Embark on a Gambling Era prompts surge in US spending
A Universal Service report from New York on December 10 states the working class of the United States has entered a gambling period, with hundreds of thousands of dollars spent weekly on odds. The surge spans coast to coast, despite crackdowns by authorities, as racketeers reap profits from widespread betting amid loose repeal controls. Estimates place weekly gambling at about 10 million to 14 million dollars, possibly rising toward 70 to 100 million annually, not counting stock market investments.
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Cure for the Cold Promoted by Laxative Quinine Brand
An advertisement promotes a cold remedy claiming to relieve fever headaches aches and congestion. It touts a laxative quinine formula branded as a complete treatment and urges readers to ask for it by name at drugstores and in public notices.
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Greev
B C Relieves Periodical Pains In Three Minutes
An obscure ad-like fragment mentions a product called B C claiming quick relief from periodical pains. It includes garbled notes on dosing, neural effects, and warnings. The text also markets used cars and classifications, with references to prices and terms.
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Suimmey
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Bolivian Leader Plans Mobilization Amid Chaco Tensions
Reports from La Paz indicate Bolivian acceptance of a national plan to end the Chaco conflict. The government signals general mobilization of all available forces as observers warn the war could escalate quickly.
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Buenos Aires
Chaco
MeHpayier
la Baz
110000 CCC alumni find private sector work
Washington DC December 16 194? The Civilian Conservation Corps reports that over 110000 former CCC members secured civilian employment with most positions in private industry Director Robert Fechner called the milestone noteworthy noting the shift from public work to private sector jobs Also mentions free Christmas gifts and an advertising snippet for a glassified Christmas shopping guide
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Civilian Conservaion Corps
Robert Fechner
An Oddwill Provision Sparks Proposals for Perot Will
In Philadelphia a single clause ties $5000 yearly to Miss Perot’s future husband as long as marriage lives, prompting fears of crank proposals and kidnap threats. The will directs trustees to pay the amount from a $100,000 estate, a measure noted after Miss Perot’s mother’s death.
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Philadelphia
Jhetiner
Alsator Ta- Pont Taney
Promnent DuPont Farmy
Navy ends broad mid-Pacific search for missing men
The navy abandoned its widescale mid-Pacific search for Lieut. Gharies TP Ulm and other sailors reported missing at sea since last Tuesday. Hope of finding survivors dimmed as the search was called off and the service weighed whether to extend or halt air searches.
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Pardon Ends 22-Year Separation in Stillwater
In Stillwater Minnesota a pardon ends a 22 year separation as Mike Gentileore, jailed for murder, is released and plans to sail to Naples to reunite with his sweetheart Marie in Italy. The case involved killing a man who had stolen money.
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Yenitentiary
Italy
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Naples
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Mike Nga
Fighting Bulls Arrive in Hollywood for Caprice Pageant
Fighting bulls arrive in Hollywood to appear in Paramaune's Caprice Paginal, sourced from Tach, the same supplier behind Mexico's bull stock. The event promises dramatic spectacle but details remain unclear.
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Mexico
Hollywood
Paramaune
Plays Uniform Leads in Lives of a Bengal Lancer
Paramount star Gary Cooper is noted for his frequent onscreen uniforms and rarely appearing without one. The piece highlights his distinctive image as a soldier in the action drama Lives of a Bengal Lancer and references his broader career in uniformed roles.
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Gary Cooper
Paramount
Bengal Lancer
Speculative Gambling Syndicate Flourishes Across Cities
A digitized account describes a nationwide gambling network moving from major cities to backroom operations in smaller towns. It cites profits from numbers games, racing pools, and street bets, with millions weekly under police pressure yet evolving into a more covert, organized form.
50 Steers Roam Streets After XNI
A fragmented report describes 50 steers roaming streets after an incident labeled XNI. The text mentions police involvement, a plate gleam, and unclear references to HALAS residents, a 21345 ZIP, and winter conditions.
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Wien
Evita Police
Uuelett
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