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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1939
Page
11
On a San Bernardino stop a train scene erupts as Beulah Bogart vanishes from a Zenith studios visit. The narrator, aiding police, confronts suspects, captures a gang plotting a ransom, and reunites with Bogart amid tense pursuit and cautious romance.
Scientists report that fleas average five inches. 13 inches is rare. Dr George A Skinner notes fleas prefer warm, long haired hosts like cats or dogs. Flea jumping and plague transmission from rats to cats dogs or humans are discussed in Hygeia.
A Canadian clock collecting note highlights Nova Scotia New Brunswick and eastern Quebec as prime grounds for additions. It traces clock origins to Britain and notes early Canadian pieces mainly reflect maritime craft, with Tory migrations after the American Revolution helping retain timepieces in Canada.
Lieutenant Pat Cassidy argues with Jerry Tomlinson over Morey’s arrest for shooting J. T. Roberts. Morey pleads innocence as the two officers debate evidence including fingerprints, gun ownership, a bullet from Roberts, and a concussion from a desk collision.
The article notes candles were once made from various fats including mutton and beef tallow, beeswax, petroleum products, whale, palm and coconut oils, and even a plain fish. It mentions Indians in British Columbia drying and burning fish fat. It also recalls Romans using pitch-soaked paper candles and later Europeans substituting wood splinters and rush marrow for wicks.
In the confrontation, Lieutenant Pat reveals the gun’s muzzle holds Morey’s inverted prints, proving Morey attacked Roberts and used the pistol in the attempt. Roberts survived. Morey’s debatable guilt hinges on the muzzle grip and failed attempt to shoot.
Field Museum scientists in Chicago successfully sprouted pink lotus seeds aged three to five centuries. Sir Wallis Budge of the British Museum doubted ancient seed viability after failing to germinate seeds found in Egyptian tombs, casting doubt on longevity of ancient plant genetics.
A description explains that the passion flower has three leaves symbolizing the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, with tendrils as Christ's binding thongs. Its parts stand for the crown of thorns, tail prints, five wounds, three spears, two clubs and the cross, while ten pods signify the Apostles excluding Judas and Peter.
Pigs replace dogs in many regions as pets and hunting partners and act as beasts of burden. Reports note pigs can spell with letters ring bells and operate pump handles with their mouths. Gelatin Stabilizes Ice Cream By 0.2 to 0.5 percent additive gelatin improves texture and prevents melting in ice cream.
Missouri reports 98,000,000 state sales tax tokens in circulation split into 80,500,000 one mill and 17,500,000 five mill pieces. Face value totals 168,000 dollars, about 32,000 less than manufacturing cost. Revenue stems from resale and non token tax collections. original sales funds go to a redemption reserve.
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