Southern poll tax repeal gains momentum in several states
Johnson urges quick repeal as Arkansas Mississippi and Virginia move to end or cut poll tax. Governor Johnson of Mississippi questions why the poor should be disfranchised. Proposals seek elimination or reduction of residency and voting requirements tied to the tax.
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J. BR
Atlanta
Arkansas
Mississippi
Virginia
Paul B. Johnson
South
Georgia
Johnson
U. S
Theodore G. Bilbo
Pat Harrion
James H. Price
Alabama
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Florida
Louisiana
North Carolina
Frank H Stark Mauled After Stopping for Injured Dog
Jan 26. In Salt Lake City Frank H Stark's attempt to aid an injured dog led to a hospital visit when the animal attacked him after he stopped to help. Stark treated for a lacerated hand.
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Salt Lake City
Frank H. Stark
Good Samaritan
Stark
Tell Bill Goodbye
Fabienne hatches a risky plan to escape trouble without police. Chris, Fabienne, and Bill navigate a tense morning as Ellen fights sleep and news, while kidnapping fears loom.
Offbeat Jokes and Anecdotes From a Bygone Page
A collage of quips and skits including legal banter about naturalization, a World War death toll estimate, a bragging financier, and humorous exchanges. The snippet blends jokes on education, family, romance, and daily life with a playful tone.
Gly-Cas touted after decades of constipation relief
In Decatur area readers praise Gly-Cas as a long awaited remedy. Mrs. Isaac L. Lee of 1226 Third Ave South describes relief from chronic constipation, improved digestion, sleep, energy, and ability to perform housework after starting Gly-Cas with Loyd's Drug Store as the local contact.
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Isaac L. Lee
Third Ave
South
Decatur
Loyd’s Drug
Loyd's Drug Store Ad At Corner Promises Remedy
A local drug store at Second Avenue and Moulton Street promotes a daily meeting with a modern remedy. Six boxes are offered for five dollars, highlighting value and quick access.
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Second Avenue
Moulton Street
Actio
Overcoat Joke Trails Omaha Official in Cold Spell
Homer Gruenther secretary to Senator Burke of Nebraska jokes about never wearing an overcoat since 1933. He notes people try to lend or place an overcoat on him in restaurants and at homes, joking it would suit an overcoat collector.
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Nicky
Bill
Ellen
Maryland
Willoughby
Pabienne
Larry Parsons
New York
Fabienne
Fab
Patrick McGillicuddy
Patrick
United States
Omaha
Neb
Homer Gruenther
Senator Burke
D.-Neb
Pioneers Launch Island Colony Dream From Pasadena
A group of 21 streamlined pioneers bound from Pasadena to East Caicos Island in the Bahamas plans a community pioneering experiment. Led by Richard Irvine the party ages from 17 months to 69 years will charter a boat after arriving in Tampa and establish an agricultural colony on the 250000 acre island 750 miles from Florida.
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Tampa
Fla
Bahamas
Pasadena
Calif
Inus Tomobiles
Richard
Irvine
East Caicos Island
Florida
U S Legation Advises Caution on Return Home
The United States legation in Stockholm advised Americans to consider returning home due to the international situation. Officials said the advice is routine precaution and that reports of urgent German troop concentrations were a misunderstanding.
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Stockholm
United States
Legation
Phonetic Puzzle Solved at Marquette Ore Dock
A postal clerk in Marquette Michigan deciphered an oddly spoken address on a letter reading Alice Nye Dock. The clerk concluded the correct address was L. 8. & LL Dock referring to Lake Superior and Ishpem ing Ore Dock.
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Marquette
Mich
Alice Nye Dock
Lake Superior
Ishpeming Ore Dock
Paris Fashions Echo Finnish Influence in 1930s Styles
Fashion notes from Paris describe Finnish inspiration shaping fabrics and silhouettes. Vivid stockings, low-necked cotton prints, embroidered belts, and lace trimmed organza bonnets appear with tailored suits and long coats. Day and evening dresses feature elastic skirts, high waists, and longer lengths with understated empire hints.
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Paris
Finland
Want Ad for Local Area Distribution
A brief want ad notes the item will appear in the local newspaper's circulation to over seven thousand area homes. A contact phone number 46 is provided for readers to respond.
Prevent Colds with Vicks VA-TRO-NOL and VapoRub
An advertisement urges immediate use of Vicks VA-TRO-NOL at first cold signs to curb illness and VapoRub for chest throat and back relief. It promises quicker relief as vapors soothe air passages and urges stocking both products to reduce sickness and worry.
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Vicks Vaporub
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Quick
The
Associated Press
Suez Canal
City Park
Princess Theatre
Bill Goodbye By
Marie Hiczard
Poe
Amas
Amtral
Chris
Erie
Mara Foo
R Junius
Science Monitor
Business College
Jackie
H'm
Stepney
Board of Education
Jeanie
Harold
Tom
Harefoot
Alfred
Miraryday
Jim
Miranda—Yassum
Glycas
Isaac L, Lee
Loyd’s Drug Store
North Alabama
H. & H. Machine Works
Gene Aker
Stagecoach
Chester
SEDGE
Spry AG
FARO
Hangknot
Triggerville
Aind
A Vearty
Puffle Towers
Stagecoach Chester
Buckshot
Alice Maxwell
James E. Wright
Grant ST
Pontiac
AMD
Leval Y
Wwe
MTS A
Jim Miclellan
ICA
Try
America
Bailey Motor Company
First Avenue
Ala
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