Al's Buggy of Death at Birmingham Fair Exhibits Capone Car
A Birmingham fair displays Al Capone's bullet proof car rebuilt for about 20000 dollars. Walls include steel and heavy wire, radiator top, smoke emitting manifold tank, and windshield of over an inch thick shatter proof glass with gun posts for snipers. Police siren aided quick escapes while tires use fluid to resist bullets. Ralph Hurst notes beer and wine support in the incoming Legislature and hard liquor referendum opinions. A new Italian princess is named Maris Pia Helen Elizabeth Marguerite Melina Mafalada Ludwig Tecla Gennaro.
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Batchelor's Buttons Grown by W. C. Batchelor
A compact collection of quips and wry observations on money politics Prohibition the New Deal and social foibles from 1920s era humor. The piece riffs on everyday life public figures and the excesses of the era with sharp satire. The tone is bold and playful, capturing a bygone newspaper humor style.
It Should End Poorly For Sopwith Cup Chase
The British challenger Mr T O M Sopwith abandons further Cup bids after protests at both Saturdays and Tuesdays races. He says he will never challenge again and criticizes the committee for ignoring protests and denying a hearing. The piece argues long running races deepen strife between nations and mock public interest as millionaire excess fuels discontent.
Voters to decide City Council fate next March
The town may elect three commissioners, replacing the City Council, amid signs of upheaval. The Eagle suggests removing unsightly street garbage to please voters, while noting Hollywood figures engage in fist fights and the public’s appetite for big names. Next week circuses visit Dothan.
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New York Day By Day from Sept. New York
New York notes the city’s subdued pace with fewer crowds and colorless openings mirroring London’s mood before a burst of activity. Descriptions range from Mott Street sandwich men to reviews, celebrities, and restaurant anecdotes reflecting a tentative, unsettled fall social scene.
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Curley Rising as Massachusetts Boss Amid Primary Upset
Washington observes a political shift as Massachusetts Governor candidate James Curley defeats the convention pick, signaling his potential rise as the state Democratic boss. insiders note pressure from Louis Howe and James Roosevelt, with Curley’s ambassadorship hopes discussed but not granted. The piece also reviews primary renomination rates across parties and hints at broader NRA and international diplomacy debates shaping the era.
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Editorial opposition to Huey Long and Bilbo in 1934
A reader copies Tuscaloosa News criticism of Huey Long and Bilbo. The letter argues Long seeks dictatorial power, controls Louisiana officials, and ambitions for New Orleans mayor, while Mississippi Senator Bilbo seeks publicity. It praises Senator Hubert D. Stephens for support of the New Deal and questions Bilbo’s impact on Mississippi.
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GOB HUMOR About hair curls spotted in papers
A brief gag set on a scene at sea. A crewmate asks how the other knew he would wear curled hair tonight. The reply cites seeing it in the papers this morning. Context tag U. S. S. Tennessee Tar. confirms setting aboard a ship.
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Let Him Worry Dont Worry About Debts
A quote from the San Francisco Chronicle urges not to worry about debts. It claims worry harms health while creditors bear the burden, suggesting the creditor will die and the debtor owes nothing. The line reflects a stark, hyperbolic caution about debt anxiety.
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Illinois offers home economics course to fraternity men
Champaign reports 2000 students urged the university to provide home economics for fraternity men. Enrollment grew large last year but only three signed up this year, risking dropping the program if interest does not rebound.
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Dog Reunites With Family After Ten Day Search
In Fairmont West Virginia Mr and Mrs Clay D Amos nearly gave up hope of finding their lost dog when a street car stopped in front of their home. A dog stepped from the car and trotted to their side prompting cheers and relief. The motorman could not recall where the animal boarded.
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Snow Falls in Oak Park Suburb First of Season
Snow, the first of the season, covered suburban Oak Park last night as residents reported flakes falling for about ten minutes.
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You Can Lead A Horse Fatal Accident in Pittsburgh
Matthias Schillo, a Wexford farmer, is dead after a horse harness broke and the animal stumbled, pinning him beneath a wagon. Coroner reports the peculiar accident. Mary Jane Wasson, two, in Clarksdale, nearly burned by scalding water, will recover after falling into a tub while rinsing clothes. she lost balance on a stool.
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Embarrassing campaign flap rocks Antigo race
In Antigo Wisconsin attorney John Wright faced a late campaign expose as unofficial primary returns showed Wright nominated by five votes then county clerk announced he had lost by a like margin. The Eagle Classified Ads reflect on local politics and national issues including railroad and NRA notices.
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Talks to Parents By Alice Judson Peale
Article argues overcrowded town high school wastes potential students and advocates alternative paths. Proposes separate trade school with practical courses while retaining science math and languages where suitable. Calls for parental shift from stigma of manual labor to prioritize children's best interests.
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Inheritance of diabetes hereditary potential discussed
Dr. Lago Goldston summarizes how diabetes may run in families and how twin studies by Joslin White and Pincus from Boston shed light on hereditary risk. Similar twins showed more diabetes than dissimilar ones, supporting genetic factors in onset.
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Irish playwright Sean OCasey opens New York visit
New York report on Sean OCasey, the Chalfont St. Giles born playwright, arriving in Broadway for the rehearsal of his new play Within the Gates. The piece notes his self effacing nature and lifelong reading habit, with anecdotes about his early illiteracy and past works. It also mentions playful ad curiosities and Miriam Hopkins missing her planned arrival for The Richest Girl in the World. Magnetism history and miscellaneous notes close the column.
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