Finger of Flame Hero Saves Father in Fiery Home Blaze
Arthur A. Guinan of Brooklyn described as today’s Distinguished Adventurer recounts a November 1923 incident. A kerosene stove explosion lit a room and set his mother and himself ablaze as he carried his injured father to safety and alerted the fire department.
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Arthur A. Guinan
Brooklyn
N. Y
Art
France
Dad
Mother
WNY Service
Footprint of Adam at Adam's Peak Revered by Faiths
Across three religions in Ceylon near Colombo a seven foot footprint at Adam's Peak inspires reverence. Buddhists say the print marks Buddha, Hindus claim Siva, and Christians link the site to the Garden of Eden as Adam's footprint.
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Adam’s Peak
Colombo
Ceylon
Buddha
Siva
Garden of Eden
Adam
Three Instruments Aid Gypsies in Hungarian Troubadour Fame
The Gypsy, violin, cymbal, and the old Turkish pipe are named as Hungary's national troubadours. The Tziganes were admitted to Hungary in 1419.
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Hungary
Treasure House Gems At Istanbul Seraglio Palace
The Seraglio palace in Istanbul houses a treasure house famed as a marvel of the modern world. It contains thousands of priceless diamonds sapphires emeralds and pearls of the first water and the golden divan throne of the sixteenth century sultan Selim the Grim studded with rubies turquoise and emeralds.
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Seraglio Palace
Istanbul
Selim the Grim
Cape Horn Extends Farther South Than Cape of Good Hope
The Southern Cape Horn reaches 1,500 miles farther south than the Cape of Good Hope. Cape Town sits near the southern tip of Africa at roughly the same latitude as Montevideo, Uruguay.
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Cape Horn
Cape of Good" ‘Hope
Cape Town
Montevideo
Uruguay
Irene Dunne’s cashing check ordeal in New York dinner
Irene Dunne, alone at a smart New York restaurant, discovered she lacked enough money to pay. She asked the manager to cash a check for the amount. He agreed and promptly framed the check, a cheeky reminder that a famous face can be worth a fortune.
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Irene Dunne
New York
Kay Francis Looks Ahead to Europe Vacation
Kay Francis expects September to bring the end of her motion picture contract and a long Europe trip. She says bad pictures harmed box office but she pursued good roles, yet the studios shifted to Hollywood for casting. She may return to the stage after the vacation as film shifts unfold. Edna Ferber withholds rights to Stage Door from summer stock after praising the film version over the original.
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Kay Francis
Europe
Hollywood
Edna Ferber
Hollywood cobweb expert builds two miles for film set
Jess Wolf, famed for cobweb work in cinema, recently created over two miles of cobwebs for a Warner Brothers castle in Kidnaped. He uses a rubber compound sprayed as a thread and finishes with gray paint to craft the intricate web pattern.
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Hollywood
Jess Wolf
Warner Brothers
Kay Kyser hosts new idea program on Wednesday nights
Kay Kyser with his College of Musical Knowledge presents a grand program featuring a novel format. Kyser draws from the Middle West, a region supplying much of the current talent. Remember him on Wednesday nights.
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Kay Kyser
College of Musical Knowledge
Kyser
Middle West
Fields May Return to Radio Amid Script Dispute
W C Fields may resume his radio show after deserting months ago over a script disagreement. His departure led to termination of his movie contract. Meanwhile Charlie McCarthy has soared in popularity, prompting questions about Fields' place on the program.
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W. C. Fields
Charlie McCarthy
Fields
Radio stars rise from outside New York outlets
Radio programs from smaller cities often outperform big-city broadcasts as agents push talent. A questioned singer’s agent admitted how contracts were secured and promotions arranged, making her a radio celebrity with a large salary. Many local performers in smaller stations are reportedly better.
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New York
Baker’s Daughter Count Noted During New York Stop
Report mentions Baker’s family with two daughters and two sons including Claudette Colbert. He spent an hour in New York after arrival and left for Holly’s, cited as radio sponsor, with Deanna and others noted in transit.
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Nan Baker
Claudette Colbert
New York
Holly 'S
Deanna
Durin
Food Facts Debunked Says Houston Goudiss
Houston Goudiss argues that many common food fads are unfounded and harmful. He refutes ideas like fish as a brain food and lettuce as a narcotic, and notes deep green lettuce and properly stored beans affect nutrition. Water with meals aids digestion.
Myths About Fruits and Rheumatism Debunked
The article explains that acid tasting fruits do not cause rheumatism as they leave an alkaline ash after digestion. It also notes that the belief fruit and milk curdle milk in the stomach is incorrect since hydrochloric acid curdles milk in any case.
Milk digestion myth debunked by quick versus slow drinking
A famed investigator tested milk intake by feeding a man a pint in 10 seconds and then in 10 minutes. Stomach contents were examined half an hour later. The fast drink produced smaller curds than the slow sip, yet both formed curds.
Danger of Half Truths About Fruit and Bread
The article critiques common health myths noting cooked fruit can be easier to digest and sterilizing, while raw fruit remains wholesome and tasty. It argues whole wheat bread has more nutrients but white bread can be supplemented by other foods and need not be fully avoided.
Diet fads prey on homemaker diet knowledge seekers
Far more harmful than individual food fal lacies are fad diets pushed by those seeking to exploit homemakers craving dietetic information.
Debunking the starch and protein separation fad
A recent fad diet claims starches and proteins clash in digestion and must not be eaten together. Medical authorities deny the claim and a leading physician shows starches and proteins do not interfere in the stomach. Most foods mix protein carbohydrate and fat, including dried peas beans and whole grain cereals.
Fasting Fad Challenged by Health Experts
Health guidance warns against fasting as a detox method and calls it potentially dangerous. Experts say it can cause incomplete fat oxidation products and acidosis, urging homemakers to rely on established food facts for family nourishment.
Nutritional Tips From Mrs A F Jr and Miss M F
Mrs A F Jr notes light corn syrup provides energy values while dark syrup yields iron. Pure molasses offers calcium and iron. Miss M F states nut protein rivals meat and fish and can substitute nuts for these foods, but should not replace milk and eggs due to lower mineral and vitamin content.
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M. F
WNU
C. Houston Goudiss
Thought Is Life and Thinking Has Power
A brief aphorism notes that life is linked to thought and intellect. It asserts that those who do not think do not truly live and that thinking shapes a person. The quote emphasizes the value of reflection and mental activity.
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