Iowa Band Rhythm Majors to Perform for U S Forces in London
Fairfield musicians led by John Jackson and Merle Simpson join the Rhythm Majors in a London Palladium all American variety show on July 5 at 2 30 p m for American and Allied troops. A O A officers Lyon Oliver Gibbons Forsythe and Teddy Brown invite ticketless audiences. events include July 4 receptions and a London hotel dance with Rhythm Majors providing music.
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Fairfield Ledger
Frank Simmons
Fairfield
Northern Ireland
Stars and Stripes
United States
British Isles
John Jackson
Merle Simpson
Washington
U. S
London Palladium
Bede Daniels
Ben Lyon
Vic Oliver
Carroll Gibbons
Charles Forsythe
U. S. Army
England
Lyon
Oliver and Gibbons
Teddy Brown
Forsythe
London
John G. Winant
Canine Alsatian Zoe Serves as Four Footed Radio Car
Zoe the Alsatian police dog at Bourke Street in Sydney works as a remote controlled radio command unit. In a police display Constable Denholm used a portable set while Zoe acted from over a hundred yards away performing trotting stopping sitting rolling over climbing a ladder drawing water and firing a revolver by lanyard under order.
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Zoe
Bourke Street
Sydney
Australia
Denholm
Early History of Sacred Music in China Traced
An article from Zi ka wei Sinological Office notes that Christian sacred singing in China lacks authentic origin documents and likely began with adaptations of Gregorian chant. The piece cites the Singan fu pillar from 781 and mentions Franciscans in the 13th and 14th centuries performing liturgical chants for companions, the Court of the Grand Khan, or at Peking.
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China
Singan-fu
Shensi
Peking
Notable 18th Century Murder Case Ends in Fire Execution
Catherine Bevan, wife of New Castle farmer George Bevan, is believed to be the only white woman executed by fire in America. In 1731 Peter Murphy and Mrs Bevan faced suspicion after Bevan’s death from a beating. Murphy was hanged. Bevan died by fire under a law mandating death by fire for a wife who poisons her husband.
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Catherine Bevan
New Castle
George Bevan
America
Peter Murphy
Bevan
Murphy
Electron microscope extends human vision since 1677 milestone
The article notes the electron microscope magnifies up to 25,000 times, far beyond the 2,500 limit of light microscopes, enabling observation of details smaller than half the wavelength of visible light. RCA Camden labs announce first practical use for scientific research.
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Anthony van Leeuwenhoek
Camden
N. J
Radio Corporation of America
Jacob's Ladder Trail Along Route 20 in Massachusetts
The Jacob's Ladder trail climbs U S Route 20 between Pittsfield and Springfield in Massachusetts. Near the summit a wooden tower offers distant mountain views while a white pine forest regrows after the 1920 ice storm. Jacob's well is a historic Wayside spring dating to oxcart days.
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Berkshire Hills
Fittsfield
Springfield
Massachusetts
Jacob's Well
Nervous Breakdowns Linked to B Vitamin Deficiency
Some nervous breakdowns may stem from a deficiency of B vitamins. Many nervous disorders are attributed to these substances lacking in the diet.
Reducing Cannibalism in Chicks Through Management
Rutgers Extension Poultryman L. M. Black outlines practical steps to curb toe-picking feather-pulling and other cannibalistic vices. Key measures include restricted brood sizes under 350 for straight runs 200 to 250 for sexed pullets, early cockerel removal, litter cover, even light, warm but cool-topped brooder conditions, prompt feed and tepid water, good ventilation, and early scratch grain with oats and grit to aid digestion. These practices aim to cut losses and support wartime food goals.
Richard Henry Lee Father of Independence Honored
In a Fourth of July tribute, Richard Henry Lee is highlighted as more than the “Father of Independence” a Virginia leader whose life embodied liberty. From early service in the house of burgesses in 1757 to opposing slavery and slave trade, his heritage under Cromwell and the Berkeley alliance shaped his defense of freedom.
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Thomas Jefferson
Richard Henry Lee
Oliver Cromwell
Richard Lee
William Berkeley
Virginia
Charles I
Cromwell
House of Burgesses
Richard Henry Lee Father of American Independence
Richard Henry Lee fought British efforts to curb colonial liberties. He helped push declarations for independence, served on key Continental Congress committees, and authored or inspired pivotal addresses to Britain and the colonies. He narrowly escaped capture at Stratford and remained active in diplomacy and Virginia militia actions through 1779.
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Richard Henry Lee
Lee
Boston
Virginia
Continental Army
George Washington
Great Britain
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
Jefferson
Philadelphia
Stratford
Congress
Feeding shade trees for health and disease prevention
A new book by a tree diseases specialist emphasizes feeding as a preventive for canker wood decay wilts leaf blights some fungal troubles and borer infestations. It warns against excessive feeding and links disease to low vigor, advising early spring application of a complete balanced plant food as directed.
U. S. Food Exports To Great Britain
The British usually produce 37 percent of their own food. Prewar consumption nearly matched the United States, but wartime sinkings reduced it to 27 percent below prewar levels. Lend Leas e food exports have raised this to 13 percent below prewar levels, and current nutrition is only 5 to 6 percent below prewar levels.
No Teeth Decay in Dionne Quintuplets
The Dionne quints show no signs of tooth decay thanks to proper diet and early dental care, indicating successful preventive measures.
Cornerstone Laying Recalled From Early References
The piece notes a 1382 reference by Wy clif to stone work and cites Job 28:6 as a biblical clue to cornerstone construction, framing the ceremony in historical context.
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Wyclif
Hotle Children Honored at Party in West Chester
Patty Jeanne and Johny Hotle were guests of honor at a party at the Charles Churchill home with school friends. The evening featured lawn games and refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stewart hosted a dinner Thursday for the Hotle family, with neighbors and friends attending and a gold and purple flower decor. Friday morning community women met at the R. C.
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West Chester
Patty Jeanne
Johny Hotle
Charles Churchill
Howard Stewart
Homer Hotle
Hotle
R. C
Backache and leg pains warned by kidney troubles
Nature signals possible kidney trouble through backache and leg pains. The kidneys filter waste from blood. when they fail, waste causes aches, energy loss, puffiness, headaches, and night awakenings. Doan’s Pills are recommended for relief.
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Nature
Dean
Doan
Ferguson Home Hosts Coffee Hour for Hotle Family
A Ferguson residence hosted a coffee hour in honor of the Hotle family. Visiting guests enjoyed a beautifully decorated home with gladiolas from Mrs. Ferguson's garden.
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Ferguson
Hotle
Paper Mill Waste Used In Making Yeast And Plastics
Paper mill waste is reported as a useful stock for producing yeast glue plastics and fertilizer. The article notes the potential for repurposing industrial byproducts into multiple chemical and manufacturing uses.
Nourishment Urges for Urban Shade Trees
Undernourished urban trees show stunted twig growth and withered leaves due to lacking natural humus. The text stresses feeding and chemical nourishment to promote healthier foliage and prevent tree decline.
Mystery of the Mary Gerrard Case Continues
Poirot and Peter Lord search Welman estate for unseen witnesses. A German matchbox hints at an intruder watching Elinor Carlisle. The pair scrutinize the pantry and lodge, tracing motives through roses and rivalries as Elinor’s past links to Roderick Welman emerge.
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Peter Lord
Poirot
Horlick
Withenburg
Mary Gerrard
Elinor Carlisle
Nurse Hopkins
Hercule Poirot
Germany
Elinor
Zephyrine Croughin
Roderick Welman
York
Lancaster
Eliay Carlisle
Agatha Christie Mahowan
King Features Syndicate
Toe
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Lean « Trust Bldg
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J. C. Penney
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Lloyd Lytle
W. H. Fulton
F. Milew
Henry Baily
Helen Foto
Ruth Ciurep Wark
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Lemmon
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Clarence Jacobs Pourth
Harry Montgomery
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Stephem
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Roller Rd
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OR Net
Upstatia
Washington St
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East Side Square
John C. Owen
Stan Kiesey
R. R. Noonan
W. P. Rang
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Mra
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Harold Putnam
Marlon
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Councy Soroner
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Hrnvest Ruedolph
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BROWN
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