Distinguished Adventurer Orville Gibbs recalls deadly monkey attack
Orville Gibbs of Jackson Heights recounts a terrifying home encounter with a 32 pound monkey that attacked him, shredding his hand and wrist. He used a rifle passed through a broken door, survived with forty eight stitches, and now bears a stiff thumb while returning to work. He ends with a grim motto no more monkeys.
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Ello
Orville E. Gibbs
Jackson Heights
N. Y
Rome
Orville Gibbs
Hollywood
Orville
Pasteur
Venetian Glass Craft of the Fifteenth Century
Venetian glass is praised for delicate form over decoration with thin light pieces. Craftsmen favored shape, engraving was rare, and pale colors with spirals appeared in goblets and vases. The Fifteenth century tazze stood out with tall stems, spun glass wings, lacework, and a saucer-like bowl.
Calculation of gross registered tonnage from ship volume
The gross registered tonnage equals one hundredth of the cubic feet in the vessel skin after accounting for nonrevenue space such as engine rooms crews quarters and weather exposed areas.
Germany Miscalculated in 1914 War Prelude
The article argues Germany misread Britain at the 1914 outbreak, assuming much of the British army would be deployed in Ireland to keep order, expecting labor unrest to bog England down, and believing militant suffragism would pull Britain into decadence and stay out of the war.
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Germany
Britain
Ireland
Berlin
England
Ghost-Dance Religion Persists Among Klamath Indians
The Klamath tribe in California remains the last holdout of the ghost dance movement led by the prophet Smohalla. Their group, known as the Shakers, bears no relation to the American Shaker sect.
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Klamath
Calif
Smohalla
Round Trip Sea Flight in 43 Hours 45 Minutes
The four motored German monoplane Brandenburg completed a Berlin to New York and back flight in 43 hours 45 minutes. Captain Alfred Henke and a crew of three achieved the east to west first nonstop return, shaving 5 hours 50 minutes from the prior west to east record. Aviation praised the clock like precision of the feat and compared it to Wiley Post’s earlier record.
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Brandenburg
Berlin
New York City
New York
Alfred Henke
Wiley Post
Long Life a Delusion Says 104 Year Old Man
Peter Behan 104 of Roxbury Conn reflects on aging from his scythe sharpening, calling old age a delusion and noting there is no fun in growing old and no reason to celebrate birthdays. Born in 1834 during Jacksons second term, he has witnessed four major wars.
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Peter Behan
Roxbury
Conn
Mr. Behan
Andrew Jackson
Star Dust Movie Lure March Comeback
A major push by the movie industry to lure audiences back to theaters with a $1,000,000 campaign. Virginia Vale notes a forthcoming contest offering $250,000 to the public, likely a questionnaire on films from now to October 31, with 30 questions to qualify and rules issued at box offices. About half the funds will go to newspaper and magazine advertising.
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Sgear
Film and Theatre Notes on Comebacks and New Ventures
Fredric March and Florence Eldridge consider a stage comeback if a suitable play appears. He acts in Hal Roach's There Goes My Heart while Myron Selznick forms Lubitsch Productions to produce profitable films. The Stroud twins rise from circuses to Broadway and radio, while publishers chase the hit song Hail KMH written for Bing Crosby and Ken Carpenter.
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Fredric March
Florence Eldridge
New York
Hal Roach
Myron Selznick
Hollywood
Ernst Lubitsch Productions, Inc
KMH
Bing Crosby
Ken Carpenter
World Famous Resort Overlooks Chattanooga Offering Evening Dancing
A vintage resort advertisement invites guests to dance to the Lookout Orchestra under starry skies. It promises a swimming pool, tennis, beauty shop, and a gown shop with daily rates from six dollars including meals and privileges. Located overlooking Chattanooga Tennessee, contact S Joan Lutreaceeae n.
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America
Lookout
Old English Name Carleton Meaning Reviewed
Carleton or Carlton is an old English or Teutonic residence name meaning “dweller at the peasant's farm” or “from Carl's farm.” Both meanings are likely correct, with carle once a common noun for a man and possibly a peasant.
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Carleton
Carlton
Carl
Carle
Nature Finds a Way to Compensate for Loss
The text argues that natural compensation occurs when one sense fails, causing others to sharpen. It notes blind people often develop heightened touch and hearing, and cites music as a field where the blind excel, with many piano tuners being blind.
The Critics Tell What They Are For
A concise reflection cites Stuart Chase noting critics often state what they oppose but seldom declare their positive aims. The remark underscores the call for clarity in advocacy and proposals.
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Stuart
Chase
Hollywood rumors mix with studio plans and stars
Joan Crawford and Franchot Tone reportedly juggle marriage hopes with possible patch up while Joan vows no divorce. Walt Disney buys 55 acres near Hollywood to build a 1 million dollar studio inspired by Mickey Mouse and Snow White. Al Jolson and Edward G. Robinson slated for broadcasts as Jolson enjoys horse racing, and Eddie’s next film is hinted.
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Joan Crawford
Franchot Tone
Joan
Ben Bernie
Kay Kyser
New York University Radio Workshop
Walt Disney
Hollywood
Mickey Mouse
Snow White
al Jolson
Edward G. Robinson
Eddies
Wintersmiths Malaria Tonic Promoted Amid Death Toll
An old regional advertisement urges readers not to ignore malaria with a 1936 death toll of 3700 in the 12 Southern states. It promotes Wintersmiths compound as world famous and prescription ready, claiming 70 years of proven use and availability through local druggists.
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Wintersmith’s
Wintersmith
Pinkham
Womanly Charm Quote Attributed to Gladstone
A historical quotation asserts that being womanly is the greatest charm of a woman, attributed to William Ewart Gladstone. The line reflects late Victorian era views on gender and virtue.
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Gladstone
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