Lights of New York and Echoes of a Busy Year
A column blends anecdotes from publishing life with snapshots of New York scenes. An author jokes with a publisher about office life and a sharp young office boy’s influence, while letters from a well-traveled American girl amuse readers. The piece notes mass moth sightings in New York and vast tolls from the Holland tunnel, ending with a quip on fashion and mood in 1932.
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New York
George Washington
New Jersey
Washington
Holland Tunnel
How It Started The Tango
The tango originated in Buenos Aires about thirty years ago in its slum districts. Early forms showed contortions and acrobatic kneelings. modern masters slowed the steps to create a dignified ballroom dance.
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Latin America
Buenos Aires
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Moon Misread as Forest Fire Spotted by Truro Fire
Truro Massachusetts fire crews rushed to a blaze alarm thinking a forest fire was burning but the glow that appeared red on the horizon proved to be the moon rising. Locals noted the odd sight as the sky dimmed to a dull red.
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Truro
Mass
Cow Ingestion Mystery Across Arkansas Herd
A farmer in Little Rock discovers a purse containing 1777 dollars has vanished into a cow among his 25 head. He cannot identify which cow swallowed the money and seeks methods for recovery while milking the herd. Authorities report no clear lead and the case remains unresolved.
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Little Rock
Ark
Wade Holloway
Tax Payments Reveal Old Hoarded Money in Detroit
Detroit city receipts show boarded gold and old style currency used for tax payments. City Treasurer Charles L Williams says some large old yellow backs arrived, with one day netting about 1200 dollars in old bills. A veterinary attempt to locate the money after a search failed. Home Hunt notes a plate can hide a tablecloth stain.
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Detroit
Mich
Charles L. Williams
Williams
Rapid Drop
A man experiences a fatal fall when his plane runs out of gasoline mid flight five miles up. The incident centers on the dangers of aerial travel and elicits a stark remark about the caller’s perception of the man’s ordeal.
Desserts Using Gelatin Classic Recipes From 1932
A collection of gelatin based desserts includes Pineapple Pudding Caramel Sponge and Peach Chartreuse with detailed steps. Recipes use gelatin soaked in milk or water, beaten egg whites, cream, sugar, canned fruit, and flavorings. Serves with whipped cream and light sauces. notes pineapple and pistachio garnish.
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Western Newspaper Union
How to Prepare and Preserve Foods Efficiently
Practical notes describe methods for handling hot liquids, covering containers with cloth and rubber bands, skimming tomatoes by dipping in boiling water to peel skins, and using a newspaper sheet to protect tables during preservation. It also covers boiling water for coffee to maximize flavor aroma and color extraction.
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Do College Education Pay Off In Modern Times
A reader questions the value of college education noting a daughter who became engaged after four years but suggests the same outcome could be reached in a much shorter period, even two weeks at a beach.
Crafting animal pictures from match sticks and corn meal
Instructions describe making decorative animal pictures from burnt match ends using cardboard shapes as bases. Outline the animal with pencil, apply glue, place match sticks, fill gaps with corn meal, dry, then paint and lacquer. Borders or frames with glass can complete the piece for display in a room.
Lost Rivers puzzle hides twenty river names in phrases
A playful word puzzle lists phrases where each hides a river name. Readers are invited to identify all twenty rivers embedded across the lines, from Rhinoceros to Divine attraction, testing careful reading.
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Daniel
Swan
Five Scout Adventures On A Camping Trip
Three scouts set out in 1952 for a camping trek. They faced rain unusual cold and a late-night rescue by a local ranger. Each boy learned teamwork courage and survival skills during the journey.
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Western Newspaper Union
Nightmarish dream of marriage worries patient
A pale patient tells a doctor he dreams nightly that he is married. The doctor asks to whom and the patient answers his present wife, prompting the punchline that this is the nightmare.
Consolation to Mrs Newwedd on a Foolish Husband
A woman laments that her husband married for money. Her mother reassures her by noting the husband may be foolish, but the daughter possesses a practical comfort beyond his misjudgment.
That Settled It Fireman Joke Sparks Debate
A humorous exchange recalls a line about becoming a fireman and a German man soaked with water, highlighting a playful moment amid wartime or social humor. The dialogue showcases character wit and regional speech.
All Okay The Smiths Fearful For Left Item
The Smith family worries after catching a train as Mrs. Smith cries out that she forgot to turn off the electric iron. Mr. Smith reassures that nothing will burn before mentioning a forgotten shower bath. Montreal Gazette.
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Mrs. Smith
Harry
Montreal Gazette
Discouraging Job in Forest Fires Warns off Seekers
A ranger tells a city vacationer that forests fires are rare, with only one or two fires found per season. The dialogue underlines how discouraging the work can be.
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Boston Transcript
Inventor of the wire less in Stray Stories line
A humorous exchange from Stray Stories features a hospital scene and a jab about wireless invention. A friend, still in hospital, quips about driving lessons with a pun on turning for the worse.
Evidence in Sight Oshkosi
Fumdiddle is prospering now, according to Tishtish who claims to have seen gravy stains on his shirt as proof.
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Oshkosi
Fumdiddle
Modesty Warns Visitor in Village Talk
A brief village vignette shows a visitor pressed for self-promotion, but the subject claims no pride in boasting and deflects questions about personal exploits, emphasizing humility in a rural setting.
Bank Reorg Sparks Joke on Executives Versus Depositors
In a quip about a bank reorganization, two men discuss that there are more executives than depositors. Andy, beside his car, digs a mud hole as a stranger asks about being stuck. Andy jokes he is digging a grave for his dead engine.
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Andy
Old Friends and a Love Triangle End in Tragedy and Escape
Jim Peters learns of Shelia's death in a car crash and faces a choice between staying to care for Tony and leaving town. He plans to skip town, telling Shelia to keep Tony unaware, then encounters Shelia at the station who arrives with news and confusion about their futures.
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Tony
Jim
Tye
Jim Peters
Shelia
Robuck
Tony Caldwell
Pennsylvania Station
Staation
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