Baltic States Lean to Reds In Wake of League Crisis
Baltic leaders from Estonia Latvia and Lithuania held Moscow talks with Soviet generals and witnessed military displays. Rumors speak of definite open or secret alliances as fear grows over the League of Nations failure to curb conflicts and protect regional security.
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Riga
Latvia
League of Nations
Baltic
Estonia
Lithuania
Moscow
League
Geneva
Germany
Memel
Poland
Vilna
Baltic nations may face pressure to choose sides
The three states discuss the risk of being caught between Russia and Germany. Analysts warn the Baltic nations could be forced to declare alignment as tensions rise.
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Russia
Germany
Baltic
Scientist seeks rare carnivorous water plant in Australia
In Sydney on June 4 Prof. F. E. Lloyd of McGill University plans a year in Queensland swamps to study utricularia tubulata, a carnivorous plant feeding on insects. Discovered in 1875, it is among the world’s rarest of 475 plants that prey on flesh and traps insects with its waving tendrils.
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Sydney
Australia
F. E. Lloyd
McGill University
Montreal
Queensland
Ingenious Youth Modernizes Farm in Davenport
In Davenport Iowa on June 4, Harry Grotch is upgrading his father’s farm with a tractor fitted with an automatic starter, lights, gear shift lever, power lift, power takeoff and a pulley. He plans further gadgets as funding allows.
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Davenport
Harry Grotch
Harry
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Adized Kidney Relief
An old advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a safe inexpensive diuretic to cleanse kidneys and ease symptoms like backache nervousness and frequent night urination. It claims 50 years of effectiveness and urges purchase of a 15 cent package from drugstores.
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Haarlem
Fort Worth Goes Broadway as Sunset Trail Show Sets Stage
Fort Worth unveils a Sunset Trail Broadway spectacle rivaling Dallas Texas Centennial plans. Billy Rose brings Jumbo style, Casa Manana, gigolos, and a vast outdoor cafe theater with a 130 foot revolving stage. The project aims to attract 3,000 nightly patrons and a $100,000 honorarium.
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Fort Worth
Broadway
Billy Rose
Texas
New York
Dallas
Ft. Worth
Billy
Paul Whiteman
Sally Rand
Casa Manana
House of Tomorrow
Rose
Radio City
Sunset Trail
Mr. Rose
John Murray Anderson
Dallas and
Janice Jarratt
San Antonio
James Y. Allred
Alice McWhorter
Shilling From Scotland Pays Superior Tax Shortage
D Grant of Kirkhill Invernesshire Scotland mailed 22 cents short of real estate taxes to Superior Wisconsin. City treasurer George Ostrom had covered the shortfall in past years and sent an early reminder. Grant replied with a shilling money order in the envelope.
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Superior
Wis
U.P
D. Grant
Kirkhill
Invernesshire
Scotland
George Ostrom
Grant
Al Jolson-Sid Grauman venture to drill in Black Hills
A Grauman led company with Al Jolson as vice president plans to start drilling on Black Hills Exploration Company's 800 acres near Deadwood South Dakota. A diamond drill to a depth of 5000 feet and adjustable angle will test the mineral properties six miles from Deadwood. Preliminary results will shape further mining plans.
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Deadwood
5. D
W.p
Sid Grauman
Hollywood
al Jolson
Black Hills Exploration Company
Wendy Barrie Endorses Bowling for Fitness
Actress Wendy Barrie favors bowling as a 60 minute weekly routine twice a week to gain rather than lose weight. She says the activity helps balance exercise and social life.
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Wendy
Hollywood
Wendy Barrie
Adlerika claims and patient testimonials for stomach cleansing
An old advertisement promotes Adlerika as a nighttime remedy for gas and indigestion. It cites Dr H L Shoub and Mrs Jas Filler claiming heart-related relief and overall wellbeing from a single dose, with endorsements of use against gas, chronic constipation, and improved sleep.
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H. L. Shoub
New York
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Pathfinder
Gunn-Hinerman Tire Co
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Borger
AL Jolson Company
Hunting For Riches
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Chiropractors
Blackburn
MD Purse
Moe
the Old Quaker CO
Lawrenceburg, Inc
Schenley Products Co., Inc
Globe-News
Dallas, Texas
Black Forest
Panhandle Fruit CO
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