Hoaxes That Made Headlines From the Lunar Hoax to Pirate Tales
A survey of famous hoaxes from the 19th century including the Moon hoax by Sir John Herschel in the New York Sun, which claimed lunar civilizations and sapphire towers. The piece traces the Sun’s circulation boost, author Richard Adams Locke’s role, and other famed deceptions across Britain and abroad.
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Old
New York Sun
John Herschel
Poe
John Tad Koe
Coimass
Cape of Good Gope
Marcury
Ad Fouk
Jobn
Richard Adams Locke
Sun
Sir Juba
Noted portrait painter advises plain women how to dramatize themselves
Polish artist Tamra de Lempicka, living in Hollywood, urges women with ordinary features to emphasize hair and makeup to create distinctive looks. She links personal style to confidence, critiques fashion choices, and notes how clothing should reflect personality for career women.
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Alice Hart
NEA Service
the Wurmnan
Tamra de Lempieks
Hallywourt
Ameri
Mile
Lempicka
Gorky
Sant Beautifel
Hallywood
Greta Gitbu
Eitlinnee
Mile Lempicka
Ovillivas
Wurniva Weir
Lempieka
Ike
Ehig
Wollen
Greta Garbo
Hollywood
Tamara de Lempicka
Mile. Lempicka
Local residents visit and host gatherings across towns
McCaskell Miss Dorathy Sweedge arrives from Ft. Smith to spend spring break with her parents Mrs. J. A. Ewedge. Leta Rhodes visits Annie Joe Timberlake in Blevins. Numerous families, including the Rhoades and Hooker couples, travel to Hope for weekend events and shopping. Friends and neighbors attend a Mission Bible Study at G. W. Anthony’s, enjoy ice cream, and visit Miss Jean Shuffield at Muniaha A. and M. College.
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Dorathy Sweedge
Ft. Smith School
J. A. Ewedge
Leta Rhodes
Annie Joe Timberlake
Blevins
Himby Rhoades
Hope
Wattie Hooker
Langley
O. Reese
Dolor Gould
Ruben Grifter
D. B. Mee Caskill
May Hamplan
Don Wattham
Grave
Nel Henry
Bert
John Gaines
Argie Henry
Hope Salwikia
G. W. Anthony
Mission Bille
FP. Biroughs
Wayne Wieson
Mes. Berk
M. Sean
R. Griffin
John ‘Ines
Jess Tinsley
Dora Wortham
J. E. Gentry
Chester McCashill
R. G. Shuffield
Bill Handl
Gid
RG. Shuheld
Jain Gaines
Jean Shuffield
Muniaha A. & M. College
Persian swindle figure Rizw Bey in 17th century tale
The fragment describes Rizw Bey, a Persian envoy who swindled Louis XV era rulers, arriving in Marseilles in 1667 and visiting public venues in splendor. It notes gifts to officials, diplomatic spins, and a shipload of presents en route from the Shah.
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White Lion
Rizw Bey
Louis XV
Riva Bey
Marseilles
Praice
Louis
Shah
Uwe Qwubussadur
Will Rogers and the mirage of Oklahoma's at large seat
Washington dispatch recalls the rise and fall of Oklahoma politicians named Will Rogers in 1920s politics. It notes two men with the Rogers name contested the congressman at large nomination, one a Claremore farmer, the other a Moore schoolteacher, and how the public and press treated them as a quirky political phenomenon. Will Rogers of Pryor Creek dominates in the runoff, wins a statewide lead, and reshapes the 1920s Oklahoma political scene, while the at large seat faces impending reorganization as population trends shift.
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Jack Swnnett
Washington
Washieton
Wall Rovers
Oklahoma
Daily
Oklahoman
MD Cep
Claremore
Olu
Teo
Balluls
Moore
Okla
Elevilon
Ollabayian
Rogers
Kania Powe
Pady Oktahuna
Congress
Rugers
Speyiah
Sam Massingale
Burr
Wil Rogers
Chain
Will Rogers
Bolitius
Rev
Als
Mike" Mumuney
Band Music in the New Army Band Plan Provokes Rep. Bender
Ohio Republican George H. Bender rails at Leopold Stokowski’s proposed army band reforms. Stokowski suggests mobile musicianship with bands in tanks and armored cars, bands on horseback, and music to cheer troops, even piping from ships. Critics fear chaos, while planners cite morale gains.
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Jack Stinnett
Washington
George H. Bender
Ohio Republican
Leopold Stokowski
Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra
Bentley
Leopold — Salowski
Erchesta Dfrettur
Fort MacArihu
Calif
Butte
Stolkowski
Stokowski
Stukowski
Rudio
Stokowski and Bender Clash Over Battlefield Music
A heated exchange pits Congressman Bender and critics against Conductor Stokowski over the role of orchestras in war. They debate tanks, trumpet calls, and the feasibility of bands amid combat, suggesting music must adapt or fade in battle.
Great Idea in Huntington's Clothes Store Plot
Beatrice and Anthony conspire to buy and resell dresses, hats, and jewelry to fund their secret plan. Beau gesturing across departments, they stage coordinated outfits and sales pitches while a wary Beatrice hides the truth from their driver Jenkins, fearing exposure. Time tightens as a returning customer risks revelation.
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Bertvice
Anthony
Nuntington’s
Wallad
Beatriee Rook
Toby Masters
Beatrice
Beatles
Miss Dane
Dane
Bee
Beatheve
Mr. Bradley
O. K
Bradley
Tomer
Yanks Push Vitamin Pill Photo Op Stirring Row
Joe McCarthy sought a publicity stunt as players including Lefty Gomez and DiMaggio debated vitamin pills. Bardagatav posed for the camera insisting he uses them, while Frenchy the Flychaser and Kansas City farm affiliates loom in the mix. Umpires react as talks of endorsements and spring performance swirl amid chatter of weighty claims.
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Harry Grayson
NER
Joe McCarthy
St Louis Cardinals
Uyenchy Bardagatev
St Petersburg
Bardazavay
Frenchy
Kansas City
Yankees
Joe DiMasggia
Lefty Gomez
Una
Missing aluminum materials drive plea to county officials
A letter from Joe Hardin requests the county revenue inspector repurpose old license plates and aluminum scraps for war production. The missive urges officials to store and transport any usable plates to Hardin for authorization and publicity.
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Grea
Joe Hardin
Class Play at Willisville Brings Mixed Cast to Stage
Willisville senior class presents a community musical comedy featuring students such as Lon Hacker-Buddie and Es 1ekro Mammy. The quirky production includes a bustling town set near a vast artificial lake project and hints at prep season remarks from Cal Hubbard on baseball umpires and early games.
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Wiitley i
the Vast
Lon Hacker
Buddie Son Ie
Aileene Bil Flovable
Wingate
Louise Bedelia
Mérie Starritt
Atalph
Channing— Terry
Parnes
Venus Farone
Guy Martin
Willie Worgle
North Carolina
Cal Hubbard
Cal
Cai
Hubbard
Reisey
Louis Flyer
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