Killer Elephant saga ends in tragedy at Hollywood studio
Ike Rosen teams with trainer Curley in a dangerous tower of Charlie the elephant on a Universal lot. After repeated clashes during a film set in Jerusalem, the 2000 pound beast is finally killed by restrained trap after Charlies attack nearly costs lives.
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Ello
Ike Rosen
Ike
Moving Pictures
Universal Studios
Holly Animal Pictures
Charlie
Curley
Tye
Irs
Big Charlie
Rosen
Old Jerusalem
Jerusalem
Hollywood
Red
Human Alarm Clock in Thanet Wakes Homes by Bell Pole
An enterprising Isle of Thanet man rides a bicycle around mornings with an electric bell on a pole outside customer windows. He rings until he gets an acknowledgment, though he does not reveal who wakes him.
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Isle of Thanet
England
New York
Clayton Collier
Leo Reisman
Eddy Duchin
Kitty Kelly
Inferne
Star Dust reveals big Hollywood contracts and stars
Paramount signs John Barrymore and Elaine Barrie for a three year joint film run while Freddie Bartholomew transitions back to work under a new pay deal. Clayton Collier and Tyrone Power receive high profile assignments as Janet Gaynor and Ann Miller land key roles.
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Paramount
John Barrymore
Elaine Barrie
Mr. Barrymore
Miss Barrie
Freddie Bartholomew
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Freddie
Mr. Gallagher
New York
Janet Gaynor
Twentieth Century- Fox
Tyrone Power
Mr. Power
Disraeli
Men Who Do When I Look at Napes
J B S Hald argues that practical men who act to solve problems distinguish themselves from thinkers. The piece praises those who actually get on with work rather than merely discuss or impress contemporaries.
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Napes
J. B. S. Hald
How Often Can You Kiss and Make Up
A series of advice on marriage and excuses to reconcile with a husband, ending with an endorsement for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female discomforts during life stages. The piece presents social pressures on wives and promotes a patent remedy.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Quote on difficulty and progress by W Mathews
A terse aphorism notes that persistence through difficulties, not easy facilities, builds men. It highlights enduring effort over favorable conditions in personal growth.
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W. Mathews
Creomulsion Offer Promises Relief for Coughs
A drug advertisement urges relief from coughs colds and bronchial irritation with Creomulsion claiming it goes to the root of the trouble and soothes heals while offering a money back guarantee if not satisfied. The copy stresses potency and authentic labeling on the bottle and invites readers to ask for the genuine product.
Firmer Hearts Harbor Gentle Resolve
Quote notes that true possession of gentleness comes from firmness. The saying emphasizes inner strength guiding compassionate behavior.
Penetro Nose Drops advertised for relief from head colds
An old advertisement touts Penetro Nose Drops as fast relief for nasal congestion and swollen membranes. It claims ephedra-based action and balanced medicine to ease breathing. Available in 25c bottles at druggists and a purse 10c offer.
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Floyd Gibbons
Fox
Syly
Church
M Sen
We Williams
McDonald
Paas
Englamd
Congress
Maharajah
Maharajah of
Bikanir
India
Thomas E. Dewey
New York County
Reform
Fiorello LaGuardia
Fox Hunt
Virginia Fox Hunters Association
Petersburg
Cameron M. E
Cincinnati
Ohio
August H. Staubitz
Stardust Movie Radio
Virginia Vale
Ann Miller
Ginger Rogers
Radio City Revels
Milton Berle
California
San Francisco
Warren Newell
Alice Faye
Mr. Newell
Bing Crosby
Carole Lombard
Claude Binyon
Bing
Mary Carlisle
Gary
Robert Taylor
Barbara Stanwyck
Lanny Ross
Warner Brothers
Garrick
Brian Aherne
Olivia de Hav
Jean Hersholt
Doctor Dafoe
Doctor Christian
Western Newspaper Union
Seneca
Nujol
FDA
Gulla
Kodakers
Jack Rabbit Co
Spartanburg, S
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