Seeds of Lawlessness and Death Penalty Debate
Irvin S. Cobb argues about crime, punishment, and juries in a provocative column. He contrasts American leniency with harsher systems in Canada, Britain, and Scandinavia and questions parole and capital punishment policies. He references Peggy Hopkins and Hollywood matrimony trends and the folly of public figures at length, ending with a satirical note on race horses and politics.
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Globe trotter girl shuns family lore in hometown marriage
A fragment from a children's reader traces Hattie's family line of explorers and travelers. It notes ancestors who joined polar and African expeditions, a blimp-flown father, and a cosmopolitan mother before Hattie runs away at seventeen to marry a local man. The piece closes with satirical asides about travel and everyday trivia.
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Womens bathing suit prompts a public style debate
The text humorously questions a ladies bathing suit as a fashion statement and public display, contrasting it with propriety and impending election bets. It also presents a quirky set of vocabulary items and trivia about pedants, libertines, and various misfits, framed as a playful test.
Jesus Preaches in Nazareth Synagogue Sermon
The lesson on Luke 4 16 30 outlines Jesus in the synagogue at Nazareth delivering the Spirit anointed mission to the poor healing the broken hearted preaching deliverance and sight to the blind and freeing the bruised while confronting hometown unbelief and the foreshadowed Gentile blessing.
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Serepta
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Sidon
Elisha
Syria
Scrambled Letters Contest City Anagrams
Readers solve a puzzle rearranging letters to name American cities. Examples include Philadelphia Albany New York Chicago Boston Los Angeles Philadelphia and others. The note claims an alert mind can finish in under eleven hours daylight saving on a clear day.
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Albany
Nwe
Ykor
Chillicoeth
Obsnot
Los Anglses
Cegphia
Aeon
Nas Cofrancls
Palmhecaeb
New Orlnens
Imaim
Hartdorf
Jacksonlleig
Curious Facts For Curious People
A whimsical collection of odd tidbits noting that American Indians did not use bath mats, mice fear loud noises, and jokes about rowing machines with motors. It also mentions the Fourth of July date and a raspberry stain lasting longer than vanilla.
Crocheted Potholders with Lantern Design by Grandmother Clark
Crochet potholders crafted from heavy cotton form lantern shapes in red green and yellow. Each 6 inch finished piece requires no padding. Pattern No. 732 and complete instructions cost 10 cents or 40 cents with materials. Send requests to Home Craft Co Dept B St Louis Mo with stamped self addressed envelope.
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St. Louis Ave
St. Louis
Killing of White Rhino Sparks Hunt in Mahlabatini
Officials in South Africa launch a broad search for poachers after a rare white rhinoceros is killed near Mahlabatini. The carcass is preserved due to its high value as part of a small herd of fewer than 200. Local natives are believed responsible amid a surge in game killings including hippopotami.
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Mahlabatini
South Africa
Philadelphia Inquirer
Household Tips From Old-Time Columns
Practical household advice covers plant room temperatures, cleaning fur robes with heated sawdust, washing colored handkerchiefs with turpentine, separating wedged glasses by temperature change, and toasting bread under a broiler rack to catch juices while broiling steak.
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