Ship captivity on a mystery vessel under Ciznik control
Martha awakens chained in a steel stateroom aboard Masta Cizniks ship after a speedboat pursuit on the Sound. An aged Chinaman nurses her with a hot drink while Speddon orders her to follow to the captains cabin. He warns of revenue-boat danger and potential death if capture occurs. She longs to see Betty Haynes.
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Martha
Seattle
Speddon
Johnny Ciznik
Betty
Betty Haynes
Miss Haynes
Mista Ciznik
Gerry Neal
Mista Neal
Diemally
Ling
Ciznik
Plans for new Catholic church in Hickory NC announced
Officials of the Southern Benedictine Society of North Carolina Inc announce plans to construct a new Catholic church in Hickory. The article notes a separate historical tidbit that Button Gwinnett, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, once sold for 28 thousand dollars.
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Tine Society of North Carolina, Inc
Button Gwinnett
Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Quick Corn Relief
A vintage advert promises Moone's Emerald Oil will end foot pain and corns or bun soreness with a money back guarantee. It claims rapid relief for swollen or varicose veins and promotes the main store as selling many bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moone
Lote
Taiyo sinks after grounding near Balboa in Panama Bay
The Motor Ship Taiyo sank in Panama Bay after grounding on Daniels Rocks four miles from Balboa. The crew of 47 was rescued by Captain W. F. Jacobs of the U S Navy at Balboa. The Taiyo signaled an SOS around midnight seeking assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Panama Bay
Daniels Rocks
Balboa
W. F. Jacobs
U. S. Navy
Universities Might Teach Politeness
A reader notes courteous manners among local college youths who greet strangers and respond politely. The piece argues schools influence outward civility beyond academics and suggests universities benefit from sending courteous representatives into the public.
Green Says Labor Presses Housing Legislation Action
William Green head of the American Federation of Labor told a senate committee labor is impatient over delay in adopting federal housing legislation. He urged passage of the Wagner Housing bill to authorize issuing a billion dollars in bonds over four years for construction loans to safe and local housing authorities.
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Washington
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Senate
Committee “Labor
Green
Congress
Child Killed As Car Turns Over In Warsaw
Four year old Cleo Jones daughter of Seaman Clarence Jones U S S Milwaukee and Mrs Jones of San Diego Calif died in Warsaw after a trunk in a car driven by her mother struck her when the vehicle turned over.
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Warsaw
Cleo Jones
Clarence Jones
Milwaukee
Jones
San Diego
Calif
Kruschen Salts Diet Plan Promises Health and Slimming
Across the world advertisers tout Kruschen Salts as a simple morning remedy. The routine is one half teaspoon in hot water before breakfast, plus reducing pastry and fatty foods, with claims of energetic health and brighter skin. A 402 bottle lasts weeks and costs only a few cents, with the note that eating less is the main diet change needed.
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Flapper
WEA Service, Inc
T. M. Reg. U.S. Pat
By Sylvia
Hickory
Benedic
Northland
United States
Canada
Noxzema
Morcar
Olive Roberts Barton
NEA Service, Inc
Labor
New Spring
Swagger
Coats
RK Point
Ssis Credit Clothiers
N. Main
High Point
Kelvinator
Plana
East Green
Cut Rate Furniture Company
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