Two Aunts Scheme for Bill as He Plans a Neighbor Bride
Bill Bronson faces a doubled plot by Aunts Elizabeth and Louise who want him to marry a tea-room owner or a library helper. Bill interrupts with his own choice, inviting Janet Johnson next door to supper to test family approval. He declares she will be Mrs Bill if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illiam Bronson
Bill
Elizabeth
Marjorie Marden
Aunt Louise
Louise
Marjorie
Lou
Bess
William
Jean Johnson
Janet
Betting Fever Ends In Loss For Duncan Spencer
Maria and Duncan Spencer inherit wealth and move to Florida. They befriend seasoned bettors at Hialeah race track and begin with small bets. Duncan escalates to $100 straight tickets and big losses, totaling about $15,000 after a string of risky plays. Maria reveals she used conservative show bets and, despite loss, the couple finds a grim thrill and plans to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria
Duncan Spencer
Duncan
Spencers
Rainsford
New England
Miami
Fla
Hialeah
Eliot Graves
Graveses
Duhican
Duncan Won
Dune
Waves Reserve Leader Mildred McAfee Heads Navy Women
Miss Mildred H McAfee head of WAVES Reserve in Wellesley Massachusetts and former Oberlin dean will be lieutenant commander as WAVES join the Navy. The service expects about 41 900 members in the organization and will fill clerical technical and administrative roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellesley
Mass
Oberlin
Mildred H. McAfee
Women's Reserve
U. S. Naval Reserve
Plastic Eye Innovation Accelerates War Time Self Sufficiency
Dr. Theodore J. Dimitry reports in the Journal of the International College of Surgeons that acrylic resin eyes, highly machine made and color matched, can be mass produced to replace German glass eyes. With 170000 artificial eyes used annually in the United States, the new plastic type promises harmony with the real eye and rapid commercial production easing war shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore J. Dimitry
New Orleans
Journal of the International College of Surgeons
United States
Dimitry
Germany
The
International College of Surgeons
Early English Cricket Takes Shape in Fourteenth Century
The ancient game of cricket emerged in England with the first formal rules crafted in the Fourteenth century. The development marked a transition from informal play to regulated contests shaping future sports.
Prairie chicken and quail noted as farm helpers
Prairie chicken once widespread now mainly in Kansas Nebraska Minnesota the Dakotas and Manitoba provides weed seed and insect control and aided by government bulletins. Quail feed on seeds and insects with limited vineyard damage and with most diet plant based. Grebes eat insects crawfish and snails. they are useful for crop protection. For more information request Farmers Bulletin No. 497.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Nebraska
Minnesota
Dakotas
Manitoba
Rocky Mountain
Bob White
Hell Diver
Sprite
Symmetrical conifer and rose care guidance
The deodar cedar native to Asia grows well on the Pacific coast and warm Midwestern areas. Roses require rich soil, thorough preparation, and heavy fertilization using cow manure for best results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Pacific Coast
Middle West
Dutch Guiana Area Compared To New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Dutch Guiana covers 54 291 square miles roughly the combined size of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutch Guiana
New Jersey
Pennsyvania
Mystery of a French Dines Room of Taste in New Orleans
Arnold McIntyre, a Banner reporter on a vacation, meets a beautiful Parisian at a New Orleans dining room. He fancies a romance sparked by her phrase I have been in misery, tracks her to St Roch chapel, and the pair’s romance deepens through shared sights and Quieter moments in the French Quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold McIintyre
Brandon
Blandon
Banner
Arnold
New Orleans
McIntyre
Arnold McIntyre
Vieux Carre
San Antonio
America
Alice Stuard
Mabel Gunther
Louisiana
Henri
St. Roch
St. Roch’s
Court Bouillon
Texas
Blanche
Way Up That Mt. McKinley Alaska Towers
A brief note describes ascent on Mount McKinley in Alaska. It mentions the towering height and the challenging journey faced by climbers. The text emphasizes effort and endurance in a remote, rugged setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. McKinley
Alaska
Byron and Royal Patrons Backing England’s Prize Ring
The article recalls Byron as a keen boxing patron and pupil of Gentlemen Jackson, praising boxing as a national trait. It notes George IV as an August patron who urged fair play after witnessing a courtly bout. It also mentions Lord Barrymore and tradesmen fights, then highlights John Gully as heavyweight champion and later Speaker of the House who won the Derby twice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron
John Jackson
Jackson
England
George IV
Prince Regent
Lord Barrymore
Brighton
Barrymore
John Gully
House of Commons
Career of Ohio Governor John Brough Highlighted
Governor John Brough had a versatile career spanning clerk of the state senate, lawyer, newspaper editor in Marietta and Lancaster, publisher, state auditor, railroad president, and finally governor during the Civil War era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brough
Ohio
State Senate
Marietta
Langaster
Impurities Affect Iron Magnetic Properties
The text notes that impurities in iron influence its magnetic characteristics, impacting overall material behavior and performance.
Political Oratory Fails to Win Votes, Says Northwestern Expert
Dr. Allen L. Edwards of Northwestern University led an experiment with three listener groups: Roosevelt New Deal supporters, staunch anti New Dealers, and neutrals. He read a speech half praising and half condemning the New Deal, then tested memory. Those aligned with the New Deal remembered praising passages, opponents recalled criticisms, showing memory aligns with existing views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen L. Edwards
Northwestern University
Edwards
Roosevelt
Dr. Edwards
New Deal
War fears add deaths in U. S. says professor
Prof W Don Craske of the Chicago College of Osteopathy warned the Illinois Osteopathic association that war fears and news will raise heart disease deaths. He linked high blood pressure and stress from tension to increased heart beat and vessel strain, noting U S heart disease deaths are high compared with cancer and tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
W. Don Craske
Chicago College of Osteopathy
Illinois Osteopathic Association
Professor Craske
United States
New Submarine Detectors Use Echo Time Signals
Submarine detectors of 1917 captured vibrations from electric motors through the listening gear of U boat hunters. A newer detector bounces sound to the submarine hull and back revealing the time interval for precise readings.
Submarine Detection Echo Machine and Combat Tactics
Reports describe an echo locating device that helps find submarines up to six miles away. In World War I, subs sometimes moved very slowly to avoid detection, though many captains fled when depth charges neared.
Fight Against the White Plague Advances with Early Testing
Over 30 years, progress reduces tuberculosis impact though eight of ten victims are diagnosed late. A 1940 education drive warns healthy looking people may hide TB and urges examinations including tuberculin tests and X rays for prevention and cure.
Seedling Program Sees 3 Million Trees For North Carolina
R. W. Graeber, head of the extension forester's office at State College, said more than 3,000,000 tree seedlings will be handled this year. Applications for 1,054,000 trees have been received from farm agents in 15 western North Carolina counties in the TVA area. TVA provides seedlings to farmers within the watershed who commit to erosion control projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Forester
State College
R. W. Graeber
North Carolina
TVA
Tennessee Valley Authority
Funeral for Mrs Palmer Held at Local Funeral Home
Funeral services were conducted this morning at L A Jones Funeral Home for Mrs J R Palmer by Dr R C Keaggy and followed by burial in Wellman Cemetery. Pallbearers included Roy Yoder Morrel Palmer Guy Butterbaugh Jay Palmer Willard Palmer and Ernest Scaberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
J. R Palimer
R. C. Keaggy
Wellman Cemetery
Roy Yoder
Morrel Palmer
Guy Butterbaugh
Jay Palmer
Willard Palmer
Ernest Scaberry
Funeral of Henry Bowes Held at Sherman’s Home
The funeral for Henry Bowes took place Saturday afternoon at Sherman’s funeral home under the direction of Dr. R. C. Reagy with burial in Chipianneck Cemetery. Pallbearers included Wenger family members and Jacob Christner, Suter, and Redhinger. Music featured two hymns sung by Mrs. Carl Hedges and Mrs. Remps Hampsher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bowes
Sherman
R. C. Reagy
Chipianneck
A Wenger
Wiliam Wenger
G. Wenger
Jacob Christner
Ato Suter
Hubert Redhinger
Carl Hedges
Remps Hampsher
Funeral Service for Frank H. Stradford
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Christian church for Frank H. Stradford with Rev. Ivan Riess in charge. Two hymns were sung by Mr. and Mrs. A. Nicholson. Pallbearers were Leslie Dunlap Claud Tucker Fred Bonuregois Floyd Hunt Glen Holden and Jesse T. Moore. Burial was in Ili Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bradford
Frank H. Stradford
The
Christian Church
Ivan Riess
A. Nicholson
Leslie Dunlap
Claud Tucker
Fred Bonuregois
Floyd Hunt
Glen Holden
Jesse T. Moore
Ili Grove Cemetery
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Portugal
Ains
Harriet May
Washington, D. C
Deodar
Zem
Zis
Mon Ami
U. S
Lowa
Iowa State Guard
Iowa State Penitentiary
Percy A. Lainson
Council Bluffs
Lainson
Pottawattamie County
Iowa
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