Hoaxer Clifford Weinbergh Lands Back In Jail
The notorious con man Clifford Weinbergh, age thirty one, is jailed again after being charged with selling an insurance firm's list of names. A life of impersonations and audacious stunts marks his career from 1921 with Princess Fatima of Afghanistan to alleged schemes involving Dr Adolph Lorenz and actor Rudolph Valentino. He has worn many roles, but this time he faced a penal code violation over soliciting and selling a list of prospects rather than the insured names themselves.
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New York
Clifford Weinbergh
Clifford
Fatima
Afghanistan
Harding
Atlanta
Adolph Lorenz
United States
Lorenz
Rudolph Valentino
Doctor Wyman
Wyman
Valentino
Wymann
Polo Negri
Harold McCormick
Europe
Marie
Romania
John Ff. Hylan
Fordham University
New York State
Increase in Use of Narcotics on Coast
San Quentin officials report rising narcotics addiction in California prisoners. From 1916 to 1926 the share of inmates admitting drug use grew from 2.5 to 12 percent, with average user age dropping from 37 to 23 and initiation age down from 23 to below 18. Morphine tops usage. opium and cocaine follow.
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San Quentin
Calif
California
California State
Lights Shirt to Save Life on Frozen Prairie
J McDonald a farm hand owes his life to his shirt after losing in the sandhill country 1 mile north of here in 20 degree below zero weather a 20 mile gale swept the prairie. He pulled off his shirt and used it to start a fire in brush as a last resort and survived though with frozen feet.
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Cabin
Sausk
J. McDonald
McDonald
Gasoline Tax Revenue Climbs in First Half of 1927
United States data show gasoline tax collections totaling 101250.84 dollars in the first half of 1927, a 19.2 percent rise from 1926. Tax coverage expanded to all but New York and Massachusetts, with rates around 2.5 cents per gallon and total motor fuel use at about 4.919 billion gallons.
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Washington
Bureau of Public Rounds
United States Department of Agriculture
New York
Massacchusetts
U. S. Loans Abroad for 1927 Hit Record Level
New York report shows American capital abroad in 1927 totaling 2,000,193,500 dollars, a yearly record. Max Winkler of Bertron Griscoma & Company notes a roughly 10 percent rise over 1926 and total American investments around 4.5 billion dollars. Europe led with 885,410,300. Canada followed at 475,453,200.
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New York
Max Winkler
Bertron Griscoma & Company
Bual American
TYLA
Winkler
Europe
Canada
Glad Hand for Uncle Turin at New Haven Sale
Sylvester Z Poll of New Haven sold his theatrical interests for 30 million dollars. At least five nephews and other relatives plan a welcome for the uncle, with preparations underway in honor of the Turin occasion.
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Turin
Italy
Sylvester Z Poll
New Haven
Conn
How Sweet New York Wigmaker’s Rail Official Favorite
A New York wigmaker boasts a leading railroad official as his top customer. The merchant praises a charming collection of wigs in various shades, appealing to refined tastes across decades.
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New York
Ellis County Texas Sets Rat Catching World Record
Ellis County Texas claims a world championship in rat catching, reporting 243 321 rats destroyed in one month with a $217.50 campaign cost and 13 merchandise awards. Leaders include L C Whitehead of the Biological Survey and E C Cates of the USDA assisting the effort.
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Ellis County
Tex
L. C. Whitehead
The
Biological Survey
Texas
E. C. Cates
United States Department of Agriculture
Whitehead
Farming to Beat the Corn Borer Discussion
G W Collier of the U S Department of Agriculture says the European corn borer moving into the Western Corn Belt will require faster harvests and more fall plowing. In some cases November plowing could help, especially if oats follow.
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G. W. Collier
U. S. Department of
The Proper Farm Lease Questions for Farmers
A vintage guidance piece outlines key farm lease concerns. It stresses writing, understanding, clarity, fairness, and mutual safeguards to prevent later disputes.
Do the Clauses of a Lease Provide Clear Obligations and Process
The questionnaire asks if the tenant can earn a living and improve, if the lease requires pro per and conservative care of the premises, whether reservations are in writing, if the lease states duties and contributions, if rights are clearly defined, if settlement of disputes is provided, and if tenancy termination procedures exist. It also lists the five essentials of a legally complete lease: date signatures term description property and rent details. A good lease should allow affirmative answers to all questions.
Backer Helps Self-Made Man Find Success
A self-made businessman recalls starting out with a motto to ward off distractions and credits securing a strong backer for his success. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship and financial support in building his enterprise.
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Hoaxer DE Luxe
President Harding
Wolren
U. S
Collier
Wm. Hutter Clothing Co
Centralia
Illinois
Crembes
Centralia Credit Association
Wea
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