Worth Recording Featured Facts and Figures
A collection notes that America has over five thousand place names of French origin. It cites US students studying music abroad spending seven and a half million dollars yearly. It mentions winter bird feeding with corn on the cob and describes public Paris fountains donated by an English philanthropist.
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America
Paris
Hero Gets Command Aboard S S American Trader Rescue
Harry Manning remembered for brave actions under Captain George Fried aiding the Florida and Antinoe crews. He assumed command on the bridge of the S S American Trader just before the ship sailed.
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Harry Manning
George Fried
George Spitz Sets Indoor High Jump World Mark at Millrose
The young New York University freshman George Spitz smiles in a close-up after leaping to a new indoor high jump world record of 6 feet 7 1/4 inches during the Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden in New York.
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George Spitz
New York University
Madison Square Garden
New York
Dickie’s Visit Shuts Door With Aunts Present
Society note describes Dickie refusing to come out with great importance because his two aunts were visiting at his home. His boy friends whistled, but he stayed inside to honor his relatives.
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Dickie
On the Shelf Excerpt Cautions Against Dry Rot in Books
An expert warns that bookcases must be protected against dry rot though the abundance of material in print makes this hard. The Longon Opinion notes the difficulty of curbing dry rot in shelves full of books.
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Longon
Helen to Wed Again in Bucharest Society Circles
Reports in Bucharest society circles claim Queen Helen former wife of King Carol of Romania plans to marry Colonel Skeletti a Romanian officer.
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Bucharest
Helen
Carol of
Romania
Colonel Skeletti
Bessborough Appointed Governor General of Canada
The Earl of Bessborough, a leading British business figure, is named governor general of Canada succeeding Earl Willingdon. He chairs Unilever Margarine, serves as deputy chairman of De Beers, and chairs the Sao Paulo railway in Brazil.
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Earl of Bessborough
Canada
Earl Willingdon
India
Bessborough
Unilever Margarine Corporation
de Beers Consolidated Mines
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Monarch Gets Refund From Egham Council Overpayment
A Surrey council records show King George was overcharged 9s 6d on Windsor Park assessment for the last half year. The refund is to be made and set off against the current rate.
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King George
Egham
Surrey
H. M
King
Windsor Park
Jud Tunkins quits tobacco after pricey cigar lesson
Jud Tunkins recalls losing his taste for tobacco after a drummer gave him a fifteen-cent cigar that made him sick. He later learned the drummer was discharged for an oversized expense account.
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Jud Tunkins
Washington Star
Metals in Coins Composition of nickels and cents
The mint director states nickels are 75 percent copper and 25 percent nickel. One cent coins are 95 percent copper with 5 percent tin and zinc.
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Director of the Mint
Interesting Bits From 1929 National Notes
A roundup of diverse points including cider nutrition about apples, Toronto home ownership at seventy percent, female reindeer antlers, a bendable sandstone in North Carolina, tiger over lion in battles, Roman baths on medicinal springs, future frozen orange juice cubes, and US marriage and divorce totals for 1929.
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Toronto
North Carolina
United States
California Fig Syrup Praised by Oklahoma City Mother
Mrs B Geren of Oklahoma City touts California Fig Syrup as a remedy for a listless weak stomach and bowels. She credits it with increased appetite improved digestion and stout health for her son Gerald. The ad promotes this pure vegetable product to relieve symptoms of constipation and illness in children.
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Gerald
B. BE. Geren
California
A Frolic and Lyko Promote Eating Pleasure
An advertising blurb promotes LYKO as a general tonic to stimulate appetite before meals. It claims LYKO makes eating enjoyable and increases desire for food even for those in run-down condition. The copy ends by citing AG-42 and availability at druggists.
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Lyko
Wanted A Chance: The Value of Opportunity
A quotation from American Magazine argues that every average man needs a chance and, once given responsibility, should have the opportunity to act as his true self. It emphasizes belief in personal growth through responsibility.
STOP THAT COUGH Webster City Notice
Mrs Chas Lacy reports relief from flu symptoms after using Dr Pierce medicines including Golden Medical Discovery Pleasant Pellets and Cough Syrup. She credits improved eating sleeping and overall health to the treatment and endorses the products to others.
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Webster City
Dr.Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Chas. Lacy
Apple Ave
Buffalo
N. Y
Rent Talk Reflects Early Month Practice
A brief excerpt shows a buyer asking about rent for a property and a response noting payments are demanded daily from the first to the fifteenth, illustrating easing or steady collection practice in the period.
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Promoted for Constipation
An advertisement urges older readers to monitor bowels and use Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin for sluggish digestion. It claims safety and suitability for all ages, promising relief from biliousness headaches and a coated tongue with regular use.
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Dr. Caldwell
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