Men Wanted and The Vanishing Frontier in spotlight features
The article reviews Kay Francis in Men Wanted Warner Bros first starring role with a backdrop of wealth and drama including a disintegrating marriage and a secretary romance. It also covers The Vanishing Frontier a Paramount picture with Johnny Mack Brown Evalyn Knapp and a floating prison sequence on the Baltimore replica.
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Kay Francis
Warner Bros
Miss Francis
Paramount
Johnny Mack Brown
Evalyn Knapp
ZaSu Pitts
Raymond Hatton
Farrell MacDonald
Baltimore
Miss Knapp
Brown
Leas by Soil Erosion Across American Farms
The USDA reports yearly plant food removed by erosion greatly exceeds that taken by harvested crops. Fertilizer can restore crop-removed nutrients, but erosion losses cannot. Continuous cropping without soil buildup leads to soil impoverishment, while truly worn-out land is land badly washed beyond reclamation.
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America
United States Department of Agriculture
Coming Events Schedule for Local Organizations
October events include a dance at BTA Armory on Oct 25 under Batters D. Pinafore performances Oct 26–27 at Trinity Church Parish House by Excelsior Tennis Club. November features a benefit bridge on Nov 3 hosted by Altar Society at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish Hall. Christmas sales are slated for Nov 19 by Epworth League and Dec 6 by the Ladies Aid at State Street MF Church vestry.
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Batters D
Excelsior Tennis Club
Trinity Church
Altar Society
Our Lady of Mt Carmel
Epworth League of
St MF Church
Congregational Club
Guiteras House
Ladies’ Aid
State Street
M F
Miss Elizabeth Briggs Lake Dies at 52
Miss Elizabeth Briggs Lake dies in this town at 52 after a long illness. Born to John and Mary Bryer Lake she lived here all her life and was educated locally. She leaves brother Dr John Lake and sister Miss Mary Bryer Lake. Funeral at 2 p.m. tomorrow from her Union Street home with burial in North Cemetery.
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Eiits
Elzabetht Briggs
Reg
Ime
Union Street
Miss Lake
John and
Mary Byloid (Bryer) Lake
First Baptist Church
John Lake
Mary Bryer Lake
Isabel Estrella Married Thomas Velleca at St Elizabeth’s
Miss Isabel Sylvia Estrella daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph S Estrella of 15 Munro Avenue wed Thomas Leo Velleca son of Mr and Mrs Frank Velleca of 50 Richmond Street. Rev Manuel J Burros performed the ceremony and celebrated the nuptial high mass at St Elizabeth’s Church.
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St. Elizabeth’s Church
Isabel Sylvia Estrella
Joseph S. Estrella
Munro Avenue
Thomas Leo Velleca
Frank Velleca
Richmond Street
Manuel J. Burros
Livingstone Souvenir from Blantyre Exposed
An exhibition at the Livingstone memorial in Blantyre displays a dilapidated Sechwana Bible bearing two signatures of Doctor Livingstone including one dated Tete 1856. The volume is damaged by white ants, but a blue ink print shows a picture of Hamilton Palace on a small slip likely used as a book-marker.
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Livingstone
Blantyre
Doctor Livingstone
Tete
Hamilton Palace
What Causes That Eye Color Inheritance Curious Study
A univers4y professor conducts an exhibitive study to see how eye color is inherited and why blue eyed parents can have a brown eyed child. The piece notes public fascination with the ability and hints at broader discussions of heredity and human variation in a reflective, exploratory tone.
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Univers4y
Schoolars
Weather Bureau clarifies hail sleet distinction
The United States weather bureau explains hail does not form in cold air and only appears in warm or stormy conditions. In winter many observers misidentify sleet as hail, noting it as frozen raindrops rather than true hail.
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Hall
United States Weather Bureau
Valencia life and social codes in Blasco Ibanez tale
A English translation of The Three Roses by Vincente Blasco Ibanez reveals mid 19th century Valencia society with rigid class codes, mourning Holy Week processions, ornate social rituals, and the yearly Easter bullfight as a social focal point. The piece notes broader literary and cultural context and references a parallel broadcast on Dr Olga Knopf and a new edition of Axel Munthe’s San Michele.
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Vincente Blasco Ibanez
Senor Ibanez
Valencia
Olga Knopf
Benga
Columbia University
Knopf
National Broadcasting Studios
New York City
F P Hutton & Co
Axel Munthe
San Michele
Bristol Team Wins Championship at Providence Range Meet
The Providence team claimed the championship at the 200 yard range by 11 points, edging rivals to finish first. Local squad members included Capt Albert Moen Sergt Manuel Morris Sergt George Moren Sergt Lawrence Ascoli and Pfc F Reginald Brown. Final standings list 9 entries with Battery C 243rd CA and Snipers' Club among top finishers.
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Shisein Clablol
Lee
Providence
Bristol
Albert
A. Moen
Manuél
Morris
George Moren
Lawrence S
C. A
Toad in Medicines and the Secret Formula
The Chinese have used the toad in medicine for centuries though without exact knowledge. Drug stores sell a hard toad cake ground for use as a local anesthetic, which deadens sensory nerves. The toad’s formula is a closely kept secret.
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China
Ruggiero Azza Marriage Celebrated in Barrington Church
Miss Virginia Elizabeth Azza and Nicholas M. Ruggiero wed at Holy Angels Church Barrington in a ceremony led by Rev Francisco Bruno. The altar featured white chrysanthemums with music by Mrs Rose Cazanni and a reception followed at Eagles Hall. The couple plans to reside at 178 Maple Avenue Barrington after November 2.
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Douglas Gardner
Romeo Cafferell
Boston
Romeo Cafferelli
Mary C Azza
Anthonys S. Azza
New York
Pennsylvania
Atlantic City
West Barrington
Peck High
Barrington
Ruggiero
Fiftc
Bristol Brown
Colt Memorial High School
Providence College
Maple Avenue
Press And Public In Lean Times Reflect American Resolve
A Rutgers journalism head lauds America's press for restraint amid a slump as Inter City News Service notes readers seek more business news. Hoover cites falling death rates as health improves, and 2,000,000 American families plan new cars this year amid economic strain. Copyright 1932.
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Allen Sinclair Will
Rutgers University
Will
Press of America
America
Inter City News Service
New York
United States
Prescott Dennett
American Marketing and Management
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Goramount
Perkins
Forrest
Benoit
Yrourke
Bristol Night Hawks
Edmonds
Seymour
Burke
Eee
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Velleca—Estrella
Seth Paull Company
Thames Street
Telephone
Amelie
Gardner
Swansea Village
Fall River
Freeborn R. Gole
Cook Street
Wales
Trurdon R. Brown
Bowler & Wells
Congregational St
Tel Mahoney's
Town Clerks Office
R. I
Memorial Building
Johnn
W. Church
Rhode Island
Ambrogio DeFederico
Bourn Street
John BR. Pearce
John 8 Pearce
Michael Nnigan
Andonetta DeFederico
Thomas J Reilly
Industrial Trust Company
Ode Island
O Tanuccillo
Hope Bristol
R. 1
Boa
Hoover
C. A. Garvin
Burton St
F. E. Suzman
E. W. Weaver
High Street
Lanzire’s Express
Frank Lanzire
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
Robert J. McKay
Succheston
G. W. Simmons
Fune
Wiliam Street
RAL
Tel
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
I. Watson Co., Inc
Weyhosnel Street
Hope Street
Martha Graham
Hope St
Thyra Carlson
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