World News Briefs From The Week's Epitome
Polish government in exile formed in France led by Raczkiewicz. Germany calls all British merchant ships warships and will sink them. western front tensions rise as Nazi forces prepare. Various international moves include Russia Poland peace talks, aid pacts, and token clashes. In the Americas, mine disasters, naval activity, and labor issues frame the day.
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Pet Snake Responds To Command In Adelaide Cistern
In Adelaide a pet snake used by a local business for catching rats vanished for a week and was found by a plumber in a cistern. The men refused to kill the reptile and urged it to come out, as Percy crawled up a rafter and settled to sleep after being summoned.
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Pet Snake
Adelaide
Australia
Percy
Suspect Arrested in California with Odd Goods
Police in Santa Rosa, California arrest a suspect amid a bizarre collection of items including a movie meter case, dental pliers, two leather jackets, three empty dime banks and more. Conviction appears when officers find two diamond rings worn on the suspect’s toes at the city jail.
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Santa Rosa
Calif
Dog Rex Returns to Snape Family After Two Years
In Chicago a wire haired fox terrier named Rex found his way back to the Snape home after two and a half years missing. Marty Snape, spotting the bedraggled dog, called Rex and the animal immediately recognized each family member and went to his old basement bed.
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Chicago
Rex
R. L. Snape
Marty Snape
Snape
Little Jests A Child's Day at School Tears and a Jest
A school day incident ends with a teacher noting she must stay until sixty five, while the girl fears until fourteen. The exchange highlights a humorous contrast between the child and the teacher as they cope with school confinement.
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London Answers Magazine
Boy rush collides with old lady in street
A small boy runs round a corner and bumps an elderly woman. She asks his destination and he replies he’s going home to avoid punishment from his father, seeking mercy from his mother. He insists he must return before his father.
Grim street quip about a long ambulance chase
Two lawyers meet on the street. One asks about business and the other sighs that it is rotten. He says he chased an ambulance 12 miles and found a lawyer inside.
Small Oysters Served by Diner with Freshness Concern
A diner and waiter discuss serving only the smallest oysters due to freshness concerns. The exchange notes the oysters are very small and not very fresh, leading to a cautious serving choice.
Do you spend evenings holding hands say gambler remark
A clipped dialogue fragment shows a person denying being a gambler while reacting to a question about evening gestures. The exchange conveys socialunease and a playful edge in a brief note.
Valuable Warning DeTwitter Guard Dog Story
A quirky house warning describes a watchdog named DeTwitter who is praised for being useful. The dog alerts the household to strangers and intruders, slipping upstairs and beneath the bed when needed.
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DeTwitter
Mouse in the Kitchen Sparks Suspicion Trap Plan
Barney reveals he has been setting a trap for his wife and names a mouse in the kitchen as the suspected culprit. Paul reacts with shock at the plan and the dramatic exchange unfolds with the odd confession.
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Barney
Paul
The Laugh on Him in a Blunder Gag
In a humorous exchange a man calls another person an awful-looking woman and is mistaken about his own wife who overhears and fires back with a quick taunt. The comic misunderstanding ends with lingering embarrassment and laughter.
Soup and horseradish exchange across a kitchen quip
A humorous courtroom of taste unfolds as a diner jokes that his chicken soup lacks chicken while the server quips that the horse radish contains no horse, turning a simple food miss into a playful banter.
On His Way Visitor and Little Boy Exchange A Zoo Joke
A quirky newspaper quip features a visitor asking if he is headed for the monkey cage and a quick retort from a little boy about needing a tail. The exchange captures a lighthearted zoo moment with playful banter.
Many Kicks Too
The text discusses the idea that a life with many kicks is short in duration yet rich in activity and meaning, contrasting longevity with living fully through bold experiences. It presents a dialogue framed as a witty exchange about purpose and vitality.
Upbeat quip on writing talent and fame
A humorous exchange recalls an author admitting a decade-long realization of no literary talent, followed by a witty twist about fame. The remark highlights how notoriety can outpace talent in a playful way.
Bullet Incident Recount Sparks Alarm in Conversation
In a dramatic exchange Albert notes a bullet striking his head and blasting into space while Annabelle expresses concern asking if it was removed. The fragment suggests a tense moment and unresolved danger.
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Albert
Annabelle
Open House At New Gym In Shafter October 12
An informal open house for Shafter residents to inspect the new high school gymnasium and auditorium will be held next Thursday from 7 to 9 pm. Principal E P Jones says no program is planned. staff will guide tours and explain equipment. Adult evening classes registrations start October 16 and will be accepted at the high school office next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
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Shafter
E. P. Jones
Ginseng Leading States: New York Wisconsin Missouri Ohio
New York Wisconsin Missouri and Ohio lead U S ginseng production with strong yields. The report highlights these states as top producers in the national ginseng market.
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New York
Wisconsin
Missouri
Ohio
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School Gymnasium Opens For District Use In Kern County
The newly completed reinforced concrete gymnasium in Kern County, used since September for both boys and girls gym classes, features insulated acoustics and steel roof trusses. Movable chairs will allow its use as an auditorium when needed.
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Kern County Union
Epithet Hurler Protected by Judge's Ruling
Miami Municipal Judge Cecil C. Curry ruled that calling a man by any name does not justify striking the name caller. He sentenced the offender to one day in jail.
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Cecil C. Curry
Miami
Fla
Hospital insurance enrollments reach 2.87 million in 1939
On January 1, 1939, hospital care insurance plans reported 2,874,055 persons enrolled. The figure reflects a large nationwide participation in hospital coverage as the program expanded.
Vesuvius Activity and Tourism amid Obser vatory notes
Vesuvius remains active with a government observatory monitoring the volcano. Tourists reportedly can walk into the crater floor when conditions permit, while safety guidance accompanies the ongoing study of its activity.
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Vesuvius
Italy
Shenandoah National Park Tops 1938 Tourist Interest List
In 1938 Shenandoah National Park attracts more visitors than any other national park, leading all parks in tourist numbers and showcasing its growing appeal among travelers.
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Shenandoah National Park
National Park
Farm Tractor Share Rises in U S Farm Equipment Sales
Farm machinery data show tractors accounted for 42 percent of U S farm equipment sales in 1936 and 1938, up from 27.2 percent in 1925, highlighting a shift toward tractor usage in agriculture.
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Ince
United States
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