Lights of New York and Whims of Public Life
A collage of light anecdotes from New York in 1932 covers a famed playwright’s secretary arranging his book at retail price, a blind radio critic valued by a major company, Gus Dorais as a poet in disguise, and a clockwork timekeeper at a football game. It notes Hollywood moves by H N Swanson, George Palmer Putnam’s bicycle talks, a multilingual penthouse menagerie, and the Dutch Treat club’s return. It ends with rodeo intimation at Madison Square Garden and a humor about bronks and the Bronx.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Bronx
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Soup and herb flavors to trim meal costs and calories
The piece advises starting meals with soup to cut meat costs and improve health. It suggests creamed vegetable soup, a light dessert, and cheese with fruit. It describes egg yolk spheres as crouton replacements and urges growing savory herbs like chicory and parsley for garnish and flavor.
Engagement Break Threat In Text From Speech
In a restrained exchange a young woman declares she plans to end her engagement with Ned, citing rumors about his involvement in racing. The father expresses surprise, joking that she fears he might be a pianist rather than a racer. The dialogue underscores family concern and social gossip.
Maitre d Hotel Potatoes Recipe From 1932
Underdone cold potatoes are cut into thick slices then cooked with flour butter and broth. Minced parsley pepper and salt are added. A beaten egg with water and lemon juice thickens the mix. Served hot on a dish as a side item. Western Newspaper Union notes 1932.
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Western Newspaper Union
Household Tips for Cleaning and Canning From The Era
Teaspoonful of salt and a dessert spoonful of lemon juice replace salts of lemon for removing iron mold from linen. It is not poisonous and will not harm linen. For light meringue, add water after sugar is beaten or a pinch of baking powder. Prepare jars with rubbers on before canning. Peppermint oil drives mice away.
Girl Bravely Dashes Into Fire for Doll Rescue
Evelyn Johnson five years old rushed into a burning home to save her doll. Flames trapped mother and child as Mrs Johnson entered the blaze and carried her daughter to safety. Both suffered burns but are expected to recover. the doll was singed.
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Bricksdale
Man
Evelyn Johnson
Evelyn
Trap for Rats Catches Two Cats and Goose
In Kingston North Carolina Malachi Berry set a rat trap after rats threatened his flock. On successive nights he caught a family cat a stray dog a neighbor s cat and a goose. The next night rats killed the rest of his chickens.
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Kingston
N. C
Malachi Berry
Berry
Why Do We Call It Gas A Brief History of the Word
The essay traces the origin of the term gas to Dutch chemist van Helmont who struggled to name aeriform fluid. He coined gas from chaos seeking a Greek root, reflecting empty space and disordered matter before distinct forms.
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Noah Webster
van Helmont
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Jobless Go Fishing Rod Makers Thrive
Post Mills Vermont town sees a rod company return to normal production with a night shift, employing fifty. As jobless citizens take up fishing to pass idle time, demand for split bamboo rods and related gear rises according to company officials.
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Post Mills
A Man Recites Founding Rights From the Constitution
A dialogue reveals surprise at the breadth of rights guaranteed by the U S Constitution as one man notes his reading and other replies probe the implications of these protections.
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United States
Russians to Reinstate Postal and Service Uniforms
Moscow reports local authorities will restore uniforms for postmen telegram delivery workers and concierges marking a potential broader move toward renewed official attire. Officials cite security concerns and a return to pre revolutionary practice as motivation amid a shift from the abolition era.
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Moscow
Russia
Cheerio Chapters 720 Potpourri of Japanese Nomenclature
The tale places two Japanese women in a rural scene where water sources and fields frame their stroll. They wear kimonos and carry parasols, walk on a path, and hear birds as they board a jinrikisha to town. They enjoy tea, cake, and view blooming trees near Mount Fuji.
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Washington
America
England
Fujiyama
Scissor Puzzle Prompts Mounting for Picture Craft
A 1932 notice from Western New England Union describes cutting out pieces after mounting the section on lightweight cardboard or heavy paper. Assemble the parts to create a picture.
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Western Newenaner Union
Divorce Settlement Quip Roars in Swiss Cartoon
A Schweizer Illustrierte joke panel from Zofingen features a man laughingly recapping a divorce settlement where the wife gets the house and custody, and the lawyer takes the money. The caption asks if the settlement was satisfactory.
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Schweizer Illustriete
Zofingen
Switzerland
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Lights OF
Gus Dorais
Detroit
Eddie Guest
Dorais
Eddie Batchelor
Royal Ryan
Robert E. Sherwood
Jess Willard
H. N. Swanson
Hollywood
George Palmer Putnam
West Side
German Africa
Sumer
Vanderbilt
Harold S. Vanderbilt
Willard S. Karn
P. Hal Sims
Waldemar von Zedtwitz
Ned
Associated Newspapers
Isadore Choltin
Somerville
Mass
Charles River
BY Jean Newton
Cheerio
Posoray Collones
Old
Japan
Scissor
Ernor Inton
Cone of
New Yorks Finest
Penna Pla
Bis Street
7 Avenue
St. Louis
Haarlem
Colos
Rie
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ww. N. UL
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