Transcontinental Caravan of Peace and Freedom Heads East
Miss Mabel Vernon leads the Women's International League caravan from Los Angeles to Washington to push peace petitions for disarmament at Geneva next year. The motorcade aims to gather signatures across mountains deserts and plains over about three months, reaching October 16 for a Pennsylvania Avenue parade.
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Mabel Vernon
Women's International League For Peace and Freedom
Los Angeles
Washington
Hoover
United States
Geneva
Pennsylvania Avenue
Vernon
Peter finds good in Glutton the Wolverine in Green Forest tale
Peter argues that Glutton, though feared as a robber, may do good by rescuing trapped animals. Buster Bear and Honker the Goose disagree until Peter suggests Glutton’s actions saved lives by exposing hidden traps. The tale ends with cautious praise from Peter and reluctant concession from Buster.
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Peter
Paddy
Hanker
Goose
Glutton
Wolverine
Buster Bear
Prickly
Porky
Beaver
Honker
Crose
Buster
Honker the Goose
Monker
Great Woods
Reddy Fox
J. G. Lloyd
Superstitious Sue and the Gypsy Curse Prediction
A quirky 1931 feature notes Sue and her brother Bill discussing gambling superstition. The piece jokes that winning the first pot invites a Gypsy curse, predicting a string of IOUs for the rest of the session.
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Bill
McClure Newspaper
WNU
Honeymoon Over Says Reno Rizzi About Forgetful Husband
Reno Rizzi quips that the honeymoon ends when a husband forgets a wife’s thin ankles and notices a thick head. The remark reflects playful marital banter attributed to Rizzi in a 1931 Bell Syndicate dispatch.
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Reno Rizzi
Hubby
Mottier's Cook Book and Poetic Lines on Flight and Freedom
Fragment from Mottier featuring a poem with reflections on birds and yearning for distant places. The verse questions why the robin seeks distant peaks if not to fly and be free, contrasting the green desert with distant goals.
Snow Pudding Recipe from Old-Time Dessert
Soak gelatin in water, dissolve in boiling water, mix in sugar and lemon juice, strain into a bowl, then fold in stiff beaten egg whites until light for a refreshing gelatin dessert.
Stanford’s Keith Gledhill Receives Intercollegiate Trophy
Collegiate champion Keith Gledhill of Stanford accepts the intercollegiate lawn tennis trophy from Frank A. Cabeen, tournament chairman, after the Merion Cricket Club matches in Philadelphia.
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Keith Gledhill
Stanford University
Frank A. Cabeen
Merion Cricket Club
Philadelphia
Historic Custard and Jelly Desserts From 1931 Guide
A 1931 Western Newspaper Union culinary note outlines making molded custards and jellies. Steps include boiling custards from yolks and milk, chilling, and serving with jelly sauces. It covers grape juice freezes, gelatin mixes, and fruit additions like bananas and strawberries for molded desserts.
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Western Newspaper Union
Bamboo Rakes From Japan Save Gardeners Hard Work
Old gardeners tired of heavy steel rakes can switch to inexpensive bamboo rakes from Japan. Metal rakes in the U S imitate the pattern and remain light. Bamboo rakes handle like a broom, suit light garden work, and endure surprising wear despite their thin appearance.
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WNU
Longest American Tunnel Reaches 7.79 Miles
The Cascade railroad tunnel is the longest on the American continent at 7.79 miles. Built through solid granite, it is fully concrete lined and straight, with the eastern portal 684 feet higher than the western, creating a continual air flow. Construction began December 28, 1925 and finished December 25, 1928 ready for track laying.
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Cascade Railroad
Gospel Spread by Persecution in Early Church
Lesson outlines Stephen's martyrdom and the church's scattering as persecution spreads the gospel. It covers Saul's role, Antioch as a new mission center, and the shift to preaching to Greeks, ending with rejoicing in fiery trials as a badge of honor for believers.
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Stephen Stoned
Stephen
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Christan
Jerusalem
Saul
Antioch
Christ
Africa
Cyprus
Palestine
Christ Wins at Last Faith in Triumph Amid Adversity
A religious meditation by Charles E. Jefferson proclaims that Christ ultimately prevails after delays disappointments and suffering. The speaker urges persistent faith and divine help, concluding with a prayer for strength.
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Christ
Charles E. Jefferson
Prosecution over Sunday church attendance linked to 1592 Stratford record
A London Morning Post note recalls that John Shakespeare and eight others failed to attend church for debt fears, tied to the Sun day Observance Act of 1677 era parallels and Shakespeare's early fame with Venus and Adonis appearing a year later.
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Cox
Manchester
England
Shakespeare
Stratford
Pelf
John Shakespeare
London Morning Post
Notable Exchange Sparks Gossip About Mrs Jones
A brief street conversation notes an awful story about Mrs Jones, contrasting with a cheerful demeanor. The archival line captures social gossip amid a casual exchange in Cologne.
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Lustige Kolner Zeitung
Cologne
The Highest Bidder in Crown of Glory Quote
A. J. Gordon’s line on spiritual economy frames the paradox of true victory as self denying service, noting that the highest bidder for glory may be the humblest bearer of the cross.
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A. J. Gordon
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BY Thornton W. Burgess
Bell Syndicate
Girligas
Old Ironsides
U. S. S. Constitution
Atlantic Coast
P. B. Fitzwater
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Faultless Starch CO
Kansas City
Lustige Korner Zeitung
Dr. Jayne
DR. D. Jayne & Son
Montaigne
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