Chinese mass troops ready for conflict in Changsha
Troop trains carrying thousands of Nan king soldiers moved into Changsha while 40000 Cantonese troops occupied Hengchow. Nanking sent reinforcements from Hankow and a squadron of northern planes surveyed the front. British subjects urged to prepare evacuation as Scarab sails from Hankow.
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Changsha
Hunan
China
INS
Nanking
Hengchow
Liang River
Genshan
Hankow
Scarab
Cantonese Army Rejects Chiang Peace Plea to March North
Chinese forces from Kwangsi and Kwangtung push into Hunan and Nanking territory amid reports of a looming battle near Hengchow. Changsha says Hengchow headquarters are set. Kiangsi scouts faced trenches as southern reinforcements arrive. Chiang Kai-Shek pleads for a halt until Nanking’s central committee decides on war with Japan.
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Shanghai
INS
Chiang Kai-Shek
Kwangsi
Kwangtung
Hunan
Nanking
Hengchow
Changsha
Hongkong
Marshal Chiang
Central Executive Committee
Japan
Random Notes From Convention City Cleveland
AP reports Cleveland sees waitresses weighing platform planks and voters. Merchants smile as estimates place convention impact between 800000 and 1000000 dollars for the city, with delegates and visitors spending up to 165000 per day. The GOP elephant decorates ears with gold earrings and Hoover’s shoe string stayed untied through his address.
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Cleveland
Licking as a boy described by father in interview
John Landon recalls his son’s punishment habits noting the boy preferred knowing in advance about a licking. The father said the anticipation was often worse than the act itself and discussed how the mother warned him a day ahead.
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John Landon
Rivals Knox and Van denberg Sold Papers in Youth
Col. Frank Knox and Senator Van denberg of Michigan were rivals in boyhood days in Grand Rapids. They sold newspapers on opposite corners as youngsters, as recalled by Dr. Harley Parker of Chicago.
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Col
Frank Knox
Senator Vandenberg
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Mich
Harley Parker
Chicago
Landon Slogan Echoes From Father Recall
Governor Alf M. Landon’s father recalls the future leader early embraced the motto Do it now, don’t wait until tomorrow. He adds that this is what his son would say.
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Alf M. Landon
Hem Roid: internal medicine for piles by Dr J S Leonhardt
A western physician Dr J S Leonhardt claims piles stem from internal circulation issues and offers Hem Roid as a safe remedy. The ad asserts one bottle cures all pile types with a money back guarantee from May Drug Co. and druggists.
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J. S. Leonhardt
Leonhardt
Bey
Butterfly lady Bertha Baur keeps embroidery tradition
Mrs Bertha Baur national committee woman from Chicago remains known for butterflies. She continues the custom of butterflies embroidered on her handkerchiefs dresses pillowcases and every item she uses.
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Bertha Baur
Chicago
High Twelve Guests At Camp Fire Camp Friday Evening
High Twelve club members and families will join Camp Fire Girls at Camp Huaga Friday evening with 4:30 open visit, 5:15 baseball, 5:45 camp inspection, 6:15 dinner, 7:15 game Camp Fire Girls vs visitors, and an 8 o’clock program by the girls.
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High Twelve Club
Camp Fire Girls
Camp Huaga
Camp Fire
Kiwanis Club
M. R. Warren
Camp Fire Board
Mission Speaker Emphasizes First Things First
The Rev. Thomas J. Hinkin of Lincoln Nebraska spoke at Sunshine Mission on First Things First from II Corinthians 8 5. He urged putting the cause of Christ foremost in thinking and life building around Christ as a pivotal center.
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Thomas J. Hinkin
Lincoln
Neb
Sunshine Mission
Hinkin
Christ
Washington DC Motor Vehicles Licenses Figure and Free List
The report states 211 158 motor vehicles licensed in Washington DC with 2 943 free vehicles owned by the government. The figures reflect the city’s vehicle registration and a government owned fleet component.
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Washington, DC
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Elephant Earings
Herbert Hoover
Butterfly Lady
May Droz Company
Cedar Rapids
Bennett’s
Goodyear Service
Goodyear
Ipenney
Women’s
Wings Auto Radio
Pennsylvania
Tion
Goodyear Service Stores
2Nd Ave. SE
Harold A. Sovern
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