Young man exposes fake film venture scheme in Boston
Melvin Byers answers a newspaper ad and joins motion picture promoter Mr. Ackert in a pompous setup to rally investors. The scheme collapses when a counterfeit bill sting is exposed by a vigilant police officer, leaving Ackert jailed and Byers to taunt the former con man with a remembered scam.
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Melvin Byers
Rance Ackert
Mr. Ackert
Hollywood
New England
Boston
Acme
Peoc
Ackert
Melvil Byers
Melvil Byers’ Eyes Were Shining. ‘‘Why, Mat’s A Splendid Opportunity, Mr.Ackert
Mr. Byers
Mr. Ac
Mr. Melvin Byers
Mint and Engraving Bureau Coin Production Split
The Mint issues all country coins while the Bureau of Engraving and Printing provides the paper currency and related security features. This division outlines the distinct roles of each agency in currency production and issuance.
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Bureau of the Mint
Bureau ‘Engraving and Printing
Huge Brazilian spiders trap birds in their webs
In tropical forests spiders weave oversized webs that can impede travelers. Bird catching spiders in Brazil reach two inches body length with long legs and strong fangs, sometimes capturing small birds such as hummingbirds.
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Brazil
Tropics
Columbus Sailed with Nina Pinta and Santa Maria
Three ships sailed on Columbus first voyage of discovery named the Nina Pinta and Santa Maria. The crew began a landmark voyage across the Atlantic seeking new routes and discoveries under Christopher Columbus.
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Columbus
Christopher Columbus
Dresden Pattern Dinner Playout in Advertising Dept
In a comical scene at the Emporium, Miss Inez Harris from the advertising department asks to charge a $172 bill against her two week salary. Manager Martin protests but reluctantly approves. Don Blake mentors Miss Harris and the two entertain a budding romance as they preview Dresden china and dishes, imagining a home cooked dinner.
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Don Blake
Martin
Inez Harris
Mr. Martin
Rafferty
Westerly
Blake
Miss Harris
Section 24
Don
Dresden
Chopin in Stuttgart Writes Revolutionary Etude after Warsaw Fall
In July 1831 Chopin received news Warsaw had fallen to Russian forces while in Stuttgart. He was deeply moved and composed the Revolutionary Etude for piano to vent his emotions.
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Chopin
Stuttgart
Warsaw
Postal Revenues Reach Record High in 1939
Postal revenues totaled 753 million dollars in 1939, the highest on record, marking an increase of 25.04 million from 1938. The gains reflect sustained growth in mail volumes and service demand nationwide.
Do You Know Question Malaria Widespread
Malaria is found practically wherever human carriers and Anopheles mosquitoes exist. Transmission occurs by mosquitoes or blood transfusion. Spread is greater in tropical countries due to longer mosquito life. Mosquitoes survive cold in egg stages. Cases appear in all upper Mississippi River states and all seaboard states.
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Mississippi River
Seaboard
Silver Tea Held by Riverside Woman's Society
A Riverside church group hosted a silver tea Wednesday afternoon organized by the second division of the Woman's Society for Christian Service of Trinity Church. The event drew attendees from the Riverside community and featured refreshments and fellowship.
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Riverside Group of Church
Riverside social and garden club notices
Methodist church gathering at Mrs. John W Tener home featured tea and a patriotic song with Carrie Iden as chair and several members listed among attendees. Riverside Garden club met with three minute program, roll call on fish and goldfish care, Anna Krotz hosting next meeting on July 11.
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John W. Tener
Carrie Iden
C. J. Karel
J. M. Soukup
John Soukup
Jessie Myers
R. I. Marner
Minnie Holtz
Hubert E. Doud
William O'Loughlin
Victoria Griffin
Mary Baschnagel
Anna Krotz
Birdie Godlove
Joseph Linsley
Ella Culver
Washington Chamber Plans Summer Amateur Acts On Wednesdays
The Washington Chamber of Commerce with Milo Sorden and the Municipal band sponsors Wednesday evening amateur acts starting June 18. Prizes include 25 dollars grand, 10 dollars second, 5 dollars third, plus weekly prizes of 8 and 2 dollars. Three to four acts per night, with a turnout of finalists for the grand night. If you can sing or perform, fill the enclosed coupon.
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Washington Chamber of Commerce
Milo Sorden
Municipal Band
O. EB. Schmidt
Chamber of Commerce
Washington, Iowa
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