Timely notes on Easter customs from nations and ages
From Thursday's Daily OF TIMELY INTEREST describes Easter origins beliefs and customs across England Ireland and the East. It covers the festival’s name from Hastre the Beagle goddess bee warnings toward Good Friday breads and cakes as disease preventives and ritual fires in Jerusalem among others.
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Hastre
Pomerania
Judas Iscariot
Cornwall
England
Winchelsea
Ireland
East
Jerusalem
Birthday ages for notable figures on March 25
On March 25, George Sutherland associate justice of the US Supreme Court born in England 64 years ago. William Is Johnson famed foe of liquor traffic born in Coventry New York 64 years ago. Thomas Nixon Carver Harvard economist born Kirksville Iowa 61 years ago. Gutzon Borglum renowned American sculptor born Idaho 59 years ago. Yvette Guilbert celebrated French comedian born Paris 57 years ago.
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George Sutherland
Supreme Court of the United States
England
William Is
Pussyfoot
Johnson
Coventry
Thomas Nixon Carver
Harvard University
Kirksville
Iowa
Gutzon Borglum
Idaho
Yvette Guilbert
Paris
Notable 18th to 20th Century North Carolina and National Milestones
Chronological snippets mark notable events from 1758 to 1924. Births include Richard Spaight first NC governor and Semanuel L Philipp Wisconsin governor. achievements cite Washington’s Boston victory medal and Mare Island Naval Hospital completion. cultural milestone notes Davenport’s final stage appearance and Creek Assembly’s republic vote.
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Richard D. Spaight
North Carolina
New Bern
N. C
Congress
George Washington
Boston
Lady Erskine
John Cadwalader
England
Philadelphia
Semanuel L. Philipp
Wisconsin
Sauk County
Wis
Milwaukee
Home Mission Board
The
Northern Presbyterian Church
Indiana
Ianny Davenport
Chicago
United States Naval Hospital
Mare Island
Calif
Creek Assembly
Old Mr Carter Helped by Simple Mixture
After taking Adlerika I feel better than for years. At my age it is ideal so different from other medicines. Adlerika is a simple mixture of buckthorn bark glycerine etc which removes gas in ten minutes and brings relief to the stomach. Stops that full bloated feeling and brings out old waste matter. Excellent for chronic constipation. Sold by City Drug Co and all leading druggists.
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W. W. — Carter
City Drug Co
Notes of Sport and Historical Polo Theories
The piece discusses a claim polo originated with the Chinese in the T ang dynasty around 600 and suggests Tartars may have influenced the spread. It notes Philadelphia fans expect Connie Mack to retire after 1926, and recalls a Cambridge Oxford boat race disaster in 1859 caused by steamer interference and snow.
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Philadephia
Connie Mack
Athletics
Mack
Cambridge
Oxford
Justice Sutherland Celebrates 64th Birthday
Washington March 25 Justice George H Sutherland received congratulations from colleagues on the federal bench marking his sixty fourth birthday. A native of England he moved to Salt Lake City in youth and grew up near the Mormon Temple though not a Mormon. He practiced law and later served twelve years in the United States Senate before his 1922 Supreme Court appointment.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
George H. Sutherland
Federal Supreme Bench
Justice Sutherland
England
America
Salt Lake City
Sutherland
United States
Supreme Bench
Utah
United States Senate
European radio conference assembles in Geneva
Representatives from nearly all European broadcasting companies except Soviet controlled stations gather in Geneva for a League of Nations conference to discuss allocating wavelengths and reducing interference among European radio stations.
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Associated Press
Geneva
Russia
League of Nations
Motor Congress Meets in Capital
Washington March 25 represents from motor clubs gathered in the capital to discuss problems of motor vehicle operation and touring conditions. The three day conference, held with the national street and highway safety session, aims to implement safety convention recommendations on accident prevention nationwide.
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Associated Press
Washington
D. C
American Automobile Association
United States
Winter Social Calendar and Community Notices
The Ladies Aid of the Christian Church meets with Mrs Braden at 8 pm in March. Messy poetry and spring longing fill the page. Visiting locals include Mrs J E Comparet and daughter from San Antonio, Mr TB Manford returning from Houston, and other noted residents. Peter Pan Players shift rehearsal days to Saturdays 1 30 at the Woman's Club. Parish Guild minutes approved. Funds and missions reports reviewed with plans for Easter week silver tea and a missionary box to St Pauls Industrial School.
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Christ Church
Cook
Woman’s Auxiliary
St. Paul’s Industrial School
Lawrenceville
Mesdames Arkles
Brennan
Gunther
Gallup
Lobdell
Mussett
Muckleroy
Ida Muller
A. B. Muller
Swancoat
Swan
Smith
H. E. James
Robi
Traylor
Vidales
Fred Wright
Young and Younking
Rev
C. W. Cook
Unseating Senate Aide Sparks Bipartisan Vote Shift
Associated Press reports in Washington on March 26 that a Senate committee voted to unseat Senator Brookhart, a Republican, in favor of Daniel Stack, a Democrat. The move signals a major party alignment shift and the potential for a Senate leadership reshuffle.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Brookhart
Daniel’ Stack
Oil Men Meet at Dallas Geologists Convention
About 1000 petroleum geologists from around the world gather in Dallas for the American Association of Petroleum Geologists convention. The event opened with a speech by B. L. Goyler of New York, president of the association.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
American Association ‘of ‘Petroleum Geologists
BL. Goyler
New York
the’ ‘Association
Fire in Oil Field Ravages Northwest Extension
Fire at the Signal Oil field near Long Beach California destroyed derricks and four oil tanks and enveloped three other rigs in flames. The blaze started when gas escaping from a well ignited, with damage estimated around 250000 dollars.
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Associated ‘Presa
Long Beach
Cal
Signal FU
New Trial Denied in Rhinelander Suit
In Poughkeepsie March 25 Supreme Court Justice Morachauser denied Leonard Rhinelander a new trial in his annulment action against Alice Jones Rhinelander. He plans to appeal to the appellate division in Brooklyn from the ruling.
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Associated Press
Poughkeepsie
Supreme Court
Morachauser
Leonard Rhinelander
Alice “Jones Rhinelander
Rhinelander
Brooklyn
Bank Vault Blasted Near Wellington by Bandits
Two bandits blasted the vault of the State Bank at Mayfield near Wellington Kansas and escaped with about 100 dollars in nickels and pennies after a volley of shots with townsmen. One robber is reported wounded.
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Associated Prensa
Wellington
Kan
State Bank
Mayfield
Railroad line hearing set for Texas counties
Washington March 26 The Panhandle and Santa Fe railroad applies for authority to build a line in Carson and Hutchinson counties Texas The Interstate Commerce Commission assigns the hearing date for April 6 at Amarillo to consider the application.
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Associated Press
Washington
Panhandle and Santa Fe Railroad
Carson
Hutchinson
Texas
Amarillo
Interstate Commerce Commission
Flood Threat Recedes as Saginaw Valley Near Flood Stage
Despatches report flood waters from the Red Cedar and other rivers receding but the Saginaw and Thumb river areas remain near flood stage. Jams above Flint city limit continue to constrain flow as concerns persist about rising water levels today in Michigan.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Saginaw River
Flint
Suspected Gangster Kills Informant in Chicago Basement
Associated Press report from Chicago states Robert Lafferty, 24, accused of naming hidden robber gang members William White and Thomas Shupe. He was shot dead in his basement apartment while sleeping after two men, posing as policemen, gained entry and fired multiple shots.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Robert Lafferty
William White
Thomas Shupe
of . A
Odnd
Doden Pullets
General Texas Rains Across State with Storm Warnings
Reports from Dallas on March 25 describe widespread rain across Texas. Lightning and high winds in the San Antonio area damaged trees and some crops, while hail occurred in parts of West Texas. Forecasts anticipate freezing temperatures in the north and continued storm warnings along the Gulf Coast.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Caldwell teacher shot in argument at hospital
Temple Texas March 25 J C Stallworth Caldwell school teacher shot during an argument with the father of a punished student and taken to a hospital where he was reported resting well today.
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Associated Press
Temple
Texas
J. C. Stallworth
Caldwell
Petroleum Geologists Open Dallas Convention Session
Dallas hosts the annual convention of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists for three days with delegates from across the United States and Canada. The meeting will discuss practical questions of importance to the petroleum industry.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
American Association of Petroleum Geologists
United States
Canada
Supreme Court Denies Report on Article 27 Retroactivity
Mexico City March 26 The supreme court denied any decision declaring Article 27 of the Mexican constitution retroactive regarding mineral and oil lands. The court president refuted American newspaper reports. Yucatan Divorces Invalid: the court ruled divorces in Yucatan unconstitutional for lack of hearing both spouses.
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Mexico City
Supreme Court
Yucatan
Berlin Tragedy as Student Kills Dancer Then Ends Life
John Hoodrich a Monroe New Hampshire medical student killed Miss Alice Fitzner a Cleveland Ohio dancer in a Berlin theater district auto then fatally shot himself Jealousy is listed as the presumed motive authorities report
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
John Hoodrich
Monroe
N. H
Alice Fitzner
Cleveland
Ohio
St Joseph Centenary Celebrates 100 Years
St Joseph Missouri marks its centenary with a cornerstone layings for a new city hall on Saturday attended by mayors from fifty Missouri cities and visitors. Former Governor A M Dockery will deliver the oration. A three day mid summer pageant will illustrate the town's progress since 1826 when founder Joseph Robidoux established the trading post.
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St. Joseph
Missouri
A. M. Dockery
Joseph Robidoux
St. Louis
Sail to New York Planned in April
Fragmentary report notes a voyage for New York scheduled in April. Details on the person or route are missing.
Living standards and incomes of farmers surveyed
The Associated Press reports a 1925 study by the agriculture department showing farmers' living standards vary with income. Public data cover farm families in Texas, Tennessee and Kentucky, revealing tiers from home ownership to social advancement spending.13
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Associated Press
Washington
Department
Agriculture
Vexaa
Tennassea
Kentucky
Twenty Million Cars in Use in U S Last Year
The Bureau of Public Roads reports over 20 million automobiles were in use in the United States last year. The total equates to about one car for every 6.8 persons, reflecting an increase of roughly 184 percent.
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Presa
Washington
United States
Bureau of Public
Ncreasa
Mystery still surrounds Edinburg twin brothers deaths
The mystery persists in the Edinburg case as no poisonous substance was found in the viscera of Jacob Ertle or his twin Andrew, who died suddenly on March 12 in Hidalgo County. Dr. W H Golaz, chemist director of the state health department food and drug division, said the analysis failed to determine the cause of death.
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Preas
Austin
Tex
Jacob
Ertle
Andrew
Edinburg
Hidalgo County
W.H. Golaz
Food and‘ Drug Division
State Health Department
Golaz
Maryland and Birmingham Tornado and Factory Fire Anniversary
A 19th century style notice recalls events marked today: the Festival of the Annunciation and Maryland Day. It notes Birmingham tornado fatalities twenty five years ago and a 1911 New York shirtwaist factory fire killing nearly 160, highlighting public memory and a conference in London.
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Gabriel
Maryland
Birmingham
Ala
New York City
George Sutherland
Supreme Court of the United States
Utah
Cof
London
Mellon Smiles As War Bondholder Concerns Fade
In a trimmed recall of wartime finance, officials signal easing worries among bondholders as economic stability returns. President Mellon, addressing investors, offers cautious optimism about wartime debt and fiscal policy amid international tension and policy shifts.
Shrink Pimples Cause Advice Rumored in Old Advertisement
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a dubious claim that pimples shrink when using a Black Ointment. The readable text is incomplete and garbled with stray punctuation and stray words like Yon almont fool Like them.
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Almont
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