GO FAR TO SCHOOL IN WASHINGTON STUDENTS LOG 50400 MILES
Eight high school pupils in Jefferson county Washington travel by school bus to and from classes totaling 70 miles daily and will accumulate 50 400 miles by graduation. So far none have been tardy or absent. Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets advertised liver pills. Lay Not Up Treasures quote from James Hillis.
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Clearwater
Queens Rivers
Jefferson County
Washington
California Syrup of Figs Promises to Cure Sluggish Appetite
A vintage patent medicine claim touts California Syrup of Figs as a cure for child sluggishness and poor appetite. It urges parents not to coax meals, promotes a colon cleanse with a daily dose, and asserts the product will restore appetite, digestion, weight, and color, warning against substitutes.
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California
The Living Buddha Emerges From Tibetan Seclusion
The Pancheo Lama the living Buddha leaves seclusion in Tibet and sets up the religion headquarters in Peiping Tai Ho Tien where envoys were once received. The exclusive photograph is the first image of the ruler of about 300 million religious followers.
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Pancheo Lama
Buddha
Tibet
Peiping
Legendary Vineta City Found in German Town Berlin
German professor Professor De Adolf Hofmeister of the University of Griefswald claims to have located the legendary Baltic city Vineta in Wollin Pommerania. He bases his assertion on recently found chronicles and plans an expedition to excavate the site.
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Vineta
Berlin
Adolf Hofmeister
University of Griefswald
Vinsta
Wollin
Pommerapia
Vinela
Jomueta
Hofmeister
Nicaragua Opens New Rail Outlet to Sea
The 17 mile line from San Jorge on Lake Nicaragua to San Juan de Sur on the Pacific creates a second sea outlet for coffee, cattle, and sugar from the interior. The National Geographic bulletin notes it cuts across a continental divide and parallels a historic stagecoach route. Nicaragua, once politically unstable, now enjoys increasing peace and economic progress driven by Pacific frontage and exports such as bananas and coffee.
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Washington
San Jorge
Lake Nicaragua
San Juan de Sur
Nicaragua
National Geographic Society
Take Nicaragua
Pacific
California
New York State
Pittsburgh
Great Lakes
Central America
Managua
Leon
Granada
Corinto
Costa Rica
Honduras
Caribbean
Mosquito Coast
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Seattle
Atlantic
North America
Europe
Masquito
Cape Gracias A Dios
Columbus
Cape Honduras
Cape
Plymouth Rock
Cosequina
Masaya
Rural Postmen to Feed the Hungry Birds in Conn
A national campaign led by 40 000 rural free delivery postmen aims to feed wild birds during snow cover. Thomas Beck of the Connecticut fisheries and game board chairs the effort, requesting public donations of tailings and sweepings grain sold for about a penny per pound. Packages from five pounds up can be mailed to Mr. and Mrs. Hungry Bird care of Rural Carrier, K. F. C. The program partners with Bay Scout groups and Audubon societies, stressing that human food takes precedence.
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Bartford
Conn
Washington
Hungry Bird
Thomas 4. Beck
Connecticut
Bay Scout Organizations
Audubon Societies
Learns to Fly by Selling Own Blood in Chattanooga
GIL Franklin, a premedical student at the University of Miabanwa, sold a pint of his own blood five years ago for 825 to fund flying lessons. He has finally realized his dream with his first solo flight after taking lessons periodically since then.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Gil Franklin
Jeston
University of Miabanwa
Franklin
U S Confiscates Planes of Border Alien Runners
The United States has begun confiscating airplanes used for smuggling aliens from Canada to the United States. Two planes, owned by Van Bendsi and Alfred Waterbury, were ordered forfeited after their trial. Each aircraft was valued at 1500 dollars.
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U. S
Seattle
Northwest
Uncle Sam
van Bendsi
Alfred Waterbury
Canada
United States
Raccoons in Dooryard Weighing 35 Pounds Tracked
In Tracr Iowa farmer John Cochrane heard a strange noise near his house and found two large raccoons in the dooryard. He and his dog captured the animals, the larger weighing close to 35 pounds.
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Tracr
Iowa
John Cochrane
Nothing in Bible About It Refuse to Pay Tax
Lancaster, Pennsylvania women of Warwick township refuse per capita taxes with argument that Bible does not require women to pay taxes. Tax collectors Conrad and Wahlis filed liens against four properties. wives later paid $4.20 per capita plus $2.40 in costs. Mennonite farmers led by Christian Landis oppose tax payments on this principle.
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Lancaster
Warwick Township
Jacob G. Conrad
W. T. Wahlis
Conrad
Christian Landis
United States
Passenger lands pilotless plane in Chico airfield
Elmer Scott assistant fire chief showed calm under pressure guiding the unmanned aircraft to a safe landing after takeoff with pilot Billy Welschke whirling the propeller. Scott, already in the cockpit, steered the ship over trees and power lines and touched down in a field a mile away marking his second flight.
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Chico
Calif
Elmer Scott
Billy Welschke
Scott
Welschke
Old Fruit Saves Birds in Carson Washington
During a harsh freeze in Carson Washington old fruit proved a lifeline for thousands of birds. With berries and apples selling at low prices last fall, many were left unharvested but the fruit later fed birds as ground frost kept their normal food from foraging.
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Carson, Wash
Liver’s High Value in Anemia Cases
A 1953 Bell Syndicate briefing notes pernicious anemia differs from simple anemia and links hypo acidity with disease. Liver helps red blood cell production, though liver extract can substitute. Diets rich in iron and vitamins, including liver or alternatives like hog stomach, eggs, spinach and beans, are advised with medical consultation. Also includes a recipe for Baked Calf Liver with onions and flour.
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University of Michigan Hospital
Bell Syndicate
Twnu
Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Adverts
An Iowa Nebraska styled testimonial claims Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery cured indigestion and anemia. Mrs. Chas Trainer of McCook Nebraska says four years of distress vanished and energy returned. Advertisement urges readers to buy through druggists and write for free medical advice.
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Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Chas
West 10
St. McCook
Nebr
Gargling with Bayer Aspirin Fights Sore Throat
An old dental or medical pitch claims Bayer Aspirin gargles reduce infection ease pain and relieve soreness quickly. It urges careful use and insists on genuine Bayer tablets that dissolve fully for gargling without irritating particles.
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America
Sayer
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