Warnings on Rail Wrecks Spur Calls for Safer Practices
In a 1933 editorial from Oklahoma and New Mexico, the piece cites recent rail wrecks including the Crescent Limited and the Golden State Limited. It argues that aging workers, pension rules, and ultra cautious economies threaten public safety and urges trains maintain proper signals and manpower. Judge John 3 Parker is cited on government duty to uphold peace and order.
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New York
Roosevelt
Southern
Southern Pacific Rock Island
Golden State Limited
Erie
Flyer
John 3. Parker
U. S. Court of Appeals
Nostalgia for Old Minstrel by C. O. McIntyre
A humorous nostalgic column recalls vaudeville era minstrel acts and showmen like Hap Ward and Charlie Russell. It notes chummy anecdotes about Eugene Pield, Anna May Wong, Babe Ruth, John J. McGraw, and other figures, with playful jests on showbiz life and headlines.
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C. O. McIntyre
New York
Chatham Walk
Stickytoes the Tree Toad Teaches Quiet Drought Philosophy
In Thornton W. Burg's bedtime tale, Stickytoes the Tree Toad avoids complaint during drought. A frog born in the Smiling Pool, he lives in trees and offers calm resilience, contrasting neighbors who grumble about conditions. He believes acceptance reduces trouble.
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Buckytoes
Smiling Pool
Stickytoes
Don’t Nazify the NRA by Glenn Frank
The author urges mass unity to support the NRA recovery program without resorting to mob tactics or intimidation. He warns against threats and “economic Ku Kluxism” and calls for careful, sympathetic handling of small enterprises lacking credit or scale while backing higher wages and shorter hours.
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NRA
Washington
Johnson
McClure
Fragmentary note hints at series questions and responses
A garbled message mentions how it began and asks for ideas to Berdanier care of lobe. It references frustration with a series and seeks input on origin or answer. No clear persons or dates are established.
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Berdanier
Lobe
Hidden Door Intrigue on the St Lawrence River
Colin Hewitt risks a hijack plot as he plans to warn Lazarre about Captain Dollaire's men. Germaine Tremblay reveals a daring ruse to aid Colin and to keep him safe. The pair conceal themselves aboard a launch near the club while plotting their next move.
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Colin Hewitt
Germaine Tremblay
St. Lawrence
Joe Lagarre
Captain Dollaire
Lazarre
New York
Colin
Germaine
Delijaire
Jacques
Antoinette
Mr. Howard
Cap A l'Orage
Sleeping sickness in St. Louis linked to brain involvement
Dr. Morris Fishbein reports on sleeping sickness in St. Louis, noting sudden onset with headache fever throat inflammation and neck stiffness. The cortex is often affected with high fatality and limited transmission suggests localized outbreak with no personal prevention possible beyond general caution.
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St. Louis
United States Public Health Service
United States
Hollywood stars and studio quirks reveal backstage quirks
Interesting notes from Hollywood include George O Briens Christmas birthday tie with Marguerite Churchill becoming Mrs O Brien, Warner Olands lunch in a pail, Kay Francis 36 costume changes, Bing Crosby fan letters with powder, and Garbos bead heavy costume. Other highlights cover Victor Jory school expulsions and Ruth Donnellys career shift.
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Hollywood
George O’brien
Marguerite Churchill
Maurice Chevalier
Bing Crosby
William Powell
Ruth Chatterton
Paul Muni
Wallace Ford
Ruth Donnelly
Harry Sharrow
Jackie Coogan
Los Angeles
Chinatown
Zasu Pitts
Emil Jannings
Garbo
Guiding Your Child Thank-You Letters
An guidance piece by Alice Clarissa Richmond on training children to write thank you notes. It emphasizes early practice, clear expectations, and constant moderation to prevent forgotten letters. The final reward is teens who take responsibility without embarrassment when meeting relatives.
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Alice Clarissa Richmond
Sarah
Who Is the U S A administration leader In the picture
A crossword style quiz lists clues about the pictured man and related terms. The prompt asks identify the U S A administration leader in the image and cross clues cover nouns verbs and roles from 13 to 59 across vertical and horizontal directions.
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U. S. A. Administration
Lord Byron Umpire Recalled for Humorous Baseball Tales
A nostalgic reminiscence recounts a big league umpire nicknamed Lord Byron known for poetic calls and sharp retorts. Fans mocked his walk and voice before a dramatic outburst, and a cocky substitute batter drew cheers as a zany crowd moment at Polo Grounds.
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Byron
Lord Byron
Polo Grounds
Radio Clock Listings Show Evening NBC CBS Mix
New York radio guide lists WBAF NBC schedule with Rudy Vallee at 6 and Showboat at 7 and Jolson and Whiteman at 8 The WABC CBS lineup features The Black Cat at 6 30 Deep River Orchestra at 8 NRA talk with Governor Ritchie at 9 30 WJZ NBC offers Tune Detective at 5 45 Wayne King Orchestra at 7 30 and Army band at 9 30.
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New York
WBAF
NBC
Rudy Vallee
Jolson
Whiteman
WABC
CBS
The
Deep River Orchestra
Governor Ritchie
WJZ
Wayne King
Army Band
Stickytoes the Inconspicuous Weathered Rain Caller
Neighbors blame a rumored rain caller who hides in plain sight as Stickytoes changes coat colors and stays cool. The bird avoids sun in shade, moves to Farmer Brown’s porch vine at dusk, and enjoys a damp hideout in the potting box while hunting insects at night. The tale mirrors small-town rumor and animal cleverness.
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Scrapper
Sticky Toes
Stickytoes
Hs Famly
Farmer Brown
Mother Brown
T. W. Burgess
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Marilis
Amarillo
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MAIL
Oklahoma
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Staff OF Life
Hap Ward
Charlie Russell
Tucson
Eugene Pield
Chicago
Anna May Wong
Ealing
London
Bird Millman
Circus
Canon City
Colorado
Babe Ruth
Will Hamiltons
Marie Corelli
Paris
Shanghai
du Dome
John J. McGraw
Giants
Marlin
Texas
Thornton W. Burg
Green Meadows
Green Forest
Glenn Frank
Richard Steele
Rainbow Chaser
Frank L. Packard
Donald Howard
Boston
Lagarre
Morris Fishbein
Journal of the American Medical Association
Hygeia the Health Magazine
Dan Thomas
North Pacific Coast
Blue
North America
Helen
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