhage at 48 leaving wife and eight daughters. Andrew Johnson of Story City dies at 85 after 46 years on his southeast farm. Stripping near Stratford uncovers 18 skeletons perhaps Indian. Lars Vallen dies in Story City age 90 after long residence since 1880. A six year old Sparrow child dies of infantile paralysis near Zearing. Webster City City Manager G. J. Long declines Hastings utilities post amid higher pay and vows to stay. Thorsness Furniture in Story City fires roof lost. adjacent Modern Shoe Repair and Story City Herald building threatened. Otto Schreck J-H Cafe Nevada held for July bank robbery. arrested with two others near Ames. guns found in car.
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Omer Lindebak
Ellsworth
Andrew Johnson
Story City
Stratford
Lars Vallen
Earl Sparrow
Zearing
G. J. Long
Webster City
Hastings
Neb
Thorsness
Story City Herald
Otto Schreck
J-H Cafe
Nevada
Nebraska
Aviation Advantage Averts Air Lane Congestion
A quote from the Arkansas Gazette notes aviation benefits by eliminating aerial trucks that would clog center air lanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas Gazette
Pole Named Comptroller of the Currency
J. W. Pole is identified as 1526 Comptroller of the Currency in the brief notice. The item provides the official title and name without additional context or dates.
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Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Washington, D. C
First National Bank of
Roland
Iowa
A. L. Lawrence
J. W. Pole
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
CWM
Land Bismarck
Red Cloud
Schreck
Ames
Treasury Department
Tao
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Compar
Betant ‘Mall
Stone Oldfield
National Better Business Buvreau
Compar Price
Firestone Courier
Tou
Bette
Guy Rod's
Roland, Iowa
Ublic
Entinel ‘Typ
Firestone Sentinel
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