Three States May Be Added to Union
The nation weighs adding Puerto Rico Alaska and Hawaii as new states while talks of carving a new commonwealth from South Dakota Wyoming and Montana counties gain attention in Congress. Black Hills residents seek statehood amid regional tensions and economic contrasts with the rest of South Dakota.
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Washington
Puerto Rico
House Committee On
Alaska
Hawaii
South Dakota
Wyoming
Montana
Black Hills
Congress
Summer Sportswear Jacket with Wooden Button Front
A white acetate jacket features a front brown wooden button closure and two patch pockets. Accessorized with a brown dotted scarf and a brimmed sports hat, the outfit exudes a smart country-club swagger for hot summer days.
Moon Not Major Factor in Weather Forecasts
Weather forecasters state there is no convincing evidence that the moon affects weather. The article notes public belief persists but scientific guidance shows minimal lunar influence on atmospheric conditions.
Snake Hunting Hobby of Two Oregon Men
Eugene, Ore. That is, A. H. Crosby and Ernest Wallace pursue rattlesnake hunting as a hobby. They describe the method using a rake hooked into a snake hole to pull out the reptile and firing with a .22 pistol from about two feet away. They claim no game laws restrict the sport and say they bag 30 snakes in a Sunday, with snakes up to three feet long and six to ten rattles each.
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Eugene, Ore
A. H. Crosby
Ernest Wallace
Crosby
Wallace
Who Will Solve the Problem by Leonard A Barrett
The piece questions unemployment relief practices as business improves and relief costs rise. It asks how many people on relief could work and how many offered work refused, urging discreet investigation into the social problem and the adequacy of current grant methods.
New Open Champion at Oakmont by Parks Jr
Samuel J. Parks Jr of Pittsburgh won the national open golf title at Oakmont Country Club with a 299 for 72 holes. The three year pro defeated rivals to claim the championship in a startling rise.
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Samuel J. Parks, Jr
Pittsburgh
Oakmont Country Club
Townsend plan and alternatives for relief funding
The piece surveys unemployment relief ideas including Townsend’s universal $200 monthly without work, funded by taxes, Huey Long's wealth distribution with $2,500 yearly per person, and employer funded unemployment insurance. It asks who will devise a practical, fact based solution to the large relief problem. Western Newspaper Union.
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Huey Long
Western Newspaper Union
Exploratory Seal Views Liberty Statue in New York Harbor
A harbor seal, the first of its species in 80 years, swam near Bedloe Island and viewed the Statue of Liberty from a short distance. Doomed by polluted waters, the seal faces likely death if it remains in the harbor.
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New York
New York Harbor
Bedloe Island
Draperies and Dutch Style Curtains for Summer Rooms
Practical guidance on window draperies for summer homes. Describes air flow with hinged divided rods, top or bottom sash operation, tie-backs to manage windy conditions, and using curtains as screens against sunlight and drafts. Explains Dutch hanging style and light control without shades unless needed.
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Bell Syndicate
New Kentucky Museum Nears Completion at Blue Licks
A colonial designed building at Blue Licks in Kentucky is nearing completion to serve as a museum for the state park. It will house Indian relics and historic bones with a construction cost of $20,000 funded by a 1932 Kentucky General Assembly appropriation.
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Blue Licks
Kentucky General Assembly
New Ideas Lend Charm to Frock Pattern 2198
This sewing pattern highlights a dress with puff sleeves and a yoke, adaptable to taffeta organza crepe voile or chiffon, offering easy fit and a panel skirt option. Pattern 2198 fits sizes 12 to 40, requires fabric amounts per size, and includes illustrated instructions. Send 15 cents to Sewing Circle Pattern Department in New York City.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Seventeenth Street
New York City
Gardenette Farm Market Notes Carrots Turnips Potatoes Onions
A playful Detroit News snippet highlights a Gardenette scene abundant with carrots turnips potatoes and onions as a lighthearted exchange about the garden setting. The compact dialogue reflects rural market life and everyday produce.
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Gladys
Detroit News
Forgotten Man on a Sucker List Mystery
Senator Sorghum quips that the United States mail reveals no one remains unseen as he jokes about a “sucker list” exposing the fate of the forgotten man. The remark frames a commentary on visibility and inclusion in public discourse.
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Senator Sorghum
United States Mail
Followed Prescription
A humorous exchange shows a police sergeant questioning a doctor about a theft case. The doctor explains he advised warmth and the suspect left with the doctor’s overcoat, illustrating a light moment in a crime inquiry.
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London
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