Beatrice Johnson’s Brooklyn Nightmare Burglar Tale
Beatrice Johnson recalls a spring night in 1930 when a shattered kitchen door glass and a gray fedora revealed a hatless burglar. The intruder, an Italian man in a drunken misstep, misread the house, returned for his hat, and found the Johnson family scared but unharmed.
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BeBe Johnson
Brooklyn
N. Y
Old Man Webster
Beatrice
Rockaway Avenue
Brownsville
Johnsons
Mama Johnson
Ma Johnson
Johnson
Weight loss safety and noise reduction in cities
An article on safe obesity reduction urges thorough medical evaluation before dieting and teaches prudent dieting and exercise. It notes dangers of quick fixes such as pills and extreme regimens. It also discusses urban noise as a health issue and advocates reducing unnecessary sound while preserving essential city activity.
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W. A. L. Styles
Hygeia Magazine
London
New York
Paris
Sacred Karakul Sheep and Midsummer Ancient Customs
A Detroit Free Press note describes Karakul sheep as sacred to Brahmans Buddhists and Muslims and as the first domesticated animals in prehistoric times. It also recounts pagan Midsummer traditions in Germany such as jumping through fire or bonfires to ensure a happy marriage and burning grain offerings to the sun.
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Detroit Free Press
Germany
Pinafore for Little Girl Barbara Bell pattern 1910-B
The Pinafore for Little Girl shows a no seam frock with butterfly pocket and matching panties. Sized for 2 4 6 8. size 6 needs 112 yards of 35 inch material plus 7 8 yard for panties. Send fifteen cents and order the Summer Pattern Book from The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept. Chicago IL. Bell Syndicate WNU Service.
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Barbara Bell
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Adams St
Chicago
Ill
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Terms of Senators and Representatives Explained
The piece explains that Senators and Representatives are elected for two years in November of even years. Each house is renewed differently with the 20th Amendment setting January 3 start for Congress, creating a new house each January in odd years. The Senate remains continuous with one-third new every two years for six-year terms.
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Congress
Senate
Washington Post
Women of today stronger than grandmothers in health
The article argues modern urban women lack the muscular build of past generations yet enjoy better overall health due to hygiene clothing medical advances and widespread athletics. It concludes women today are not weaker overall than their grandmothers.
Ten Quick Arithmetic Problems for Practice
Ten oral arithmetic problems test quick mental calculation. Problems include converting Roman numerals, percentage discounts, unit costs, height comparisons in inches, and currency and volume questions. Each item asks for a numerical answer without using paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Raymond
Harold
Climax Colo Highest and Mecca Calif Lowest Post Offices
The highest U S post office is in Climax Colorado at 11 320 feet elevation. The lowest post office is Mecca California in Death Valley at 188 feet below sea level.
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United States
Climax
Colo
Mecca
Calif
Death Valley
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Floyd
Gibbons
WNN Service
Tosaul
W. Barton
Dr. Barton
By Lowell Henderson
P. O
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Helen
Postum
General Foods
F. Corp
Gunznat Fo Foods
Battle Creek
Mich
General Foods, Ltd
Cobourg
Charlie
Cama
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