Boer Premier Hertzog Seen as Religious, Disciplined Figure
A historical portrait of General Hertzog portrays him as stern yet devout, disciplined by Boer army traditions and Dutch Reformed influence. The analysis highlights his honesty, opposition to British imperialism, love of study, and preference for a library of solid Latin works.
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Petown
South Africa
Hertzog
al Herteog
de Wet
Parlia
University of Amsterdam
General Smuts
Fie
Defender of Wee Fatally Wounded in Brighton Square
In New York City on August 30 1929 a fatal assault occurred outside a home at 3000 East Third Street Brighton Beach Mrs Helen Brandt witnessed the event as two men Carl Katz and Joseph Hupsnecker waited for two girls. A confrontation led to shots fired wounding defender Propper a radio electrician of 30 at Coney Island Hospital. Suspects fled after Propper threatened arrest and a second man was struck by bullets. The two girls from the same address arrived to assist and describe the events near Manhattan Bridge.
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New .York
East Third
Brighton Beauth
Janes Proper
Coney Island Hospital
Carl Katz
Union
Avenue, Brookish
Joseph Hupsnecker
N. 110
Mermaid
Topper
Ld Rupsnecker
Fred
Tropper
Ame
Leah
Manhattan Bridge
Man Sentenced to Life for Patricide in County Court
Clarence Blalock was found guilty of murdering his father John Blalock after a dispute over Blalock's wife. Judge T. S. Seaxe ordered life confinement on the public works or state penitentiary for the offense.
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Burg
3. C
Yin
Clarence Blalock
John Blalock
T. S
Seaxe
Blalock
English Peer Opens London Laundry Duplex
London August 30 The first laundry to be laid and owned by an English duke has opened at Bronley. The ducal manager is Lord Douglas, brother of the Duke of Queensberry, running the business in his own name.
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London
Tae
Bronley
Tard Tharks Douglas
Sarans
Queensberry
Believers chase love and luck with homegrown Jinxes
The Light runs a Pet Jinx contest reporting 16 783 entries. New age charms promise marriage fortunes from table knives to star signs, while Miss Hodges and Miss Miosga share tips on warts, births, and dreams of a future spouse.
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the Light
E. Miosga
E. B. Third Street
Victoria
Miss Hodges
P. O. Elierman
North Fame
Evangelist Reports Liquor Basket Buy Near Revival
Peoria August 30 An evangelist said men leaving a revival bought a basket of wine and alcohol from soft drink parlors within ten blocks of the tabernacle. He claimed they purchased it. The incident highlights ease of obtaining liquor after religious meetings.
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Peoria
Tabernacle
Jinx Folklore Advised In Local Little Girl’s Beliefs
A young girl attributes luck to rhymes and superstitions. She says wishes come true when two blue ears pass on the street and that horseshoes in desks bring good grades. She crosses fingers for luck and advises quiet roads after three driving trips to avoid bad luck.
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Miosga
Clart Weathe
Denver Boulevard
Bnows
Miss Anna
Hodges
Route 22
St. Vientine’s
Crows and Cows In Prohibition Era Mystery
In Harrisburg a wild scene near Clearfield County involved crows and cows staggering through the air and reacting to a bootlegger. Assistant State Game Protector W Delansky investigated with Clover administration, observing drunken behavior and unclear cause of the weird incident.
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Harrisburg
Clearfield
Delansky
Bootleggers Promote Better Service for Smuggled Goods
Bootleggers adopt a new plan touting improved service to boost sales. A recent method features bottles that mimic milk containers with tinted glass and identical caps, allegedly improving delivery and appearance to attract customers.
Fragmentary note on barrels and crowds near stalls
A fragmented OCR line mentions two half barrels of mash and scooters with crows around a stall. It describes feet tracks and empties near a market area but lacks clear events or names.
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Tegger's
Objection Raised by Society Amid London Vermin Claim
A London society raises objections over vermin concerns, noting disputed wording and a claim from August. The fragment references belief about the term vermin and the society’s stance on the issue.
Brothers arrested with rum in Philadelphia stores
Police in Philadelphia report brothers arrested after being found with liquor at the Southeast Laundry and Neighborhs grocery. A clerk named Pedro Bilas allegedly sold two ounce bottles to patrons. a quantity was confiscated and Bilas was taken into custody.
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Brothers
Phil. Delphia
Pedro
Biloas
Burglar Calls Victim After Breakin at Restaurant
W. H. Blaisdell reports a burglary at his restaurant and card room last night. A mysterious phone call claimed to be from the thief and claimed gratitude for the money, after which Blaisdell found the safe standing open and $1196 missing.
Mistranscribed Ad Claims 666 as Medicine
OCR fragment shows a dubious claim listing 666 as a prescription for various ailments including colds grippe dengue constipation bilious headache and malarial fever. no identifiable persons places or organizations are present in readable text.
Vegetable Compound Claims Health for Vermont Resident
East Hardwick Vermont resident Fred Prino reports long backache and illness improved by a vegetable compound. He touts his own recovery and urges others to try the remedy, noting many housewives benefit and can resume duties. Druggists carry the product.
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Hardwick
Vermont
Fred. Prino
E.handswick
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Wee
Joe
Linton
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Lttelis
James F
Ballard
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Lydia
Pinkham
Conia
Time Payments
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