My Empire and Peace Me, Too in Brisbane This Week
Haile Selassie seeks peace with Mussolini through Ethiopian church leaders while noting friendly powers. Washington reports Selassie may trade territory for peace as Uncle Sam borrows more, bringing debt past 30 billion. Japan tightens grip with Mikasa title and Asia for Japan amid China’s fears. Verde Cocha village wiped out by landslide. China fears Tokyo plans. Senator Borah and Fish align for presidential bid. Germany presses for more childbirth. King Features Syndicate.
Notable Indiana Deaths and Local Incidents Reported
A run of brief notices from Indiana includes deaths of Dr. John J. Werner of 66, Elk Hart, and Van Allen, 72, a Washington timber worker, plus a fatal shotgun discharge harming Lewisville student Robert Tiekman. Police report liquor raid finds prison shirts, shoes, and bootleg whisky at Michigan City near the state penitentiary.
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Union Savings and ‘Trust Company
Bluffton
John J. Werner
Indiana State Dental Society
Elkhart
van Allen
Washington
Wabash River
Robert Tiekman
Lewisville High School
Dduth Atley
Ehuthmraca
Clarence Rhodes
Porthind
Ty Meshades
Rhodes
Hird
John de Tivinns
Doone County
Lebanon
Tle
Rr House
State Penitentiary
Michigan City
Johnson
Pyive Carre
Wts
Hazel Davis
Dot Davis
Greenfield
Philippine Inds
Friends Missionary
Lucy Latehem
Wabash County Lown and Prust Company
Eugene Weesner
Oren Dickey
Marion
Patrick Shay
Cole Brothers
Elreus
Rochester
Prince
Shay
Allen King
Charles Johnson
Crawfordsville
Ams
Thomas W. Rice
Covington
Robert C. Baltzell
United States District Court
Indianapolis
Myron Hughel
Walter Pfaff
Daltzell
Hughes
Pratt
No Tax Reform or Speed Cars in Monrovia Letter
A humorous, opinion filled piece mocks calls for lower taxes and faster cars while satirizing political rhetoric and public demand. It critiques legislative spending and public policy, and includes an extended literary and cultural aside on contemporary figures and media.
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Averace
United States
Lesson on Malachi’s warnings and coming judge
The passage surveys Malachi chapters 1–4 focusing on priestly corruption, ungodly marriages, divorce, Sabbath and tithes breaches, and social wrongs. It contrasts God’s love with Israel’s apathy and previews the Messiah’s return and the final judgment.
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Christans
Matthew
Tadbiv
Mataeli
Momeius
Christ
Malachi
Jacob
Israel
Gail
A Frock Pattern Adapts for Matron Size Forty-Six
An old sewing pattern notice promotes Pattern 2487 from Oleg, advising a size forty six matron. It highlights slender lines, box pleats, and contrasting fabrics, with step by step instructions and a request for fifteen cents and a complete address for orders. In Greenville, Bark Hardt wins town clerkship amid a local Republican contest.
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Ailaw Ter
Oleg
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
West Seventeenth St
New York City
A Mother's Love Inspires This Timeless Quote
A quotation extols a mother's love as the supreme act beyond words or deeds, attributing poignant reverence to maternal care and sacrifice. It echoes De Spradaro's line praising the enduring power of a mother's affection.
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de Spradaro
Quote on patience as virtue from J G Holland
A compact aphorism asserts that true good deeds arise from patient effort and steady virtue, arguing there is no godlike action without patient labor behind it.
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J. G. Holland
Justice To Give Every Man His Entitled Share
A compact sentiment from Cicero asserting that true justice ensures each person receives what they deserve. The phrase emphasizes fair treatment as the highest form of justice.
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Cicero
Grandmother views health wealth duties shaping teen life
The piece argues a grandmother's strict views on health and wealth shape sixteen and seventeen year olds. It notes conflicts between aspiring youth and parental guidance, praising mature aims while acknowledging annoyance from teens with money and independence.
Professor and wife host dinner amid odd floor voice
A quirky Pearser's Weekly note recalls Accolleve quafessor and his wife entertaining guests. A child on the floor above asks about towels in the bathroom while the parents respond with odd, humorous exchanges about readiness and vigilance.
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Accolleve Quafessor
Archie
Interference Delays Prolific Writer and Aide
A brief exchange shows the Iady questioning a writer about continuing profound pieces. Miss Cayenne replies she interrupted her work to avoid desk clutter while sipping tea and spreading ink.
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Miss Cayenne
Postum Offers Free Week's Supply Health Drink
The Postum Company advertises a free week's supply of its health giving Postum to anyone who writes for the offer. The notice appears in another part of this issue and invites readers to request the complimentary provision.
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Postum
Postum Company
Phyone
Ady
High Notes: Daughter Finds Singing Pleasanter Than Dishes
A dialogue about a daughter's path to singing reveals she preferred music over chores. The exchange highlights a simple family moment and the joy of artistic pursuit.
Just the Man Hostess Exchange at the Bank
A hostess asks bank examiner Mr. Tompkins to check a baby's bank, joking that no matter how she shakes it nothing ever comes out. Tompkins confirms he is a bank examiner.
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League
Brazil
China
Geneva
Switzerland
League of Nations
Bones
Mr. Tompkins
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Verna Wysong
Bloomington
Donald A. Rogers
Bright
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Frankfort
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Vie
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Daddy
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WNU Service
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al Judgmer
Glot
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Elijah
Greenville
Dik
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Democrati
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Tovg
Toi
Ciyteen
Thiele
Alia
Peter
Hasan
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Syndicente
WNU Servica
Notrueck
Pearser’s Weekly
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Avalon St
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Tenn
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Moreland Ave
Atlanta,Ga
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Beverly Hills
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