Chief of Tribe Sacrifices Son in Rhodesia Trial
A chief of a southern Rhodesia tribe and a jury sat over a two day inquiry into a killing in White Mandura. Manduza, the son of Chigango, was sacrificed to appease the Great Spirit with four “police boys” carrying out the rite. Chigango, the district’s paramount chief, was found not guilty. others were convicted and sentenced to death. A police inquiry followed after Chigango’s second son reported the event at Mount Darwin. Witness accounts describe Manduza bound, cremated on a pyre, leaving only bones. The case highlights tribal superstition and witchcraft concerns in Rhodesia.
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Cincinnati
Clarkson Tredgold
Southern Rhodesia
Mandura
Chlef Chigango
Ue Mwuri
Howe
Chigango
Vietli
Chiswitl
Tuys Monel Pickard
Cineclnsiatic Enquirer
Mount Darwin
Rial
Fmm
Chigungo
Chriser
Mandan
Migurakoland
Pune
Mystery Land In Alaska Explored By Federal Scientists
The vast 35000 square mile tract in northwest Alaska set aside as a naval oil reserve by President Harding is now under federal exploration. Six Interior Department scientists lead three survey groups to assess mining and oil potential while evaluating whether private leases will follow, given Arctic conditions and short working seasons.
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Washington
Mountain
Pinin
Alaska
Laat
Harding
Interior Department
Hose
Dle
Tita
Arctic Ocean
Endicott Range
Colville River
Arctic Eirele
Returns After 27 Years To Find His Wife Rewed
William G Hoyle, a Hickory auto mechanic, watches as his long missing father Lee Hoyle returns after 27 years. Lee, now living near Lenoir with his second wife Rufus McMillan s family, had been believed killed in a lumber mill accident. He plans to visit his daughter in Danville then Greenville before resuming cotton business travels.
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Hickory, N
William G. Hoyle
Focal Automobile
Lee Hoyle
Rufus McMillan
Lenoir
Caldwell County
Limerry Hoyle
Lee
Danville
Hickory
Greenville
Birmingham
Enoch Arden
Urme
Sound Cash Moves to Gold Based System in Moscow
Moscow shifts toward a new monetary regime backed by gold or negotiable securities, replacing vast paper ruble emissions. The state bank issues gold value notes equal to ten prewar rubles, with coins minted but not yet issued. Foreign currencies circulate but return to the state bank as people are persuaded to accept the new notes.
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Moscow
Russia
Scarcity of Animals Sends Prices Soaring
Postwar limits curb wild beast supply as prices spike for giraffes hippos and big game. German hunter Hagenbeck seeks British permission to send catchers to India to recruit animals and renew ties with the Maharaja of Gwalior.
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Bamburg
Hamburg
John Hagenback
India
Majarndra
Gwalior
Hagenback
Prow of Stone Boat Unearthed in Santa Barbara Grave
Smithsonian investigators led by J P Harrington unearthed a soapstone canoe prow in an ancient grave on Burton's mound in Santa Barbara California. The find is described as unique in American archaeological history.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Smithsonian Institution
Waelington
J.P. Harrington
Burton’s Mound
Rival of Pied Piper Burns Rat Feet at Appleton Dam
Bert Modgers, a dam tender of Appleton Wisconsin, is described as the rival to the Pied Piper. He faced rats that crawled about his legs for moons while working on the dam. The Piper in Appleton now pours lye on damp boards, burning the rats' feet and causing them to die by their own actions.
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Wisconsin
Hamlin
Tmuste
Bert Modgers
Appleton
Wis
Bert
Rts
Province plans youth baseball teams to curb socialist influence
A plan to organize youth baseball teams is described as a means to counter socialistic tendencies among the population. The aim is to provide youths with wholesome games and physical development, with the proposal attributed to provincial leadership.
Forests Turned Terror Across the Country
Fragmentary text notes forests became a terror across the country and caused major litigation and public annoyance, reflecting widespread fear and legal actions tied to environmental or territorial threats.
Diamonds in a London garden meteorite question stirs experts
Meteorites weighing about six pounds fell in a London garden during a thunderstorm. Experts compare fragments to diamond bearing quartz found in South Africa. In Paria an X-ray case claims another victim. Dr Soret, aged sixty nine, who had left hand amputated in 1914, continued practice until recently when part of the right hand was removed.
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London
P. Pit Eherald
Willcotgins
Fitzgerald
South Africa
Paria
Soret
Persian influenced chic prompts new oriental fashions
Fashion notes trace a Persian inspired line in jackets, skirts, and hats with embroidery and jewel tones. Accessories include bracelets set with red or white stones, brick silk bags, and striped silks with gold edging. The article highlights Indo China and Persian influences on daytime two piece suits and blouses.
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Elbbon
Nifty Accessories Start Dox Coats In Fashion
The article notes popular accessories and fashion items. Egyptian themed jewelry dominates earrings and small pieces. Gloves, two colored kid gauntlets, cuff styles, and inlaid oxford shoes with cut outs enhance street wear.
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Troche Naggoway
Amos Tulgners
Oxford
To Curl Plumes An Odd Tailor Advice Note
An advice note suggests drying ostrich plumes in a warm oven with the door ajar to avoid burning them. It then describes a loose imported sports coat in tangerine wool with a white lining and faced with a wide shawl collar offering several wearing options.
Knitted Scarfe Care Tips Warn Laundering Dangers
Knitted scarf care advises washing with care and measuring before laundering. Stretch to original length during drying to prevent distortion. The note warns that improper handling could affect a father’s tie appearance and value.
Taffeta and Lace Dress Wows at English Races
A striking outfit drew attention at the English races a periwinkle blue frock with a wide tabot black lace frills and double ruffles proclaimed by the wearer as the 98 name on the skirt creating a fashionable talking point during the event.
Drive Car With Ease And Grace
Instructional piece on safe driving practices. Emphasizes smooth throttle, proper seating, braking, and signaling. Warns against overreliance on speed, discusses accident prevention, and notes 1920 export figures for U S vehicles and a magneto action tip.
Automobile Mighty Handy for Farmers
A writer extols how the automobile aids rural life after a hard day’s work. It speeds medical help, transports parts to broken machinery, and bridges farmers to markets. The piece notes one machine ran 16 months on the original tires with $825 spent on tubing and patches, proving a blend of pleasure, business, and marketing value.
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Small Seuss
Aye
Uni
Suehat
Avoid Trailing in Traffic inCity Streets Hint
A brief admonition warns drivers against following too closely in urban traffic. It suggests skilled drivers avoid rear-end collisions by maintaining safe distance and not tailing expensive cars in congested streets.
Don’t Trail High Priced Cars or Clip Rear Fenders
Public safety note warns against tailing luxury cars or clipping rear fenders. Cites risk of costly damage and disputes if a minor bump occurs. Advises avoiding contact with expensive vehicles to prevent confrontations and property damage.
Automobile Advice for the Wise Motorist
A fragmented manual advises motorists on car care and safety items. It covers inventory of tools and supplies, towing rope attachment, carrying shellac, battery boosting for starting, throttle control on rough roads, a foot rest for comfort, tire pressure checks, engine overheating indicators, and the hydrometer as a safety device for prudent travel.
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Munduza
Sleum
Manduea
Chiawiti
Chiknogo
Big Ron
Manduza
Mystery Land
Agriculture Department
Walter S. Abbott
Insecticide Board
Yucatan
Ashion
Orient
China
Pers
Seaxan
Perestan
Sabu Sitar
Jimmy Murphy
Thug Murphy
Ty Harry Miller
Los Angele
Avi
Kentucky
Shige Eell
Gil
Universil
United States
Great Britain
Automobile &Gossir
Ear
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