Wells and Bedouin Life in Trans-Jordan Described
A Geographical Society article portrays Trans-Jordan as a British protectorate under Emir Abdullah Ibn Hussein, detailing its dry plateau, water scarcity, and Bedouin social classes. It highlights wells as prized assets, nomadic life, and the goat hair tent as central to Bedouin homes with family and guest sections and women weaving and pitching tents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
As Geographis Society
Jacob
Trans- Jordan
Arabia
Abraham
Abimelech
Genesis
Yonder Hill
Oime
Seta
Greta Garbo From Mill Worker To World Star
A vintage portrait recalls Greta Garbo born 1905 in Stockholm mill district. Daughter of a poor machinist and a farmwoman, she worked to help family after her father died. Modeling hats led to early photos and motion pictures, then sudden fame as a sex symbol and acclaimed actress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Greta Garbo
Bergstrom
Garbo
Cupore
New York Film Critics
Margaret Allichet
Texas
Carole. Lombard
Selznick International
iMiss
Tallichet
Dramatic School
Mt. Kisco
Henry Fonda
Gar Wood a self taught motor boat pioneer and cattle herder
Gar Wood, born 1872 in Mapleton Iowa as one of 13 children, left school early to earn money. He herded cattle at thirteen and built motorized boat models, later selling cars and teaching electricity, eventually inventing a hydraulic hoist that made him wealthy. His story highlights perseverance despite repeated failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gar Wood
Mapleton
Iowa
Gar
Duluth
St. Paul
Hi Improthers
Patto Np Actical
Jesus
Israel
God
Jesson
America
Faith that Overcometh and Divine Mission Theme
The excerpt presents a moral exhortation urging unwavering faith under pressure. It frames adversity as a forge for spiritual strength and emphasizes life as a divine mission empowered by divine power received and renewed.
Mother's Love Theme Expressed in Power and Beauty
A devotional passage extols the inexpressible power of a mother's love highlighting its beauty heroism and majesty as a timeless force guiding family life.
Radio and film tastemakers aim for tributes and triumphs
The piece reviews Rudy Vallee as a premier talent scout in radio with Tommy Riggs and Mona Barrie cited as rising stars. It praises The Life of Emile Zola starring Paul Muni as an outstanding cinematic achievement and notes Irene Wicker moving to Mutual, Jack Benny returning to air, and Tallichet’s career path. It mentions Gertrude Michael’s stage success and Dennis Massachusetts attendance, plus casting updates for Lily Pons, Gene Raymond, and Joan Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NCE
Rudy Vallee
Tommy Riggs
Mr. Riggs
Charlie McCarthy
Vallee
Walter O’keefe
Bob Burns
Edgar Bergen
Charlie’ McCarthy
Emile Zola
Paul Muni
Irene Wicker
Mutual
Jack Benny
Dennis
Massachusetts
Gertrude Michael
New York
Kenny Baker
John Payne
Jimmy Stewart
Gary Grant
Dick Arlen
Lily Pons
Gene Raymond
Europe
Fele
Joan Crawford
Joan
John Barrymore
Edgar Hergen
Karlie McCarthy
Ask Me Another Quiz Packet From AK Général Gate
The set presents a series of trivia questions including the cost of paper used for United States currency printing, baseball abbreviations AB R 0 A Ti and B, price of a skein of woolen yarn, Edelweiss significance, Carlsbad Caverns air refreshing method, Boudoir Parliament reference, state with highest gas tax collection, and cash basis share of U.S. retail business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
Carlsbad
United States
Paper costs 37 cents a pound for US currency
Government estimates 1937 currency production will require 1,743,236 pounds of distinctive paper at a cost of 37 cents per pound. The note discusses material costs and production scale for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Coe
Mme. de Maintenon
Louis “XIV
California
Illinois
Michigan
Commierce.divi‘sion
Department of Commerce
Salesiare
Apple Sauce Recipe Test From A Historic Kitchen
A historic kitchen note provides a method to cook apples into a thick sauce using one dozen apples, apple cider, sugar, lemon juice, butter, and salt. Cook until tender, rub through a sieve, then stir in remaining ingredients and serve hot or cold with a cinnamon garnish.
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Wells
Hell Houses
Trans-Jordan
Girla
Shepherdessea
Bes
Wong Saab Giu'Bitone Cafe
Mary Cron
Israt
Uniforw
Mona Barrie
Hollywood
Virginia
Center Theater
Radio City
Jimmie
Cagney
Jimmy
Aya
Denton
Danton
Ares
A. Fedal
Peru
State
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