Quits Solitude After 30 Years In Colorado Caves
Reuben Dove, once a mountain hermit in Hubbard Park Colorado, left his cave dwelling after more than 30 years refusing work and society. A railroad tie dispute in the 1890s led him to vow lifelong isolation until illness prompted his return to civilization and hospitalization.
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Rockies
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Tammany
Nast
Europe
Moslem Maidens Win Right to Inheritance
In Aleppo, Syria under the French mandate, a court ruled open succession laws apply, granting daughters a share of inheritance once reserved for sons. The decision, praised by Senator Henry Lemery, affects about 3 million dollars in claims, but opponents plan to appeal to the Supreme Court at Beyreuth.
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Aleppo
Syria
Henry Lemery
Martinique
Supreme Court
Beyreuth
Bicycle Boom Recounts Dutch Urban Transit
In Leyden Holland bicycles outnumber cars with one bike per 244 residents. Students widely own cycles and flat terrain thrives two wheeled travel. Authorities support cycle lanes parallel to roads to separate bikes from automobiles and horse drawn vehicles. Pedestrians face greater risk from bikes than cars.
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Holland
Leyden
United States
Woman Detects Thief Scent Sparks Apartment Break In
In Berlin at Steglitz a trio of burglars fled after a wife detected her own perfume in the air. They admitted stealing items from the apartment while fleeing, adding details that suggest recent thefts and their discovery by residents.
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Berlin
Steglitz
Live Tortoises Worn by Paris Women
Paris stores sell live tortoises at $3 each as lucky charms under a sorceress decree. A painter adds bright paints and glass pieces to create jeweled armor on the animals. The tortoise is then carried as a decorative accessory on a bag or fur neckpiece.
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Paris
Milady
Cecilia's Dreams of Career
A feature on Cecilia Gray’s virtual rise and harsh setback as she pursues a singing career From a small town to New York she seeks stages while Joe Watson fears losing her to the stage A harsh critic in New York ends her first audition and she returns home with renewed resolve and love for Joe earning his devotion and her pride in check
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Chicago
New York
Cecilia
Joe Watson
Joe
Clearview
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Signor Musanti
Main Street Publisher Praises Hoover Defense of Small Town
William H. Hill of Binghamton, head of Hoover Curtis in New York, lauds Hoover for a West Branch Iowa style speech praising Main Street communities. Hill says Hoover’s warmth toward small towns shows rare humanity and signals strong upstate support on Election Day.
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Hoover
William H. Hill
Tennessee
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Hoover- Curtis
New York State
Binghamton
Upstate
Southland
West Branch
Iowa
Herbert Hoover
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Economy and Public Service Undersecretary Mills Praises Frugal Government
Undersecretary of the Treasury OGDEN L. MILLS argues economy is a fundamental government principle not mere saving. He contrasts Coolidge’s thrift with New York Governor Smith’s debt expansion and bond funding, calling for ongoing efficiency and responsibility in public service.
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Coolidge
New York State
Smith
Hoover Is Best Bet For Stabilizing Agriculture
The Minneapolis Tribune opines that under Herbert Hoover, agriculture would stabilize more quickly and certainly, with fewer waste motions and less backfiring than under any other human leader.
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Herbert Hoover
Minneapolis Tribune
Netark speech highlights US export jobs and imports
In a Netark speech, the speaker notes that over 2 million families in the United States now earn their living producing goods for export and another million work in raw materials manufacturing imported in exchange for exports.
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United States
Tammany Creed Echoes In Alfred Lewis Novel The Boss
The passage reflects Tammany wisdom as John Kennedy, a leader in Alfred Lewis's The Boss, counsels a protégé to value self first and to reciprocity in dealings. The pragmatic maxim, “Think first, last and all the time of yourself,” frames the political code tied to Tammany Hall.
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Alfred Lewis
Bloomin'dale
Tammany Ifall
M. WR. Werner
Tammany Meti
Hooverism The Best Teaching
A brief, unclear OCR fragment hints at a discussion around Hooverism and its perceived teaching value. The text is garbled with missing words and symbols, offering no clear individuals, organizations, dates, or concrete events to anchor a fuller summary.
Combatting Troublesome Ants with Chalk Barriers
A reader notes that a heavy chalk mark drawn a finger's distance from sugar boxes and around bread and cake containers can repel ants. The tip relies on a simple chalk barrier to deter infestation.
Washing Milk Glass Tumblers and Pitchers Caution
The notice warns against placing milk glass tumblers and pitchers directly into hot water. Rinse first with cold water to prevent clouding and damage.
Camphor Keeps Silver Bright in Chests and Drawers
A lump of camphor placed with silver in chests or drawers prevents tarnish by keeping the metal bright and unstained.
Home Craft Tips and Simple Household Remedies
Scorch marks fade in strong sunlight. Lock needs a drop of oil on the key, not in the lock. Borax tackles coffee and cocoa stains with cold water and boiling rinse. A dessert spoon of vinegar can replace eggs in cakes. Make an apple gelatin dessert from tart apples and gelatin. Pectin helps jams with more sugar and quicker cooking. Convert vegetables to gelatin desserts for kids. Macaroni with eggs forms a hearty luncheon dish. Slip covers refresh rooms using printed linens and easy sewing. Bright prints and artful drapery lift home ambiance for summer.
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Harpers Weekly
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Thomas Nast
John” Kelly
White House
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Croker
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