Ghost of Houdini Fails to Contact Spirit Seance
In Detroit on November 1, 13 magicians and amateurs held a midnight seance to contact Harry Houdini's spirit on the 20th anniversary of his death. A vacant 14th chair held mementos of Houdini as the lights dimmed and no contact was made. Bob Underwitter tempered expectations saying they merely haven't succeeded yet.
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Detroit
Harry Houdini
Houdini
Bob Underwitter
Underwatter
Amarillo Recalled By Old Timer In Fifty Year Visit
F M Pope, an automotive machinist from Detroit and former Amarillo resident, says the city has changed in appearance but remains a Plains beauty. He recalls grazing land, once small population, and a 1891 store opening, with family moves across Texas and a dramatic trek to Gainesville marked by a Pease River snag.
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Amarillo
F. M. Pope
Mr. Pope
Hudson Motor Car Company
Detroit
Canyon
Polk Street
Miss Farley
Panhandle
Gainesville
Pease River
Millions Are Handicapped By Deafness
A Northwestern National Life Insurance study finds that 5 to 7 million Americans have hearing difficulties, with about half seriously handicapped. Causes include catarrhal conditions in children and circulatory troubles in older adults. noise exposure also raises risk. About 1.5 million children have minor defects needing attention to prevent later handicap. Treatments have reduced deafness from meningitis in World War I veterans.
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Minneapolis
Minn
U.P
Northwestern National Life Insurance Co
Locomotive Fire Engine or Ambulance Sighted in Oncoming Traffic
An oncoming locomotive and emergency vehicles including a fire engine or an ambulance were reported in close proximity to traffic. The incident prompted caution for drivers and potential emergency response coordination.
Baby girl born ends 55-year wait in Covington
A Covington Kentucky couple welcomes their first girl in 55 years, a birth that brings joy to the Durbin family across the United States. The note sits among a jumble of unrelated items noting ear deafness and toll roads’ history.
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Beattyville
U.P
Talmer Durbin
Covington
Durbin
United States
Firemen Build Their Own Truck In Kenton
Kenton Fire Department could not buy a new truck so the firemen mobilized local factories merchants and nine townships to build one. Townships supplied an Army six by six chassis for 1500 dollars a 480 dollar pump already owned was mounted a 1300 gallon water tank was welded on and additional gear installed by the volunteers on days off.
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Kenton, O
U.P
Kenton Fire Department
Kenton
Kiwi Lays Largest Eggs Proportionally Among Birds
The kiwi produces the biggest eggs relative to body size among birds, often laying eggs around five inches long. This remarkable feat highlights the species unique reproductive biology and adaptation.
NIL spray cleans odors and freshens the fridge and clothes hamper
The notice describes NIL spray for deodorizing and sanitizing interiors. Spray into air or surfaces to remove food odors, freshen the ice box, and wipe metal surfaces after defrosting. Also used to eliminate hamper odors inside and outside as clothes accumulate.
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Ghost of Houdini
Rey
Angelo
del Monte
Campbell's Tomato
Purasnow
Hershey's Soap
Morton
Swan Soap
K. C
Pound
Lloyd Robertson
Oliver Eakle
Texas Finance & Credit Co
Oliver Eakle Bidg
Tesk
Vetesk’s
Texas
U. S
Ugar
Getters
Eer
B.O
Drug Dept
Skinner Mfg. Co
Omaha
Neb
Mivision
Nebr
OPR
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