Massive order for 500000 books from southern firm
A southern firm orders 500000 books from the Christian Bei reathing Society of Boston with 400000 standard copies and 10000 feather bound books. Printing began June 15 with five perfecting presses running 20 hours daily to complete by August. The run requires 325 tons of paper 40260 yards of cloth 39000 yards of head paper and 210000 yards of muslin for bindings. Palmer notes over 500000 sheets of gold for stamping and gilding add to the deluxe edition value about 12500 for the bindings.
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Cyyi Palmer
Gspott Press
Escape Boa Constrictor Found Hiding at Upper Darby Shop
An escaped boa constrictor, blamed for a town scare in Upper Darby after leaving a pet shop, was discovered cuddling under a radiator in the same shop, which was not heated. The incident, described as a hot time gone false, ended quietly.
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Philadelphia
Apan
Upper Darby
Tennis Coach of Kings Retires After Half Century
Alfred White, famed as the tennis coach of kings, retires this month from Hampton Court Tennis Club after more than 50 years guiding royalty and players in real tennis at the world’s oldest court built by Henry VII. The 67 year old notes real tennis can be played at any age and recalls the 1885 Lambert Pettit match as a pinnacle.
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London
Alfred White
Kings
Hampton Court
Hardward University
White
King Edward
King George
Duke of Clarence
Hampton Court Palace
Henry VII
George Lambert
Thomas Pettit
Lambert
Pettit
Graham Biscuit and Lemon Layer Cake Filling
A recipe fragment outlines a Graham biscuit dough with graham flour lard and flour, rolled thin and baked slowly. It then describes a lemon flavored custard filling with egg yolks whites and pastry flour and a separate lemon frosting with sugar and vinegar.
Midland City Nine Defeats New Brocton In Close 5-3 Game
Midland City won 5 to 3 at New Brocton on Tuesday to extend its 1932 season tally. Dick pitched a shutout until the eighth inning when New Brocton scored all its runs. Bill Howell of Alabama led the visitors with two hits in four trips.
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Midland City
New Brocton
Steelal
Bill Howell
University of Alabame
My Beauty Hint From a Yard of Maline and Tiny Brush
A description of beauty aids used to keep hair smooth and brows perfect during frequent dress changes. The maline is tied tightly around the head to hold hair in place while gowns are changed. A half inch brush is used to keep eyebrows neatly groomed for photos and social events.
Chilean Ash Haze Brightens NZ Skies Last Month
Meteorological director Ernest Kidson says Chilean volcanic ash in the upper atmosphere caused unusually brilliant sunsets and moon halos, and cooler temperatures across New Zealand last month.
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Wellington
N. Z
API
New Zealand
Ernest Kidson
Dominion
Vanilla Frosted Wedge Cake Glaze Recipe
A simple glaze technique with vanilla and beaten egg white to make a glossy frosting. Sugar, vinegar and water form a syrup boiled to a fine thread, then folded into the whipped egg white and vanilla to coat a cake before slicing into wedges.
Turmoil as Lancaster Is Acquitted in Sensational Trial
The South Florida courtroom packed for a major trial ends with Lancaster acquitted of murder in the Clarke case. Jurors faced long deliberations, a disputed death by own action theory, and vivid testimony from both sides. Judge Atkinson instructed the panel on reasonable doubt as witnesses and exhibits were debated.
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H. F. Atkinson
S. E. Horner
Atkinson
Lancaster
Clarke
Keith Miller
N. Vernon Hawthorne
South Florida
West
Keith-Miller
St. Louis
Hawthorne
Albert H. Hamilton
Auburn
N. Y
Hamilton
Moses
Garner Makes Prediction by Speaker Garner
Washington reports Speaker John N. Garner predicts political outcomes in the period ahead. The Aug. 18 dispatch notes Garner's expectations and the potential implications for congressional actions and party strategy.
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Washington
John N. Garner
Davie Cup Tennis Purists Questioned Referee Conduct
The article notes that Davie Cup tennis players appear to be amateurs and questions referees as well. A French physician warns that even handshakes may be more dangerous than kissing. Japan asserts interest only in law and order in Jehel, with a plural implication in the statement.
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Japan
F M Sheehan Injured in Automobile Accident
Serious illness at home of F M Sheehan former U S deputy marshal and real estate dealer is reported after injuries from a car crash months ago while returning from Hot Springs Ark at his Lena street residence.
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F. M. Sheehan
U. S
N. Lena Street
Mr. Sheehan
Hot Spriggs, Ark
Democrats Claim Large Victory Margin Prediction
A note to newspapermen asserts that if the presidential election were held today the Democrats would win by about 6 million to 10 million in the plurality vote.
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Democrats
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