Red Cross hesitates on general relief funds amid drought aid clash
Reports from Washington state that the central committee of the American Red Cross adopted two resolutions, asserting it can finish drought relief without public funds and cannot administer general relief funds. Senate and House measures face opposition as lawmakers push for immediate veteran bonus payments and federal aid.
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Morgan's Civil War Raiders Escape Mystery Remains
John Bunt Morgan led daring raids into Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana in 1862 63 destroying stores and rail lines before being captured in 1863 and escaping. Theories persist whether guards or sympathizers aided the getaway amid disputed prison tunnel claims and cell modifications.
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Practicing Engineer Notes Scored Ties in France Tour
An engineering officer inspecting French railway lines reports widespread scored ties observed during a tour in France. He questions how long rails were laid before ties were damaged, highlighting derailment risks noted by the inspection.
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ABB
France
Railway Age
Giant Electric Light In Hollywood Display
The Metropolitan Sound studies in Hollywood feature the biggest electric light in the world. It uses a 50,000 watt grobe with tungsten filament capable of 156,000 ordinary house lamps. The beam can concentrate up to 12,000,000 candlepower.
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Metropolitan Sound Studies
Hollywood
Bayer Aspirin Relief for Headaches Ad Claims
An old advertisement emphasizes Bayer Aspirin as fast relief for headaches. It claims quick action to minimize suffering and asserts the product is harmless with no harmful ingredients. It cites eye strain nerves and monthly timing as pain triggers.
Low flying planes win sympathy amid busy airspace debate
A Portland Maine resident voiced general approval of low flying aircraft before the aviation committee of the realty board noting the public imagination is stirred by the air mail and the sight of planes overhead while acknowledging some risk. The piece adds Washington bicentennial plans led by Rep Sol Bloom with A S Grant III resigning as acting chairman of the commission.
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Alkalinize Your System for Colds Advised by Doctors
Health note urges starting at onset of a cold with a tablespoonful of Philips Milk of Magnesia morning noon and night for two days then nightly. Claims colds lower body alkalinity cause aches and feverish weakness and that the product restores alkalinity and relieves indigestion and gas. Available at all drugstores.
Floodlights to Guide Pilots Across Empire Air Routes
Mobile floodlights will illuminate air paths from landing fields to India and Africa. Lights ordered by the air ministry guide aviators to airports and brighten field surfaces. Beacons tilt upward for guidance or sweep fields and point downward to show wind and provide a landing beam.
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India
Africa
Air Ministry
Wild youth stirs hearts even as it runs afoul of dogs
A vivid portrait shows a reckless young man whose wild actions risk ruin yet reveal unexpected tenderness. The piece contrasts danger and charm, tracing how volatile behavior sparks deep emotion and sympathy from observers.
New Champions Expected Across Major Sports in 1931
Collier's Weekly predicts upheaval with new champions in at least half of major sports before 1931 ends. The year promises crowns crashing across the landscape as teams seek titles and records amid shifting power dynamics.
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Collier’s Weekly
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