Winships Return to New York Harbor Crossing Family Rift
The Winships from Connecticut arrive in New York on the Gan Benito, scouting the harbor as Prudence notes the scene and Troy weighs artistic life versus travel. Longstanding divorce divides Lettie Starr’s daughter Honey from Prue and Honesty, with Honey's future and social path stirring family tensions.
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Connecticut
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Desbrosses Street
Jersey
Troy Winship
North
Prudence
New England
New York Harbor
Troy
Winship
Prue
San Benito
Lettice Larned Winship
Norman Starr
Fort Worth
Starrs
Texas
Paris
Letty
Letty Starr
Honey
Weston
New York
Norman
Europe
Rollo School
Dallas
Miss Winship
Honesty
Ted Corcoran
Jack Spencer
Squires
Mrs. Ashe
Ted
Jack
Honey Locust Wins TVA Tree Crop Contest in Tennessee Valley
The Tennessee Valley Authority awards first prize to a thornless honey locust from north Alabama grown on M. C. Sewell’s farm in Etowah County. J. C. McDaniel of Hartselle entered the plant, noted for heavy 1.5 foot by 2 inch pods and potential future for pasture tree and sugar production.
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Tennessee Valley Authority
Alabama
John W. Hershey
TVA Forestry Division
Knoxville, Tenn
J. C. McDaniel
Hartselle
Etowah County
M. C. Sewell
TVA
Hershey
Tennessee
Doan's Pills for Kidney Relief Promoted in 1934 Ad
An old advertisement urges washing out the kidneys with three pints daily to prevent poison buildup. It promotes Doan's Pills from Foster Milburn Co as safe, non habit forming relief trusted for over 40 years, warning against harsh drugs and other so called cures.
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Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buds Form Early in Trees as Spring Returns
In early spring readers are reminded that buds begin forming in trees during winter, a key preparatory task for next spring's growth and flowering, shaping the season ahead.
American Legion Meet Postponed Due to Weather
The local American Legion post postpones tonight s meeting because of bad weather. A new date will be announced later by post officials.
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American Legion
The
Too Small for Him Suit Over Pie Portion Filed
John C Henderson of Oakland sued John Williams, restaurant proprietor, for 5000 damages claiming the pie portion was too small causing humiliation embarrassment and mental anguish. The suit was filed January 24 in Oakland California.
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Oakland
Calif
John C. Henderson
John Williams
Henderson
How One Woman Lost 20 Lbs of Fat
A vintage weight loss ad promises rapid fat reduction by taking KRUSCHEN SALTS each morning in hot water. It claims fat loss within three weeks and increased energy, skin clarity, and a younger feeling, with a money back guarantee.
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Goldel
America
Pierce
Pearl Ave
Augusta
Congress Debates Public Works and World Court
Congress advances items across committees and floors. The House debates a 4.88 billion public works relief bill while panels continue hearings on munitions immunity waivers and RFC extensions. The Senate yesterday debated the world court and heard confirmations and social security measures.
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Munitions Committee
Finance Committee
Military
Banking
Senate
John H. Russell
Marine Corps
Interstate Commerce Committee
Bilbo
D-Miss
Eugene
Former Biloxi Mayor Chinn Fined in Contempt Case
In Gulfport on January 24 the chancery court judge sentenced former Biloxi mayor R Hart Chinn to a $100 fine plus court costs around $200 for contempt. Charges against Biloxi official W L Parks were dismissed.
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Gulfport
Miss
Chancery Court
R. Hart Chinn
Biloxi
D. M. Russell
Chinn
Costa
W. L. Parks
China Administration
Must Like Swimming Knoxville Snowbound Startles Carl Newman
In Knoxville Tennessee on January 24 amid the city’s heaviest snowfall in 35 years 19 year old Carl Newman found a surprising reason to venture out. He used the weather as a backdrop for a spontaneous swimming plan despite deep snow and cold conditions.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Jan
Carl Newman
Red Cross Leader Dies After Illness in Hospital
The 80 year old Red Cross chairman, who had led relief during floods in Tennessee and Mississippi, earthquakes, fires, and hurricanes, died of pneumonia after influenza treatment and surgery. He directed major relief efforts since 1912 and received honors from nineteen foreign countries.
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Tennessee
Mississippi
George Washington Hospital
Red Cross
Judge Payne
Florida
West Indies
Newman Braves Subfreezing Tennessee River Swim
Newman dove into the Tennessee River amid snow and subfreezing air and later remarked the water felt fairly warm, completing a notable cold-weather swim.
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Tennessee
Newman
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