Reginald Denny Transforms Hobby Into Toy Robot Venture
Ex boxer and film star Reginald Denny develops his model aircraft hobby into a business with Reginald Denny Industries. He aims to produce radio controlled planes and a flying torpedo for future army experiments, partnering with James Blackton as manager. The piece also profiles U.S. diplomat ELSON T. JOHNSON and notes a broader scientific defense of free inquiry led by Dr. Franz Boas and colleagues amidst Nazi rhetoric.
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New York
Reginald Denny
Sam
Royal Air Force
Reginald Denny Industries
James Blackton
Irian
Duke of York’s Theater
German National Institute of Physics
Reich
Franz Boas
America
Boas
Columbia University
Boney Service
Journey West Through Blizzard Brings Pair to California
Josephine and Mac Silver push through a mountain blizzard toward California on a shared quest for Mac’s health. A border patrolman, Jerry Boseman, guides them to shelter, shares a warm meal, and rekindles hope for a new year on the coast.
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Mac
Josephine
California
Mountain Springs
Mr. Boseman
Mac Silver
Jerry Boseman
Hoover's Day Out and Roosevelt's Handshake Change
A captioned photo shows Hunefeld barred at the White House gates while noting Hoover left town for the day and President Roosevelt later abandoned New Year's handshakes, with Hunefeld still hoping Roosevelt would change.
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Hoover
Roosevelt
Hunefeld
White House
New Year's Eve Roots in Roman Saturnalia and Janus
The piece traces New Year origins from ancient Rome, noting Saturnalia and the Janus calendar shift. It describes rulers demanding gifts, the evolution of celebrations, and changes under Claudius to regulate the holiday.
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Rome
Janus
Claudius
New Year's Eve Advice From Ex-Fighter Jack Dempsey
Former heavyweight champion and New York restaurant operator Jack Dempsey urges restraint for New Year's Eve. He says young women customers favor nonalcoholic drinks like ginger ale and horse's necks, and that celebrations should be festive but not boisterous. He notes midnight kisses are not necessarily affectionate.
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Jack Dempsey
New York
Dempsey
Mr. Dempsey
Jack
New Year Marks Turning Point for Horse Racing Yearlings
New Year's Day signals a crucial milestone in racing as about 5 000 yearlings and 2 500 two year olds begin careers under colors. Twelve thousand thoroughbreds in training reach one year older, opening chances to race in the sport’s major events like the Kentucky Derby Preakness and Belmont.
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Old Kentucky
How to Make an Old English Wassail Bowl
A historical recipe describes simmering spices in water with cardamoms cloves nutmeg mace ginger cinnamon and corer. Mix with port sherry or madeira and sugar then whisk eggs add the spiced wine and boil briefly before stirring in the remaining wine and serving hot with roasted apples.
Vanity Key to Both Health And Beauty
The piece argues vanity is linked to sanity and health, claiming banning cosmetics harms women’s health. It cites Russia and Germany as examples of mass vanity suppression and asserts personal appearance reflects well being.
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Russia
Germany
Every Woman Should Like to Look Well
A cautionary tale of a young woman who fell into nerves and despair after personal reverses. A psychologist prescribes regular meals duties sleep and daily beauty routines to restore pride in appearance. Within three months she recovers gains a happy marriage and social success.
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Bell Syndicate
WNU
Hint of the Day Face Powders
A good powder should give skin a clear, suave look and stay true to shade without lightening. It should be downy and not patchy, retain fragrance, and avoid becoming oily. A leading maker offers apricot, cream, and ivory shades for different complexions.
First Kindergarten Established in the Community
A historic note records the founding of the first kindergarten, described as an institute for fostering little children, marking an early effort in early childhood education in the area.
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Estabtute
Double Bedspread of Luxurious Taffeta
Mrs. Spears promotes do it yourself sewing guides offering a 10 yard taffeta bedspread plan. Instructions cover cutting units joining ruffles and welted seams with notes on related 36 inch cotton spreads. Books Window 1 and 2 include patterns and sales autographs by Mrs. Spears at 210 S Des Plaines St Chicago MI for 25 cents each.
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Spears
Abelnate Homemaker
Evolution of American social dances 1776 to 1938
Collier's notes a shift from six strict dances polka reel square dance minuet waltz two step to a flood of innovations between 1911 and 1938. The era introduces turkey trot grizzly bear Texas tummy bunny hug hesitation tango maxixe one step Castle walk fox trot Charleston black bottom Lindy hop rumba and the big apple.
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Collier's
Notable Local Rules From Around the World
The text lists varied laws including New Hampshire requiring mutual waiting at intersections, Seattle prohibiting water use during a fire, and Egypt HL forbidding clock or watch advancement without a written permit. It ends with a fragment about River teats li.
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New Hampshire
Seattle
Wash
Egypt
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Elson T. Johnson
China
Japan
Johnson Étting
Henry R. Curran
Confucius
Lao Tze
Chamber of Commerce
George Washington University
Johnson
Southwest
Far East
WNN Service
By Patricia Lindsay
Morales
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