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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1930
Page
2
A fragmented report describes an experiment with crows and humans counting events. Observers noted birds reacting to cameras and attempts to count how many crows entered and left a dinghy or room. The piece hints that crows may track human actions and that some birds were shot, raising questions about animal intelligence.
A historical note highlights Alaska’s rail link as a major investment with $66,582,839 spent since start. Capital cost $54,595,985. operating deficits total $21,183,884. Last year lost $9,358,414. Alaska’s shipments valued at $31,793,073 boosted a trade balance of $44,245,230.
A society page itemizes social visits and engagements across cities and regions. Prominent figures include Joseph Ho Apple, president of Hoend College, and Mrs. A. Austin Pearre, with plans for senior-class events and organizational representatives. A continental trip for Miss Elen Terreil and Mrs. A. Pearre is noted, along with guests and travel itineraries to Banff, Lake Louise, Vancouver, and beyond.
A fragmentary item notes Harrie Siam and Sas A Thomas Jr of Philadelphia along with the Zitus brothers Thomas of North Market. James A Jones is listed as acting Superintendent Of Street Department.
An article records a social gathering with Louie Potts as hostess and guests including Bobd Joan Hal Freddie Reeger and others at Mr. Ikon Avenue. The piece follows plans for Montgomery and Florida trips with stops in Georgia and South Carolina. It mentions weekly traffic notes and a note on British breeders forming an organization to promote fur-bearing animals.
An editorial fragment argues through figures I ADM and I RAMBLE that sowing yields fruit. It traces a path from uncertain beginnings to purposeful study and steady progress as a moral example for readers.
The page presents a scrambled word puzzle with hints about four possible mistakes in a picture. Readers are prompted to identify errors in areas such as raminar history etiquette or drawing and to unscramble a word for 20 points per correct item. The item promises explanations and a final word on the last page.
May 23 dispatch chronicles a bustling Sunday in New York with Harcziet Hoeter as leading dancer amid shifting fortunes. The piece also notes literary circles, Waugh's broadcast of his book, and a chance encounter with Idwai Jones while discussing new novels and editorial matters.
Historic notes list anniversaries and births with names such as Lewis Tan James Buchanan Eads Ambrose Burnside and others. Entries span 18th to 19th centuries with events including Savonarola Kidd and a noted earthquake in Japan. Also mentions contemporary figures like Douglas Fairbanks Alfred Sloan and Mabel Willebrandt with brief birthdays. Horoscope and spring meals follow in casual column style.
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