16 Year Old Hikes 8000 Miles Coast to Coast for $30
Lawrence Kahn, a 16 year old New York schoolboy, recounts an 8000 mile hitch hike to the Pacific coast and back costing about $30. He started July 1, spent 37 days traveling, slept in haystacks and stations, and met many strangers who aided him. He visited Los Angeles for three weeks and notes encounters with Indians and Mexicans in New Mexico along the way.
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Lawrence Kahn
New York
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
United States
Salt Lake City
Portland
Oregon
I Travel The Lincoln Highway And Santa Fe Trail
A spoken tour describes crossing the Lincoln Highway and Santa Fe Trail, visiting Catalina Island, hitchhiking in the south, sleeping in a police station in Delphos, Nebraska, hay stacks, hunger in Burley Idaho, and a coast crossing to New York, ending with a wistful travel mood and memories. A letter from West Africa to Master Voice requests a catalog and a Bible.
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Los Angeles
Catalina Island
Elm Creek
Nebraska
Delphos
Indiana
Burley
Idaho
Hudson River
New York
West Africa
Master Voice
City of England
London
Phonograph
England
Johnny
Lagos
Kekeri Sadikoy
John Dalzell Former Pittsburgh Congressman Dies
Former congressman John Dalzell of Pittsburgh Pa died after a long illness at his son Samuel Dalzell’s home in Altadena California. The obituary notes his service in the U S House and his connection to Pennsylvania politics.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
John Dalzell
Pittsburgh
Samuel Dalzell
Altadena
Calif
Creomulsion Emulsified Creosote for Persistent Coughs
Advertises Creomulsion as a two fold remedy for persistent coughs colds and throat troubles. Claims to soothe inflamed membranes inhibit germ growth and heal symptoms while creosote enters the bloodstream. Promises guaranteed relief or money back with druggist purchase.
Illinois coal miners back to work after strike settlement
United Press reports Illinois coal miners resume work at the old wage scale after a prolonged strike. The return brings autos and trains with families back to coal towns, parades form, and churches fill as miners thank leaders. John L. Lewis helped negotiate the settlement in Chicago.
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Marion
Ilinois
Benton
Tllinois
Chicago
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Union Talks Secure Return of Miners to Work
The settlement and return of miners to work in other fields were practically assured by the union, signaling a peaceful path forward and stable employment prospects for workers transitioning from mining activities.
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Union
2 000 Delegates At Annual Meet Catholic Men
Detroit hosts the National Council of Catholic Men seventh annual convention October 16 to 18 with more than 2 000 delegates and visitors from across the country. Bishops Joseph Schrembs and Michael Gallagher will attend along with Rear Admiral William Benson as the lay delegate. The event opens with a solemn high mass at St. Aloysius Church and features a sermon by Bishop Schrembs.
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International News Service
Detroit
Mich
United States Navy
National Council of Catholic Men
Joseph Schrembs
Cleveland
Michael J. Gallagher
William 8. Benson
City tour highlights Catholic institutions and new bishop residence
A tour of the city visits Sacred Heart Seminary the new episcopal residence in Palmer Woods the University of Detroit and Marygrove College. A monster mass meeting will feature the second day programme with well known lay and clerical speakers.
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Sacred Heart Seminary
Palmer Woods
University of Detroit
Marygrove College
Leto's Pyorrhen Remedy Endorsed by Dentists
A drugstore ad proclaims Leto's Pyorrhen Remedy weed and recom mended by leading dentists and promises dentist backed benefits. Money back guarantee if it fails.
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Emile
Leto
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Amarillo
Fender and Body Works
Polk
Guy A. Carlander
Massie
Kerr & Walsh
E. F. “Rittenberry
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Oliver Eakle
Chiropractors
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Cash Registers
National Cash Registers
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A. L. Kirtley
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Southwestern Public Service Co
Amarillo Greenhouses
Taylor “Cunningham Flower Shop
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L. V. Cradit
J. H. Chandler
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Loving Printing CO
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Joan Wall
Prompy
Liberty Finance Company
Mattress Mers
Anderson Mattress CO
N. Tyler
Amarillo Furniture CO
Amarillo Stoneware and Queensware Co.,, Inc
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International Harvester CO
Sigmon Furniture Mfg. Co
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Physicians & Surgeons
W. Forest Dutton
M. D
Puckety & Patton
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Nan L. Gilkerson
Ute Eee
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Illinois
United Press
Amarillo National
Frank B. Salter
Westinghouse
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Santa Fe
Arthur
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