The Singing Foo
Marcus, a Broadway producer, visits Blackie Joe's nightclub and hears Al Stone sing a love ballad he wrote. Marcus offers to buy the song, and Al agrees if Molly, his sweetheart, is hired to sing it in a Marcus revue. Molly reconciles with Al, while Grace, in love with Al, hides her sadness at home.
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Marcus
Blackie Joe
Newark
al Stone
Blackie
Molly
Grace
Cigarette Girl
Uptown
Broadway
Manhattan Roof Theatre
Grace and Al in the Broadway climb and Molly's rise
Grace recalls past wounds as Al Stone and Molly Winton rise to fame on Broadway. Al writes hit songs for Marcus revues while Molly becomes a featured performer. Grace hides jealousy while Molly's success draws attention and Grace clings to memories of their shared past.
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Grage Farrel
Blackie Joe’s
al Stone
Molly Winton
Broadway
Grace
Marcus
America
Molly
Unusual pair and a racketeer figure on Broadway
Al and Molly navigate Manhattan nights with Marcus and the mysterious John Perry, a racketeer who funds liquor distribution. Molly warms to Perry while Al, pleased with the song picks, plans to take her home after a tense elevator ride through the Broadway milieu. The scene hints at evolving loyalties.
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Molly
Marcus
Manhattan
John Perry
Broadway
John
Perry
Canadian Outlook Sees Prosperity Despite Wheat Crop Shortfall
Bank of Montreal report says Canada's wheat crop may total 300 million bushels, possibly the smallest since 1924, but overall prosperity remains strong. It notes vast gains in water power, paper, autos, iron and steel, minerals, and domestic trade, with midsummer tourism at high levels.
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Bank of Montreal
Canada
Forty Bird Sanctuaries Reserved in Canada
The Department of the Interior under the Migratory Birds Convention Act reserves forty bird sanctuaries in Canada. The Dominion Government also reserves fifty one public shooting grounds in Western Canada where shooting is allowed during the open season.
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Canada
Department of the Interior
Dominion
Old Cottage Echoes Through Lively Village Chat
A passerby in a rustic village recalls a cottage said to be three hundred years old with no changes, while a visitor jokes about an equally stubborn landlord. The exchange captures local color and humor aboard a quiet, timeless street.
Canada to Establish Juvenile Prison Within Two Years
Gen. St Pierre Hughes, inspector of Canadian penal institutions, says a reform or penitentiary for youths will be created within two years near Kingston. The project, dormant since 1885, now has government funds to segregate young offenders from older hardened criminals.
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St. Pierre Hughes
Dominion
Kingston
Gen
Hughes
Summer Complaints Kill Little Ones
Warning to treat early hot weather illnesses in children with Baby's Own Tablets. The ad promises prevention when used on well children and relief when symptoms appear, urging mothers to keep the tablets at home. Sold by druggists or mailed by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont for 25 cents per box.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Adventurers Seek Far North Paradiso Rumor Reel
Eskimos tell William Leyman of Kotzebue about a Warmeg continent with vast rivers and fertile valleys beyond the Bering Strait. Leyman and company plan air expedition to verify rumors while steamship Derblay arrives in Tacoma on its first Alaskan round trip. A chance sighting of geese northward fuels open-water speculation.
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William Leyman
Kotzebue
Bering Straits
Derblay
Tacoma
Wash
Leymaan
Alaskan
North Pole
Tea stain removal tip with salt on cloth
If tea spills on a table cloth cover the spot with salt and leave it for about an hour. After washing the cloth the tea stain should disappear.
Professor Read and Write in Two Hundred Tongues
A professor on the Continent of Europe demonstrates extraordinary linguistic skill by reading and writing in two hundred tongues, showcasing remarkable mastery of languages and translation ability.
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Europe
Young Boston Sailor Sets Course for France in Open Boat
An ambitious teenager sails from Boston to France in a 116 foot open boat with an outboard motor. The voyage highlights sheer nerve and pluck, likened to Capt. Howard Blackburn's dramatic Atlantic crossing. Blackburn endured a rogue wave and a jammed cabin door before laughing at the near-fatal moment.
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Boston
France
Associated Press
Howard Blackburn
Gloucester
Atlantic
Grand Banks
Blackburn
Little Helps For This Week Shepherds Path Of Guidance
A devotional note reflects on Psalm and Isaiah verses about divine guidance through droughts and rough paths. It cites Eugene Field and Theodore L. Cuyler and invites readers to follow God’s voice for safe journeys, even when paths are steep and humble.
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Eugene Field
Ife
Theodore L. Cuyler
Stop the Cough with Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
Cough caused by irritation in the respiratory passages and inflammation of the mucous membrane is relieved by Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil. The product allegedly allays inflammation and stops the cough, encouraging satisfaction from users.
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Thomas
Gasoline From Trees Proposed by Chicago Doctors
Doctors Jacque Morrel and Gustav Egloff report to the American Chemical Society that anti-knock motor fuel can be produced from Douglas fir wood waste. They cite laboratory progress and potential commercial scalability, detailing yields of turpentine, tar, wood alcohol, acetate, charcoal, and a significant liquid fuel from tar cracking suitable for anti-knock gasoline.
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American Chemical Society
Jacque O. Morrel
Gustav Egloff
Chicago
The obstinate corns fail to resist Holloway's Corn Remover
An old advertisement touts Holloway's Corn Remover as a remedy for stubborn corns, urging readers to try the product and report relief. The copy emphasizes quick action and effectiveness without medical advice.
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Holloway
Canadian Sea Fish Catch in First Half of 1929
The Canadian catch of sea fish in the first half of 1929 totaled a landed value of 9 364 822 dollars, up 500 000 from the prior year despite a 9 000 000 pound drop in total weight to 280 290 000 pounds.
Boise Homeowners Benefit From Natural Hot Water System
E. E. Smith of the Boise Water Corporation reports solved heating issues for 200 Boise homes by piping natural hot water from Hot Wells east of town. In Sumter an acre of quagmire stays warm year round. workers found hot water after drilling 400 feet and later a second well, yielding 800 000 gallons daily at about 170 degrees.
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Boise
Idaho
E. E. Smith
Boise Water Corporation
Professional Engineer
American Association of Engineers
Sumter
Saskatchewan Creamery Butter Output Rises in 1929 Half Year
The dairy branch reports Saskatchewan butter output for the first half of 1929 at 6,128,044 pounds, a 45 percent increase over the same period in 1928 which produced 4,215,348 pounds. The rise reflects the stronger year to midyear.
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Saskatchewan
Department of Agriculture
Panama and Peru Connect by New Air Service
Panama and Peru launch a direct air link expanding regional travel. The service connects Panama City and Lima, promising quicker routes for business and tourism as aviation ties strengthen in the region.
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Panama
Peru
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Sweden
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