Life Among The Snake-Men Of Tanganyika
A fragmentary account discusses Tanganyika’s so called snake-men, a tribe’s educated healers who foretell events, cure snake bites, and claim rainmaking power. It notes doctor Cornodian and his book The Empire of Snakes, detailing initiation rites, annual inoculations, and a paste protective coat used during hunts.
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Queenslan
FF. G. Cornodhan
Anthope’ Eet
Honter
Botonist
Empire of Snakes
Theas
Cornochan
Cornodhan
Australia
Palace of the Soviets to rise in Moscow as world’s tallest
The Palace of the Soviets in Moscow will be the tallest building, designed with New York skyscraper experts. It aims for 1,261 feet, exceeding St Paul’s dome, the Eiffel Tower, and the United States tallest building. A giant chromium statue of Lenin will crown the structure, with funds planned for public offices.
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Moscow
New York
Deigners
St Paul's Cathedral
London
Eifel Tower
Paris
America
Palace of the Soviets
Lesion
Miraculous Recovery After Grave Illness
Ten months after a collapse left Tinorge Moallinn unable to eat or move, doctors diagnosed myasthenia gravis and declared there was no cure. A breakthrough treatment using 15 grams of glycine twice daily led to a dramatic recovery, described by a Sydney hospital doctor as unmatched by any prior case.
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Eazy
Omotaur
Owen
America
Mickey Mouse Honoured by International Film Committee
Walt Disney creator of Mickey Mouse and the Silly Symphonies is named for a special medal by the International Film Committee of the League of Nations. M Pillai, permanent secretary, confirms the award as an exceptional honor for Disney's influential work. Defects in corn tied to 19.700 arcidenia in Great Britain during the test year.
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Walt Otmey
League of Nations
M. Pillai
Diemer
Old Bloke in Coach Trial Tale Near Grafton
A tale from earlier days describes a sheep thief in a coach journey to Grafton. The accused confided his plan to fellow passengers, boasting of stealing a flock, but jurors found him guilty beyond doubt. The judge later revealed himself in a light exchange, noting they could not prove the claim.
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Ameomneeleer
Adverain
Grafton
Glen Isoes
al Mewten
Uitle
Uis
Proof Against Orc Beliefs Cited in Notes on Amulets
A historical note describes beliefs among various tribes about orc influence on people animals and objects. It lists counter charms including blue beads eye motifs miniature hands rings bells tool models berry necklaces and medicinal packets. Text references Mohammedan prescriptions and Karan Woods alongside other charms.
Divorce Sparks In Los Angeles And Reno In 1930s Item
The article lists sensational divorce excuses in Los Angeles and Reno with names such as Joan London and Jack London’s daughter, actress Dorothy McGowan, and filmmaker Harold Andersen. It notes 903 filings in Los Angeles and 212 in Reno, with many quirky motives including phonograph disputes, employment pressure, dogs, late returns, and alleged infidelities. It brandingly portrays Los Angeles as a divorce hub.
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Los Angeles
Reno
William Webb Fox
William
Dorothy McGowan
A. Haye Busch
Jean Horton
Bobby
Hal Roeson
R. Don James
Marie James
Premised Tax Plan Hints New Wireless Arts Sale
A unclear report outlines a proposed tax on certain wireless arts sales tied to a nine year installment plan. The proposal, attributed to the local Indian community leadership, suggests a tax imposition after an eleven year period.
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Wireless Arts Sol
Orttedoe Hinda O Community i Aluipertintead
Romhat Presidency
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