Aged Prisoner Freed After 38 Years In Cell
Joseph Fuchs, 73, freed by a Wisconsin governor’s pardon after 38 years at Waupun prison for a 1890 crime. He plans to return to Train, Germany, says he has learned his lesson and seeks a new life. He recalls prison life as reflective and kind, and Saul for neighbors. His wife awaits in Germany as he experiences modern marvels like buses and radios for the first time. He hopes Train is unchanged.
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Madison
Wis
Waupun
Joseph Fuchs
Germany
Fuchs
Train
America
Capitol
Missouri Notes On crop, coal bids and state affairs
Missouri growers warned of a short berry crop in 1931 as half the strawberry acreage nears end of productive life. Jefferson City awarded a one year coal contract to Royalton Energy at 3.58 per ton including Illinois mine coal, with 20 percent from Western Coal and Mining Company. state leaders, fairs, college trips, and public notices fill the rest with bills on fire alarms penalties and school funding under discussion.
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Springfeld
Arkansas and
Missouri Ozarks
E. A. Odwyer
Ozar Fruit Growers’ Association
Guv. Caulfield
Becker
Shartel
Thompson
Brunk
State House
Royalton Energy Coal Company
St. Louis
Enterprise
Illinois
Jefferson City
Western Coal and Mining Company
Kansas City
Missouri Coal
Minden
Barton County
Sedalia
Henry S. Caulfield
Middle West
Columbia
Christian College
Washington, D. C
New York
Edgar D. Lee
Louis C. Hehl
House Committee On Municipal Corporations
Monroe City
Missouri Senate
Mogler
Wammack
State Highway Department
Highway Commission
House
Names of
Representatives
Webster County
Woods
Phelps County
Heirl
Blair
Cole County
Turley
Carter County
Bamber
Charles A. Lee
Missouri
Stratton D. Brooks
University of Missouri
Missouri College League of Women Voters
Harmon O. Degraff
Capitol
Caulfield
Stephens College
Washington University
Lindenwood
St. Charles
William Woods
Fulton
Hardin
Mexico
Cottey
Nevada
Stephens
Christian
Kills Wife at Own Plea and Dies Beside Her
J E Kirkbride a former Boulder district attorney killed his wife and then shot himself in their bedroom yielding to her pleas. Six letters reveal her fears of insanity and her appeals to him to end her suffering. Relatives say the couple often discussed death by own action and Mrs Kirkbride had undergone exams at Denver Psychopathic hospital.
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Boulder
Cole
J. E. Kirkbride
Kirkbride
O. M. Gilbert
Mary Boyd
Denver Psychopathic Hospital
St Herbert’s Lighter ignites fire in Indiana man
Herbert Hanapel tested a cigarette lighter that unexpectedly lit, prompting him to push the automatic ignition. The fluid flared, burning his hands. Firefighters arrived with blankets to smother the blaze. he was not seriously burned.
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Attica
Ind
Herbert Hanapel
Hnapel
Herbert
Treasure Map Sends Man to Carter County for Silver Cache
J D Stamper leases land in Carter county Kentucky about 80 miles from Lexington seeking a cave treasure of about 400000 dollars in silver and coins. He claims to have found all earthmarks on the map and believes the cave lies in the area with a long chain of custody from King Tinder and Rhoden to Stamper.
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Lexington
J. D. Stamper
Carter County
Kentucky
Robert King
Europe
King
Robert Tinder
Tinder
J. A. Rhoden
Nevada
Ohio
Rhoden
Stamper
Hankered to Write at 58 Back to School Urbana Ill
Davis, aged 58, becomes the University of Illinois oldest undergraduate after 30 years in the army. A veteran who served in Germany, Alaska, Cuba and the Philippines, he studied theology before leaving a pensioned post in 1926 as a technical sergeant. He now pursues psychology and science, noting too much schooling can dull initiative.
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Urbana
Ill
Davis
University of Illinois
Sam
Germany
Alaska
Cuba
Philippines
Blackburn College
Gold Lined Tomb Built for Argentine Family
In Chacarita cemetery Buenos Aires a family vault lined with gold holds vast wealth valued around 1,000,000 pesos. It includes a 70,000 peso statue by Bitolfi and ornate gold decor. Built 19 years ago by Angel Roverano, it remains unfinished as a will required closing on the death of his surviving brother.
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Buenos Aires
Chacarita
Bitolfi
Angel Roverano
Roverano
Englishman Bequeaths Money to Good People
Corbett Charles Barrett of Buckinghamshire leaves three cottages in Finsmere to any old persons who have worked hard and lived good lives. Preference given to church goers. The rector and church wardens of Finsmere will select the beneficiaries.
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Tingewick
England
Corbett Charles Barrett
Buckinghamshire
Barrett
Finsmere
Joy for Dogs in Athens as Dog Catcher Office Abolished
Prime Minister Venizelos, famed for his animal kindness, abolishes the dog catcher position in Athens. The move is celebrated by animal lovers and civic groups across the city.
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Athens
Greece
Venizelos
Buy a Bird Slogan Prompts Bird Import Plan in Hawaii
Hawaii's Big Island chamber of commerce in Hilo launches a campaign encouraging residents to “buy a bird” to boost the island's wild bird population. The plan calls for importing song birds with no captivity, and the total number will depend on campaign success.
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Hawaii
Big Island
Hilo
Chamber of Commerce of
Attractive Seven-Room Home Designed for Practical Living
William A. Radford offers free advice on home building for readers. The seven-room shingled design measures 22 by 26 feet with sun room, glassed vestibule, triple living room window, open fireplace, sun parlor, and a central second floor hall leading to three bedrooms. Features include large closets, brick chimney and steps, brick vestibule floor, concrete foundation, and a rear garage, all aimed at a affordable price without a large lot.
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William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Small Home Planning Replaces Rules of Thumb
The article argues that building a small home cannot be done by generic rules. Proper room size and layout reduce movement and improve comfort, with adequate lighting and furniture space. It advocates architectural plans with complete drawings and bids to prevent cost overruns and extras.
Signs of Quality in House Construction Earmarks
Inspectors note brass pipes for hot and cold water in the basement and bronze fixtures as indicators of sound construction. These material choices are presented as generally recognized marks of quality in building.
Heat Waste Prevented by Felt Asbestos Cover
An announcement from two New York insulation and roofing firms states heat loss from faulty boiler pipes and furnaces can be cut by using a patented felt and asbestos insulation. The material, with corrugations, slows air flow and increases efficiency, reducing fuel waste when applied to bare pipes or boilers in one to four layers.
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New York Corporation
Wide Planking in Modern Homes Leads in Flooring Trend
Wide planks and veneers on frame backing prevent twisting and cupping. Laid with open joints the boards imitate aged floors. Popular in English French and other architectures, wide planking suits many woods and ranks high among current floor construction trends.
Rusty Pipes Trip Family Into Water Woes
Residents suffer slow water flow as rusted pipes corrode plumbing. Laundry is ruined by rusty wash water and the home’s mood turns sour with each faucet use. The family voices frustration and seeks a fix from authorities or contractors.
California Fig Syrup praised by Oklahoma mother
A Western mother from Oklahoma City touts California Fig Syrup as a gentle, reliable remedy for childhood constipation and illness. She notes her son Neal improved quickly and that she uses it for colds and upset spells, urging buyers to request the full product name to ensure authenticity.
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California
Neal M. Todd
West 27Th St
Oklahoma City
Okla
Neal
Cryptic Enough Educated Egyptian- Rail timetables in America
The American Tourist concedes no ancient inscriptions to decipher yet boasts a practical possession. He admits to lacking hieroglyphics but asserts pride in railroad timetables as a modern travel aid.
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America
Dialogue Between Miss Leftover And Cora Copington
A humorous exchange shows Miss Leftover criticizing Billy Billings' mustache while Cora Copington defends sharing opinions. The pair discuss restraint, individuality, and freedom of expression in casual chatter.
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Billy Billings
Cora Copington
Friend in Need advertised in Johnson City notice
Mrs Lydia B Pinkham testimonial from Johnson City New York describes daughter’s recovery from misery, nervousness, aches and poor appetite after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. The letter touts improved appetite and cheerfulness after two bottles.
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Johnson City
N. Y
Lydia B. Pinkham Zeeetsene
Mas. L. E. H
Floral Avenue
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Frederick H. Kreismann
Board of Police Commissioners of
Kreismann
Hunt Cave
W. A. Radford
Roor
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