A direct descendant of one of Joan of Arc's brothers has been discovered. He is a young peasant named Andre du Lys, who lives near St. Andre de l'Eure. His ancestor was John or Pierre du Lys, who was ennobled in 1439 by Charles VII. in recognition of his sister's heroism. This fpinily has the right to the title of Count and to bear as coat of arms two golden fleurs-de-lis on an azure shield and a sword surmounted by a crown. As they are merely simple farmers, however, the family have never used their title.
Creating a new world's record for international dog derby races, Mr. Leonard Seppala's Alaskan Musher won a 120-mile three-day derby race at Quebec in llh 6m, f
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Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 134, 8 June 1929, Page 11
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