Washington's Day Legal Form Reflects Euphemistic Provisions
A colonial agreement recounts Barter granting George Washington provisions and clothing with allowance for drunken celebratory periods at Christmas Easter and Whitefriars tide. The New York Herald Tribune notes such terms would shock modern readers while acknowledging historical dollar value differences between 1787 and 1991.
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New York Herald-Tribune
Inheritance Theme From Psalm 87 18
A brief meditation echoes Psalm 87 18 about the Lord knowing the days of the upright and their enduring inheritance. The verse frames faith as lasting beyond earthly time, inviting reflection on divine provision and eternal reward.
Vocational Agriculture Shapes Future Farm Leaders
Missouri Ruralist editor John F. Case lauds vocational agriculture as the most worthwhile farm education. He cites leaders like Leslie Fry Paul Zillman and Edward Drace, praising how the program builds leadership, dignity of production, and a strong future for agriculture through youth.
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John F. Case
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Missouri Ruralist
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Tom
Peace Valley
America
Samuel
Leslie Fry
Paul Zillman
Edward Drace
Congress
Ericulture
Grog and George Washington in a 1787 Barter Deed
In the Petersburg Progress-Index a summary notes Judge Halstead Lutter presenting Washington as a business figure. The document, dated April 12 1787, records George Washington and Philip Barter in a parish setting near Truro Fairfax and Mount Vernon, detailing an agreement for Barter to conduct work honestly and to best ability.
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Washington
Halstead L.tter
United States
Dis- Court of
Florida
Mount Wernoh
Domini
George Washington
Truro
County of
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State of Vic
Philip Barter
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Crawford Stars in Possessed at Palace Theater
Joan Crawford shines in Possessed at the Palace, based on Ed gar Selwyns The Mirage, as a factory girl drawn into a romance with a wealthy young politician. Also on bill Last of the Lone Wolf, with Bert Lytell, praised as peak action crime drama with an eternal triangle and a royal ring. Patsy Ruth Miller Otto Matieson and Lucian Prival also featured in the lineup.
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van Crawford
Palace Theatre
Edgar Selwyn
Lone Wolf
Patsy Ruth Miller
Otto Matieson
Lucian Prival
Fickara
Boles Slaveky
Secret Service opens at Colonial with Richard Dix star
Richard Dix stars in RKO Radio Pictures Secret Service at the Colonial Theatre. The Civil War spy drama spotlights Dix with romance and danger in a production based on William Gillette’s play. Also opening is Universal’s Battling with Buffalo Bill in twelve chapters Captured by Redskins with Tom Tyler and a star cast.
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Colonial Theatre
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Secret Service
William Gillette
Cimarron
Buffalo Bill
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Redskins
Tom Tyler
Lucile Browne
Rex Bell
William Desmond Francis Ford
Jim Thorpe
Yakima Canutt
Thunder Id
William F. Cody
Buffalo Bills
Henry Mac-Ra
Way Back Home thrills Capitol audience with Seth Parker
Capitol screens Way Back Home last night to a full house. Seth Parker charms neighbors with hill country philosophy while contending for an adopted son from a criminal father. Ina Claire stars Rebound opening tomorrow at the Capitol with a strong cast and Griffith directing.
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Seth Parker
Capitol
Seth
Love and Jealousy Stir in Chicago Social Circle
Lee Corbin a working girl falls for Bruce Durand nephew of the wealthy Charlee Durand. Arlene schemes to win him, using Lois’s supposed betrayal to drive Bruce into jealousy as they enter the Durand home in Evanston and share a tense moment that ends with a kiss and a cliffhanger.
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Bruce Durand
Charlee Durand
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Lote
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Arlene
Lois
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Charles Durand
Monmouth
Davenport
Mack
Anatch
Lois Corbin
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