Queer place names borne by American towns
Washington reports a National Geographic bulletin noting unusual town names across the U S. Examples include Greasy Creek Tub Biscuit Busy Dimple and many others in states from Kentucky to Nebraska. The piece catalogs odd monikers such as Nags Head Bearwallow Pee Dee and Silly pairings across multiple regions.
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Washington
United States
National Geographic Society
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Texas
Pennsylvania
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South Dakota
Devils Slide
Utah
Jury Rules Razzing Policeman Legal in Cincinnati
A Cincinnati jury rules the Bronz cheer or razzberry aimed at a policeman was not a crime. Ben Stein received 500 dollars in damages after being jailed by Patrolman L Van Coney. The case leaves the legal definition of the cheer unsettled.
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Cincinnati
Ben Stein
L. van Coney
Jonah and the moral backbone of a boy in scripture
The essay argues Jonah’s character matters more than the whale tale. It suggests he grew up pampered, slept through alarms, and lacked duty and resolve. Yet his selection to warn Nineveh implies latent intelligence and potential reform, despite reluctance to face hard tasks.
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Jonah
Nineveh
Ninevah
Western Newspaper Union
Veritable Noahs Ark in Great Smoky Mountains
The Smokies near Knoxville Tennessee are described as a veritable Noahs Ark with rich fauna, 600 miles of streams for fishing, and flora and fauna in all life zones. A faunal survey by the Chicago Academy of Sciences notes alpine elevations, Clingmans Dome at 6642 feet, and distinct animal life zones from 1300 to 6000 feet. It finds species in higher reaches with no close Canadian relatives due to glacial isolation, forming distinct Smokies species.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Great Smoky Mountains
National Park
Chicago Academy of Sciences
Smokies
North America
Appalachian Range
Clingman
Tennessee River
Canada
Steady Rise in Employment Reported Across Nations
Washington reports from the American Federation of Labor and others indicate steady employment gains in the United States and in 16 European nations with improvements seen in Italy Austria Belgium Czechoslovakia Switzerland Canada France Poland Finland. Nine other countries including England and Japan show higher unemployment. Despite gains, a relief problem persists this winter.
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African Federation of Labor
United States
Europe
England
Japan
Italy
Austria
Belgium
Czechoslovakia
Switzerland
Canada
France
Poland
Finland
American Federation of Labor
The
Labor Federation
Weights Compared: Troy and Avoirdupois Standards
The Troy pound and the apothecaries pound each hold 5,760 grains, while the avoirdupois pound equals 7,000 grains. Troy weight, used for gems coins and precious metals, derives from Troyes in France, a major commercial center in the 14th century.
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Troy
Apothecaries
Troyes
Union
Velvet Fashions Lead Mode by Worth Model
The latest French fashions for women feature velvet designs as shown by a paysan velvet crimpley crepe model with sleeves of gold lace. The creation was executed by Worth.
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Worth
Of Interest 10 The Housewife
Practical kitchen tips for homemakers cover storage, cooling methods, flavoring doughnuts and salads, keeping foods white, and easy cleaning techniques. Tips include salt water cooling, cloves in fat, chili sauce in mayonnaise, frozen grapefruit juice cubes, damp cheesecloth under cages, and nesting measuring cups to simplify shortening measurements.
Envoy to Poland Named New Portrait Study
Lasmott Belin, veteran career diplomat of the State Department, was announced as American ambassador to Poland in Washington. Belin has held numerous posts since 1917 and succeeds John Willys, who resigned as ambassador to resume private business.
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Lasmott Belin
Department of State
Poland
Washington
John Willys
Sana
One Sure Way to End Coughs and Colds Ad
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a cure for persistent coughs colds and throat troubles. It claims high medical endorsement and that creosote plus another healing elements soothe inflamed membranes attack germs and absorb into the blood to heal the seat of trouble. It guarantees satisfaction and offers money back if relief is not achieved after following directions.
Temperamental Producer Teases Star In Remarkable Banter
A film producer in a Vancouver Province item quips to a temperamental actress during a tense moment. He grins and says she looks ready to bite him, and she retorts caustically that she is not allowed fat.
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Swat
Vancouver Province
Kruschen Salté Promises Safe Fat Loss Trial
A Norwich woman reports losing 16 pounds on Kruschen Salté, noting better sleep on night duty, and says one 4 week bottle costs only a few cents. The ad claims a safe, harmless fat reduction and offers a money back guarantee if not convinced.
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Norwich
Conn
America
Townwide Fish Run At Pwllheli Harbor
A large school of mackerel entered Pwllheli harbor drawing residents and visitors into a hours long fishing spree. Paper bait was used and some lines landed four fish at once. Hundreds of mackerel were caught by the busy crowd.
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Pwllheli
Wales
Youngling’s Day Out Sparks Grown-Up Taste for Action
High Brow Billy aged five spent summer with older brothers in a fast motor boat and other adult sports. On his first kindergarten day he declared, Too much baby play there to suit me, signaling a craving for mature activities and adventure.
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Billy
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