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Queen Myrtle, according to Veiled Prophet tradition (shockingly violated recently), may not marry until she has relinquished her crown to her successor next year. But while all might gaze at the Queen, the veil of the Prophet is never lifted, even the Press conspiring to keep his name a dreadful secret...
...Pittsburgh Mary Sleek, 23. clad only in a veil, rushed into the street, hailed a milkman, ordered him to drive to the police station, told police she had shot her husband through the foot because he refused to apologize for coming home late...
...answer the charge. She was. her father said, in seclusion recovering from shock. Four days after her indictment she gave herself up at tiny Wentworth, N. C., 40 mi. from Winston-Salem. On hand to greet her were her attorneys and the State solicitor. She wore a heavy black veil, was accompanied by a nurse. Taken into court, Mrs. Reynolds was released on $25.000 bail with the consent of the prosecutor...
Fish Master Nakashima raises many varieties of goldfish. Prices range from $2.50 per 100 for small common goldfish to $25 each for rare veil-tails and fringe-tails. Other varieties: comets (slightly larger and fancier than common goldfish), wakins (Japan's common goldfish, new in the U. S.), shubunkins, black moors (a black Chinese fish with big popeyes), calico fantails (mottled blue & red, with long, flowing tails). Ozark Fisheries also sell tadpoles, Japanese snails, baby turtles, fish food, water plants...
...when he gets excited. This is apt to be frequent and employes dread "E. L.'s" wrath although they know it is always justified. Legend is the story that one day he overheard a prominent Manhattan lady arguing about rates. After listening awhile he rushed up and bellowed: "Veil, do you want to buy the ship?" Startled, she mended her behavior, booked a suite...