Dead Man Demands His Money From Detroit Magician Lawyer
Detroit attorney and magician Dudmzalski seeks to prove Joe Slominski is alive after being legally buried with an estate of about 600 dollars. Slominski vanished in 1927, was reported killed by a streetcar, and a funeral was held, but friends later questioned the identity. The case hinges on reclaiming remaining estate funds after funeral costs and administration.
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Detroit
Mich
Walter J. Dorzalski
Magicians’ Union
Dudmzalski
Joe Slominski
Josephat’s Alley
Domazalski
Slominski
Josephat
Canfield Avenue
Hastings Street
Ment
Eloise
Joe
Friends
Chene Street
Domzalski
Imn
Sioux husband hunts eloping wife and rival on Pine Ridge trail
Long Wolf a full blooded Sioux, seeks his wife who fled with John Poor Thunder. He tracked them from Pine Ridge to Rapid City and across the Black Hills, vowing to punish the "secalawag" and retrieve his wife despite long odds.
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Rapid City
S. D
Long Wolf
South Dakota
John Poor Thunder
Elopers
Pine Ridge Reservation
Poor Thunder
Refuses to Give Up 4 Cents to Bandit
Newark Newark N J Joseph Rein a truck driver refused to surrender the 4 cents he had in his pocket when a hold up man jumped onto the running board of his truck and pressed a glittering knife against his ribs He pushed the man off the truck drove to a store borrowed another penny and called police from a pay phone Detectives arrested a negro later identified as the bandit
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Newark
N. J
Joseph Rein
Rein
The Cat Returns Home After 80 Mile Walk
A cat owned by Mr and Mrs George Birdeye walked 80 miles from Auburn to Elma after the couple left it with friends in Auburn while they vacationed in California. The pet reportedly disliked the arrangement and undertook the long trek home.
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Hima
Wash
George Birdeye
Birdeyes
California
Auburn
Elma
Education and Discipline by Thomas Arkle Clark
Mrs Collins sought an easy path for her son to college preparation. The Dean argues education must be disciplined and hard to truly prepare for life, noting how overprotected upbringing hinders personal responsibility and self discipline.
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Thomas Arkle Clark
University of Illinois
Discipline key to education and life says 1929 column
A 1929 Western Newspaper Union piece argues that strict self discipline shapes education and life more than pleasant routines. It recalls college days under a harsh instructor and credits that hardship with preparing youth for real world challenges and failure.
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Wood
Western Newspaper Union
Islands Dispute Sparks Franco British Clash Over Miniquieres
A French Jersey island quarrel involves the Miniquieres between Jersey and St Malo. Henri Leroux seeks to build a castle on one island, prompting French authorities to halt work amid claims the isles are Norman. Britons claim sovereignty with annual Union Jack symbolism. Leroux plans to appeal to Paris authorities and, if needed, the League of Nations.
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Paris
Quai d’Orsay
Foreign Office
London
Jersey Islands
St. Malo
Frrench
Miniquieres
Florida
Henri Leroux
St. Lo
St. Helier
Jersey
George of
England
Duchy of
Normandy
Leroux
Hare
Rollo
Lerous
Quail d'Orsay
League of Nations
Modern seven wonders of science listed
The ancients spoke of seven wonders. modern feats include X-ray spectrum analysis antiseptics and antitoxins aeronautics wireless radio telephone telegraph and radium as outstanding achievements.
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Western Newspaper Union
Presents That Can Be Given At Christmas Time
An ideal Yuletide gift for the young girl who loves boudoir finery. These dainty mules are crocheted of crepe twist which looks like raffia. It comes in lovely colors. Six skeins make one pair of roule, tips. Mount them on satin padded soles. Sew on tufts of ostrich feathers as a beauty touch.
Decorative Buffet Ensemble for Waxed Centerpiece Craft
A vivid description celebrates a wax and crepe paper centerpiece for buffets and formal dinners. The candlesticks and tree bases are formed from melted sealing wax, then hardened. Flowers and leaves are cut from crepe paper and lacquered with sealing wax paint. A festive, gift worthy craft.
Gift of Distinction Aquarium A World Globe Item
A distinctive aquarium resembles a geographical globe with the terrestrial meridian and earth axis plane. It is presented as a Yubetide gift of distinction for cultured environments and refined homes, paired with a playful note about goldfish enjoying a worldwide Christmas theme.
Hassock of Enamel Cloth Draws Holiday Interest
A Christmas present described as enamel cloth hassock with modernistic hectic colorings. It is promoted as a vibrant decorative item to brighten any room and noted as highly popular this season.
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Hassock
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RAILK
Yale Pigskin
Yale
Ioth W. Wilce
Ohio State University
Wilce
Bandit
Autumn Street
Qold
St. Louis Mik Wagon
St. Louis
Girl Scout
Jean Borchers
Chicago
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