Dunninger Demonstrates Tricks to Skeptical Spiritualists
Dunninger, chairman of the magazine committee on psychical investigation, performed feats where cards, sealing wax, and hidden messages suggested supernatural power. Behind a curtain he appeared bound, yet the curtain revealed him in place, with "messages" from Houdini and Valentino on slates and a seal on knotted cards. he claimed all was achieved by human means, while critics doubted.
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Dunninger
Magazine Committee On Psychical Investigation
Pecoraro
Harry Houdini
Rudolph Valentino
Houdini
Earth
Valentino
Roumania’s Peasant Troubles Prospect of Change in Crisis
The piece portrays Roumania’s peasants marching on Bucharest amid dire hunger and dismal trade. It blames a self serving government clique and failing policies for ruin of commerce and markets, noting Prince Carol’s return offers little relief and urging a capable administration to reopen exports.
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Roumania
Carol
Agricultural prospects from 1928 crop survey
The report notes expanding 1928 strawberry acreage and larger watermelon output, with spinach declining in consumption. Prune crops lag, peaches expected on time, maple sugar and syrup harvested, California oranges rising in price, and abundant green onions. Early estimates for other crops are not yet available.
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United States
California
Magicians versus mediums in New York exhibit clash
In the Science and Invention rooms in New York on April 26 Nino Pecoraro a renowned medium tried to display unearthly powers to win prizes totaling 21000 offered by Science and Invention for genuine spirit manifestations. He failed to convince the committee. Last Thursday before the same spectators Joseph
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Science and Invention
New York City
Nino Pecoraro
Joseph
Tail of the Ticket Chooses Democratic VP Contenders
Washington speculation centers on a Democratic vice presidential candidate for Governor Smith's ticket. Named figures include Cordell Hull from Tennessee, Nellie Ross as a possible woman candidate, Evans Woolen of Indiana, Senators Walsh Arkansas Robinson Georgia, Senator George Texas Moody of Texas, and Missouri's Reed.
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Smith
Washington
Nellie Ross
Wyoming
United States
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
Democratic National Committee
Evans Woolen
Indiana
Tom Taggart
Walsh
Montana
Robinson
Arkansas
Senate
George
Georgia
Moody
Texas
Reed
Missouri
Houston
China Japan war talk and domestic strife loom large
The piece notes Tokyo dispatching warships and an air carrier to Tsingtao amid the Shantung dispute while Japan faces internal dissent. It highlights China’s civil strife, foreign warnings, and the prospect of broader conflict, with commentary on domestic leaders and regional tensions.
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China
Japan
Shanghai
Tokio
Tsingtao
Tonight on the NBC Pacific Coast Radio Network
The NBC Pacific Coast Network airs a slate of evening programs from 6:00 to 12:00 including Ipana Troubadours at 6 00 and 6 00 Goodrich hour. The NBC Night Club returns 9 30 to 10 00 with Gail Taylor and Ethel Wakefield among inaugural members. The Silvertown Cord Orchestra features 10 00 to 11 00 followed by the Trocaderans 11 00 to 12 00 with KGW Portland and KFI Los Angeles among outlets.
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School of the Air
Ensemble
Troubadours
Goodrich
Ike and
Mike
Playor Orchestra
Nighthawks
WOW Omaha
Frederic W. Wise
KOA
Denver
WEAF
KFI
Los Angeles
George
Henry Starr
Motor Mates
KNX
KGO
Oakland
NBC
Goodrich Orchestra
KGW
Portland
KPO
San Francisco
K.jr
Seattle
KHQ
Spokane
NBC Night Club
Tonight
Gail Taylor
Ethel Wakefield
Frank Gage
Irving Kennedy
KOMO
Silvertown Cord
Pacific Goodrich Silvertown Cord Orchestra
NBC Pacific Coast
the Trocaderans
The
Trocaderans
NBC Pacific Coast Network
Looking Backward in Butte and Anaconda
The Standard notes past events from 10 20 and 30 years ago. Thomas Topping arrived in Butte to review government employment. Percy Hurley visited Anaconda. W M Sayers left for Rawlins Wyoming. Mrs J A Dunn left for Helena. Joseph Devine traveled to Peru Indiana for his sister’s illness.
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Thomas Topping
Butte
Percy Hurley
Anaconda
W. M. Sayers
Rawlins
Wyo
J. A. Dunn
Helena
Joseph Devine
Peru
Ind
Local residents depart for business and family trips
Dan Cole of Anaconda visited Butte for several hours to conduct business and meet friends. J. W. Falmouth left for Marion Iowa to stay about a month visiting relatives. W. P. Reynolds and R. R. Allen left for New York City for a 15 day business trip. Mrs. J. G. Nash traveled to Portland for her mother’s illness and will be away at least a week. A. T. Morgan and Sellers Largey returned from a month east including New York and other points.
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Dan Cole
Anaconda
Butte
J. W. Falmouth
Marion
Iowa
W. P. Reynolds
R. R. Allen
New York City
J. G. Nash
Portland
A. T. Morgan
Sellers Largey
New York
Anaconda Business Visitors Highlight Regional Trade
J Benton Leggat traveled from Butte to Anaconda for several hours of business appointments. Sam Acklin and Tommy Youle visited Butte and met Dick Booth, formerly of Anaconda, now living there, for a social visit with local friends. C H Boyd, from Anaconda, paid a visit to Butte to attend to business matters yesterday.
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J. Benton Leggat
Anaconda
Butte
Sam Acklin
Tommy Youle
Dick Booth
C. H. Boyd
Knowledge Box Answers From Page Three Quiz
A list of five answers includes Sir Tukaji Rao Holkar and Nancy Anne Miller of Seattle as a name pairing for Indore royalty. Other items name King Fuad I and Charles William Eliot with Rudolph Valentino, a mulberry leaf, and Ecclesiastes 5 18. The fragment presents historic figures and a verse reference.
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Sir Tukaji Rao Holkar
Maharaja
Indore
Nancy Anne Miller
Seattle
Wash
Prince Geshwant Rao Holkar
King Fuad I
Charles William Eliot
Rudolph Valentino
Horoscope for Wednesday May 9 1928
The planetary forecast favors early hours with luck fading later. Women may receive good influence toward philanthropic work and law success is seen for college graduating girls next month. Youth show strong civic drive amid political shifts and caution advised for aviation and finances.
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McClure
One-Minute Pulpit Reflection on Neighborly Harmony
A brief biblical reflection cites Acts chapters seven verse 26 and 27 where a man pleads for unity among brethren and protests overstepping authority. It notes the tension as a neighbor is wronged and challenged by another who asserts rulership.
Study and character cross careers and stages
A steel company president urges ongoing study beyond formal schooling to gain true advancement. He argues sustained learning builds cultural and vocational success. A New York actress charged with shooting her husband laments Broadway glitter and hollow friendships, while noting character persists across occupations.
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New York
Broadway
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Steger
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Leary
Uncle Lars
John Bull
White House
Ipana Troubadours
KSD
WRHM
Woc
WHO
WOW
WDAF
KVOO
Caroline Andrews
Wcco
National Grand Opera
Shanewis
WSAI
Wwoc
Kansas City
WTMJ
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Clifford McBride
Moodepitcher
Gabe
Alter Hagen
Hagen
Grove Patterson
Noaw Numikuui
Noah
Hall Carlinvills
Philip Yolk
Kansas
Les
Seames O. Stephens
Akron
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