Frogs Legs as a Delicacy and Preparation Methods
A feature notes that thirty million frogs legs are eaten yearly in Greater New York and shares several cooking methods. It covers frying in egg and crumbs, sauteing in seasoned flour and butter, and a rich egg cream sauce variant with lemon or tomato juice. It includes a recipe for Frogs Legs and Mushrooms and a Parmesan topped version.
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New York
Michigan
Chicago
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Man of Few Words Quips Duel in Quiet Exchange
Two men exchange terse dialogue about words and first impressions. One man asserts brevity defines him while the other doubts this claim, noting the counterpoint of vivid talk used to seem impressive. The scene focuses on character through restrained speech.
Canada can supply world demand for platinum ore
Canada may meet global need for platinum and allied metals, says a Canadian department of mines report. Production costs in Canada are lower than most countries, with nickel mines in Sudbury capable of yielding about 300,000 ounces annually compared with a world consumption rate near 200,000 ounces.
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Canada
Ottawa
Canadian Department of Mines
Sudbury
One Hundred-Year-Old Dime Brings Jail Time for Shaw
In Decatur Alabama Willie Shaw, a negro, received a 99 year sentence after police linked a historic ten cent piece, dated 1832, to a crime spree. Two robbers took C P Madry’s purse containing $25. a dime from 1832 surfaced in Shaw’s possession, leading to his confession and naming of an accomplice.
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Negro Decatur
Ala
Willie Shaw
C. P. Madry
Madry
Shaw
Canada poised for more Sudbury type nickel discoveries
The report places Canada alongside Russia as a top world producer of metals and notes the likely future discoveries of platiniferous nickel and copper sulphides of the Sudbury type in Canada, predicting expanding output from its mines.
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Canada
Russia
In the Twinkling of an Eye Origins of a Phrase
A column by Jean Newton traces the origin of the expression in Corinthians. It notes the phrase appears in the New Testament as part of a discussion of the Resurrection. The article argues eyes cannot twinkle and connects the phrase to biblical prophecy of transformation at the last trumpet.
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Bell Syndicate
WNU
Costly Hospital Idle Five Years Awaiting Doctors
Pergamino residents demand action as a new city hospital built five years ago for 4,000,000 pesos remains unused. The 380 beds are empty, surgeries and experiments unheard of, and the labs idle while gardens squander time. A political shift left no staff.
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Pergamino
Argentina
Boy Playing Gold Miner Digs Up Dad's Lost Ring
Four year old Sam Holt of Bourne Massachusetts found his father's ring while playing digging for gold in the back yard. The ring had been lost about fourteen years ago and the unexpected discovery delighted the whole family.
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Dad
Bourne, Mass
Sammy Holt
Waxed Paper Cut Pans Keep Cakes From Sticking
Using waxed paper cut to pan bottoms eliminates greasing. Cakes release easily from pans and quick washing follows.
Bighorns Abundant in U S National Forests
More than 12 000 mountain sheep known as bighorns roam the national forests across the United States in large, widespread populations.
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United States
Meanderings of Broadway In the City’s Summer Slowdown
A column describing mid summer mood on Broadway with crowds moving slowly, shops featuring the season, and notes on entertainment figures like Dorothy Stone and Fred Stone. Scenes include a taxi ride, coastward postcards, seafaring gear, and a fountain crowd at Bowling Green, painting a nostalgic urban snapshot.
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Broadway
Jack Dempsey
Frazier Hunt
Europe
Paul Blanshard
Dorothy Stone
Marilyn Miller
Fred Stone
San Francisco
Bowling Green
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Neighbor Says V A Delicious Salad From Stuffed Tomatoes
A distinct piece offers kitchen tips such as stuffing peeled, chilled tomatoes with crab or shrimp salad and notes on baking powder substitutes. It also advises washing cookware promptly, handling preserves jars on cloth and avoiding jar contact to prevent breakage.
Misery and Companions in a Wry Exchange
A brief conversational quip on misery and companionship where speakers note others cling to misery as if married to it. The exchange blends irony with social observation about attitudes toward hardship.
Beehive Strike Hits Kenton Ohio Heat
A shocking heat wave causes half a million bees in Kenton to strike. They attack keepers, sabotage hives, and drown in melted honey. W A Shadley, a local farmer, reports 15 colonies in revolt with extensive losses.
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Kenton
Ohio
W. A. Shadley
Hardin County
Shadley
Use of Word Dumb in American Usage
Literary Digest notes that the word dumb, once meaning stupid in Anglo Saxon, later acquired senses of dullness and lack of clarity. It suggests the US usage is influenced by the German dumm meaning dull. The piece traces semantic shifts and current distinctions in meaning.
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United States
Dumm
Cook Left Over By Previous Kitchenhand
A housewife inspecting her kitchen finds a startled policeman hiding under pantry shelves. The new cook shrugs that she cannot explain how the officer got there and quips that he may have been left over by the last cook.
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Cook
Answers Magazine
Office boys duel over league leadership in batting dispute
In a casual office exchange the first office boy notes a dispute with the junior partner about who is leading the league in batting. The boss called them in for a consultation and the second office boy responds with a brisk confirmation.
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G'wan
Waz
Battin
Second Thoughts and Timely Return
A cautious husband answers his wife with a hesitant proposal about nine or ten, prompting a sharp correction as she questions the exact time. The exchange reveals domestic concern over punctuality and trust in a quiet scene.
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Henry
Clock Lost Mary Lou Promised to Call at Eleven
A Indianapolis News item recounts Mary Lou being allowed out after promising her mother to be notified when it was eleven. One o'clock arrived with no sign of the child, prompting her mother to come search. Mary Lou explained the delay by saying the other woman could not locate her clock.
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Mary Lou
Indianapolis News
The Missing Link in Tommy’s Homework
Tommy’s assignment prompts the teacher to question the handwriting. Tommy suggests the handwriting resembles his father’s because he used his fountain pen, revealing a humorous misunderstanding about authorship.
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Tommy
Bathing Suit Colors Hold Up in Sun Risk
A shopper questions colorfastness of a bathingsuit in sunlight while a clerk assures it will not shrink when wet. The exchange implies concern over fading versus shrinking and the product’s durability under sun exposure.
A Man Eating Tiger and Rabbit Story Tellers
The Talker recounts adventures with long hours of talk. He claims a man ate a tiger, then a listener counters with a tale of a man eating a rabbit, in a terse exchange.
A Cracked Egg Gaffe Sparks Laughter in Courtroom
A misstep by a defendant prompts a joking remark about acting like a chicken. The line, delivered in a light tone, is cited as a brief moment of levity during proceedings.
Neighbor Echoes Over Imitation Exchange
In a candid exchange Mr. Smith scolds Mrs. Brown for her son mimicking him. Mrs. Brown confirms she instructed her boy not to imitate, adding a sharp rebuke about acting like a fool.
Negotiable Property in Store Exchange
A humorous exchange in a shop shows a woman seeking a gift for her husband while a friend notes her busyness. The dialogue from Maga zine highlights social etiquette and light commerce banter.
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Humorist Magazine
Not So Bad Silas City Seller Vegetables Question
Hiram recalls a sun stroke incident where Silas, a city seller, received $200 from a health assurance company last year. The brief notes a cautious tone about past luck with vegetables.
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Silas
Hiram
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