The Misses Mitten Romance in a Corner Store
Minna and Bella Mitten run a neighborhood supply shop in an urban setting. Romance trespasses when a retired broker Myron Dodge courts Bella, forcing a choice between sisterly duty and personal happiness. The trio travels, then settles in England as Cleveland Aley shows growing interest in Minna.
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Nation
Misses Mitten
Mitten
Minna
Bella
Betta
Notion
Mittens
Bella Mitten
Wile Minna
Telly
Dodge
Madison Avenue
Myron Dodge
Myrop Dodge
Myron
Sussex
England
Ittle Notton
Cleveland Aley
Chinese Ban Dancing in Nanking Prohibits Foreign-Style Revels
A formal order issued by the Nanking government denounces dancing as evil and unhealthy, barring foreign-style dancing in hotels cafes and similar venues. It condemns late night dancing as a threat to public health and morality and warns officials to suppress such festivities.
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Nanking
China
Almost a Monopoly The United States Dried Prunes
The United States supplies about three fourths of the world's demand for dried prunes, reflecting its dominant role in global prune markets and production.
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United States
Record Thermometer Ignites Munich Museum Tower Interest
The world’s largest thermometer stands atop the German Museum tower in Munich drawing visitors and media attention. The towering device marks a landmark exhibit, highlighting Munich’s engineering showcase and attracting curious sightseers to the museum complex.
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Munich
Grandmother Rules a Turbulent Family in 1931 Tale
A stern matriarch dominates a sprawling clan in a long, grim family saga. Her hard gaze and vaulting wealth keep sons and daughters in line until Wallace, the fortune maker, falters. Desperation forces the old woman to unfurl jewels, cash, and prestige to salvage the family.
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Hiev
Wallace
Grandmother
Martin
Oswald
Isabel
Syas
WoMman
Handcuffy
Silver Linings in Dark Times Amid Domestic Woes
A Baltimore Sun clippings column notes humorous spin on family mishaps and misfortunes. A sprained wrist limits work, a car fire spurs a new purchase, chicken pox delays a visit, and a cook’s departure disrupts plans. Moths ruin a suit, mourning clothes loom, and fashion woes follow.
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Johnny
Sally Brown
Airs
Jones
Father
Ufe
Baltimore Sun
Bruges from Canal Lenses A Serene Twilight Voyage
A traveler sees Bruges anew from its tranquil canals with reflections doubling towers, houses, trees, and bridges. From beneath the Lions Bridge built in 1627 the view includes gables and St Jacques tower as swans drift in twilight.
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Bruges
St. Jacques
Astronomical limits on detecting planetary systems
The Washington Star notes that astronomers could not detect suns with planetary systems even if they exist. It suggests double stars are common and planetary systems likely rare.
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Washington
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Admiral Byrd
South Pole
Lindbergh
Atlantic Ocean
Foch
Maine
Wilson
Griffon
J.L. Everngam & Son
the Palace Theatre
Denton, Maryland
Colortone Revue
Caballero
Laurel and Hardy
Charlie Chase
Pip
Pittsburgh
Big Dog House
Robert Ripley
Gary Cooper
Man From
Wyoming
Richard Barthelmess
Mary Astor
Marion Nixon
Flip
A. T. Still
BE. FE. Withers
3Rd St
Denton, MD
THE
Denton National Bank
Denton
Maryland
U. S
Federal Reserve Bank
U.S
Total
State OF
Caroline
Ss. I
William I. Norris
William J. Norris
Pauline T. Roe
Notary Public
Fred B. Nutle
John L. Everngam
Dawson O. George
Federalsburg
Denter
H. S. Burns
Handy Poultry Co
Scieene
Delaware
JOS. H. Carroll
Box
Second Street
P. G. Crousbe
Cor. Market and
3Rd Streets
George H. Koenig
Del
Carle Theatre
Phila
Constance Bennett, Robert Montgomery
Ruth Chatterton
Paul Lukas
Chatterton
Ann Harding
Conrad Nagel
Clive Brook
East Lynne
Earle Theatre
Philadelphia
Lawrence Tibbett
Grace Moore
RCA General Electric
RCA General Electric Sound System
W. A. Smith
Market St
Phene
Gay Street
Alfred ‘Smith
By Fannie Hurst
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Fowler
Boscal Coffee
Campbell’s Beans
Selex
Jose A, Tah
Pwia
McClure Newspaper
WNU Service
Canale of
Newspapers
Chon
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