Accomplishment Under Criticism Makes Heroes
Olive Roberts Brrrton reflects on patriotism and why figures like Washington and Lincoln endure. She notes greatness arises from facing criticism, not avoiding it, and argues biographies reveal vulnerable humanity behind monumental deeds. The article urges children to learn perseverance amid public doubt.
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Olive Roberts Brrton
Washington
Lincoln
America
Imbo
Congress
Arnold
Stories in stamps stories in stamps next: where did napoleon die
A compact note explores postage stamp series titled Stories in Stamps and asks a historical question about Napoleon Bonaparte. It mentions collectibles and a prompt leading readers to consider Napoleon’s final resting place. The entry highlights philatelic interest.
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Napoleon
New York Evening Dance Fashion and Etiquette Tips
Wide frocks skim smart floors with pleated chiffon and decollate necklines. Colorful schemes include fuchsia blue and gray with roses. Accessories glow in gold compacts and necklaces. Leo Reisman cautions on nightclub manners and flirtation, advising poised restraint and discreet enjoyment. Do not powder in the dance area. use the powder room.
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New York
Leo Reisman
Broadcast on social diseases to feature Pershing and officials
New York reports two networks plan a 15 minute February 2 broadcast on social hygiene. Gen J J Pershing Dr Ray Lyman Wilbur Stanford U and Dr Thomas Parran surgeon general to head the discussion as part of a national drive. Also listings of programs across WEAF WABC and WJZ with variety acts and music.
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New York
J. J. Pershing
Ray Lyman Wilbur
Stanford University
Thomas Jg. ‘Parran
U. S
Wabc-Cbs
Wjz-Nbc
Morris Fishbein
General Johnson
Safety Movie at Parkway School Highlights Traffic Rules
Donl Derr from the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles spoke Tuesday evening at Parkway School Auditorium about street and highway safety. He said most accidents result from disobeying traffic signs and urged safety patrols and courteous conduct by students. Parents teachers and friends attended. the event was sponsored by the Parkway School Parent-Teachers' Association.
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Parkway School
Donl Derr
Commissioner of Motor Vehicles
Derr
Parent-Teachers’ Association of Parkway School
Capt Carnaghan Speaks to Kiwanis on Sierra Leone
Capt John Carnaghan, former British navy officer and new local radio staffer, told Kiwanis at Hotel Frederick about Sierra Leone and the white man’s grave. He described harsh duty, high pay, and dangers from native labor gangs, flogging for theft, and voodoo beliefs as part of colonial coaling station life.
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John Carnaghan
Sierra Leone
Frederick
Carnaghan
Sam
Cernaghan
Robert E. Clapp, Jr
C. E. Duvall
Hagerstown
F. A. Hamilton
B. J. Keenan
Winchester
Charles EB. Hudson
American Legion
Roanoke Jury Hears White Slave Case In U.S. Court
Roanoke Va Jan 18 A U S District Court jury received the Mann White Slaver act case against R P Preddy Jr 22 of Roanoke after a 20 minute verdict wait Special agent W J Birthright testified Nell Wiggins an important government witness had been hunted from Maine to Florida Preddy testified about a trip with St Clair to Frederick Md to bring Wiggins and Lois Toms to Roanoke but denied intent to violate the law He said St Clair planned to bring his wife and the other girl for a divorce setup
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Roanoke
R. P. Preddy, Jr
U. S. District Court
W. J. Birthright
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Nell Wiggins
Maine
Florida
Th Wiggins
R. C. St. Claw
Davey St. Clair
Priddy
St. Clair
Frederick
Lois Toms
Grange
Scout Cubs Meet at Presbyterian Basemen Move to Bear Rank
Albert Marcey was raised to Bear Cub at a weekly Cub Pack No. 1 meeting in the basement of the Presbyterian Sunday school. Three boys now hold Bear Cub rank. others completed most Bear Cub tests. George Spaff became Wolf Cub, with 17 more boys finishing some Wolf Cub work. Ralph Shipley and Noel Haller joined full troop membership. Joseph Leichert and Frank Rothenhoefer named as candidates. Organizing a Den Mothers club for Cubs’ mothers is planned.
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Albert Marcey
Presbyterian Sunday School
Frederick Everhart, Jr
Joseph T. Griffin
Henry B. Simpson
Ijr
Eugene Bishop
George Spaff
Ralph Shipley
Noel Haller
Joseph Leichert
Frank Rothenhoefer
Hoover arrives with Anders in kidnapping case
J Edgar Hoover of the FBI, flying in with Peter Anders, arrives in St Paul to escort Anders to Chicago for the Ross kidnap killing case. Anders is returned from Los Angeles where the suspect was arrested last Friday, and the party plans to move on to Chicago from there.
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St Paul
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Peter Anders
Charles 5S
Ross
Hoover
Anders
Chicago
Los Angeles
Takoma
Wash
Witnesses describe abducted physician's son found body
Witnesses testified about Charles Mattson the physician's son whose mutilated body was found days after his kidnapping. He said the suspect would be questioned about other kidnappings but did not elaborate.
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Charles Mattson
Pimples Kill Romance
An ad notes that skin blemishes ruin romances and promotes Peterson's Ointment for quick relief from pimples eczema and irritated skin. It claims money back if one application fails and notes the product also soothes irritated feet and cracks between toes.
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Peterson
Chautemps Forms New French Government After Crisis
Paris Jan 18 Premier Camille Chautemps formed a new government mainly of Radical Socialists, ending the cabinet crisis after five days. The 19 month old People's Front coalition remains undecided. Socialist support assured in the Chamber of Deputies, while Communists await policy declarations to judge continued backing.
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Paris
Camille Chautemps
Gvernment
People's Front
Ezas
Chamber of Deputies
Chautemps
Alles
People’s Front
Past Noble Grands Meet of Samaritan Rebekah Lodge
The Past Noble Grands Association of the Samaritan Rebekah Lodge met January 6 at Mrs. Mary Harrington’s North Market street home with twenty two members. They plan to visit the Aged Cottage of the IOOF Home Thursday and recall a beat meeting at Mrs. Elizabeth Seeger’s East Patrick street on February 15. Attendees listed include Mary Harrington Mary Angleberger Catherine Biser Elizabeth Seeger Amy Uoffman Mary Engelbrecht Edith Starner Estella Zimmerman Jane Houck Golda Castle Lillian Brown Pauline Koontz Ethel Renn and others.
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Noble Grands
Elizabeth Seeger
Amy Uoffman
Mary Engelbrecht
Edith Starner
Estella Zimmerman
Jane Houck
Golda Castle
Lillian Brown
Pauline Koontz
Ethel Renn
Verkmoyanski Weather Breathing Ice Crystals
Reports from Verkmoyanski Siberia describe extreme cold causing breath to frost into needle like ice crystals. Names Hulda Woodward and several local women appear in fragmented text amid weather details and damaged OCR.
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Verkmoyanski
Siberia
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