The Autogypsy and the Open Road a Modern Hobo Tale
The piece tracks the drift from train riding hoboes to motor tramps in cars. It notes two hobo classes, hitchhikers and autogypsy families, and describes social problems, charity relief, and shifting public attitudes as roads replace rail. The article warns of broken education and rising poverty among traveling families.
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Florida
Lault
Hobo
Yesteryear
Blanket Stiff
Hoheland
Ten
Pacific Coast
California
Hawaii’s One Time Navy And Its Lone Voyage
Pathfinder Magazine recalls Hawaii’s historic but short lived local navy from the era of kings. A banquet toast praised Hawaii’s own navy and warned of its limits, noting the vessel’s single voyage and eventual obsolescence.
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Hovwaii
Kalahaua
Hawaii
Tofist
Pathfinder Magazine
Man in Hy ns Surrenders Land for Tiny Debt Windfall
A Boston Globe note describes a man in Hy ns who owed $2.75 to another. Lacking cash, he deeded his wild land to the creditor, hoping to settle the small debt through property transfer.
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Hyns
Boston Globe
Inland owner finds title to sixteen acres of land
A man discovered a forgotten document among his papers proving his ownership of about 16 acres of land appraised at regular market value. The find clarifies his asset and potential use of the property.
Reed's Jet Idea Sparks Rounder Home Vision
A fragment hints at a concept of a home shaped by a spouse who does not expect long-term stays, exploring a nontraditional domestic setup and ideas of partnership.
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Jet “Reed
Georgetown Honors Hoover At 127th Commencement
Georgetown University in Washington conferred the honorary degree of doctor of laws on Herbert Hoover during the 127th commencement exercises. Secretary of Commerce Lyons, JR, and British Ambassador Sir Ims Howard attended.
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Georgetown University
Washington
Ims Howard
Mrs Mary Burnham Witnessed Lincoln Assassination
Mrs. Mary Ann Burnham aged eighty three, a Cameron Missouri pioneer, witnessed the Lincoln assassination at Ford's Theatre in Washington. She is in Kansas City and remains in good health and able to recount the despicable incident.
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Mary Ann Burnham
Cameron, Mo
President—Lincoln
Ford's
Washington
Burnham
Kansas City
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Frefauto
Navy
Lake Forest College
Dlinals
Madrid
Alfonso
International Geological Congress
Georgetown
Mr. Hoover
Charles W._ Lyons
Merce Herbert Hoover
Pierson
Charlie Ross
Germantown
Pierre Starr
Mary Burnham
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