Notice of Probate of Will in Washington County Iowa
In district court Washington County Iowa case number 6770 an instrument purporting to be the last will of Mary W Meek deceased dated May 10 1936 was filed opened and read January 27 1936. Hearing set for 9 00 AM at the Washington court house before the district court or clerk. All interested persons must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated and allowed. By order of M R Noonan clerk of the district court. Dated Washington Iowa January 20 1953.
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Washington County
Mary W. Meek
Court House
Washington
Iowa
District Court
Said County
M. R. Noonan
M RR. Noonan
Portuguese Opened Ethiopia Opening to World in Sixteenth Century
The Portuguese were the first to open up Ethiopia to the world in the sixteenth century after the land had been unseen for many years.
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Ethiopia
Ethopia
Global population estimate and soil life densities
A fragment asserts that the number of individuals on Earth is dwarfed by the nearly two billion acts of replication possible in soil life across small plots. The text juxtaposes human counts with microbial abundance in a single square foot of soil.
Artesian Wells Supply Juda Village Water Needs
Seven artesian wells, each about 195 feet deep, supply water for Juda Wisconsin a village of 150 inhabitants. The surrounding hills rise about 100 feet above the streets.
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Juda
Wis
Defense Bar Seeks New Approach to Confession Claims
The quoted line hints at ongoing disputes over compelled statements and the use of coercive interrogation methods. Lawyers debate admissibility and the role of police pressure in obtaining confessions. The remark reflects defense strategy challenges and potential reforms.
Paris Museum Founded in 1635
The French National Museum of Natural History in Paris traces its origins to 1635. It established a longstanding scholarly mission and expanded its collections through centuries of scientific work and royal patronage.
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Paris
National Museum of Natural History
Knotek Brothers Duroc Sale Set for January 28
Duroc breeders nationwide respond to Knotek Brothers sale announced for Tuesday January 28 at Rene Warner barn north of Washington on highway No 1. Thirty five bred sows fall gilts and sale sows mostly sired by Wave Ace with strong demand from Iowa bred stockmen. Local fanciers expect large turnout for the beef type offering showcasing Wave Ace progeny and Knotek contributions to regional herds.
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Duroc
United States
Knotek Brothers
Duroe
Wave Ace
Iowa State Fair
Rene Warner
Washington
Highway No. 1
Knotek
Iowa
Iowa University sees 138 seek degrees at mid-year convocation
At the University of Iowa 138 men and women filed for degrees ahead of the February 4 mid year convocation. The total matches last year’s, though some may be delayed as candidates fail to meet requirements. Liberal arts lead with 59 BA degrees. engineering seven, law six, dentistry two, pharmacy one. Masters total 56 with 27 master of arts, 15 master of science and 14 doctor of philosophy candidates.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Ret
F. G. Higbee
Pharmacy
Aline MacMahon Seen as Screen’s Most Versatile Star
The article praises Aline MacMahon as one of Hollywood’s most gifted and versatile actresses. It notes her preference for varied roles regardless of virtue or vice and cites her praise of Basil Rathbone in the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer detective story Kind Lady now at the Fox theater.
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Aline MacMahon
Hollywood
Miss MacMahon
Metro-Goldwyth-Mayer
Fox Theater
Basil Rathbone
Rook
Harvard to Offer First Graduate Courses in Automobile Traffic Control
Harvard University's Bureau for Street Traffic Research will start next fall regular graduate courses on automobile traffic control in Cambridge. Fifteen fellowships of 1200 will be awarded to college graduates seeking traffic control engineering, supported by gifts from the Automobile Manufacturers Association. Dr Miller McClintock calls traffic problems nationally important and suitable for university research and professional training.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard University
Bureau For
Miller McClintock
Bureau
Harvard
Automobile Manufacturers Association
Sloops and Schooners Explained by Mast Count
A sloop has one mast while a schooner carries two or more masts clarifying a basic naval distinction for boats and ships in historical terminology.
Oxygen Intake and Pure Air Advantage
The human body uses no less oxygen when breathing pure oxygen than when breathing ordinary air containing 21 percent oxygen. The statement contrasts oxygen utilization under different breathing conditions.
Captain Blood Proves a Thrilling Film Masterpiece
Olivia De Havilland and Errol Flynn deliver remarkable performances in Rafael Sabatini's pirate tale Captain Blood now a Cosmopolitan Productions film. Shown at the State theater as a First National release, the production dazzles with stark drama vast sets and vivid action, earning high audience praise.
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Rafael Sabatini
High Seas
Captain Blood
Cosmopolitn Productions
Pride Isn’t Everything Says Ansele Eben
Ansele Eben argues pride alone cannot save a nation when there is little to show for it. He stresses that a country’s fortune hinges on real progress, not empty pride, in a reflective commentary.
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Ansele Eben
Chesterfields mild and satisfying cigarette claim
The passage argues Chesterfields are mild not strong or harsh and still satisfy the smoker. It claims they please the taste and give what the smoker wants in a cigarette.
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Fox
Paramount Pictorial
F. H
Pfunder
Phillips &Hebner Druggists
State OF
Goodrich Super Traction Silvertowns
Goodrich
Super Traction
Silvertowns
W. Wash. St
Eicher
COX Motor CO
W. Wash
Wilson’s
Pocahontas
West Kentucky
Stoker
Illinois
Winnie Palmer
Wellman
George L. McDantel
Knotek’s Duroc Sale
Errol Flynn
Olivia DE Havilland
Mickey Mouse
Washington Cleaners
California
The
Y. Men’s Circus
Night
LaRoy the
Mystic — Athletic
Mammoth Caves
Jenolan Caves
New South Wales
Kentucky
Car & Radio Service
Olivia de Haviland
Uw In
Oe Hee
Vos i Ae 6
John Shields
Liccsti & Mygns Tomascco Co
Chesterfield
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