Desert Rat Carson Wins Fortune From Copper Smelting Patents
George Campbell Carson, a 58 year old miner known as the Desert Rat, learns the U S Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled American Smelting and Refining infringed his copper ore smelting patents. Estimated awards total about 25 million dollars with 5 million from the cited company and potential 20 million from others. Carson, who rose from Kansas farming to mining, credits his invention that changes ore feeding to the smelter, increasing furnace capacity, while he continues in his Kansas lab refining inventions.
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George Campbell Cardon
California
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
American Smelting and Refining Company
Carson
Sill
Ison
Lacrosse
Kans
Clifton
Ariz Ana
Call for Moral Reform in America Churches
A fragmented quote heavy with misspellings argues crime causes lie in open immigration postwar moral breakdown and failing churches. It questions if churches have kept pace with times and their role in social life amid the rise of motion pictures and cars.
Rome Holy Year and King Victor Emmanuel Jubilee
Visitors to Rome this summer may witness the Holy Year observances and the silver jubilee of King Victor Emmanuel III. Represent practices include foreign dignitaries in a grand celebration marking a century and more of Savoy rule since 1600. One writer lauds his patriotism, justice, and honest purpose shaping Italy’s postwar era.
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Rome
Victor Emmanuel HT
Humbert
Monza
Traly
House of
Savoy
Dialy
Victor Emmanuel
Czech exile and founder of Czechoslovakia honored
A Czech exile who lectured worldwide throughout the World War era is remembered for shaping a public of Czechoslovakia. On November 14, 1918, the national assembly in Prague unanimously approved his leadership and vision.
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Czechoslovakia
National Assembly
Prague
Testimony of a Suburban L Car Incident
A Chicago man recalls a scene on an L train where three black men sat. The big passenger taunted a German guard, was ejected by a tall guard, and friends reacted with stunned silence as they shared a quiet, poignant look across the empty seat.
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Chicago
Darky
Darkies
Cat
Jeopardy interview benches candidate for principal post
An examiner tests aspirants for a colored grade school principal in Louisville. A top candidate, a flamboyant yellow man with glasses, misdefines jeopardy during a vocabulary prompt and is offered the job on the spot.
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Louisville
Suburbanite Struggles Carrying Heavy Clock Home
A New Jersey resident moving to a new house battles an awkward clock. He repeatedly stops to rest as the eight decade old clock weighs heavy. A passerby finally asks why he does not use a watch.
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New Jersey
Birds in the Lilac Tree Discuss Song Rations
Birds gather in a lilac tree to decide on song rations for humans listening from afar via radios. They debate, rationing singing instead of food, lament the loss of the old saying a little bird told me, and celebrate spring and a birthday with a chorus from loyal birds.
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Mr. Chicadee
Mr. Nuthateh
Mr. Chickadee
Wei
Pye
Tye
Riddles and Wordplay Puzzles From a 0 4 Tea Theme
A set of teased riddles asks why a figure resembles a peacock when it is nothing without a tall four. It then jokes about night, tea, age, teeth, and parental vigilance, noting parents should give children watches to keep a watch on them.
Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Instant Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Freezone as a painless corn treatment. It claims a drop relieves aching corns instantly and allows easy removal with fingers, noting the small bottle is sold by druggists for a few cents and works on hard or soft corns and calluses without soreness.
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Winona, Minn
Pierce’ Golden
Walter Dunston
Willow Farm
Literary critics and new books may leave readers cold
A critic may spend time analyzing a new book yet conclude it isn’t worth reading. The exchange hints at the dilemma between detailed critique and a blunt overall judgment.
Cuticura Ads Promote Pimply Skin Care Routine
An advertisement touts Cuticura for pimples and blackheads. It urges applying Cuticura Ointment then washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water for five minutes. It also promotes Cuticura Talcum for daily use to keep skin clear.
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