Huge Italian Clock Does Everything But Talk
In Messina Italy the world’s largest and most intricate clock will be erected in the cathedral belfry. Built by an Asian firm it will eclipse Strasbourg in originality of movements and signals. Features include a crowing cock a mid day lion roars two figures Dina and Clarenza strike the bell Death reaps at the hour figures of Apollo Moon Mars Mercury Jupiter Venus Saturn chronicle days and months with moving biblical scenes and celestial indicators. The clock should be in place by year end under archbishop Angel Paino.
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Messina
Italy
Strassburg
Dina
Clarenza
Apollo
Moon
Mars
Mercury
Jupiter
Venus
Saturn
Angelo Paino
Early Temperance Movement Report Republished by WCTU
Washington notes a century old temperance report from the New York Temperance Society detailing liquor effects on sailors and fire crews. It cites a shipwreck where rum saved 114 crew members but 98 drank and died, while 16 survived by keeping to boots. The document advocates government action to curb illegal liquor sales at public booths.
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Washington
New York
Temperance Socie
New Rk Society
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Holt and Graves Star in Foreign Legion Drama at Pastime
Holt and Ralph Graves headline a drama at the Pastime Theatre portraying two adventurous Americans in the French Foreign Legion. Dorothy Sebastian stars as the flirtatious foil whose presence turns a light friendship into bitter enmity amid exotic settings and escalating danger.
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K Holt
Ralph Graves
Airight
Oast
Tunis
Morocco
Algiers
French Guiana
Columbia
Messrs
Holt
Graves
French Foreign Legion
Dorothy Sebastian
Notice of Summons and Warrant of Attachment
In Watauga County North Carolina Superior Court Dudley Councill sues David Hamilton and Johnson City Buick Company for 203 dollars plus interest. Summons issued April 30 1930 returnable July 28 1930 before Clerk A E South. If defendants fail to appear relief demanded will be granted. June 28 1930.
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North Carolina
Watauga County
Dudley Councill
David Hamilton
Johnson City Buick Company
A. E. South
Superior Court
Clerk Superior Court
Rheumatism Cure Ad Offers Free Herb Recipe
An Asheville notice features Robert Lee McMinn offering a free herb cure for rheumatism. He requests a stamped envelope with the reader’s address and the newspaper name where the ad appeared, then promises to send the remedy.
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Robert Lee McMinn
Central Avenue
Asheville
N. C
Very Lastes Faggots and Their Uses in Sheltering Palings
In a historical note a faggot a bundle of sticks is described as used by poor girls to gather wood and in fences or palings. The passage reflects old terms and rural practices, referencing poverty and improvised shelter.
Faggoting Embroidery Revival in French and American Dressmaking
A detailed guide explains faggoting as a long standing embroidery method used to join two fabric strips. It describes its French origins, current revival, and shows techniques from simple to elaborate stitches, including a method to form laddered patterns and decorative buttonhole-like effects.
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France
Pastor Walker's Church Furniture Seized After Alimony Row
In Kansas City the congregation of Rev. Carl C. Walker faced a sheriff led auction as Mrs Walker obtained attachments for alimony. Items seized included 193 chairs a vacuum cleaner an electric refrigerator a grand piano a xylophone and a shotgun. A deal ended with Mrs Walker receiving 150 dollars the lawyer 200 and the church signing a 500 dollar note the amount Walker still owed.
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Kansas City
Carl C. Walker
Walker
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Jones
Mary Marshall
Boone
J. L. Wilson
Chm
Democratic Executive Committee
Royal Astor
Cottrell Bros
King PrIce
Seiberling Tire
America
HANES
Seiberling
Seibe
Central Tire Company
W. R. Winkler
Boone, North Carolina
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