King George V Celebrates 20 Years On the Throne
Windsor marks two decades since King George V ascended after King Edward VII. The public observes with balls and receptions as London starts its season. The King salutes staff at Buckingham and Windsor, including Bombardier Benott who hoists and lowers the royal standard. Fort Worth’s Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Chapman plan to move to 1804 Lincoln Street. he is a rancher.
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United Press
Windsor
George V
Edward VII
Edward
Windsor Castle
London
Royal Academy
Buckingham Palace
Bombardier Benott
Victoria Tower
A. J. Chapman
Fort Worth
Amarillo
Lincoln Street
Mr. Chapman
Photo Unites Scattered Trio in Calumet Reunion
Calumet May 6 photo reunites George Boyle his sister Flossie and their mother after 33 years apart. Family split when Georges father died and Flossie went to the Clink home while the mother left for Canada with a copy of the photo. A Toledo story and Ohio connections spurred a contact chain ending in a three‑way reunion.
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Four Winds
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George Stevens
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Floyd Clink
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Alta
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Ohio
Pantsless Man Faces Pants Theft Charge
In Night Court New York Nathaniel Armstead stood pantless as he faced a theft charge. The tailor Oscar Bazirjian testified Armstead entered his shop frustrated over a pressed suit and allegedly took another pair of pants then returned wearing them and demanded two suits. A policeman was summoned and Armstead denied wrongdoing.
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International News Service
New York
Nathaniel Armstead
Oscar Bazirjian
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Mayor Endorses Water Fund Transfer for City Savings
Mayor Ernest C. Thompson says transferring funds from the water department to the general fund is a prudent, money saving move to avoid interest. About $135,000 has been shifted as taxes are delayed from January 1 to May 31 to cover current expenses. The city could borrow at 6 percent or use existing money, with repayment from incoming tax receipts.
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Ernest C. Thompson
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Mystery Hole Dug Near Fort Reno Baffles Locals
In El Reno Oklahoma on May 6 mystery seekers probe a deep 18 foot hole near Fort Reno. A prior hole from 1925 matches depth and shows a sand imprint from a box at the bottom. No clues explain the motive or purpose of the new excavation.
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EL Reno
United Press
Okla
Fort Reno
Chicken with four legs walks on two in Maine
A Davis Hatchery chick at Grover's Crossing in Freeport Maine has four legs but struts on only two, apparently carrying the others as spares. The curious bird draws attention from locals and raises questions about its unusual gait.
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United Press Freeport
Davis Hatchery
Grover's Crossing
How Women Lose Fat in England Health tonics promise rapid weight loss
An advertisement targets women promising 15 pounds lost in a month with Kruschen Salts. It claims energy, health gains, clearer skin, reduced double chin, and a normal weight, urging readers to buy an 85 cent bottle for four weeks and weigh again. It touts selling points and drugstore availability.
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America
Ox Drug Company
New Hampshire Vital in New England Shoe Industry
Manchester May 6 government report shows New Hampshire produced 34 percent of New England footwear. In 1929 total U. S. men’s shoes reached 94,770,112 pairs with New Hampshire at 10.2 percent.
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International News Service
Manchester
N. H
New Hampshire
New England
Model Loco From 1912 Bought For Henry Ford
A 1912 Matthew Murray designed model locomotive was purchased by a local agent for Henry Ford in Newcastle England. The deal transfers the historic engine to Ford as a collectible and potential exhibit piece.
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FORD
United Press
Newcastle
Eng
Matthew Murray
Henry Ford
New Quick Dust and Polish Method Advertised
Housewives learn a fast way to dust and polish with a dealer visit or telephone order. LUSTRWAX promises a dry lustre for furniture floors woodwork bathtubs porcelain autos and more while killing germs and repelling insects. Two sizes 8 oz and 16 oz sold by dealers.
Cardus touted by Jacksonville resident for health boost
Mrs. W. M. Jackson of 2245 Main Street Jacksonville says Cardus cured her long running headaches back pain weakness and sleepless nights after using five bottles. She credits the medicine with restoring her health and recommends it to other women who feel run down.
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Jacksonville
Cardus
Paper famine cuts Russian book output and press
Moscow reports a severe paper famine that threatens Soviet newspapers and book publishing. Leaders say production may drop 60 000 tons this year, with newspapers needing 150 000 tons and publishers seeking 115 000 tons to carry out publishing plans.
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United Press
Moscow
Soviet Union
Paper Shortage Shrinks Magazine Pages Across Outlets
The article notes a global paper famine reducing newspaper sections to four pages and constraining magazine circulations. Pravda and Lavertin are cited with rising demands and plans to expand to eight pages when supply allows. Readers race to buy popular titles while slower issues run short.
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Lavertin
Pravda
Communist Party
Paper shortages limit novels and boost educational works
The paper shortage favors technical and educational books over entertaining literature. The conference concluded that existing mills can double capacity by repairing machinery and improving efficiency, with new mills under construction. The goal is to solve the paper problem without imports in the coming years.
Doctors Open Sessions at Mineral Wells Texas
May 6 opening of the State Medical Association of Texas at Mineral Wells followed preliminary meetings by the Railway Surgeons Association Radiological Society and Neurological Society. Morning featured entertainment while the afternoon discussed organization problems.
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Mineral Wells
State Medical Association of Texas
Texas Railway Surgeons’ Association
Texas Radiological Society
Texas Neurological Society
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