We Meet Tommy in Berlin as Passport Scandal Unfolds
Janet allies with the Berlin police to aid Tommy who travels under a forged passport. He is questioned in a hot, crowded office and arrested, then left to face the stern Von Steinveldt, head of alien control, who claims his papers and name do not match. Tommy protests, citing misinterpretations and a need to leave with his money.
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Janet Church
Janet
Tommy
Berlin
Foreign Office
Pat Jance
Tammy
Nak
T. A. Norreys
Castinlr
Merlin
Casimir
the Muscotte
Bertin
Boelin
Thia
Taumy
Ely
Ilo
Pammy
Onity
Bitte
Politenexs
Alt
Lily
Yommy
Ommy
Tomany
Pty
Dra
Hia
Hin
Inser
Janet Chuarety
Bertha
Tonmy
Jitte
Tomay
Tom
Princs von Steinveldt
von Steinveldt Samy
Helsz Wasser
Bitte Achoen
Norvess
Thomas A. Norreys
Norreye
Pansport
Serr
Lystria
Remy
Emmy
Germany
South Sea
von Steinyeldt
Strasburg
Albace
Lorraine
von Steinveldt
Taras
Cheshire Cat
Mahanna
Made Lonely Journey By Ida Francos In South Africa
A woman farmer in a remote South African region proves resilient as cyclones and drought devastate her Kulubart desert farm. Ida Francos crosses 400 miles with her cattle to reach a distant water source, facing dry holes and hostile terrain but preserves most of her herd.
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South Africa
Ida Francos
Kulubart
Theatrical Club Actors Debate Typecasting
An English actor rebukes an American practice of casting with types as an American idea, while a colleague complains he has been a dirty scoundrel in his last three plays at a theatrical club.
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New York
Graphie
What a beautiful ring and engagement split
The dialogue centers on a broken engagement and the proposed return of a ring. The editor comments on similarities between the author and Shakespeare, noting overlapping punctuation usage. The piece reads as a light, witty mock conversation about social norms and literary style.
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Sald
That’s That He-Where Would You Prefer to Live
A brief quoted exchange contrasts city and country living choices, with one speaker asking preference and the other offering flexible options. The fragment preserves dialogue tone but lacks clear context or outcomes.
Whimsy of Fashion Drops Corsets for Health
Prof W W Dixon of Cambridge, addressing the People's League of Health, notes anemia in London women declined over twenty years as tight laced corsets fell out of fashion. The Philadelphia Ledger cites factory and office workers as examples of improved health after corset use waned.
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Science
W. W. Dixon
Cambridge University
People’s League of Health
London Hogphaig
Philadelphia Ledger
Devilly Pie Cornish Pleas and the Devil in Devon
A TitBits excerpt notes the Cornish dish Devilly Pie for its vast, imaginative ingredients. It jokes that the devil avoided Cornwall after hearing of fishy pies and other savory varieties, fearing someone might tempt him with a devilly pie.
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Cornish Association
Duchy
Devon
Cuticura Beauty Ad Claims Skin Improvements
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment for facial care, recommending applying on rising and retiring, washing off in five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water. It touts benefits for poor complexions dandruff itching and rough hands.
Drum remarks on World War battles and errors
General Hugh Drum, visiting Washington, says war books show every World War battle was a victory for both sides and no general erred from start to finish. He adds that to err is human and to lie about it is worse, then laughs.
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Hugh Drum
Washington
Drum
The Airplane Descent Amid Rocking Political Currents
A concise verse on an airplane’s value as it descends from sky to ground amid petty political maneuvering. The lines imply satire on how technology becomes entangled in small power struggles, reflecting a moment when progress meets obstruction.
Gators Capture Near Lakeland At Lake Gibson
A 12 foot 4% inch alligator, estimated 300 years old and over 850 pounds, was wounded by rifle fire near Lake Gibson, Lakeland area. Two young men captured it alive and expect to receive about 500 dollars for the monster.
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Lakeland
Fla
Lake Gibson
Star- Telegram
Hidden Family Laughs From a Busy Grocery Scene
A lighthearted exchange in Progressive Grocer depicts a child asking about relatives and a dog, while Aunt May avoids a baby topic and reveals she chose a small dog instead. The vignette captures everyday family humor amid a bustling store atmosphere.
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Aunt May
Poison Ivy Kiss Sparks Lip Woe in Youngstown Telegram
In Youngstown Telegram, a reader reports kissing a girl under what appeared to be mistletoe but recalls it as poison ivy, causing a cold sore lip reaction. The quirky note blends holiday folklore with a rash of misunderstanding and humor.
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Youngstown Telegram
They Come High A Mountain Range Joke From Good Hardware
A weary customer complains a store is too low for her work while a clerk retorts that what she wants is in a mountain range. The humor hinges on a play about height and space in a hardware shop setting.
Two Wishes Mra Scrapp I wish you would keep temper
In a brief exchange from the Hoston Transcript, Mrs Scrapp urges Mr Scrapp to temper his remarks and discard his temper while addressing him directly in a clipped domestic dispute note.
Inside Dope on Poison Case Raises Questions
Fragmentary chatter asks why the person involved suspects poisoning and seeks inside dope on a case. The wording hints at clandestine details and potential motives while showing curiosity about the investigation.
Dismissing the Past In Grudging Political Reflections
A compact critique notes regret over past republics and statesmen, arguing present ingratitude and memory gaps hinder lessons from history. The piece contrasts lingering gratitude with selective remembrance across political eras.
Quartet and duet questions raise a pintet term
In a playful exchange a teacher asks Johnny for the term when four people sing and then asks Willie about two singers. Johnny answers a quartet and Willie replies with a pintet after hesitation.
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Johnny
William
Willie
Heard on the Campus Wrest Mal Ord Student
A campus brief notes student mischief and biology topics raised in mall discussions. The item hints at a selling course requirement and the need for widespread student engagement with class content.
Flaming Flappers film under way in Louisville
The Louisville Courier Journal notes filming of Flaming Flappers this week as juvenility privileges spark debate. The piece mentions red-headed girls in the cast and a humorous line about following the brass band.
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Louisville Courier- Journal
Sone
Lydia Bi Pinkham vegetable compound testimonial now sold
Clearfield Pennsylvania resident Mrs Bosy Fullerton shares how Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound improved her health. She describes relief from nervousness irritability and weakness and urges others to try the product, noting it builds strength and restores appetite. Sold by druggists nationwide.
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Clearfield
Lydia Bi
Pinkham
Elas
Bosy Fullerton
2Nd Street
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