Shirley York and the Bird in the Bush Matinee Mix
Shirley York, a New York office stenographer, clashes with a demanding boss over two theater tickets for a matinee. After a chaotic morning managing the switchboard and a costly ticket scramble, she ends up with two orchestra seats and a drained purse, while a hinted romance with Peter Peterson blossoms.
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Marley and
Philbricks
New York
Shirley York
Shirley
Peter Peterson
Peter
Sam
P. E
Soti
America
Viking
P. B
Boyd
Western Union
Spanish Art Treasures to Be Kept in Country
The Spanish government bans export of art pieces valued over 50 000 pesetas to keep treasures in Spain. Despite uprisings in 1931 that destroyed churches, major centers like the Prado in Madrid and cathedrals in Toledo Seville and Burgos remained undamaged. The Prado national palace are guarded. an illustrated catalog of over 1 000 significant buildings and artworks has been prepared for public access.
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Prado
Madrid
Toledo
Seville
Burgos
National Palace
Paris Zoo Hosts Exotic Animals From Africa
Professor Bourdelle of the Museum of Natural History of Paris visited Marseilles to oversee safe transport and reception of twelve animals for his Bois de Vincennes zoo. Mme Rollet, wife of the Tchad governor, oversaw African guests aboard the Canada during their voyage to France.
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Bourdelle
Museum of Natural History of
Paris
Marseilles
Bois de Vincennes
Mme. Rollet
Tchad
France
Canada
Birthday Party Guests Dress for Funeral in Crownhill
Six women attended William Spry of Crownhill's birthday party dressed in white silk gowns with black sashes made for the occasion. Spry declared he does not fear death and has prepared his funeral in advance, saying his grave is waiting and all arrangements are set.
Never Mind the Cost and Lobbyist Curiosity
A wry exchange on lobbyists and honesty features Senator Sorghum doubting lobbyist value while another figure asks about persistence. The world famous director defends costly casting, insisting Raymond Cofles be the lead despite a caustic reputation.
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Senator Sorghum
Raymond Cofles
That Old Argument Echoes In Odd Exchange
The dialogue centers on a failed vacuum cleaner sale at No 7 prompting a sharp exchange. A laughter filled moment follows as the clerk reports asking to see the head of the house, triggering the noted argument.
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Kikeriki
Puzzle From A Fragmented Clue List Appears In Issue
A garbled OCR puzzle page teases a future solution with a long list of clues across horizontal and vertical directions. The note promises the answer will appear in the next issue, leaving readers awaiting the completed fill.
Caddie Wit at Farewell Dinner Before England Trip
Walker Cup star George Dunlap quips at a farewell dinner before sailing to England. A municipal course joke frames the scene as the caddie jokes about a surprising first drive and a witty exchange described in the Philadelphia Bulletin.
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George Dunlap
England
Philadelphia Bulletin
Opal Ring Engagement Turns Sour in Old Tale
A humorous old anecdote recalls a man giving a girl an engagement ring made of opals. She marzled him, turning the proposal into an unlucky moment and a lesson on rings.
Ghostly burglar asks about silver in ancient house
In a terse exchange a burglar claims to be a spectral resident of the house for 600 years and questions the occupant about the location of the silver. The dialogue carries a mock grave tone as the intruder probes for valuables.
Unlucky 13 Sparks Tense Exchange
A dialogue reveals superstition around the number 13 with an informal challenge about facing thirteen men and a tense near-defeat framed as a casual exchange.
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Clifton
Murphy
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
WIY Service
OUR Comic
Little
Finney
the Health Report
Michael ME
Darlin
Finnsy
Iit
Flower
Groom
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