War talk and mock fears in Brisbane's weekly column
Arthur Brisbane surveys Italy's Abyssinia clash and global power moves while Niagara of opinion runs through New York crime fighting, Calvary’s peace prayers, and debates on immigration, public spending, and alcohol reform. // He notes Italy's push, U S relief funds, and London finance quirks amid church prayers for Ethiopia and domestic reform chatter.
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Africa
Ethiopia
Italy
United States
Lights of New York in Studio Audiences and Street Scenes
A column notes New Yorkers increasingly spend evenings in broadcasting studios with tickets hard to obtain and limits on movement during shows. It highlights celebrities appearing in audiences, autograph seekers, and humorous vignettes including Ed Wynn Rudy Vallee Joe Cook and Hal Conklin. It also mentions Mayor LaGuardia's curb on hurdy gurdies and a Finnish swindle case.
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Ed Wynn
Rudy Vallee
Joe Cook
Wale
China launches large scale war on opium evil
Chiang Kai shek sets 1940 as eradication deadline for opium in China with new regulations. Six month registration for growers distributors and smokers. production limited to licensed agencies. government warehouses control transport. Narcotic clinics expand nationwide with tattooed patients and death penalties for relapse as deterrent.
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Tientsin
China
Chiang Kaishek
Opium Suppression Supervisory Board
Chiang
Chicken rides railroad rods for 100 mile journey
In Bellefontaine Ohio a chicken clung to the caboose rods in the yards and rode about 100 miles toward Cleveland. Conductor C O Heilman says the bird hopped off at Rockport Ohio to look around.
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Bellefontaine
Ohio
Rhode Island
C. O. Heilman
Cleveland
Rockport
Elk Census Totals 22 035 In Jackson Hole
The state fish and game department the forest service and the biological survey completed the elk census in Jackson Hole reporting a total of at least 22 035 animals.
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Jackson, Wyo
State Fish and Game Department
The
Forest Service and
Biological Survey
Jackson Hole
Daring head surgery saves Prague girl from gunshot
Prague report tells of Franziska Czernos shot in the head by a jealous sweetheart. Dr. Anton Timko trepanned, removed the bullet, and stopped the bleeding. She recovered in ten days and was released, a first recorded success in Europe for this operation.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Anton Timko
Franziska’ Czernos
Timko
Franziska
Europe
Mongol Chiefs Ditch Ponies for Racing Cars
Princely heirs of Genghis Khan abandon Mongol ponies for American built automobiles. Princes travel in a range of cars from early models to 1935 streamlined sedans, with High Lama dignitaries also using own sedans. Gasoline supplies are a constant issue sourced by camel caravan deliveries.
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Genghis Kahn
Inner Mongolia
Prince Ma
Fireman Save My Hide as Cow Trampled Bees
A Bloomington farm cow named Bossy was tethered to a tree when she dragged into three beehives. Bees swarmed her, she was stung many times, and the fire department arrived with a pumper to wash her free after delivering a clumsy rescue moment.
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Bloomington
Magpies Slaughtered After Long Idaho Campaign
Idaho state game department wrapped an 80 day drive to exterminate magpies with an estimated death toll of 150000 birds.
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Boise
Idaho
State Game Department
How to Keep Cool with Pattern 2319 Cape Sleeve Dress
Hot weather fashion advice for women using pattern 2319 with a loose cape sleeve and waist darts. Available in many sizes. yardage listed for size 36. includes illustrated sewing instructions. send 15 cents to Sewing Circle Pattern Department, 248 West Seventeenth Street, New York.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Seventeenth Street
New York
Butcher Explains Mutton and Venison Names
Customer asks about meat today. Butcher explains mutton comes from sheep and venison from deer.
Labor Wasted Burglar Laughs at Night Raid
A homeholder recalls a nighttime burglary failed by the intruder’s lack of light and money. The burglar’s bungled attempt underscores the irony of seeking wealth in broad daylight.
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Stray Stories Magazine
Fashions in Words Senator Defers to Fan Mail
In a brief exchange, Senator Sorghum says he has not changed his mind but has deferred to fan mail and revised his rhetoric. The terse dialogue emphasizes pressure from constituents shaping public statements.
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Senator Sorghum
The Real Kick The Son and The Sire Debate Debts
A dialogue expose shows a harsh exchange over debts and expansion of liabilities. The son confronts the sire about contracts and growing obligations, while the sire dismisses the initial debts as the real issue.
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