Dirk DeJong and the Gilded Youth of Chicago Society
Dirk DeJong rises quickly in Chicago, trading architecture for a glittering corporate life. He mingles with bankers, artists, and Paula Storm as his mother Selina quietly warns of a hollow path, while Paula schemes to keep him close. Dirk's world blends North Shore socialites, office femmes, and a tense battle for authentic selfhood.
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Selina
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First National Bank
Michael Arnold
Phillip Emery
Theodore Storm
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Aug Hemper
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Julie
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Imogene
Nadine
Natalie
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Ethelinda Quinn
Frosty
Quinn
Iris
LaSalle Street
Lake Michigan
Jackson Boulevard
Lake Forest
Evolution talk sparks classroom confrontation at college
Professor E H Nelson of East Central State Teachers College dodges a direct view on evolution amid student curiosity about the Scopes Trial. A female student presses for clarification on race, prompting Nelson to pose a pointed question about origins and kinship.
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E. H. Nelson
East Central State Teachers College
Arkansas
University of Arkansas
Mr. Nelson
U S Cemeteries Contain About 200 Million Graves
In Boston, Lawson of the National Selected Morticians estimates more than 89,000 burial plots exist nationwide. He notes every county has about thirty burial sites and that village plots average 630 graves, implying U S cemeteries hold roughly 200 million bodies.
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Boston
United States
Lawson
Sam
Inele Sam
Wood May Shape Like Metal With Waterproof Plywood Method
A new process enables wood to be shaped nearly as easily as metal by guiding waterproof plywood into desired forms. Researchers claim rapid fabrication and versatile applications for construction and manufacturing.
Co operative Marketing Short Course Planned at Stillwater
Oklahoma A and M College and the Oklahoma cotton wheat and broomcorn associations will host a two period daily course on cooperative marketing during Farmers Week August 4 to 7 at Stillwater. Lectures and discussions cover history aims limitations and economic basis led by college staff and National Council officials. Dean Dowell invites inquiries for the full session program.
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Oklahoma City
State Agricultural College
Stillwater
Oklahoma
National Counselor Farmers’ Co-operative Marketing Associations
Washington
National Council
Dean Dowell
Oklahom A. & M. College
Way Is Extremely Hard For Alleged Hot Check Writer
Dilbeck unable to pay fine and costs of 37.50 and jailed to serve the amount. He allegedly passed a worthless check to L. F. Peek and promised settlement, which did not occur. Additional cases in Justice Anderson's court could require lengthy jail time in Pontotoc County.
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Commonwealth
J. W. Dean
W. F. Dilbeck
Kh.a Brown
Dilbeck
Pontotoc County
Brown
L. F. Peek
Joseph Anderson
J S Mullen Paroled From Federal Penitentiary
Ardmore July 22 Special J S Mullen convicted of violating national banking laws has been released on parole and returned to Ardmore with the aim of recovering his fortunes swept away during the deflation period.
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Ardmore
J. S. Mullen
Kerr Sought as Oklahoma Legion Commander at Pawhuska Convention
Campaign leaders in Norman announce Ada candidate Robert S Kerr for state department commander. Kerr’s backers include civic groups and ex service members, with endorsements expected from Lions and Kiwanis. The Oklahoma Legion convention at Pawhuska in September will decide the new commander.
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Oklahoma Department
American Legion
Norman Howard Post
Robert S. Kerr
Ada
Oklahoma
Kerr
Oklahoma le Legionnaire
Boo
Ofce
Lions and Kiwanis
Pawhuska
Free Fairs Not Jeopardized by Court Decision
Oklahoma City July 21 Justice E F Lester says county free fairs remain lawful after the state supreme court struck down Tulsa county free fair levy in 1923 Legislative fixes allow counties to levy up to one fourth mill for free fairs beyond current expenses and Muskogee county up to one half mill for its fair Several other counties received authorization for additional levies for fair purposes including Tulsa county
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Oklahoma City
Supreme Court
Tulsa County
E. F. Lester
Justice Lester
Henryetta to Ship Huge Quantity of Grapes This Year
Henryetta plans to ship about ten tons of grapes this summer with Moore's Early starting shipments this week and Concord grapes possibly heading to market next week. The Vinita district may begin around August 15. State market officials report a near normal Oklahoma grape crop and a stable price near four and a half cents per pound for table grapes. Jelly grapes are expected to fetch about one cent less.
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Henryetta
Heryetta
Boy bandit eleven robs store in St Louis by revolver
Fred Bringri an eleven year old, inspired by crime gangs, threatens a confectionary with a pistol. A woman clerk, Mrs. Rose Harris, complies. Police locate him on a street corner with loot and he is jailed.
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St. Louis
Fred Bringri
Bringri
Cuckoo Gang
Egan Rats
Rose Harris
Cotteral Refuses Order in Dennis Bankruptcy Case
Judge John H. Cotteral in the U S district court refused to issue an order adjudicating a voluntary bankruptcy petition filed by Fred Dennis former state banking commissioner. The court ruled a prior action should take precedence. Dennis listed liabilities of 69900 and assets of 25750.
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Guthrie
John H. Cotteral
Unite States District Court
Fred. Dennis
State Bank
Dennis
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