Feminist conference in former Turkish sultan’s harem sparks optimism
A world news column notes the 42 nations gathering at the Yildiz Palace in Istanbul for an equal-right-for-women conference. The piece argues the event symbolizes progress in democracy liberty and peace despite 20th century cynicism, suggesting possible rapid social change ahead.
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Turkey
Yildiz Allace
Istanbul
Constantinople
Yildiz Palace
Seraglio
Krupp
England
America
Mos
Self Effacing Mrs. Astor and Society Notes
New York dated April 26. Columns reflect on social figures and entertainers from Mrs. Vincent Astor to Eddie Duchin and Grover Whalen. Observations include stage names, Riviera talk, and aging actors facing decline with a call for relief.
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New York
Shenandoah
Vincent Astor
Baird Leonard
Telegraph
Andre Maurois
Abbe Dimnet
Miriam Hopkin
Mexico City
London
Eaton
Fred Astaire
Clifton Webb
Bernard Baruch
Eddie Duchin
Riviera
Donahue
Grover Whalen
Chester Erskine
Lou Holtz
Sande
Jockey Cafe
Mayor LaGuardia
Lindy
Lupe
Johnny
Mixed Chorus to Sing at Bible Class Sunday Morning
Mable Rowan heads Simior High School music department leading a mixed chorus of about 40 girls and boys. They will perform at the First Christian Church new stone unit at 9:35 for a class singing session starting 9:44. Judge Gre and Dr Snoderass will deliver the lesson message.
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Simior High School
Moses
Cain
Heywood
New Stone
First Christian Church
Miss Rowan
W. E. Gre
R. C Snoderass
Johnny Receives A Hint From Polly Chuck
Johnny Chuck enjoys a contented life in a new woodchuck home with Polly but receives a broad hint to move to his old dwelling. Polly blocks the doorway and insists Johnny should sleep in the old house, prompting his reluctant departure to the previous site.
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Johnny
Polly Chuck
Polly
T. W. Burgess
Old Economist Foresees Need for Government Action
Glenn Frank argues that John Stuart Mill supported government intervention in education child protection anti monopoly labor hours land policy poverty colonization and aid for general interests. The piece stresses practical limits of pure laissez faire and cautions against anarchic individualism.
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Glenn Frank
Adam Smith
John Stuart Mill
Mill
Great Riches Synopsis in New Concord Tale of Love and Twins
A rising young lawyer James Stimson eyes politics while New Concord witnesses a romance with Jane Northrup. Jane’s twin brothers Norris and Nate are silent, observant and mischievous, using coded signals to communicate. Family tension and romantic rivalries fuel a fragile social drama in Kansas.
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James Stimson
New Concord
Kan
Jane Northrup
James
Leslie Harris
Jane
Nate
Norris
Mr. Northrup
Tessie
Luc
Trish
Honest Ellen O'Flaherty
Mrs. Northrup
Judge Holcomb
Connecticut Charter Oak Stamp Honors Historic Oak
A U S stamp commemorates the Charter Oak in Hartford, tied to Connecticut’s 200 year history. The design references Sir Edmund Andros 1687 attempt to seize the charter and the candlelit scene that preserved colonial independence.
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Connecticut
Charter Oak
Hartford
Edmund Andros
Henry
Jane Plans Revenge in Quiet Summer Truce
In New Concord, Jane endures taunts from the twins and a lingering crush on James Stimson. Amid schemes with Miss Julia Pratt, she bides her time while plotting a calculated return in the heated social contest for James and potential Congress.
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James Stimson
James
Twins
Leslie Harris
Leslie
Jane
Julia Pratt
Sarah Stimson
Harris
Julia
Sarah
Miss Julia
Congress
Oling
University President and Related Clues Puzzle Solution
A themed crossword style clue list includes entries for a university head, Assam silk worm, crinkly fabric, cautions, and various other terms across horizontal and vertical sections. Answers cover topics from anatomy and food to geography, instruments, and celestial terms, with references to classical figures and general nouns.
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Assam
School Days Quiz Prompts Geography and Time Questions
A quiz item lists three questions and answers about Shetland ponies, time difference between New York City and San Francisco, and paper source. It notes the Shetland Islands as the pony locations and states nine A M as the San Francisco time when it is noon in New York.
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Scotland
Shetland Islands
New York City
San Francisco
Word Builder and a Street Improvement Protest
A reader recalls a street paving scene with a woman reacting to wet conditions and jargon about improved city work. The account notes a protest mood and a dramatic cry about preferring different transit than the current train ride.
Health Talk on Heredity and Nervous Breakdowns
Doctors say heredity may influence nervous breakdown development with early-life breakdown patterns in some families. The discussion notes mental disease linked to nervous system changes can be inherited, including tendencies toward mental defect and dementia praecox or schizophrenic insanity.
Motor Failure Cited in Plane Crash Near Fort Sam Houston
A motor failure was cited as the cause of a plane crash near Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio that killed R. A. Webb, 35, a motion picture theater employee, and Mrs. T. B. Williams. Webb’s plane dropped altitude, hit telephone wires, and crashed within feet of Sgt. T. A. Haslett, Webb’s uncle.
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San Antonio
R. A. Webb
Motion Picture Theater
T. B. Williams
Fort Sam Houston
Webb
T. A. Haslett
Army
Haslett
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