Missouri Prosecutes Roadhouses and Slots Raid Across County
Missouri officials announce a crackdown led by Prosecuting Attorney elect Byron Kearby on roadhouses slot machines and other alleged violations across the county. He vows immediate injunctions to padlock fifteen or more establishments and cites ongoing raids during Death Week as evidence of enforcement.
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Kerby
Ase Fant
Hie
Saym
Sagan Trom
Streen Core
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T-taks
Jefferson Cits
Missouri
Oi Micinin
Taut
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Stromes
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Langan
Jones & Jones
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Kansas
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Oxford
University of London
England
Westport High Rehool
Kansas City
James A. Reed
Stratton D. Brooks
University of Missouri
Sherif H. B
Shippe
Ferry
Mountain Home
W. FE. Simpson
Robert Dittman
St. Louis
Double tragedy linked to business failure in Hollywood
Los Angeles reports Mrs Louis R Inwood 30 killed her two children Laferry four and Willard two by gas in their Hollywood home after family business collapse in Chicago. Her husband said she had written a letter for the toys to be shared with Chicago playmates.
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Los Angeles
Chicago
Louis R. Inwood
Hollywood
T. J. Stacy
Inwood
Evanston
Mr. Inwood
Willard Wainwright Low
Northern Minds
Indiana
Attractive Colonial House Fits Narrow Lot Design
Design outlines a compact colonial style residence by W A Radford. Details include a central hall plan with living and dining rooms, a rear breakfast room, four upstairs bedrooms, ample closets, and a 35 by 24 foot frame structure on a concrete foundation with a full basement for heating and storage.
Parks official recalls tiger attack at Minot zoo
A. C. Wilson, miner parks superintendent, was bitten and clawed when El Tex the Bengal tiger attacked him during an inspection at Herman zoo. The tiger was shot dead after a struggle. Wilson required twenty nine stitches for injuries to his shoulder face and leg. Wilson credited the incident with building nerve for future animal handling.
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A. C. Wilson
Minot
N. D
el Tex
Herman Zoo
Wilson
W. B. Irwin
Tulsa
Nagel
Lobster Caught in Egg Harbor Bay by Ocean City Fisherman
William D. Wilson of Ocean City reports a notable catch in Egg Harbor bay near the city. He landed a four pound lobster along with a plentiful crab haul, described by old fishermen as the first lobster seen in years in those waters.
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Ocean City
N. J
Egg Harbor Bay
William D. Wilson
Partridge Buries Through Window Screen in Maine Incident
Mrs Ralph Lowell of West Buxton Maine saw a partridge crash through her window screen while an eagle attempted a grab. The bird broke the screen and landed in her sink causing minor damage to the window and screen.
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Real
West
Buxton
Maine
Ralph Lowell
Building Tips on Woodwork and Brick Facings
The text warns against installing woodwork on damp plaster delaying progress by weeks. It notes common and face bricks for interior walls and wall facings, highlighting color and texture. It also explains stairs require proper rise to tread ratio with a rule of twice riser height plus tread width between 24 and 25 inches.
Garage clashes with home design in construction debate
A reader argues the garage should match the home’s quality to preserve curb appeal. The eye is drawn to a poorly built garage that spoils the overall aesthetic of the home and its surroundings.
Cheerful, Easy-Care Home Aims for Long-Lasting Fresh Look
The home design emphasizes a bright cheerful feel with low maintenance materials. It seeks a space easy to clean and capable of retaining a fresh, new appearance for as long as possible.
Wall Paper Variety Promises Original Home Schemes
A wide selection of wall paper options offers builders and decorators an easy path to originality. Patterns span colors and designs that simulate marble linen velvet tile and wood, with high printing proficiency making copies hard to distinguish from real materials. The result is rooms that stand out and reflect personal taste.
Asbestos Shingles Ease Roof Repairs Claim
Asbestos shingles are easy to install by roofers and carpenters and can be tightly fastened to resist wind lifting. They may be applied to roof decks of ordinary design, causing no extra framing costs for alterations.
Which Wall Type Best Fits Your Construction Needs
A concise guide compares wall types by cost durability decoration insulation and application to help select the best average option for a given project. It outlines tradeoffs and advises weighing priorities like budget climate and maintenance.
Conscience Pricks Till He Pays for Loot in Canby
In Canby Minnesota a man who was a boy of fifteen or sixteen eight decades ago admitted stealing gloves from P A Larson general store. He confessed on the street and paid a silver dollar to settle the matter and end his remorse.
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Canby
Minn
Minnesota
P. A. Larson General
Larson
Barricaded Man Barraged by Arrows Fleeing Into Flames
At Crow Agency Montana a barricaded negro cobbler Jim Bolden shot Sheriff Robert Gilmore and federal officer John McLeod and wounded Deputy Dornberger before Crow Indians and residents fired burning arrows into the barn. Bolden was killed in the blaze as armed men dragged him into the flames.
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Mont
Robert Gilmore
Big Horn County
Jim Bolden
Gilmore
John McLeod
Andy Dornberger
Theagency
Bolden
Ils
Virginia Farmer Killed for Not Apologizing
Norfolk, Virginia reports the murder of Curling, a 45 year old Newark County farmer, who was warned to apologize to a person and ignored the threat. He was found shot and hacked on a road near a church, with his car nearby and his watch missing. about $16 in his clothing. No arrests yet, but authorities expect developments.
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Norfolk
Goldier
Curling
Newark County
Providedca
Tate
Min Ells
Cragion Curiam
Carling
George Meade
Norfolk County
Teacher and Snakes Try Porters Mettle
Professor George R. Green head of the nature study department at State College makes weekly trips to Wilkes Barre Scranton Westchester and Philadelphia to teach 350 teachers. On a recent trip he left for Cleveland with a suitcase containing rattlesnakes and several other serpents and reptiles.
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Mettle State College
George R. Green
Nature Study
Pennsylvania State College
Professor Green
Wilkesbarre
Scranton
Westchester
Philadelphia
Cleveland
They Can Come Back New York stock broker estate will
W. W. Sharp, a stock broker once with a firm declared bankrupt in 1908 for 6 million dollars, left a will detailing specific legacies of a large amount while not revealing the estate's total value.
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New York
W. W. Sharp
Pettington Faces Cold Shoulder Over Petting Parties
Public utilities take a firm stance as city officials rebuke the practice of petting parties atop double deck buses, igniting debate over safety and decorum. Residents remain divided on acceptable uses of transit spaces and vehicle rooftops.
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Ington
Public Utilities
Landlord Destroys Home to Evict Tenants in France
A French landlord tore down part of a house to remove tenants, posting a notice that the operation would continue. The dramatic eviction drew attention as a drastic measure amid disputes with working residents. The tale is interwoven with a Cuticura ad promoting its ointment soap and talcum for skin care.
Expert Farmer and Cow Milking Jokes Reveal Farm Life
An exchange shows a playful farmer asking Young Indy if he can milk a cow and Muriel replying with a joke about needing a can opener. The dialogue hints at farm life as both science and art, blending practical knowledge with humor.
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Indy
Muriel
Dave's Mentha Pepsin Elixir Promises Quick Stomach Relief
Advertisement extols Dave's Mentha Pepsin as a restorative stomach medicine that supposedly strengthens digestion. It claims rapid relief from gas heaviness and distention and offers a money back guarantee if not helpful, noting widespread sale by local dealers and druggists.
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