Under Pressure Aboard Barranca Mission
Joyce and Dirk flee toward Mexico City after a night of bombardment and a perilous baranca crossing. Aboard the hacienda a betrayals plot unfolds as Adan hints General Onelia’s war department maneuvering. The pair race the Dorado force toward a risky escape with a hidden ambassadorial letter guiding their next move.
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Leonardo
Joyce
Dirk
Maxie
Adan
Onelia
Mexico City
Barranca
Dorado
Don Jorge
Senorita
Chica
Mr. van Suttart
Adan Arnaldo
Arnaldo
Margarida Fonseca
la Barranca
Sebastiano
Salt mine near Boulder Dam fades as Lake Mead rises
Las Vegas correspondent reports Lake Mead waters erode the St Thomas salt mine that Pueblo Indians mined as early as 500 A D. The 300 foot salt mountain and old Virgin River Salt Company era are drowning under rising waters, threatening past industry and local routes.
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Boulder Dam
Lake Mead
Las Vegas
United Press
St. Thomas
Bonelli
Switzerland
Bonellis
Virgin River Salt Company
Virgin River Company
Mil
Salt Mountain
Evolution of long distance voice: from beacon lines to telephone
The article traces early methods of distant communication from Persian sentinels relaying messages between Athens and Susa in 48 hours to ancient Gaulish signals and Alexander the Great’s long range trumpet. It notes these were ineffective until the telephone’s 1876 invention freed speech from distance limits.
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Greece
B. C
Athens
Susa
Alexander the Great
New Barbara Bell Dresses for Full Figures at Size 34 Up
The Barbara Bell Spring and Summer Pattern Book offers three new fashion patterns for full-figured women in sizes 34 to 52. Designs include Graceful Afternoon Frock and a dress with lengthening panels, made in printed percale, chambray, silk print, and linen. Patterns 1485 1233 1482 come with sew charts and require 4 to 5.5 yards of 39 inch material. Send 15 cents to the Barbara Bell Pattern Book, The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept., Chicago.
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Barbara Bell
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Ill
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Tips to Gardeners Exercise care in planting and soil prep
Gardeners should prepare soil thoroughly and keep it evenly moist not wet. If planting on dry ground, moisten trenches, drop seeds, cover with fine earth, and press. Harold Coulter notes 65 to 75 degree temperatures aid germination and loose soil helps roots. If crust forms, gently break it with a rake to ease seedling growth.
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Harold Coulter
Ferry Seed Institute
Gladly Obeying or Unhappiness in Following Orders
A concise paraphrase of Seneca on obedience versus performing work under compulsion. It contrasts gladly following orders with unhappiness from acting against one’s will, noting that doing something under orders can still yield a form of submission.
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Seneca
Your Food Is Your Fate in What to Eat and Why series
The third article by C Houston Goudiss explains how proper food choices strengthen health and vitality for women and families. It stresses how diet shapes strength beauty wisdom and real health and encourages housewives to read weekly and scrapbook the guidance.
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C. Houston Goudiss
Food Authority
Mr. Goudiss
Ever the Truth What Hinders Speech When Laughing
A reflective note questions why truth remains elusive under laughter and whether humor masks sincerity. It explores the tension between outward mirth and inner honesty, inviting contemplation of how humor can obscure real feelings or truths.
Do You Sniffle 2-Drop Treatment Head Cold Relief
Two drops Penetro Nose Drops in each nostril relieve stuffed noses from head colds. The product contains ephedrine to shrink swollen membranes and ease breathing. available at druggists in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes.
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Eine
Forceful Inference From Past to Future Debated
A concise discussion argues that drawing conclusions from what has happened to what might happen carries strong persuasive force. Proponents say past patterns justify forecasts, while skeptics warn of overreach and faulty assumptions.
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George Agnew Chamberlain
Plattsburg
Toluca
Pancho
Rayo
Tronido
Great Court
Tobalito
Princess House
Lydia E. Pinkham
Nature
Mous Pinkham
Portine Rae
Toledo
Ohio
Mattie Bey
Sumner St
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