Regimentation of Writers Across Revolutions
A Washington Post opinion piece argues that intellectuals align with ruling powers during stability and become propaganda agents during upheaval. It cites Russia’s revolution, Radek’s remarks, and the shift toward freer artistic expression, noting the paradox of art under regimes and its future in both Russia and America.
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Russia
Somerset Maugham
Max Eastman
Karl Radek
Moscow
Radek
Mufti
America
Washington Post
Luminous Compass Screen Aids Sea Collision Prevention
Collier's Weekly reports a new cathode ray device that shows ships within ten miles on a compass marked screen with luminous spots and arrows. Operated by radio signals from other ships every twenty seconds, it lets pilots adjust courses at a glance to avoid collisions on foggy nights.
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Collier’s Weekly
Why Liquid Laxatives Are Back in Favor
Public preference shifts to liquid laxatives for natural relief. Proper dosing suits individuals and avoids kidney irritation. Doctors favor senna based preparations like Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentler, regularity restoring option.
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Dr. Caldwell
Thorn Tree Revelation in a Bedtime Tale
Peter discovers a thorn tree bearing a grim storehouse of prey including grasshoppers a moth caterpillars a lizard a mouse and a sparrow. Johnny Chuck doubts him until Skimmer the Swallow explains the Shrike named Butcher stores food for lean times in the Old Orchard story.
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Peter
Johnny Chuck
Johnny
Orce
Skimmer the Swallow
Skimmer
Pete
Edi
T W. Burgess
First wearer of a top hat 1797 London
John Hetherington sparked a commotion in London in 1797 by wearing a tall shiny top hat in public. He was arrested for disturbing the peace as crowds reacted to the striking headpiece.
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John Hetherington
London
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
WNU Service
Through A Woman is Eyes By Jean Newton
Obituary honors Dr Joseph Otvos known as Uncle Joe a Budapest prison doctor for 48 years. He cared for thousands including ex criminals and inmates earning love over fame. His funeral drew crowds of civic authorities family and former prisoners in tribute to his humanity.
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NCLE
Joe
Budapest
Joseph Otvos
Ives
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Question Box By Ed Wynn A Famous Comic
A reader asks about a married woman who sleeps with cats and another about a city ferry and bridge. Ed Wynn’s humorous replies include a Mrs Katz punchline and a quip about making people cross. A child asks for help finishing a story about a Southern theme.
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ED Wynn
Mr. Wynn
Mrs. Sippe
Southern Planter and Society Changes Riddle
Reader questions about what a Southern Planter is and how society has changed in twenty five years. A pupil asks about undertakers in the South while a reader links marriage to society and divorce. A taxi driver in Arizona is mistaken for a cowboy in a train stop anecdote.
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Mr. Wynn
I. M. A. Climber
O. Pinspaces
Arizona
Associated Newspapers
WWNU
Banana Cream Pie and Banana Pancake Recipes
A cooking note details methods for Boston Banana Cream Pie and Banana Pancake. It covers custard preparation with tapioca, eggs, vanilla, and banana layering, plus a separate pie bake with banana layers and whipped cream. A pancake recipe uses banana pulp, flour, baking powder, egg, milk, butter, and jelly.
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Ufifon
Banana Whip and Banana Tapioca Cream Recipe
Banana Cook Book describes banana desserts. Banana Whip requires three mashed bananas sugar lemon juice vanilla salt and heavy cream folded in. chill then serve in sherbet glasses with pistachio garnish. The text also mentions Banana Tapioca Cream and begins to describe preparation.
You Away You Are Everywhere in My Heart
Poem expresses a lover's claim that absence cannot sever presence. The speaker notes the beloved lingers in each room, mirror, and curtain, yet pledges companionship through joy and sorrow as they stay with the speaker in spirit at all times.
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WNU
Radio soloist drowns out forty-piece orchestra says Irene
In a radio remark, Irene hails a skilled soloist capable of clear, loud expression with a single instrument, able to outshine a full orchestra. The quote reflects the singer's confidence in individual talent over ensemble power.
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Ionic Irene
Old tricks lure money in easy scams at depots
A United Press dispatch from Salt Lake City reports con artists lure victims with coin games and tips on horse racing to steal travelers' money. Examples include a farmer at a depot and an Ogden youth who were cheated of their cash after agreeing to split winnings.
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United Press
Salt Lake City
Intermountain
Barnum
Orden
Seram
Ogden
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Italy
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Papa
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Lean
Woman Is Eyes
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Uncle Joe
West
Boston
Mathier
Girigig SS
CEN
New Jersey
Phillips
Phillips Milk of
Magnesia
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