Fragments of a 1920s romance conversation and plans
A disjointed dialogue recounts lovers Mary Frances and Frank, debating a life on the road versus marriage. They discuss a potential act, Denver bookings, and Chicago engagement, while pondering trust, letters, and future duties. Other scenes show sisters Ann and Cecilly sharing domestic moments and musing on hope, responsibility, and aging.
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Ann
Angel
Arth
Cecilly
Mary- Francesa
Mary-Frances
Wes
Jools
Phil
Walt
Grand
Rosslle
Unto Others Freely Ruined Day by Push Incident
A fragmentary report describes an incident where Fred DiPerne was pushed during a game or social moment causing his day to be ruined. The readable text hints at a lone fellow involved and a cat appears in the scene, though details are unclear.
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Fred DiPerne
Soley
Fred
Thumbs Into Jail at Shamokin Thefts
Ben Zaleski and Joseph Lutz stole two overcoats at Shamokin State Hospital. Dr. G W Reese alerted police as they left. State Trooper Sauer encountered them on a street corner and, after they thumbed him for a ride, brought them to police barracks for detention.
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MT. Carmel
Ben Zaleski
Joseph Lutz
Shamokin, State Hospital
G. W. Reese
Sauer
Shamokin
Tragic Gas Death In Los Angeles Home
In Los Angeles Charles Lehman heard a suspicious voice in his front bedroom and found his son Lawranté on his back with a tube from an open gas jet in his mouth. He removed the tube and spoke to Ahim. the son did not respond. Lehman believed the gas amount was not fatal and returned to his room. The next morning he tried to wake Lawranté but the boy was dead.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Charles Lehman
Lawranté
Ahim
Lehman
Woman Victim Identified in Hawaii Incident Slaying
Mrs. Thomas H Massie wife of a naval lieutenant in Hawaii has been revealed as the woman at the center of a sensational vengeance slaying after suffering mistreatment by five natives.
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Thomas H. Massie
Hawaii
Such Manners Los Angeles Trial Delivers Harsh Sentence
J Kerns, a vagrant, was sentenced by Judge Ida May to 180 days in jail for defying courtroom etiquette. He refused to address Judge Adams as Your Honor, calling her judge and ma'am, leading to a harsher sentence than the usual 30 days. The judge noted the defendant’s impudence and refusal to follow proper address.
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Los Angeles
J. Kerns
Ida May
Kerns
Adams
Juarez Newsboy Supports Self on Meager Earnings
A Juarez newsboy, Juarez’ newsboy, lives with a dead mother and a father in San Angelés. He funds his life by selling papers earning only a few cents daily, spending half on room heat. Also noted: Baron P von Ferrary of Paris reportedly owns the world’s largest stamp collection begun in 1865 costing about $2,000,000. Concrete city data: 1471 personal crisis reports in New York City last year, similar to 1920 figures.
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Juarez
Mexico
Icario Ramos
Mai
San Angelés
Baron P. von Ferrary
Paris
New York City
Close Call in Columbus Taxi Theft Incident
In Columbus Ohio a taxi from Hazel Grove was stolen. Fatrol men Waldo Barr and Bill Hilton tracked it down. Barr climbed into the cab while Hilton searched for the thieves. A second taxi driver spotted the scene and fled for reinforcements. Returns with six or seven cab drivers who nearly mobbed Barr before he was identified.
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Columbus
Ohio
Hazelgrove
Waldo Barr
Bill Hilton
Barr
Hilton
Hay
Money in the Air and Other Brief Notes
London reports Moore of Fishlake lost $180 blown from inside his coat by a gust of wind as bills scattered. $90 remain unfound. Veterans Administration notes more than 5,000 veterans in hospitals, surpassing WWI figures. A 1530 census counted 194 people earning $1,000,000 annually, up from 504 previously. Tip: rub soap or beeswax on sticking doors and drawers.
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London
Moore
Fishlake
No More Gas In Stomach and Bowels
An old advertisement promotes Baabnann's Gas Tables to permanently relieve gas in the stomach and bowels. It claims relief from gas pressure, heart palpitations, bloating, fatigue after meals, and cold limbs, promising all symptoms disappear and easier breathing. The ad cites genuine tablets available at Ward & Son's for $1.
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Baalmann
Ward & Son
Sophomore Boxers Get Big Chance on UNC Team
Sophomore Marty Levinson and 12 other boxers are named, as Coach Geaytan Rowe builds the University of North Carolina boxing squad for the season. Only George Bimes and Hugh Wilson have varsity experience, leaving Rowe to fill gaps left by Goodridge, Holdernes, Davis, and Warren.
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Cota Pil Bie
Sophothoren
University of North Carolina
Marty Levinson
Ragitiee
Geaytan Rowe
Walle
George Bimes
Hugh Wilson
Rowe
Goodridge
Holdernes
Davis
Warren
Untidy County Handles Liquor Charge Case
In Salt Lake City a county attorney’s office struggles to file liquor related charges as Sheriff Grant Young’s team reports repeated liquor seizures at Pete Dertarla’s home. A decision on filing the charges remains unsettled amid ongoing investigations.
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Saltlake City
Attornay
Grant Young
Pete Dertarla
Pete
Tear gas accident at California Poppy cafe in Texas
Deputy Constable Hermenegilde Garcia waved a tear gas gun to a friend when it discharged by mistake. The seven patrons at the California Poppy cafe in Paso Texas cried as a result. Local authorities may investigate the incident and assess any injuries or legal implications.
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Paso
Texas
Hermenegilde Garcie
Baes
High heel design critique sparks weight distribution claim
A quoted statement asserts that a high heel worn by women concentrates weight along the whole shoe rather than the heel only, triggering debate on foot comfort and fashion. The source presents a claim by a designer about how high heels affect balance and posture.
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London
Alec
Wathen
Fragmentary Evansville tale leaves readers puzzled
A garbled Evansville snippet describes a confused scene involving a thief, a cat, and an unidentified driver. The text is fractured, with names and actions unreadable, making it impossible to determine a clear event, participants, or outcome.
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Cadip
Arcaliee
Denver
Serosa
Mary- Frances
Katine
Eha
Hart
Frankie
Feds
Mary
Heven
Chicago
Earl
Neva
Fetc Fe
Maty-Frances
Mary Stannes
Laufer
Jack Quinn
Chick. Lang
New Orleans
Aga Khan
Jeft
India
Aga Mhan
Veterans' Administration
Darwin
Meat Market Savings
K. C. Steak
Evansville
Ind
Hetty
Hoste
Douglas
Emma
Num Bacon Electri Company
Daren
Middlebrook’s Grocery Company
Betsy Ross
Hope Star
Department Store
Fashion Park
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