London Tower Fortress Palace and Prison Through History
The tower on the Thames is a historic monument dating to the Roman era and has served as a fortress royal palace and state prison. Its White Tower built by William the Conqueror stands within mighty walls, while Henry II’s Qu id Hilton era added the crown jewels. Anne Boleyn spent her last night here before beheading, a grim scene still recalled by visitors.
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Youth Dissatisfaction High Among Adolescents
A survey of scattered groups of young men and women finds 30 of every 100 wishing they had never been born highlighting prevalent adolescent discontent.
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Brown Hand Bag To Be Crocheted
Crocheted hand bags are popular and inexpensive to make. This dark brown cotton bag measures 5 by 9 inches and uses Package No 739 with enough crochet cotton, instructions, and hook. Zipper and bag lining not included. Mail for 40 cents or 10 cents for instructions only.
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Big Tree Forests Once Stood Over Eastern U S
Smithsonian holds new fossil finds from ancient forests once spanning the eastern United States. Dr. T W Brown of the USGS studies driftwood from Maryland near Washington and sequoia cones from the Cannonball river region in North Dakota. Logs likely redwood and cones found in other Maryland deposits. Age about 120 million years.
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Postum Free Week Offer Promoted by Company
An advertisement promises a full week’s supply of health giving Postum free to anyone who writes for the offer. The Postum Company urges readers to request the sample in this newspaper.
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Pity His Return as Boy Swallows Gold Coin
Mrs MacTavish reports her little boy swallowed a SIU gold piece. Neighbor asks if the child is in danger. Mrs MacTavish replies no, the father is out of town and the fifth Corps Area News covers the incident.
Waves Roll In Echoes of Bills at Home
A playful Hudson Star couple banters about waves and household bills, humorously comparing the constant sea to persistent expenses in a domestic setting. The brief dialogue highlights lighthearted domestic life.
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Whimsical Cologne Joke on Unemployment Parade
A humorous item from the Wall Street Journal notes a Cologne newspaper quip about a worker asking to return to work and the unemployed marching in a parade. The joke plays on appearances and voices, juxtaposing family traits with a vehicle horn.
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All Husbands the Same Mistress Explained to New Cook
A brief Pearson's Weekly noting a servant explaining a routine where a wife believes her husband will attend the club Wednesday evening and thus skip breakfast Thursday. The dialogue mocks domestic routines and social expectations of spouses.
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City Over 3 300 Year Old Egyptian City Discovered
An ancient Egyptian settlement dating about 1380 years before Christ is uncovered near Cairo. Archaeologists led by John Pendleton dig under Akhenaten era ruins, revealing a coronation hall temple and civilization briefly flourishing before fading.
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Don Juan of Bourbon Requests Spelling of Family Name
The 80 year old former King Alfonso of Spain, visiting San Francisco, asked reporters to spell his family name as Borbon and not Bourbon, stating the correct form has no relation to whisky. He urged journalists to omit the letter U in references.
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