Happenings About the Capital in Santiago
Rodney Dutcher reports from Santiago Chile describing a modernizing capital with American influence in advertising streets and education English as a compulsory subject. The city features a 12 million race track plans for aviation training six miles from the city with British style uniforms and Chilean instructors.
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Rodney Dutcher Mesenger
Washington
Jah
Santiago
Chile
San
le Bourget
France
California
Prado
Havana
Europe
United States
la Nacion
Mercurio
Iquiqui
Curtis Falcons
Chilean Aero Club
A Thought For Today Verse by William Arthur Reflection
A short devotional notes the regeneration of a sinner as evidence of divine power. It emphasizes spiritual renewal of the mind and the higher prerogative of creating anew rather than original creation.
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William Arthur
Battle of Smokes and Sweets Advertising War
The piece describes a national advertising clash between cigarette makers and candy producers. It notes cigarette pushers urging light and smoke over candy, candy makers countering with public welfare concerns, and speculation about women as primary candy buyers becoming targets for smoking campaigns. It also comments on winter weather and regional comparisons.
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Wing
Ok Or
Pethenenthaag
Cs Abe
Ohio Weather Recalled Amid Mixed Seasonal Hues
Ohio residents recall unusually mild autumn and early winter through 1929 with long-lasting leaves and vibrant color. since then, weather has fluctuated with freezes and light snows, while flu and illnesses circulate in the air, reflecting regional memories of past conditions.
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Chicago
End of an Era as Cable Homestead Yields to Modern Homes
The historic Cable farm once formed much of East Athens near Morris Avenue and East State Street. The old brick residence, its tower bell, barns, and gardens have been removed, leaving a deep building lot as modern homes cover the former estate. The heirs dwindled and few occupied the house in recent years, closing a long chapter in local history.
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Cable
Ransom Cable
Morris Avenue
East
Athens
State Street
Hudson
Hallowe
East End
Street Scene’s kaleidoscope of New York life in a single block
In a Jan 11 essay Gilbert Swan glosses a Manhattan block as a living drama where births and deaths, weddings and murders, luxury and poverty mingle. He cites Elmer Rice’s Street Scene as a straight mirror, showing daily life’s rhythm amid chaos.
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Gilbert Swan Messenger
New York
Jan
Manhattan
Elmer Rice
Trade balance and odd Coolidge tales from old days
The text recalls a large 1938 trade gap with exports at 5.13 billion and imports 1.04 billion less, plus a tale of Coolidge’s father selling a country store and a two year back period for unsold goods. It also mentions smuggling and dangerous methods used in old times and hints at California related smugglers.
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United States
Calvim Coolidge
Health and Diet Advice from Dr Frank McCoy
Diet and lifestyle guidance to ward off old age emphasize balance of minerals, exercise, and a hopeful mindset. McCoy warns against quick cures and explains limitations of gland transplants while noting potassium and sodium roles in tissue health. He cites Goethe and ancient legends, and includes reader Q A on sunbaths cinnamon and rheumatism across genders.
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Frank McCoy
Faust
Greece
Navy air fleet ready for winter maneuvers near Panama
The piece notes UNCLE SAMS fleet in the Pacific ready for winter maneuvers with 200 flying machines, praising the nine month old air fleet and airship builds. Senator Reed warns Panama Canal could be hit from the air in conflict with Britain. Profits rise as smuggling shifts to air routes with Chinese smugglers earning higher pay and five smugglers and two airplanes seized.
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Uncle Sam
Pacific
Panama
Wilbur
Navy
Reed
Senate
Britain
Panama Canal
Balance shifts as France gains trade edge amid revolution
The balance of trade favors France for the first time in years then the French revolution erupts. The piece notes the impossibility of a similar upheaval here despite millions of cars and household electric devices.
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France
Settlement of long standing Vatican Italy dispute reached
Dispatches from Rome announce a settlement ending a quarrel between the Pope representing the Catholic Church and the Italian government that has dragged since Garibaldi era.
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Rome
Garibaldi
Italy
Papal indemnity and Vatican lands to be increased
IT 18 reports Italy will pay the Pope 1 000 000 000 lire to indemnify about 52.5 million dollars. The Vatican will gain more lands including a grand villa and a four mile round park. It is not announced whether the Popes will end their self-imposed stay in Vatican grounds in protest against loss of temporal power.
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Chicago
Hocking County
California
Hockingley
A. Wanks
O. J
Italy
Vatican
Prophesied 1929 Warnings From Hoboken Professor
Professor Moyer predicts a troubled 1929 with a spring wave of kidnapings and a strong year for females. He warns of a coming great fire or explosion in Washington and urges editors to exercise caution for fear of great lawsuits.
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Moyer
Hoboken
New Jersey
Washington
Astrologers and mystics urged to predict unsettling truths
A dated note argues that mystics seek attention by forecasting disagreeable events. It suggests direct, blunt statements about health or fate grab notice, while praise or pleasantries fail to engage audiences.
Banker Path or Champion Fighter
National banks in New York City earned last year 83662000 dollars, paid out 65000000 in dividends, added 47000000 to surplus and profits. The remark suggests steering a boy toward banking as a path to financial success.
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New York City
Taney burial site noted in Frederick Maryland
The text states Chief Justice Taney is buried in St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Frederick Maryland. It also references questions about navigability of a passage and mentions 600 hours in the air, but the readable fact confirms the burial location.
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Taney
St. John’s' Catholic Cemetery
Frederick
Maryland
Gold import totals rise by 391 million worldwide
Export figures show 391 372 000 more gold imported, a substantial increase noted as an 80 comfort for markets. The data highlights higher inflows and broader demand across regions, signaling continued bullion movement and potential price implications.
Notable locals and past highlights from Athens County
News items recap recent activities of Dr. J. D. Blower newly elected coroner, Kenyon student Wilson Welch recovering from flu, Frank Gullum offered with Marion baseball, and travel visits by Mr. and Mrs. O Bleness. Ten years back includes Lt. John R. Sprague returning from Camp Sevier and social visits by Mrs. J C Gill and Mrs. Fred M. McKay.
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J. D. Blower
Glouster
Athens County
Athens
Bread has risen not raised in standard usage
In common usage the phrase The bread has risen is correct while The bread has raised would imply an external agent or power acting on the bread. The rising suggests an internal power within the bread itself rather than an outside cause.
History moments from January 17 across centuries
Birthday of Benjamin Franklin in 1706 is noted alongside milestones such as the 1849 first telegram from Chicago reaching Milwaukee and the 1910 statehood bills for New Mexico and Arizona.
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Benjamin Franklin
Chicago
Milwaukee
New Mexico
Arizona
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