The Empress Heist Saga Continues In New York To Boston
Mona Moran learns her childhood sweetheart Steve Saccarelli returns to New York after years away with Barry Townsend. The group plots to move the Empress diamond to their new South American mine venture while Bud faces the threat of the gang. Steve reveals he sold the Empress to fund new machinery for the mine. The plan shifts to relocating Bud and heading toward Trinidad as the trio anticipates creditor pressure and rival pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mona Moran
Wall Street
Steve Saccarrelli
New York
Mona
Kitty
Bud
Steve
South America
Barry Townsend
Peru
Lottie Carr
Barry
Buck Arkins
Lottie
Harkins
Moran
Buckingham Palace
Lady Bradford
Boston
Springfield
Empresa
Empresas
Mystery Talk Remains After Empress Heist Clue
Steve suspects Harkins gang knows where the Empress stash is after Mona’s revelation. Barry questions whether Lottie will reveal the hiding place before Bud departs. Steve assures that the girls were not involved, while pondering the danger ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve
Mona
Bud
Lottie
Barry
Harkins
Sied
Black Flag Insecticide Ad Claims Quick Death Power
A vintage advertisement touts Black Flag as a pest killer for mosquitoes flies and other insects. It promises safe use around people and pets and notes powder form for roaches and bedbugs left in cracks. It claims wide availability at grocers druggists hardware and general stores and emphasizes fast killing at low cost.
The Dreamer and His Glorious Timedream
Winifred Black describes a friend known as the dreamer as lively, generous, and witty, rich in friends and experiences though poor in money. She questions equality and fairness, noting the dreamer’s belief in leveling wealth while doubting its attainability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Black
Rescue plan in motion by Hugh Grantland
In a tense scene Adele Garrison depicts Hugh Grantland outlining a daring rescue of kidnapped girls. He assigns trusted allies to act as workmen to disguise a spying operation and maps routes to secure a nighttime rescue with precise timing and risk minimization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Grantland
Espion
Dicky
Otel
Slimming Patter and a Bottle of Mentha Pepsin
An advertisement touts a quick way to add pounds to a scrawny figure using mentha pepsin. It claims a girl gained 14 pounds in 3 weeks by one tablespoonful with meals, promoting Dave's mentha pepsin sold at Rate Store with a money back guarantee if it fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
Court
Moot Gibson
Court Theater
Merna Kennedy
Charlie Chaplin
Merna
Chicago
San Bernardino
Moaltywood
Mounton
Texas
Sho
Fanny Brice
Nan Halperin
Ted Doner
Chaplin
Lita Grey
Charlie
Pauli Fejos
Trachoma Disease Highlights and Prevention Needs
Trachoma is a highly contagious eye inflammation often caused by unsanitary living conditions. Recognized as a serious public health menace, it requires strong preventive care and public awareness to curb its spread.
Trachoma a contagious eye disease and its prevention
Trachoma or granulated eyelids is a contagious eye disease seen in many regions and among American Indians. The text explains symptoms such as itching tearing and eye redness, the risk of blindness if untreated, and prevention measures including hygiene separation of bedding and sterilization. It stresses medical consultation and cautions against neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Egypt
Russia
Health Queries on Women’s Age Height and Scar Treatment
Question and answer format outlines a 45 year old woman of 5 feet 6.5 inches should weigh about 149 pounds as the average for her height and age. It notes small deviations are insignificant and suggests alternating hot and cold compresses for pimples scars with ten minutes twice daily and mentions X rays as helpful.
Make This Model at Home Pattern 2388
Step by step diagrams for Pattern 2388 show a bow decorated dress with cape sleeves in organdie and taffeta look alike fabrics. Includes long sleeves and size options 16 to 20 and 34 to 42 with fabric and ribbon yardage, order by mailing name address and size with 15 cents per pattern. Catalog offer details accompany the pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Athens Messenger Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York City
Tragic Collision Claims Life of 19-Year-Old George Roesser
Greenville Iowa August 3 1940 George Roesser 19 was killed yesterday at 2 0rossroad 15 miles west of town when his car collided with a truck at the rear. Police report a fatal road accident with Roesser pronounced dead at the scene. Further details awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Pgeorge Roesser
Glorifying Yourself in the Office Beauty Routine
A dated guide urges working women to refresh their appearance with a cleansing cream, tissues, a quick astringent touch, foundation, and rouge. It emphasizes cleanliness, relaxation, and lasting charm from paste rouge, advising careful powdering of the neck while avoiding the eyelashes.
Sleep Restored by Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound
A 61 year old Fall River housekeeper reports twelve months of poor sleep improved after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She notes being tired, sleeping better, and handling daily tasks more easily with the product available in liquid or tablet form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mas. A. Haturweir
Main St
Fall River
Maes
Purchase Price leads at Onto Theater with Stanwyck star turn
Warner Brow presents Barbara Stanwyck in The Purchase Price at the Onto Theater and follows her breakout So Big with a night club singer turned wife in a Dakota farmer romance. The film features George Brent, dramatic intensity, and Stanwyck singing in scenes amid a tragic estrangement and a heated confrontation.
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Ohio
Warner Brow
Harbara Stanwyck
George Brent
Onto
Baek
Barbara Hranwyck
Leiaure
Barbara Stanwyck
Park Avenue
Mian Stanwyck
Fasta
Brent
Live Talbot
William A. Wellman
Astrological forecast notes delays and cautious steps
The reading warns of worries delays or physical lows but suggests friendly support and patience. It advises postponing major actions to a more favorable time and predicts a mostly routine year with possible minor obstructions. A practical gentle child may find success through cheerful companionship.
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Foster
Trinidad
Don
Heart of
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Adele Garrison
Grantland
Madge
Marion
Hugh
Solaad
Amuel Brixton
Ronald
Harry Underwood
Mrs. Brixton
Sapers
Royal S. Copeland, M. D
United States
Heart
Dr. Copeland
H. L
L. FE
Athens Messenger Daily
Gove Geto
Hoot Gibson
Majestic
Ann Harding
Invid
Selanick
RKO Atudte
Haa
Selaniek
Weatpard Passage
RKO+ Pathe
Majeastia Theater
Mise Parding
Laurence Olivier
Irving Pichel
Hollywood
Majestic Theater
Genevieve Tobin
Maurice Chevaller
Columbia
Pat O'Brien
Celurniat
Imoten Prival
Ralf Harolde
Rita la Rey
Leni Stengel
Anderson Lawlor
Thie Ia
Cenfvieve Kemble
The
Gay
Buckaroo
Age” Lewrence Olivier
Hollywood Speaks
Pat O'Rei
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