Medium fails with Spirit of Houdini in seance
An attempted spirit materialization of Harry Houdini by Nino Pecoraro at Science and Invention offices ended in failure. Pecoraro, tied and masked, failed to produce Houdini’s message or any verifiable phenomenon, while Joseph Dunninger claimed he could replicate all observed results by natural means.
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Associated Press
New York
Harry Houdini
Science and Invention
Nino Pecoraro
Bronx
Houdini
Emaeras
Joseph Dunninger
Pecoraro
Cisco man approved as oil umpire in Winkler County
H. N. Pardee of Cisco, former Humble and Landrith Oil executive, is approved by the Texas Railroad Commission to administer the Winkler County production order. Pardee will assess daily reduction potential for pro rata allotments under the curtailment plan effective May 5, with proration based on each producer's acreage share.
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Associated Press
Austin
State Railroad Commission
H. N. Pardee
Cisco
Humble and
Landrith Oil Companies
Winkler County
R. D. Parker
Oil and Gas Division
Pardee
Fort Worth
Railroad Commission
Cucumber’s Coolness Explained by UC Scientist
Berkeley April 27. Researcher M. A. Joslyn of the University of California reveals cucumbers are among the oldest garden vegetables. He notes wrinkled skin and centuries of coolness as they age and endure.
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International News Service
Berkeley
M. A. Joslyn
University of California
City FILES suit to end Cotton Belt bus service contract
The Texas attorney general will sue in district court to test the Cotton Belt railroad's contract with W. E. Nunnellee bus line to replace one of two Tyler Lufkin passenger trains with bus service. The suit, a quo warranto action, questions the railroads charter power to contract for bus service.
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Associated Press
Austin
Cotton Belt” Railroad
Tyler
Lufkin
Attorney General's Department
Texas
W. E. Nuanellee
Joe Brown
Allen Clark
Cotton Belt
State Railroad Commission
Nunnellee
Claude Pollard
State Legal Department
Cucumbers Known Long History and Widespread Use
Joslyn notes cucumbers originate in the Far East and have been cultivated for 3000 to 4000 years. Pickled cucumbers are widely valued. the United States grows them in all states with Michigan leading at about 25,000 acres. California is a major producer, ranking fourth. Commercial pickle cucumber production exceeds fresh consumption about two to one.
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Joslyn
Far East
Union
Michigan
California
Baby Care Advice and Fletcher’s Castoria Endorsement
Child care guidance asserts six month fluid rules and weight based dosing for infants. It promotes Fletcher’s Castoria as a universal remedy for feverish crying colic diarrhea and other baby ailments with a warning to seek genuine Chas H Fletcher signature bottles.
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Fletcher
Chas. H. Fletcher
Fourteen Years Pass Without Proving Diskin Is Dead
Boston April 27. William Diskin, Charles Town drawbridge tender, remains legally alive as relatives wait fourteen years for his estate. Last seen January 21 on the bridge by a tug crew. he vanished amid treetlo work. Divers failed to recover a body. only lunch and coffee found. newspapers and police recorded drowning, but law requires a formal death declaration after fourteen years.
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Boston
William Diskin
Charlestown
Thomas Opposes Al Smith Preference in Texas
H Bascom Thomas denounces the Texas Democratic split and rejects any role as a delegate to the state or national convention. He vows to oppose Governor Al Smith’s nomination and denies Governor Moody’s leadership in the prohibition cause.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
H. Bascom Thomas
Constitutional Democrats
Democrats
al Smith
Thomas
Moody
Princeton Crew Hopes for Olympic Bid
On the Princeton campus students and residents warm to the current crew. They expect strong performance and believe the team could secure a place in the Olympic games with continued effort.
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Princeton
This Great Healing Oil For Eczema And Skin Troubles
An advertisement promotes Moone's Emerald Oil from Fox Drug Co as a penetrating antiseptic oil to banish eczema and skin troubles. It claims quick relief after the first application and complete cure with consistent use, offering a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Moone
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