Benny Smith Confesses to Borden Murder in Fostered Schoolroom Drama
Benny Smith admits he shot Mr. Borden in self defense after an argument over Ruth Lester. Detective McMann confirms the confession with a medical examiner’s report while Ruth Lester faces the emotional pull of the case and Benny’s mother defends him.
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Ruth Lester
Smith
Bor- Jen
Jack Hay
McMann
Murman
Sires
Benny
Miss Lester
Mr. Borden
Borden
Department of Police
Sergeant McMann
Letter Golf Par Seven Puzzle and Crime Narrative
A newspaper page excerpt presents Letter Golf rules and a solution tease on a par seven. It then shifts to a crime story involving Benny’s illness, a hospital transfer, and detective McMann's reflections on police methods as Ruth records Benny’s confessions for a stenographic file. The scene ends with Ruth seeking Mr. Hayward's accompaniment and a To Be Continued tease.
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Benny
McMann
Borden
Ruth
Jack Hayward
Rae
Renny
Miss Lester
George
Mr. Hayward
Radio Night Schedule Highlights From Coast to Coast
A transcription of evening radio programming lists NBC and Columbia networks across major stations. Highlights include 8:00 p m quartet and sextet, 9:00 p m Paul Whitman Band on Columbia, 10:08 p m Voice of Columbia, 11:00 p m Radio vaudeville on NBC WLW, and 8:00 p m Genia Fornariove soprano with a concert orchestra.
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Voters’ Service
NBC System
WJZ
Paul Whitman
Columbia Network
WEAF
Voice of Columbia
Majel
WEAP
Tae Vance
Jolly Bill and Jane
Prper
Tarifa Li
Enoch Crosby
Genia Fornariove
Aot Club Eskimos
Centraltones
Radio-Keith-Orpheum
When Your Child Is Sleepless and Constipated
The ad claims sleeplessness in children links to constipation and offers California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative. It promises relief within hours, improved bowels, blood, complexion, and spirits, urging buyers to choose the genuine California label to avoid imitators.
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California
Musterole replaces mustard plasters for relief
Grandmother trusted mustard for chest and cold symptoms but its plaster caused burning. Musterole offers similar relief without plaster or blistering. Gently rub in to ease sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia and various pains. It may prevent pneumonia.
262 Churches in Columbus and state rosters discussed
Columbus March 19. Members of the State Legislature and state employees can spend Sundays in the capital city with 262 churches, seven theaters, 44 motion picture houses, two amusement parks and scenic drives. Officials report the federal and state roster publication may slip to mid June. Welfare Director Griswold warns Ohio prisons may rise to 26 000 inmates in ten years without relief and backs a London Prison Farm wall to provide work. Several measures, including the State Office Building Bill and Habitual Criminal repeal, await Governor Cooper’s signature.
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Columbus
Clarence J. Brown
Hal H. Griswold
Ohio
Ile
London Prison Farm
Ohio Penitentiary
General Assembly
Cooper
Senate
Dr Jackson's Digestive Powder Promises Quick Stomach Relief
Dr Jackson's Digestive and Liver Powder offers immediate relief for stomach troubles. The ad claims forty years of use, mentions Dr Jackson as a noted stomach specialist, and invites readers to request a free sample by mail from The Jackson Medicine Co. in Zanesville Ohio.
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Jackson Medicine Co. Dept. E
Zanesville, O
Harmless Spring Brings Jail Census Triumph to Reporter
A February jail census shows 88 residents housed at one time with 48 inmates today and a transient list of 77 for the month. The piece quips that spring fever may spur crime, noting cold days hinder acts while the jail population rises with the season.
Ohio Senate Broadcast of “School of the Air” Radio
The Ohio Senate held its first radio broadcast as part of the Ohio School of the Air. Mov ing pictures were shot and proceedings were broadcast with several hundred thousand listeners possibly tuning in. A second public hearing will take place Thursday evening.
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Ohio Senate
Ohio School of the Air
Marmola Diet Pill Promise Fat Loss Facts
An old advertisement touts Marmola as a science based fat loss aid claiming it uses a modern research formula. It emphasizes popularity with millions of boxes sold and includes a book in each box detailing the formula and reasons for results. Users are urged to start with a $1 box.
Bible Bill Sparks Debate Over Daily Scriptural Readings
In a recent House discussion the proposed Bible bill, backed by Representative Lloyd Weaver of Akron, would require the state department of education to prepare a daily scripture reading manual for all public schools. The plan drew strong pro and con arguments during a prior hearing.
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Lloyd Weaver
Akron
Free Man Charged With Non Support
Bond of 500 dollars posted for Emmett Ross of Athens after arrest by Constable Harry Dalton for failure to support. Ross released from Athens County Jail to appear at the next term in Common Pleas Court.
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Emmett Ross
Athens
Common Pleas Court
Ross
Harry Dalton
Man Pleads Not Guilty in Peace Court Arraignment
A man pleaded not guilty at arraignment in the court of justice of the Peace Carl H. Porter. He was placed under bond and, failing to post bond, was committed to jail.
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Court of Justice of the Peace
Carl H. Porter
Columbus Minister Will Speak to Merk
Dr. Robert R. Reed of the Indianola Presbyterian Church in Columbus will address the Athens Presbyterian Brotherhood meeting on Thursday March 21. Officers say Reed is among the capital city's ablest ministers and will be heard with interest in Athens. Mrs Haffey leads the Friendly Society division which will serve dinner at 6 o'clock.
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Robert R. Reed
Indianola Presbyterian Church
Columbus
Athens Presbysterian Brotherhood
Tron's Woman Fells to Caffeine's Hidden Threat
Holly Colorado tale of Kate Howell a self described iron woman who after a caffeine fueled life suffers heart spells faints and then turns to Postum. She credits caffeine elimination with regular heart rhythm relief improved digestion and newfound health as she urges others to quit caffeine.
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Holly
Colo
Kate Howell
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NEA Service, Inc
de Anne Austin
Rita Dubois
Bill Cowan
Rita
Martha Manning
Benny Darling
Minnie
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Cincinnati
Reo Cloud Orchestra
Gibson Orchestra
Cleveland
New York
New
Walter Heerman
Siatthe ‘Mant Ensemble
Thies’ Hotel
Sinton
WIZ
Sciapiro
Hire Scott
Ibly
Quota Man
Agen
Alle and Robertson
Cleopatra
Itch Masters Minstres
Preed-Eisesiaon
Reveliers
Haenschen
CBS Nework
Symorchestra
Waz
Contl- Dentals
Hill
BOC
Merk
Tron
Messenger
Braucher
Bessey
Ursula
Conan
Sopyright
Conon
Prince Conon
Tho Ki
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