Parachute Jump Describes Powell and Brookefield Team
A 2,000 foot descent of seven enlisted men led by Lieut L P Hudon in a V formation is recounted. Private Powell and crewmates Caryaral Te G New Pet htes Mike Roshek Tack McXanis Walker HL Jones and J Tinule completed a 70 second drop with a descent rate near 1 20 feet per second. Master Sergeant Erwin J Nichols, parachute instructor, notes this marks the 14th of 14 jumps in the program with all trials successful.
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Cutwits
Priday Soring
Jesse
Powell
Brookefield
Bray
Towall
Lieut
L. P. Hudeon
Ost
Erwin J. Nichols
Caryaral Te. G
New
Pet
Mike Roshek
Tack McXanis
Th . Walker
Hlf
Jones
J. Tinule
Purification health ad promises cure claims
An old ad touts Galofebs-ance and Calotabs as system purifiers with a family pack for 35 cents. It emphasizes purification of the body and vitality, urging a several week course under medical guidance.
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Nature
Fho Is Your Skinny Friend Ethel Tabloid Ad Claim
An old style health cure ad promises dramatic weight changes and body firming effects. It touts McCoy’s tablets sold at Summers Wagner drug stores claiming rapid pounds gained or shed, with a physician authorized sales pitch and strong language about attracting attention.
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Oman
McCoy
America
Woman Sees Health Return After Three Years
In Little Rock Arkansas a woman recounts years of illness and sleeplessness after her baby. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring health, easing nerves, and enabling her to perform daily work. She reports a happy home and urges others to try the product.
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Little Rock
Ark
Lydia & Link
H. A. Adams
Box Litto Nock
Arkansas
They WORK like NOTHING Else Persuasion Gum
They claim a chewing gum can act as a laxative and persuasive aid with no violence. The ad touts four delicious flavors and urges readers to buy a box at home for personal use, priced at a quarter.
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Partoln
American aviators missing after Greenland plane search
A report from Copenhagen says Bert Hassell and Parker Cramer vanished while attempting a flight from the United States. Search parties push through Greenland’s isolation, as villagers recall sighting a lone plane near Fiskenaesset and Lichtenfels between 10 and 11 am Sunday. Authorities note no other aircraft known in the area, delaying definite news for 24 to 48 hours.
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Nera
Copenhagen
Bert Hassell
Parker Cramer
Font
Aigi
United Staee
Stockhala
Hig Reminn
Greater
Rockferit
Baby boy placed in foster custody after foundling event
A baby boy was found abandoned and placed in the care of Mrs. Colava after authorities, including Deputy Frank Giraud and Chief Deputy Alfonse Newton, investigated the scene. The infant’s identity could not be confirmed due to missing records. The sheriff’s office pursued procedures to determine custody or possible next steps.
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Myra
Celesa
Renee
Keyes
Polity
Sheriff's Office
Frank Giraud
Chief Green Buried After Long Police Service
Chief Green died after a cerebral hemorrhage and bronchial pneumonia following an injury. He served about thirty five years as a peace officer in San Antonio, rising from constable to detective and ending as head of the detective force. Survived by widow Emily Green, three sons, three daughters, a brother and several grandchildren.
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Mere
A. J. Santiehen
William FB
Theodore
Charles \. Green
Eda Heiligmann
Fla. Heiligmann
Minnie Morer
San Antonin
John Green
Winters
Mary Plathouse
Finmy Brown
Ella Brockley
United States
Chisel Sain Street
Parachute Madam and Mail Liner Launch Highlight Busy Issue
The page notes Miss Nancy Glave preparing for a charity jump, though she has never parachuted before, as the Me de France ship/lighter mails Paris ahead by fifteen hours. A Magdelana liner launch is reported, and a fragmented discussion of timekeeping and potential uses of mail and poison gas influence.
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Nancy Glave
Me de France
Paris
Jfe de France
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San Antonio
Louis Authement
Salado Creek
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Frain
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Europe
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Launcit
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Broadway
Sportig
Silvertone
Energex
Dearborn
Dearborn Ser
Sire
Pannereri
Tibe
Tuolk
Gres
Graz
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