Former Convicts Die In Quick Gun Battle Near El Paso
Arkansas report details a two-state crime spree by Clarence and Freddie Busche, former Missouri convicts. Russell Huckaby and farmer Victim died in a woods duel after a pursuit begun near Vilonia. Sheriff ties the pair to killings and robberies in Missouri and Arkansas.
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P. Hanes Press
Ark
Clarence Busche
Missouri
Hanford
Farmer
Faulker County
Russell
el Paso
White County
Mark Huckaby
Vilonia
John W. Harris
Iron County
Oliver Wadley
Busches
Huckaby
Freddie Busche
Buche
Irom
Clarence
Freddie
Harris
Mary Busche
Arcadia
Missouri Penitentiary
Jarceny
McGee's Baby Elixir Claim Aid For Diarrhea Relief
An early 20th century ad promotes McGee's Baby Elixir for diarrhea gas pain and colic relief. It touts gentle medicinal extracts, years of use, and improves baby comfort with two sizes priced 35c and 60c.
Pettusville Citizen William Smith Laid to Rest
Pettusville citizens attend funeral for William Smith 69 at the Methodist church with Rev Blythe officiating. He died after illness. burial at Antioch cemetery. Survived by widow, daughter Mrs John Morris of Elkmont, two sons Jennings Smith of Elkmont and William Prior Smith of Florida, two brothers Prior Smith of Elkmont and Charlie Smith of Nashville. Born and raised near Pettusville. he was a Methodist church member.
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William Smith
Pettusville
Methodist Church
Blythe
Critics Split Over Pulitzer Prize Drama The Old Maid
In New York on May 7 the Pulitzer drama prize drew criticism for selecting The Old Maid by Zoe Akins adapted from Edith Wharton. Critics and former juror Clayton Hamilton argued The Children’s Hour was a finer work, while Miss Akins credited Mrs Wharton as the inspiration. Other 1934 winners included Josephine Winslow Johnson for fiction Audrey Wardeman for poetry William H. Taylor for journalism and Douglas S. Freeman for biography.
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New York
Zoe Akins
Edith Wharton
Columbia School of Journalism
Clayton Hamilton
Pulitzer Drama
Hollywood
Miss Akins
Nicholas Murray Butler
Deat
Columbia University
Josephine Winslow Johnson
Audrey Wardemann
Seattle
Willam H. Taylor
New York Herald- Tribune
America
Douglas 8. Freeman
Richmond Va
News-Leader
R. E. Lee
David S. Muzzey
James G. Blaine
Charles McLean Andrews
Yale University
Sacramento
Calif
Arthur B. Waugh
Nevada
Republicans Move to Cut Dixie Vote
A midwestern push to reduce southern voting power in Republican conventions emerged as young Republicans look to the Springfield conference in Illinois June 10-11. George Olmsted of Des Moines called it the top issue for Midwest Republicans while Wisconsin opponents warned against creating sectional ill will.
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America
Saratoga
Pacific
Kansas City
Midwest
Springfield
George Olmsted
Des Moines
National Young Republicans Committee
Wisconsin
Operetta at Mooresville Belle Mina School During Graduation Week
A light operetta will be presented Wednesday evening at the Mooresville Belle Mina school as part of graduation week activities. The school year ends with the close of the week.
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Mooresville-Belle Mina
Inoculation Urged In Limestone County
Athens Alabama May 7 One typhoid fever case reported in the county prompts Dr W A Minsch county health officer to urge residents to take free typhoid shots offered by the health department. Clinics have covered distant points and inoculation has helped wipe out the disease in recent years.
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Athens
Ala
W. A. Minsch
Health Department
Jolsons Seek to Adopt Baby Boy
In Chicago on May 7 Miss Ruby Keeler filed adoption papers for a seven weeks old baby boy from Evanston. She and her husband, entertainer Al Jolson, planned to foster twins with a boy for Jolson and a girl for Keeler, but left without disclosing details.
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Chicago
al Jolson
Ruby Keeler
Miss Keeler
Cook County
Evanston
Jolson
Play Presented at Caddo Friday Nite
A play titled Aunt Samantha Rules the Roost will be shown at Caddo Friday night with proceeds going to the child fund and invitations extended to all.
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Caddo
Samantha
Child Fund
Make This Model At Home Versatile Summer Play-Girl Frock
Pattern 2139 by Anne Adams offers a three-piece frock outfit with a short shirt, skirt and qualifying accessories. Easy, no set-in sleeve, suitable fabrics include striped cotton, pique or shamting with bold color accents. Sizes 12 through 40, yardage given for size 16, illustrated instructions included, send 15 cents for pattern.
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Anne Adams
Annie Adams
New Camel Campaign Highlights Mildness Endorsed by Athletes
The Camel advertising drive features athletes like Gene Sarazen Georgia Coleman Melvin Ott John Skillman Bill Miller and Jim Lancaster asserting Camels are so mild they never get their wind. The ads claim Camels use finer Turkish and Domestic tobaccos than other popular brands and stress quality in every panel.
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R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Georgia Coleman
Melvin Ott
New York Giants
John L. Skillman
Bill Miller
Jim Lancaster
New York University
Horse Show Planned for June with 1934 Decatur Recap
The Tennessee Valley horse show is set for June with exact date to be announced. Mrs. C. L. Sartor returns as general chairman as committees are formed to surpass last year’s standout event. Local and regional horse enthusiasts recall the Decatur show of 1934 as one of the region’s best.
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C. L. Sartor
Tennessee
Decatur
Construction Works Benefit the South
The Manufacturers Record notes a revival of residential building across the South. In its May report, South residential construction reached 2 882 000 dollars, over half of the 5 452 000 dollars total for privately financed buildings.
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Baltimore
Manufacturers Record
South
Event purses and prizes to drive upcoming competitions
A list of substantial purses and attractive prizes is being compiled to be offered in the various events. The effort aims to attract top entrants and raise the profile of the series through enhanced awards.
Sickly Children May Have Worms
Cautionary note advises parents to watch for signs of worm infection in children such as underweight appetite and irritability. Recommends White's Cream Vermifuge as a worm expeller.
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Dixie
Sheboygan
Wis
Arthur Krock
New York Times
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Ross A. Lewis
Milwaukee Journal
Jolsons
CAMEL
Gene Sarazen
St. John’s Church
Story For
Foxcroft
Ing
Pepperel
Batiste
Wilson Brothers
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