Mystery House Visit Brings Charles Bannister Aid
Miss France arrives at the white house where Bannister introduces her to his Aunt Kate Hewlett. Aunt Kate resents a hired helper, while Bannister argues the man should stay two weeks to prove usefulness. Jordan the ex‑cop doubts the plan but Bannister insists the arrangement will work.
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Bannister
White House
Kate Hewlett
David
Juliet France
Mrs. Hewlett
David Bannister
Aufi
Kate
Bailey
Jordan
Letters to Santa Claus from Decatur children in 1933
A collection of Santa letters from Decatur Alabama children dated December 8 and 9 1933 requests include skates dolls trains a rocking chair a stove and vessels fruit candy fireworks crayons a tea set a trombone and a red umbrella. The messages convey family wishes with pleas to remember mothers fathers siblings and siblings.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Elizabeth Ann Chappell
Santa Letters From Decatur Children in 1933
A collage of handwritten Christmas requests from young readers includes Bettye Faye Julian seeking a sleepy doll and doll dishes, Mary Hosch asking for a stove and playset, Martha Abbott craving a two-chair table, Helen Helfrich desiring a baby doll and games, and Charles Lee Jr requesting a train and dog. Other notes mention Miss Clem, a sixth grader, and a family named Bannister in a narrative thread.
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Santa
Kitty
Mary E. Hosch
Three Minute Headache Relief Via B C Formula
A North Carolina pharmacist created a combination of ingredients marketed as B. C. for quick headache relief. The ad claims B. C. relieves most headaches in three minutes and also eases muscular pains colds neuraglia fever and nervous distress without habit forming drugs.
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North Carolina
B. C
Christmas Wishes From Two Little Children
A fragmented Santa letter from Peggy Juice Wise and two young boys requests items for Christmas. Peggy asks for a rocking chair a doll a doll buggy fruits and candies. The boy asks for a red wagon a cowboy suit and a big candy stick.
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Santa
Moulton Street
East
Bill Clardy
Hardiman
Santa Claus
Peggy
Missing Child Requests Gifts From Addressee
A 9 year old boy and a 4 year old girl in Decatur Alabama request a visitor who should bring a BB gun ten boxes of shot gloves fruits nuts candy fireworks a baby doll a bed and include their two brothers in the visit. The letters are signed Charles and Iradelle Watterson, 306 5th Ave West.
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Santa
Donald Watterson
Billy Bailey Watterson
Tam
Santa Claus
Wonder Hero Review by J B Priestley
A Priestley review praises Wonder Hero for its witty dialogue swift drama and sharp characterizations. The work centers on ordinary people in England presenting a hopeful optimistic tone despite touching tragedy across many scenes and actions.
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Mr. Priestley
England
Daily Washington Merry-Go-Round notes mixed public views
The column compiles reader letters and commentary on politics and culture. Topics include inflation policy debates, potential oil price controls, reaction to Alice Roosevelt Longworth’s book Crowded Hours, and remarks about public figures such as Simeon D Fess and Mrs Roosevelt.
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P. G
Tulsa
G. M. Blackford
Chicago
Washington
C. B
Milton
Mass
Citizens Conservation Camps
Cleveland
Harry Pager
L. A
Dover
Ohio
Simeon D.fess
Congress
Hoover
Fess
M. H
Quiet reflections on art and human nature in prose
An excerpt praising a book by Mr. Priestley for its artistic merit and deep insight into common emotions, noting it surpasses his earlier works in portraying humanity.
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Mr. Priestley
End Serious Coughs With Creamulsion
Ad copy promotes Creomulsion as a swift relief for coughs and colds. It claims seven scientific benefits, no narcotics, and a money back guarantee if not relieved by the product. The tone urges trust in the druggist for on the spot refund.
Milwaukee clerk dropped from payroll in economy move
A Milwaukee clerk who charged former U.S. Secretary Castle for a state department document has been dropped from the payroll as a cost cutting measure. Senator Pat Harrison’s preferred outdoor recreation is golf and his secretary keeps after him to answer correspondence.
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Milwaukee
Castle
State Department
Jackson
Pat Harrison
Pat
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Carnegie Library
J. B. Priestley
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Canada
Thomas A. Edison
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United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Imentholatum
Platforn Coal Service
Mason Brown Ice End Coal Co
1St Avenue
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