Lundy Island's King Rules Tiny Secluded Principality
The Bristol Channel island of Lundy covers about one and a half square miles and is owned by M C Harman Gere who employs its 14 inhabitants. The realm has its own coinage stamps laws church bells and two stained glass windows with Harman as a virtual absolute monarch.
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Gere
M. C. Harman
London
Lundy Island
Bristol Channel
Harman
Lundy
Island
Mears Aims to Break Globe Circling Speed Record
John Henry Mears, famed round-the-world racer, trains under Bill Day in Camden New Jersey for a new attempt with Bernt Balchen to beat the 21 day Graf Zeppelin record. He predicts speeds over 175 mph with 140 mph cruising and envisions a 24 hour world voyage within 25 years.
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Camden
N. J
Richard Evelyn Byrd
John Henry Mears
America
Mears
United States
Bernt Balchen
Byrd
Balchen
Day
Globe
Puget Sound
B. D. Collyer
City of
New York
Collyer
Arizona
Milady's Parisian Anklet Fashions Stir The Foot
Paris introduces decorative ankle adornments featuring winding clock motifs, colored embroidery anklets, painted animal heads, flower garlands, cobweb tracery, and insect wing patterns. Butterflies woven in silk and bold heel patches rise in a striking triple tier above the shoe in modern Parisian style.
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Milady
Paris
New Gotham Racket Peddled U S Badges in Mail Fraud Scheme
United States Attorney Charles H. Tuttle described a Manhattan mail fraud case as a new racket. Arthur C. Matthewson, president of the United States Detective Association Inc, faced $2,000 bail. warrants were issued for Sandy Tomargo, manager, and Ellis Magon, secretary, as the probe widens.
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New York
United States
Charles H. Tuttle
Arthur C. Matthewson
Manhattan
Matthewson
United States Detective Association, Inc
Broadway
Francis A. O’neill
Sandy Tomargo
Ellis Magon
Mr. Tuttle
Asso
Fat Men Best Mates Decide at Boston Ladies Night
At the United States Fat Men's club annual ladies night in Boston the wives voted unanimously that fat men make the best husbands. The decision came from a count of hands among attending members' wives during the dinner and entertainment program.
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Boston
United States
Fat Men's Club
Badge Scheme Claimed Federal Ties Probed as Fraud
A group attracting 9 000 members sold badges and credentials for 1 to 250 dollars claiming federal connections. The badge resembled official insignia and the card promised universal respect. Investigations by local and federal officers, with bureau help, found membership valueless.
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Ciation
Tuttle
Better Business Bureau
Doctor Stops Shaving Until Oil Is Found
Helena Montana reports Dr Wendell Cotton of Forsyth will keep his beard until an oil gusher is found on the Porcupine dome in Rosebud county Eight years ago he vowed to grow his facial hair to show faith in the oil structure His bet pays off as a trace of oil is detected and he will trim to a Van Dyke style only when the well comes in or is dry
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Helena
Mont
Porcupine Dome
Rosebud County
Wendell Cotton
Forsyth
Doctor Cotton
Persistent Oil Company
van Dyke Site
Kiss for the Present Puzzle
A London Answers quip features a young commercial traveler asking his sweetheart to kiss him farewell for the present. She asks where the present is, prompting a humorous exchange about his Canada posting and the farewell kiss.
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Canada
London
They're Beauts: West's Majestic Mountains and Buttes
A vivid description celebrates the West with its splendid mountains and striking buttes. The speaker contrasts exterior beauty with rugged terrain, praising natural scenery and landscapes. The tone is admiring and promotional, highlighting dramatic profiles and rural vistas.
Shifting Opinion Refuted Old Impressions Behind Law
A reflective editorial denounces retroactive intent claims as lawmakers admit missteps in enacting and interpreting a law. The piece argues distance between enacted rules and understood impact, urging clearer language and accountability.
Beggar Shows Wealth In Expensive Car
A street beggar, a familiar patron, climbs into a costly automobile as an indignant woman confronts him. He calmly admits ownership, saying the car is the only way he can maintain the upscale lifestyle.
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Chicago Daily News
Father jokes about son’s career as cheerleader
In a humorous exchange a father questions if his son will forget lessons at school and jokes that he cannot earn a living as a cheerleader. The light banter contrasts education with a mocked career path.
And Still He Paid Dubbson Chorus Girl Court Echoes
A dialogue line recalls a past romance with a chorus girl and the lingering court consequence. The character Flubson admits ongoing payments tied to the case, revealing a lingering financial tie to the relationship.
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Dubbson
Old Man
Flubson
Dan’s Downfall Revealed in a World Yet Unaware
An obituary tone reveals Dan as a flawed figure whose early troubles were overlooked until his financial ruin. The passage notes a common pattern of ignored warning signs until consequences hit.
Reading The Ring Breakup Comedy Sketch
In a humorous line from the sketch LOVED THE RING a character asks why a broken engagement to George leads to returning the engagement ring. The response jokes that hating the ring itself is the issue, not the ring.
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George
First Catch Your Man The Visitor
The passage contrasts self esteem with practical action, noting conceit may puff up but will not protect. It centers on Philippa’s sister, identified as the oldest sister, who is focused on becoming a wife rather than pursuing a husband.
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Philippa
That's Different TFather Did You See Me Shoot That Woodpecker
A dialogue between father and son centers on a woodpecker incident with tension over a claimed on wing shot and an accusation of leg injury, implying a dispute about hunting behavior. The fragment suggests family conflict around a hunting moment.
When Food Sours and Digestion Returns to Normal
An acid condition after meals can mimic indigestion but is quickly corrected in minutes by Phillips Milk of Magnesia. It neutralizes acid, relieves sourness and gas, and prevents post meal distress unlike temporary soda relief. Try Phillips after a hearty or rich meal.
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Phillips
Few men trust their judgment enough to seek constant praise
A concise reflection on humility and confidence suggesting that few individuals invite others to repeatedly praise their decisions. The remark implies a wary view of public validation and the value of self restraint.
Airplane Ride Prompts Single Woman in Jovial Tone
A witty column muses that a girl without a suitable suitor might consider an airplane ride as an unusual remedy. The playful line suggests novelty and independence in a lighthearted, era-appropriate voice.
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Gridley
Kansas
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