Pawnshops Reform Public Image With Rebranding Aim
The New York pawnshop industry hires a public relations counselor to soften its image and dispel myths of harsh collection. They consider modernizing the three golden balls symbol to attract customers while emphasizing quick loans secured by personal possessions.
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New York
Witchdoctors Reform Move Rocks Nairobis Mass Meeting
About 200 witch doctors in Nairobi declared reform after Kenya parliament member J. Gichoya criticized them as a chronic sore at a mass meeting. Some refused reform and fled to Tanganyika.
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Nairobi
Kenya
J. Gichoya
Tanganyika
Boating Q and A Clears Up Canadian Water Rules
A reader asks about safety regulations and licenses in Canada. The reply covers Safety Afloat, boat operator tests in Hamilton and Toronto, responsibility in overtaking, DOT approved life jackets, tiller rules, Rules of the Road, speed limits, the swimmers flag, overnight beaching, and drying rope methods with naval terminology explained.
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Canada
Empire Flattery Pattern A877 Promotion Request
Ad offers one dollar for a printed pattern A877 from Prairie Publishers in Toronto Ontario. Readers are asked to send their name address and style number to receive the pattern. The text is a promotional direct mail style appeal with contact details.
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Cassini
Prairie Publishers
Front Street W
Toronto
Ontario
Nease Grint
Submerged World of Cape Coral Angling Delights
Florida waters host about 1 200 fish species with quirky traits from talking sheepshead to tarpon giants. Anglers encounter snagging battles on docks and bridges, learn odd tactics, and prize family fishing as a communal pastime in Cape Coral.
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Kansas City
Lee County
Caloosahatchee
Cape Coral
Snook
Florida
Cleopatra’s Emerald Mine Near Red Sea Still Exists
An emerald mine once owned by Cleopatra remains near the Red Sea coast in upper Egypt. Current surveys report no emeralds found at the site.
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Cleopatra
Red Sea
Upper
Egypt
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