Director Synonyming Away Guiding Foreigners in New York
A New York guide for travelers from abroad, Joaquin Buckley, explains he acts as a walking thesaurus while showing foreigners the city. He describes guiding Russians, Chinese, French, and Dutch visitors through Broadway, the subway, five boroughs, and across the river to Jersey, noting their reactions and the novelty of urban sights.
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New York
Joaquin
Buckley
Corteza
Broadway
Grand Canyon
Alaska
Mr. Buckley
America
France
Boroughs
Rome
Brooklyn
Bronx
Queens
Richmond
Manhattan
Jersey
Kemp’s Balsam Promises Safe Cough Relief for Children
An old-fashioned remedy marketed for children claims to seal the throat and halt a cough before it worsens into croup or a cold. The ad touts prompt relief without standard syrups, priced at 39 cents at all stores.
Tourists Seek American Flavor in New York Food and Fairs
A traveler’s guide notes foreign visitors crave American meals and sights in New York. They seek Little Italy Chinatown Central Park museums and galleries and dream of authentic dishes like ham and eggs yet restaurants serve French Chinese and Jewish fare. Some visitors misinterpret eggs as plant-derived in Holland and express delight at pie and sweet potatoes while Indians and cowboys fascinate them though expectations vary.
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About
Italy
Chinatown
Ghetto
Central Park
Holland
New York
Buckley
Office bound figure shuns fielding duties
A wary official stayed inside his office and let the rough wagon crews handle outside labor, avoiding any direct involvement or venture into active work. The scene highlights a hands-off stance amid a tense local situation.
Highway Hazards Promoting Safer Pedestrian Crossing
Harrisburg reports warnings from the Pennsylvania Motor Federation on pedestrian and driver safety as warmer days bring more highway accidents. Emphasis is on walking facing traffic, using signs near schools and churches, and never crossing between parked cars. Pedestrians should stay on sidewalks until safe, and drivers must avoid assuming pedestrians will move when horn sounds.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Motor Federation
Lua
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William J. Simmons
Ku Klux Klan
Women of America
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Lightcap Electric Co
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Indiana, Pa
Bagdad
Douglas Fairbanks
Mr. Fairbanks
Chesterfield
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co
Ably
Prines
Wales
Sith
Africa
Summer
J. L. Orr and Son
Philadelphia St
Indiana
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