Strange Spy Tales From The War Chronicle
The Milwaukee Journal recounts two curious wartime espionage scenes. A French agent, eager to register, misstates details and is captured after a German restaurant encounter where polite phrases expose him. A German flyer, posing as a British prisoner, escapes and steals a Bristol fighter by tricking mechanics, only to learn British engines require forward throttle.
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Sriiich
Might
Thorn
Apy
Milwaukees Journal
Dogs in the Street Showdown Between Pointers and Whippersnaps
In The Albany Herald a reader recalls a morning scene where a bold pointer confronts a small careful dog as owners vie for control. The larger hound disciplines the scene with growls while the little dog’s owner rushes to defuse the tension.
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Alway
Murrander
Dlacceton
Bill
Wady
H. T. McIntosh
Albany Herald
Spy slips trap a British agent in Germany tale
A fragmentary account describes a British spy who forged papers and registered under a false name in Cologne. A clerks quick glance at the forged address led a German service agent to seize the operative. The piece notes the fragile nature of espionage and the constant risk of discovery.
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Hat Ted
Germany
Cologne
Beitteh
Dothan Eyes New Factory To Boost Local Industry
In its semicentennial year Dothan aims to awaken civic effort and attract new industries. Business leaders urge a balanced growth of industry agriculture and commerce. The Chamber of Commerce activity signals momentum as plans to lure a meat or manufacturing plant promise a payroll near 150000 dollars annually. Local merchants and citizens are urged to seize opportunity and bolster the town’s economic future.
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Dothan
G. H. Matone
Milono
Anne
Reping
Ory
Dax
Montgomery
Phhan
Factory Journal
Nathan
Lance
Dothan Hay
Chareis
Nhick
Huth
Untitled fragment hints at fashion and social scene
Fragmentary text describes a scene involving a balloon and attire in a window display, mentioning a clerical figure and a fashion misfit. references Santa Fe and a magazine outline a local culture setting.
Washington Letter on Morgenthau and Roosevelts Visitors
In Washington a treasury break over Morgenthau’s silver policy is mocked as sleeping sickness then defended as following congressional aims. Senate Borah attacks Roosevelt and Hoover while Horner’s seating at a Chicago lunch draws attention and hints at GOP intraparty tensions before a Notre Dame trip. The American Liberty League faces a future congressional probe into its activities.
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Washington
Treasury
Morgenthau
Congress
Treas Ry
Topaz
Kelly
Nash
Jett Field
Notre Dame
Patron criticizes rural and city schools in Eagle letter
A Houston county rural school patron writes to The Eagle editor about perceived issues in teaching, funding requests for activities, and alleged grade inflation. He notes teachers lack ability and asks for anonymity while confirming similar concerns in rural schools as in the city.
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the Eagle
Eagle
Dothan
Houston County
Tam
Tain
New York Letter OY 00 MCINTTEE New York
A long New York City letter passage reflects on memory, theater folk, editors, and socialites. It mentions Yasha Banv chuk, Warwick Deeping, Buff Cobb, Joe Weber, Whitney Warren, and the Algonquin set, along with brief notes on actors, authors, perfumes, and a widow buying Virginia estate near the Crosbys.
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New York
McInttee
Yasha Banvchuk
Engilah
Warwick Deeping
Buff Cobb
Anoakfey Wong
Joe Weber
Whitney Warren
Pater Arno
A. Robin
Roland Young
Billy Seeman
Fulton Oursler
George McManus
Marquis de Falaine ‘de la Coudray
sUcresa
Hugh Johnson
Soldier
Smollett on Hydropathy and Dr. Smollett Water Cure
Dr. Smollett’s 1752 essay on external water use praised pure water as best for body systems, aiding secretions and preventing vessel stiffness. He argued warm and cold applications aid joints, head issues, digestive pains, and menstrual concerns, with baths for vertigo and headaches. The piece urges home treatment over untested remedies.
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Smollett
Tobias Smollett
Santa and Rip Learn Why Dogs Do Not Bark at Santa
Santa and Rip ride to the North workshop to gather toys. They discuss why dogs bark at strangers, noting dogs recognize Santa and stay quiet to avoid waking sleeping children. Rip recalls not barking when Santa first visited Puddle Muddle, and Santa explains his long years of world travel have taught dogs to stay calm around him.
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Rip
Santa
Willy Willy
Alranger
Santa Claus
Becquse
Banta Claus
Chrintrona
Aleep
Tales to Parents by Mrs Brooks Peters Winter Clothing Advice
The article advises on keeping toddlers warm for outdoor play and explains dress guidelines for indoor versus outdoor heat. It emphasizes using a warm shirt and sweater, proper coats, and protecting extremities while avoiding excessive swaddling or furs. Colds arise from germ exposure and low body resistance, not throat protection alone.
Hollywood Studio Set Brings Cuban Jungle to Screen
Rainy Hollywood day gives way to a tropical set for A Message to Garcia starring John Boles and Barbara Stanwyck. George Marshall directs as Boles studies the onlookers while actors rehearse ducking into the water amid palm fronds and vines.
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Hollywood
Dee
Bollywood
Garcia
John Boles
Barbara Stanwyck
John Bates
Mian Stanwyck
George Marshall
Boles
Bis
Texas
Cotret
Fragmentary ocean scene poem amid dull weather text
A fragmented OCR passage describes a sea setting with a government cutter, a captured figure, and glancing reflections on dark water. Vague references to a truant officer and a dreary, rainy backdrop suggest mood rather than clear events or names. The text is incomplete and atmospheric.
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Ghiren Guy Hibbee
Hataen
Hueytown High School Building Burns In Fire
A Hueytown fire destroyed the main base of Hueytown high school early today causing estimated damage around 50 000 dollars. Bessemer fire department arrived and saved three rooms and a two room addition to the 14 room structure while a new class schedule for 628 pupils was planned and bus service preserved. Investigators suspect defective wiring or chemical explosion as a possible cause.
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Hueytown
Main
Federality
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