Weary German Leader and Joyful Doughboy Face Off in War Film
The narrative contrasts Hindenburg’s claim Germans forgot how to laugh with American doughboys full of spirit and laughter. A scene shows a wounded lad dictating a death note to his mother while smiling, illustrating the war’s paradoxical morale. Pocahontas attendance on circus day falls short as Kinson’s show departs town.
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von Hindenburg
Biic
Germany
Mil
Evey
America
Hindenburg
Palace Theatre
Pocahontas Post
Real Meaning of the Word Modern by Wilson Compton
Washington column contrasts romance with practicality as readers imagine updating old ancestral homes. It notes costs and needed modern additions such as plumbing wiring heating and kitchens, showing a large gap between old charm and livable modern comfort. Public data from Mrs. Landon and the National Lumber Manufacturers Association informs the cost discussion.
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Wilson Compton
Washington
Bill
Mary
J. Landon
National Lumber Manufacturers Association
Modern home conveniences push costs higher than past homes
A survey of nine to ten homes costing 9 000 to 23 000 shows electric wiring and fixtures 2 percent, sanitary ware 9.3 percent, heating 7 percent, and other built in features raising total cost by about 30 percent. The piece notes the shift from kerosene lamps to electric lighting and from baseburners to modern furnaces, with sun parlors, hardwood floors, and built in storage enhancing comfort and health.
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Mra. Landon
Judge Herndon Addresses Here For Civic Work
Rev Williams of the Community Temple secures Judge I C Herndon of Welch to speak Sunday. The first talk at the ball park drew a large crowd before a Pocadoalwood game, and the second address at the M FE church drew a packed audience. A mixed quartet performed and Herndon outlined plans in detail.
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Williams
Community Temple
I. C. Herndon
Welch
Judge Herndon
Ball Park
Colored Temple
Herndon
Hager Praised For Pleasing Personality And Oratorical Skill
The remarks highlight Hager impressing listeners with his agreeable demeanor and notable speaking ability, describing his reminiscences as engaging and his oratory as strong. The audience responds positively to his delivery and presence.
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Hager
Majestic Carnival to Exhibit At Ball Park Next Week
Beginning Monday August 31 and through Saturday September 5 the Majestic Carnival Company will exhibit at the ball park under the American Legion. The show, currently in Matewan, travels to Mountain City Tennessee next, then Pocahontas end. Officials praise its classy attractions and lack of objectionable features.
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Majestic Carnival Company
Ball Park
American Legion
Matewan
Mountain City
Tenn
Pocahontas
Pocahontas Personal News Items Reflect Local Travel and Visits
The itemized notes show residents of Pocahontas visiting relatives in Kentucky Tennessee and Virginia. Families and friends travel by car attend church and socialize with Bluefield Welch Princeton Bramwell Saltville and Luray Caves as destinations. A talking clock novelty is also noted in Washington.
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Joe Wainwright
M and
Troseday
Bailey Aston
Clinch Valley
Alfred Jones
Bramwell
Katherine Prichard
Gary
Chas. Jennings
Luray Caves
Alton C. Lankous
Willey Louise
Carrie Wallace
Bluefield
Geo. Scott
Pag
Jennings Meir
Jimmy Henderson
Princeton
Tom, Williams
Charlie Williame
Sam Rector
Blacksburg
Bob Mustard
S. B. Mustard
Maurice Baylock
Mae Deaton
W. R. Keesee
Black Diamond
B. Maxey
Roth
Selma
Motherhood and delivery advice from a 1930s regulator ad
A fragmented notice discusses childbirth advances and a physician authoring about mothers. It mentions a comedy "Mother's Hand" and urges sending requests to Regulator Co. for a free illustrated book on expectant mothers.
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Id Regulator Co
Atlanta
Ford introduces new line of bodies and chassis refinements
Ford Motor Company announces a new line with open and closed body revisions, color finishes, larger brakes, redesigned seats, and lower chassis. Four-door touring and two-door runabout now standard. Cord tires become standard across all models. Production underway in all plants.
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Ford Motor Company
Ford
Proved Cars Shown as Nation Receives Ers for Display
The item notes that cars are being sent nationwide to ers for exhibition and public viewing.
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Ers
Woodsman Goes Wild in Tokyo Suburb Attack
A woodsman in a Tokyo suburb attacked pedestrians with an axe. He killed one person and wounded twelve others before police overpowered him. Police investigated motives as the suspect was secured.
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Tokyo
Japan
It’s Only BOBBED Bird from Buenos Aires
A quirky South American bird shows a curious habit of nibbling its tail feathers to create a racquet-like effect. This native species fascinates with its unique feather behavior and local charm.
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Buenos Aires
South America
Freckles Vanish With Othine Double Strength
Advertises Othine as a proven freckle remover sold in drug and department stores with a money back guarantee. Claims visible improvement after initial applications and warns against lemon juice or cucumbers as ineffective alternatives.
Auction to sell ruins of Duc de Guise Castle
The French government will auction the ruins of the Duc de Guise Castle in the Oise Valley. Built in 1549, the medieval stronghold witnessed historic battles and hosted French artillery units during World War I.
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Paris
Duc de Guise
Oise
A Cozy Cottage For Two Offers Practical Small Home
A small frame cottage ideal for newlyweds or retirees, near the sea or in a green setting. It features a large open porch, two bedrooms, a living room with fireplace, a kitchen, a bath, and a breakfast nook option. Color schemes emphasized to blend with surroundings and protect against deterioration.
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Perade
Not Friends London Flatterers Like Wolves and Dogs
A quote contrasts flatterers with friends noting a flatterer is a beast that biteth smiling. It likens a flatterer to a wolf and a friend to a dog, underscoring how obsequious protests blur lines between friendship and manipulation.
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London
Sir Ter Raleigh
Woman as a Black Vase Cited by Artist Leete
London describes present fashions as Alfred Leete, the famous artist, says the modern woman resembles a black vase. He compares styling to art, noting form and silhouette define beauty.
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London
Alfred Leete
Unclear excerpt reports on bath tub to people ratio claim
The fragment cites Pro Stanley Smith of the architecture department at the States College of Washington stating a bath tub to people ratio of one to twenty. The text also contains garbled names and phrases suggesting a broader discussion or mis OCR.
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Ges Auzee
Pullman
States
Stanley Smith
Architecture Department
The
States College of Washington
Five Children Kill 4352 Butterflies in Garden Contest
In Farncombe England five children killed 4352 butterflies in a prize competition. The act harms garden vegetables and sparked local concern over wildlife treatment and prize incentives.
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Farncombe
Eng
Dover Whipping Post Returns for Embezzlers
Dover under a newly enacted law allows embezzlers to be sent to the whipping post. Previously petty thieves and spouse abusers could also be punished by this corporal sentence.
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Dover
Del
Registration Figures Show Auto Increase in Quebec
Registration figures for Quebec reveal 30,400 more motor vehicles in the last year, with a total of 105,000 vehicles registered in the province.
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Quebec
Can
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