Wake crowds hail homecoming amid victory cheers
The street scene swells with locals like Tom essense in Wake and Dea Cronin as crowds flood past shops. Notables including Foley the clothier and Bob Charles of National Biscuit share in the festive mood while veterans and new couples mingle. A long street parade ends with reflections on aging milestones and a promise to continue coverage tomorrow.
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Sniff
Antif
Tom
Dea Cronin
Foley
MacNillan
Hanjoger
Chester Clothea
Burns sworn in as new chief of Bureau of Investigation
Washington August 22 William J Burns was formally sworn in today as chief of the Bureau of Investigation. He conferred with Attorney General Daugherty about reorganizing the Bureau and unifying government secret service activities under one head. Daugherty plans to present consolidation proposals to President Hoover before moving forward.
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Washington
Whiliam J. Burns
Department of Justice
Burns
Daugherty
Bureau of Investigation
Herding
Hungarian Troops Begin Occupation of Funfkirchen
Budapest Aug 5 Hungarian troops began the occupation of the city of Funfkirchen, about 105 miles southwest of Budapest. The town is the capital of Baranya district, awarded to Hungary after the break up of the Austro-Hungarian empire. No untoward incidents have occurred thus far.
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Budapest
Agre
Funfkirchen
Baranya
Hungary
Comfort fixes mens styles in New York fashion show
A New York fashion feature notes mens wear shifting toward sports and outdoor life influences. Four piece suits with sack coats and knickers gain popularity for both golfers and non players. War era changes bring less formal attire, softer coats, negligee shirts, and comfortable shoe choices into mainstream dress. Wood and leather canes, wing collars, and wool hose rise in use, with fedoras remaining common.
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New York
Barrie
Wesk
Wartet
Wang Hee
Moliere and Armande Bejart a stormy marriage
The famed dramatist Moliere married Armande Bejart, a dazzling actress and sister of Madeleine Bejart. Their union, marked by moodiness and jealousy, lasted until Moliere’s death eleven years later, with Louis acting as godfather to their first son and Moliere writing plays to suit Armande’s talents.
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Berudias
Louis XIV
Moliere
Armande Brejort
Ma- Te
Armande
Neal
Ter
Armando
Louis
Maliere
Armandeé
Secretary To Senator Lodge Stricken With Sleep Sickness
Washington August 22 Secretary to Senator Lodge Philps Saucie is in serious condition at Garfield hospital after collapsing at the capitol while transcribing letters for the senator. His home is Danvers Massachusetts. Local bakers are urged to note bread price changes.
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Washington
Philps, Saucie
Senator Lodge
Garfield Hospital
Searle
Danvers
Misox County
Massachusetts
Local Court Delays Case Amid Unclear Allegations
A garbled report mentions a Brooklyn Supreme Court action led by Justice Squires regarding a marriage and non pressing of a charge due to a girl’s youth. The piece references Hrocklenhurst in November and Otto Boringe in April, with further confusion about Brazilian natives and coffee.
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Seth
Brooklyn Supreme Court
Squires
Wendell Pills Ambition Brand Nervous Tonic Ad
Wendell Pills Ambition Brand promises vigor and vitality for nervous tiredness and despondency. Priced at 59 rents with refund if dissatisfied, it claims widespread praise for nervous disorders and overwork related ailments, sold at Hindle Pharmacies and dealers nationwide.
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Hindle
Hartigan Droz
Hindle Pharmacies
Twin babies and Dardy's Dilemma in Boston housing
City Housing Commissioner Herbert EB Ellis faces a new problem after a Roxbury two family dwelling case. A young married couple with a baby boy were pressured by the landlady to move if another child arrived. The husband frantically asked what to say to the landlady.
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Boston
Herbert EB. Ellis
T Roxbury
Pera
Hlila
Twins Shock Landlady As Few Expect Them
A terse radio exchange reveals a young husband announcing twins while a landlady, overwhelmed by the news, remains nonchalant and passive. Ellis comments reflect a wary, unsettled household mood surrounding the event.
Signs Of The Times In Poplar Bluff
In Poplar Bluff Missouri on August 22 a nostalgic train visitor recalls a bygone era as a large street sign proclaims Get your wet goods here near the railroad station. Locals remember slower days and casual commerce along the transit hub.
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Poplar Bluffs, Mo
Hushing peg prized by Washington woman for generations
A husking peg treasured by Wire, William J. Aschbacher in New Washington, D. C., traces back to her grandfather who first used it, and her father continued the practice for seventy five years.
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New
Washington, D
William J. Aschbacher
Lemon Tree Grows In Ohio Town Attracts Attention
A lemon tree on Mids Mattis Vaughn's lawn in St. Clairville, Ohio has produced three lemons, a rare event since citrus fruit has never been grown in this area, drawing local interest on August 22.
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Ohio
ST. Claireville
Mids Mattis Vaughn
Beauty Culturs Hair Removal Method Ad
An advertisement promotes a home hair removal method using a paste of powder and water applied to arms peck or face. After two minutes the paste is rubbed off to vanish hair with no harm, urging buyers to use genuine delatone and mix fresh for best results.
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Beauty Culturs
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