Antioch Mosaics Show Craftsmanship Across Ages
Dr. Waage exhibits photographs of ancient Antioch mosaics from excavations at Antioch-on-the-Orontes and Daphne. The finds include Narcissus panels and a Fifth century lion design, with artichokes and banquet scene murals. Excavations, supported by major museums and Princeton, reveal a planned quarter of the city and the blend of Eastern and Western influences shaping Early Christian and Medieval art.
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Silince
N. Y
Philadelphia
F.age
Cornell University
Princeton
Waage
Worcester
Fogg
Baltimore
Louvre
Princeton University
Antioch-on-the-Orontes
Daphne
M. Jean Lassus
French Institute
Damascus
Daptine
Triclinium
Syria
Antioch
Place of George III by Duke of Norfolk in London
The longtime London residence of the dukes of Norfolk and birthplace of King George III was recently sold for probable conversion into apartments and offices. The 30,000 square foot Georgian mansion, purchased by a building firm, was once put to auction in 1930 but withdrew at $1,500. The duke rarely used the house, and coronation era changes prompted occupancy.
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London
George III
Dukes of Norfolk
Norfolk House
Duke of Norfolk
George VI
Cat Traverses 150 Miles to Return Home
A six year old cat named Nickie wandered from the Niagara Falls apartment of Mrs. Leslie Hodge and was found on a farm 150 miles away. The family moved last summer and Nickie made the long journey back to their home in Niagara Falls, New York.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Leslie Hodge
Nickie
Giant microscope magnifies exclamation mark for Harvard
Cambridge mass A giant microscope built for Harvard University magnifies an exclamation point to Washington monument size by slow motion focusing. Electrically controlled focus shifts twenty five minutes per one twenty fifth inch. The instrument magnifies 50 000 diameters and weighs nearly a ton for Harvard metallurgical work.
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Cambridge
Mass
Washington Monument
Harvard University
Harvard
My Girl Alas No More Then and Now in a Best Man Tale
In a London Answers Magazine style item Clark Darlington reflects on a former love after receiving a best man invitation. A photo frame recalls “my witty girl, my pretty girl, my girl alas no more” while he contemplates Constance Hoyt the little girl carrying the ring at the wedding. The piece blends nostalgia with a comic aside about Robert Burns notes.
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Clark Darlington
Constance Hoyt
Constance
Clark
Robert Burns
Tommy
London Answers Magazine
Constance Returns at a Wedding Rehearsal Mystery
In a rehearsal the night before a wedding Clark Darlington spots Constance with her child, now married to Don who is abroad. He awkwardly reconnects, learns Constance is a widow, and vows to be a father to her daughter, feeling the wedding day moves as a bittersweet turning point.
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Clark
Tom
Constance
Clark Darlington
Don
France
Camels hailed as ultimate desert work animals
A London Tit-Bits Magazine writer extols camels as highly useful, noting stamina over weeks with 30 miles daily travel, minimal food and water, and versatile uses. Camels provide mats, tents, meat, milk, fuel, and boast a strong homing instinct with 750 mile desert journeys.
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London
Wheat as Money Through Ancient Civilizations
The article traces wheat from ancient Abyssinia to ancient Egypt where it functioned as money. It notes wheat’s pivotal role in early economies and references the global scale of the current world wheat crop and its vast social impact.
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Abyssinia
Egypt
The Reception of Our Act in the South
An archival line notes audience flowers as we performed, recalling a playful exchange about cauliflowers. The snippet captures stage reaction and a joking reply reflecting lighthearted show business tone.
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South
Suitor Thinks He Can Afford Marriage After Year of Dates
An old man questions a suitor's finances in a humorous exchange. The suitor replies that after a year of buying candy and flowers and taking the girl to the theater, he must be capable of marriage since he is not broke. The dialogue highlights practical concerns about funding a wedding.
Old Scot Offers Railcar Insight On Express
A cautious Scot visits a station with a friend as an express speeds by toward a tunnel. He marvels at the train yet muses on the danger of missing the small tunnel opening. The anecdote blends humor with a puzzled awe at railway travel.
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Bull’s Eye
Cat in Basket Adventure Reported by Pilot and Wife
Pilot recounts taking old cat eight miles into the country in a basket to “lose it” after wife asked. He followed the cat back home, claiming he would not have returned otherwise. Houston Chronicle.
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Smith
Jones
Houston Chronicle
Magistrate Questions Swindle Claim in Court
Prisoner challenges magistrate saying those who trust him are gullible. The exchange centers on deliberate swindling charges. The Farm Journal note captures the sharp reproach and the accused admission of exploiting trusting victims.
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Farm Journal
At Last a Hero She What a Pity It Is That Men Are Conceited
A playful exchange features a young girl baffled by vanity as a man insists on his own worth. The light dialogue hints at social dynamics and humor without sensational detail.
Ups and Downs in a Street Flirting Incident
A terse exchange questions a statement about a pedestrian collision. The reply clarifies the event as a near miss rather than a pursuit or fatal run down, suggesting confusion over motive and severity.
Infallible System Quips on Desire and Search
A witty line from Stray Stories Magazine ponders marriage and the odd logic of finding what you want by seeking where it would not be if you did. The dialogue hints at a systematic approach to life and relationships through paradox.
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Stray Stories Magazine
Prison Guard Gripes About Life Sentences
A dialogue depicts a guard complaining of a life sentence while another insists breaking rocks is no rehabilitation. The exchange hints at tough conditions and a self serving view of punishment.
Indebted Betty Coed My Distinctive Snow White Hair
Betty and Joe Collitech banter over a boast about a father’s white hair, implying a humorous chip on propriety. The exchange centers on lineage and pride with a playful jab about thanks for appearance.
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Betty Coed
Joe Collitech
Not in mournful numbers Longfellow’s line misread
A playful exchange reimagines Longfellow’s poem line as a student jokes that the poet was riding in a taxi. The quip contrasts solemn verse with a modern urban image.
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Longfellow
Doubled Effort as Boy Assists Porter with Trunk
A brief exchange shows a boy offering help to a porter. The porter questions the boy’s capability while the boy asserts he will grunt while lifting. The vignette captures simple labor dynamics and a practical humor tone.
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Porter
California Cotton Crop Forecast For 1938
The state crop report estimates 412000 bales of cotton in California, about 55 percent of the 1937 crop, at 560 pounds per acre yielding roughly 10 pounds less per acre than last year. State acreage is 352000 with 89 percent of a full crop expected. national yield averages 217.9 pounds per acre, while New Mexico and Arizona show 460 and 421 pounds respectively.
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California
New Mexico
Arizona
Fred E. Stewart Attacks Single Tax Proposal
Fred E. Stewart, candidate for re election to the State Board of Equalization from the Second District, denounces the single tax. He warns it would wipe out $102,400,000 in annual revenue and raise property taxes tenfold. He cites $88,000,000 in retail sales revenue and other fees at risk and cites a potential tax rise to $6.44 per $100 of valuation. He illustrates with a $10,000 farm assessed at $5,000, showing a tax bill rising from $273.70 to $365.50 and then $2,366 over four years.
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Fred E. Stewart
State Board of Equalization
Stewart
California
Economy Record Set By State Board Of Equalization
Under Fred E. Stewart and the State Board of Equalization a record for economy in enforcing California tax laws was announced in Sacramento. The board collected about 70 percent of the state's income at a cost of 1.7 percent of revenue, a figure the official says outstrips any similar U S tax commission. Revenue last year totaled 193 100 903 dollars from all income sources under the board. Stewart says taxes fund schools pensions and aid for the blind and orphans while costing less than any other system, and the state budget will be balanced for the first time in eight years.
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Fred E. Stewart
State Board of Equalization
California
Sacramento
United States
Board of Equalization
Stewart
Essentials of farm home listed nine essentials
The Farm Journal lists nine essentials for the modern farm home including telephone electric or gas lighting power for heavy work heat in all rooms screens refrigeration running water a modern bathroom and effective sewage disposal The magazine says any family lacking these essentials should work to bring the home up even if items are acquired one at a time.
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Farm Journal
Unruh Builds 14 Foot Boat In Spare Time
Herman C. Unruh of the Shafter area built a 14 foot boat in his garage during spare time. Using plans from a magazine he created blueprints and crafted the hull from white oak spruce redwood and pine with careful steam bending and precise measurements. The finished craft powered by a seven and nine tenths horse outboard would reach 10 to 12 mph with four passengers aboard.
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Herman C. Unruh
Shafter
Unruh
Mr. Unruh
Local craftsman builds a storage space carrier
In spare time, Mr. Unruh constructed a storage carrier designed for transport. He spent most of last winter finishing the craft, shaping a functional project from limited hours.
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Unruh
Driving Permits Soar at Bakersfield DMV Office
Verne J. Roberts of the Bakersfield DMV reports issuing 40 driving permits and one chauffeur's license after a busy day. He plans another Legion Hall appearance in one week.
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Verne J. Roberts
Bakersfield
Department of Motor Vehicles
The
Legion Hall
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