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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1939

Page

8

Fringes of Gold leads to romance and marriage

In a tale of luxurious deception at a snowy city theatre, Joan Winters swaps identities with Alice Grant to attend Fringes of Gold. A harsh officer accuses the impersonation, but Richard Grant learns of Joan's fidelity and romance blooms, ending with their marriage three months later.

Oan Minette Rose Alice Grant Joan Miss Grant Daphne Davis Mareet Dick Grant Joan Winters Alice Richard Grant

Beaver Reclassified as Squirrel Family Member Says Institute

The American Wildlife Institute notes beavers, though large, belong to the same family as squirrels and mice. Fossil records show prehistoric beavers reaching about 400 pounds. Many U.S. and Canadian sites still carry beaver names, while England has had no beavers since the 13th century.

American Wildlife Institute United States Canada England Beverly Beverstone Beversbrook

Sentimental Rose Meanings Across Varied Hues and Symbols

The text outlines traditional rose symbolism with the rose as love, the damask as beauty ever now, the yellow as jealousy, and a yellow rose paired with a broken straw and ivy signifying jealousy breaking friendship. It also notes the primrose representing inconstancy.

Film indistinguishable by ordinary inspection says writer

A writer in Collier's Weekly notes that undeveloped photographic film shows no distinguishable difference between normally exposed negatives and unused plates even to expert microscope scrutiny.

Collier’s Weekly

Origin of Money Word Traced to Moneta Deity

The word money is believed to derive from Moneta, a title of the Roman goddess Juno, linked to the ancient Roman mint established in the Temple of Juno Moneta, a key origin noted by linguistic historians.

Moneta Juno Juno Moneta

Menthol and Camphor Form Liquid When Mixed

A Collier's Weekly writer states that equal parts menthol and camphor ground together become a liquid. The note describes a surprising solid to liquid transformation from the mixture.

Collier's Weekly

Mockingbird as guardian of good souls in Southern belief

In parts of the South locals hold that each mockingbird guards a righteous person who has died. The spirit may leave its grave only when the bird calls the departed to return.

South

15 Years Experience Call 587 Blue for Free Estimate

Local service ad promises fifteen years of experience and offers a free estimate by calling 587 Blue. The notice emphasizes reliability and prompt quotes for home repairs and related projects.

Multiple Births Most Likely In Women Aged 35 to 40

The literature indicates higher occurrence of multiple births among women between 35 and 40 years old. This age range shows increased probability compared to younger cohorts.

Stars Hidden From Jupiter And Venus By Planet Atmospheres

The planets Jupiter and Venus have opaque atmospheres that darken the sky, making stars invisible from their surfaces. Observers on these worlds would see a featureless glow rather than a starry night.

Jupiter Venus

Court Hesitates Over Common Law Marriage Claim

Minneapolis figure Eileen Wennerlyn faces possible wedding delays as Mrs. Marie Blaska Burke sues Edmund L. Burke, seeking to confirm a common law marriage after a 1935 divorce. The court order halts the wedding until Burke’s marital status under the alleged agreement is resolved.

Eileen Wennerlyn Minneapolis Marie Blaska Burke Edmund L. Burke Burkes Burke Miss Wennerlyn

Founding of House of Rothschild in London 1805

A wise government seeks small revenue from every citizen and notes obligations of beneficiaries. The House of Rothschild in London was founded in 1805 and is now led by the founder's great great grandsons.

House of Rothschild London

Calcium in produce equals milk calcium, Hygeia says

Hygeia the Health Magazine notes that 15 to 20 servings of most common fruits and vegetables provide the same calcium as one pint of milk, highlighting a surprising dietary comparison for readers.

Hygeia

Japanese Use English Word jiremma in Native Dilemma Context

The article notes that Japanese have incorporated the English word jiremma into everyday speech and treat it as a native term. It suggests a cultural shift where the original meaning of dilemma has faded from collective memory.

Carter's Little Liver Pills Promoted For Bile Flow

An old advertisement extols Carter's Little Liver Pills to stimulate bile flow, claiming two pounds of bile must flow daily for proper digestion and relief from constipation. The copy stresses gentleness and harmlessness while urging purchase for 26 cents.

Carter

Sketch of Harp Player Unearthed in Ancient Ruins

A rough 3000 B C era drawing shows a woman plucking a harp in debris at Amageddon and Palestine. The fragment, found in a ruined layer, sheds light on early stringed instrument use and Neolithic artistry.

Amageddon Palestine

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