Haunted Massachusetts House Mystery Still To Let
A Boston area town records a couple the Leslies who died mysteriously in their modern house. After their deaths the cottage was rented, then haunted noises echoed months later through the Weston and Walters households. The final renter fled after multiple screams and sightings, leaving the house still to let.
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Boston
Leslie
Leshies
Leslies
Mrs. Weston
Walters
Father
Gil
Austrians Heavy Smokers Rise in Tobacco Use
The article notes tobacco use surges in Austria with a population of 6,750,000 while state factories produce more cigars than during the prewar population of 52,000,000. It cites widespread female smoking and no age limits on sales, and reports a local Anti Nicotine exhibition failed to attract public interest.
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Austria
Anti- Nicotine Union
Normal Mouth Temperature Ranges for Health Assessments
Medical note explains standard body temperature around 98.6 F and variations during activity or heat exposure. It cites that violent exercise can raise core temp to about 104 F while hot baths may reach 107 F in some individuals. Diathermy and digestion can cause local or mild increases.
Oldest newspapers cited in 16th century notices
Albert Almon of Glace Bay reports a copy of The English Mercure dated 1588 containing Armada coverage. The Haarlemse Courante has run weekly since 1656, while the English paper no longer uses that name.
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Albert Almon
Glace Bay
N. S
Canada
Mercure
Haarlemsche Courante
Water to a drowning man Bishop hears thanks
After a Sunday fire service an elderly woman told the bishop his discourse was like water to a drowning man. She expressed deep appreciation for his message and the aid it gave her.
Fisherman’s Hook Escape Described in Vivid Banter
A fragmentary exchange recalls a lucky escape from a fisherman’s hook. The dialogue hints at humor and concern as one speaker notes the peril while the other reflects on the fisher’s possible reaction.
Portrait of a Gusty Performer and a Faraway Request
An affectionate scene describes a man hopeful of a hit while a woman prays for his photograph to be ready. She hands the photographer’s maid the note “Out, when this calls” signaling a quiet, intimate moment amid backstage expectations.
Why He Hesitated
An excerpt from the Dart ford Chronicle features a humorous exchange aboard an ocean-going post. The narrator and a sole listener linger after the dinner bell as other passengers flee, while the listener, slightly deaf, hurries toward the dining room. The tone blends whimsy with maritime setting and dialogue.
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Dartford Chronicle
Diplomat Motor Cop Chase Warns Driver
A verbatim dialogue scene shows a motor police officer chasing a driver who, with only five dollars, mishears a shouted warning as greeting. The officer explains the warning was about dangerous speeding through the next township.
Sound Versus Song Sparks a Singing Showdown
A lively exchange centers on a performer dismissed as unable to sing. The girl stands and begins singing, prompting a heated back and forth about talent and potential.
Jump Who Does Not Heed The Auto Horn
A terse verse fragment warns that ignoring danger from a car horn leads to doom, suggesting fatal consequences for the careless. The lines evoke moral caution and imply a fatal outcome without specifics.
Musical Moment Breaks Into Quick Pat Pause
A live performance begins with the tenor singing loudly when the volunteer accompanist suddenly notices her back hair needs patting. She tells him to continue and promises to play fast and catch up, creating a comic onstage moment reported by the Country Gentleman.
Woman Completes Quest to Join Colonial Dames
A woman pursuing Colonial Dames membership excitedly declares she is eligible after learning from a genealogist that she is descended from the first man hanged in Massachusetts. She had set inquiries in motion and later discussed the news with a friend.
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Colonial Dames Society
Colonial Dames
Massachusetts
Toofus Engagement Prompted By Ko Seret Remark
A fragment suggests a speaker directs calling a dentist about an engagement with AndToofus while another voice cautions not to press him. The dialogue is cryptic with names Ko Seret and AndToofus appearing amid hurried instruction.
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Toofus
Piers
Oldest Musical Manuscript Deciphered by Curt Sachs
The oldest known musical manuscript from Babylonian origins has been deciphered by Dr Curt Sachs a Berlin university music historian. The cuneiform clay plates were found at Assur in Asia Minor and date to the second century B C. The work uses five tones in fugue form with no half tones and features an 18 string harp accompaniment with frequent double stops.
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Curt Sachs
Berlin University
Assur
Asia Minor
The Cuticura Toilet Trio Ad
The advertisement promotes Cuticura as daily skin care with The Soap to cleanse The Ointment to soothe and heal and The Talcum to powder and perfume A complete toilet table set for clear skin.
Race talk in Wichita quotes anti christian millionaire views
In a Wichita address Bishop Waldorf says some wealthy supporters advocate ruthless tactics. He cites a veteran millionaire who urges pushing others aside in the race for success, as Young Men's Christian associations are questioned.
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Waldorf
Wichita
Hanford Balsam of Myrrh for Many Ailments Ad
For 78 years Hanford has offered Balsam of Myrrh for cuts burns bruises sores and bites. The ad notes three sizes available and promotes its universal use for skin and minor injuries.
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Hanford
Jack Ashore and a Washington Tea Ashore
Representative Britten jokes about sea and land business while recounting a comic tale of Bob Bowline and a trolley car near-miss with his lady friend. The piece includes an advertisement for Roman Eye Balm at 372 Pearl Street New York.
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Jack
Britten
Navy
Washington
Bob Bowline
Bob
Reform of drug victims T: Surgeon General Ireland speaks on difficult reform task
Sad but True Surgeon General Ireland of the War department discusses reforming drug victims. He says reform is difficult and recalls a Chinese proverb about rotten wood unable to be carved.
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Ireland
War Department
Pompous Woman Mistakenly Attempts Wrong Station Gate
A pompous-looking woman tries to enter a station through the wrong gate. An official corrects her, noting the sign reads Exit. She insists loudly that she thought the gate was labeled Incit.
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T.C.M
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