Expert Snake Handler Dies After Ramapo Attack
Charles E. Snyder former head keeper of mammals and reptiles at the Bronx Zoo died of rattlesnake venom in Suffern New York after being bitten on the left hand while pursuing a rattler and its mate in the Ramapo mountains. Dr. Raymond L. Ditmars rushed antivenom but serum failed to save him. Snyder was fifty seven and accompanied by friend Paul Snyder when the incident occurred.
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New York
Charles E. Snyder
New York Zoological Garden
Bronx Park
Ramapo
Snyder
Raymond L. Ditmars
Bronx Zoo
Good Samaritan Hospital
Suffern
N. Y
Little Tor
Mexican Jumping Bean Insect Hurls Itself From Pod
A Mexican tree forms a three cornered pod housing an insect egg. On hatching the larva coils and hurls the “house” against its walls, making the insect appear to jump. It sleeps in cold and becomes active with heat, illustrating a unique plant insect interaction.
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Western Newspaper Union
A Yonkers Girl Wins Court Freedom From Rules
In Yonkers eighteen year old Josephine Papieca faced Judge C W Boote over parental rules banning association with boys and late hours. The judge issues new allowances letting her stay out until about 11, keep some wages, visit other girls, choose her own clothes, and accept a respectable young man.
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New York
Josephine Papieca
Yonkers
Bar of Justice
C. W. Boote
Josephine
Stern Court
Nonconformists Robbins and Spradling Face the Law
A writer portrays Robbins as a persistent nonconformist who opposes group plans and mocks social norms. Spradling, another nonconformist, defies Prohibition, speeds past stop signs, and questions Sunday quiet, challenging public order and legal limits.
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Robbins
Young Spradling
Mr. Volstead
Schmeling Foresees Busy Ring Tour in United States
German heavyweight champion Max Schmeling expects many bouts in the United States, planning a busy schedule in the squared circle. He hints at facing top contenders and making a strong impression on American fans.
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Max Schmeling
Colorful Season Showcased in Summer Fashion
Bright palettes headline summer styles with red orange blue and green dominating chif fons linens and silk. The display features a natural linen ark coat with futuristic patterns layered over a silk frock, highlighting vibrant color themes.
Narcotic Addicts Turn to Use of Chloroform
A veteran Butte physician says increased obstacles to narcotics have driven many addicts to chloroform. He notes common practice in Butte homes to use a few drops of chloroform to soothe nerves after parties.
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Butte
Mont
Sultan of Sulu Enjoys First Airplane Ride Over Manila
The sultan of Sulu, under U S protection, took a 5,000 foot flight over Manila with Captain Donald Wilson piloting. The visit sparked interest among his retinue and other tribal leaders in the Philippine archipelago, leading to more requests for rides in army aircraft.
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Washington
Sulu
United States
War Department
Philippines
Mabila
Donald Wilson
Buntoc
Philippine Archipelago
Army Air Corps
Islands
Jones Defies Coach and Misses Basketball Team
In 1928, Jones tried out for the basketball squad, proposing a personal game plan that clashed with the coach. He refused to conform and did not make the team, illustrating how nonconformity often sidelines a player.
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Jones
Western Newspaper Union
Reform School Lads Not Required to Sew
Sacramento report states sewing instruction at Preston reform school in Ione will be dropped. Equipment will move to San Quentin women’s ward for potential use. director B I Jensen says the boys never embraced sewing and see no future in it.
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Sacramento
Calif
Preston Reform School
Ione
B. I. Jensen
San Quentin Prison
Jensen
Government Tests Paper Mulch in Agricultural Trials
Government plant experts are testing a so called paper mulch used experimentally in various locations after a Hawaiian pineapple grower popularized it. Trials will compare different paper types before issuing an official report on its effectiveness against weeds and soil vitality.
Napoleon and the Regent Diamond in his sword hilt
The Regent diamond fueled Napoleon Bonaparte's fortunes as he borrowed large sums against it and later had the gem set in the hilt of his sword after the mortgage was lifted.
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Napoleon
France
Scare Yet Tender Talk Sparks Him About Love
In a tense exchange a father reassures his daughter about Junius, who proclaims endless love and even says he would die for her. The father jokes about fear of a rushed marriage as the scene hints at vanity and fragile confidence.
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Junius
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Adverts for Children
An old advertisement promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a pleasant, safe remedy for children's sour stomachs and general acid conditions. It claims universal usefulness, endorsing it as genuine and prescription quality, with the Phillips trade mark dating back to 1875.
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Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co
Charles H. Phillips
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University of Illinois
Edna
Herbert Hoover
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