Powder Odor Is Key to Murder in Reykjavik
Police linked a brutal Reykjavik homicide to a suspect after discovering goggles and face powder with the same scent as items found at the scene. Chauffeur Egill Hjalmarsson wore new goggles that matched the odor. he confessed after detectives tied the gear to him within hours of the murder.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
Icreland
Leifur
Hirikur
Wineland
America
Jon Egilsson
Egilsson
Hermann Jonasson
Egill Hjalmarsson
Ojalmarsson
Hjalmarsson
Mexican Biologist Studies Optic Parasite Findings in Mexico
Prof Isaac Ochote rena of the National Biological Institute reports new data from his study of the parasite mi filariaria linked to blindness. He says the research will be made public soon and notes the parasite frequently attacks the optic nerve, especially in Oaxaca Puebla and Guatemala.
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Mexico City
Isaac Ochoterena
National Biological Institute
Central America
Oaxaca
Puebla
Guatemala
Montana youths plan 3500 mile swim to New Orleans
Livingston youths Thomas Currier and Jack Mola Jr aim to swim 3500 miles from Livingston to New Orleans along the Yellowstone Missouri and Mississippi rivers. They plan to begin in June with a companion and boat, hoping to complete the journey in 110 days by swimming eight hours daily to cover about 85 miles per day.
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Montana
Livingston
Mont
Thomas Currier
Jack Mola
New Orleans
Yellowstone
Missouri
Mississippi
Burial of Captain Henry Moeller and his lucky umbrella
A purple umbrella once carried by Captain Henry Moeller on seaborne journeys was tucked under his arm at burial in North Bergen New Jersey. The umbrella served as a good luck charm throughout his travels before his interment.
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North Bergen
N. J
Capt
Henry Moeller
Seven Seas
Dog Delivers Emergency Message to Doctor
A distressed mother wired her family dog a notice to seek a physician for her ill child. The collie shepherd mix, lacking a phone, dashed through the snow with a note attached to its collar and within fifteen minutes a doctor was en route.
Forestry Wonder on Kosciuszko Island in Alaska
Dense fir and cedar timber covers a ten by seven mile island off Prince of Wales Island. Heavy timber reaches the water and centers into giant fir groves ten to twelve feet thick. Abundant moisture from rain and fog drives colossal red cedar growth. Forestry service plans timber measurement for a possible sale this summer.
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Ketchikan
Alaska
Kosciusko Island
Prince of Wales Island
Washington
Oregon
Forestry Service
Potash Mines to Free America from German Monopoly
The United States may achieve independence from the German French potash monopoly through Bureau of Mines explorations in Texas and New Mexico. The department states production cost estimates show potassium sulphate could be produced at about 16 dollars per ton at a treatment plant.
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America
Washington
United States
Bureau of Mines
Texas
New Mexico
Department
Long Time Delayed Berlin War Injury Remission
An eighty year old Berlin resident recalls a Franco German war wound from fifty nine years prior as a bullet in his leg finally is removed by operation and relieves ongoing pain.
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Berlin
Lorenz Ernst
Longevity Question Baffles Centenarian Interview
A newspaper reporter asks the oldest inhabitant about longevity. The old man, hard of hearing, answers with a humorous twist saying he has never had longevity. The exchange captures a wry moment in a small community.
First Mouse Answers Second on Living Between Ticks
In a cheeky exchange the first mouse asks how to sleep in a strange place and the second replies he rests very well between the ticks, a humorous banter reflecting their pesty housing.
Egoistic Inquiry Reflections on Speech and Thought
A short reflective piece questions why one’s words carry weight, while others’ thoughts seem idle. The text contrasts inner seriousness with outward chatter and self focus.
Prolonged Debate Over Money in Campaigns Cited by Senator
The Washington Star quotes Senator Sorglum arguing against total ban on money in campaigns while noting a political boss influence. He stresses a statesman cannot expect to control every outcome and suggests philosophy guides negotiation.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
A Grave Source of Danger
The Doctor warns a young man against marriage while addressing a patient. The patient asks if his ailment is incurable, and the doctor replies that the issue is not in curing but in his habit of talking in his sleep.
Studying the Arts and the Library Lesson
A playful exchange describes Mrs Up pitydate in the library with Mille while Sonia the smoking teacher conducts a lesson on blowing smoke rings.
Mint Sauce Request Sparks Menu Cartilage Banter
A playful exchange features a young housewife asking for mint sauce with lamb and a butcher prompting for the cut, the woman hinting at the traditional pairing. The lighthearted dialogue captures kitchen humor.
Stage Sensation and Peanut Gallery Incident Report
A stage sensation tale recounts a performer claiming he created a stir on stage while accidentally falling from the peanut gallery and striking one of the actors. Authorities note the odd mix of bravado and mishap.
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Peanut Gallery
Call the Cat as the Girl Tries a Song
A playful exchange centers on a girl singing to a cat with quivering top notes and a male friend quipping a punning reply. The banter pivots on wordplay about singing and a cat’s reception.
Life's Darkest Moment Railway Inquiry Drift
Journal dialogue recalls a railway accident where a passenger recounts kissing the father during a tunnel crossing while discussing a tense moment with Smith and Jones.
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Smith
Jones
Hyphenate The Guest American or European Owner Debate
The Talltimber Tavern proprietor discusses ownership and nationality. A guest asks if the hotel is American or European, noting the prior owner was a foreigner and has since naturalized.
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Talltimber Tavern
Golden Medical Discovery in Pills and Liquid
Dr. R. V. Pierce once practiced in Pennsylvania and later Buffalo where he produced the Golden Medical Discovery a blood tonic. The formula aids digestion enriches the blood and clears pimples while keeping the complexion fresh. Available from all druggists in tablets or liquid.
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R. V. Pierce
Pennsylvania
Buffalo
N. Y
Brutus hailed as hero of Julius Caesar play
The general judgment of critics and actors places Brutus as the play's hero. Brutus speaks 27 lines, Antony 327, Cassius 507, and Caesar 154. Richard Burbage first portrayed Brutus.
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Brutus
Julius Caesar
Antony
Cassius
Caesar
Richard Burbage
Word Necking Sparks Debate in Atchison
An Atchison woman objects to the term necking calling it a prettier but hideous word. She says she could not have endured love making as a girl if called necking, preferring hugging and kissing. The comment appears in the Atchison Globe.
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Atchison
Atchison Globe
Social Stimulus and Personal Growth Quote
A quotation from the Exchange notes that the highest ideals of a man require social stimulus to be realized. It argues that personal environments alone cannot unleash the finest powers of the mind without societal influence.
How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat
An advertising piece promotes Kruschen Salts as a fat loss and energy booster. It claims fat loss within weeks, increased vigor, clearer skin, and brighter eyes, urging a daily half teaspoon in hot water and a money back guarantee with an 85 cent bottle lasting four weeks.
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America
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