Brain Imports Our Exports in Russia Rise Toward 118 Million
The piece notes increasing exports to Russia this year possibly reaching 118 million dollars amid a diplomatic rift. It highlights a latest shipment of agricultural experts and engineers, carried more by intellect than goods, and discusses Soviet regard for engineers alongside a critical historical remark by economist A. J. Penty on casualties of the revolution and its lasting economic toll.
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Russia
Economist
A. 7
Penty
Soviet
Postponed Omelettes at Republican Convention
Delegates did not breakfast on penguin eggs after customs seized 20 dozen eggs claiming penguins are wild birds. Smithsonian decision awaited on penguin wildness. The piece wryly notes the eggs were in transit seven weeks and a further month in the icebox won’t harm them, as penguin on the half shell might amuse Democrats.
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Chicago
Smithsonian
Anatole France
Amelia Landing Inspires Triumph of American Woman
A photograph captures Amplia Marhard Pathan landing in Ireland after crossing the Atlantic alone. The piece lauds her achievement as a landmark for American women and a symbol of hopeful perseverance across generations and borders.
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Columbus
Joan of Arr
Amplia Marhard Pathan
Alan Aerase
Atlantic
Irelans
America
Atlantic Ocean
New York Diary of a Drowsy Modern Pepys
A fragmented diary entry from New York describes social capers and cultural riffs. The author recalls rebukes from King Lardner, encounters at the Cameo cinema, discussions with writers, and reflections on telegrams, Palm Beach gossip, and fashion critiques as he travels with wife and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Diary of Modern Pepys
Lardner
Bhay Ey Wynn
Bert Lahr
Tap
Frazier Hunts and Son
Bob
Bruce Bairnsfather
Japan
Roy Howards
New Town House
Aliee Roche
Will H. Hayes
California
Phil Baker
Havaria
Listen World! A motivational piece by Elbie Robinson
A young 23 year old woman faces a family dilemma about duty versus personal happiness. The author urges living fully and serving others by pursuing one’s own rich life, warning against sacrificing youth for aging relatives.
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Anne
Jeta
Unclear text fragment on bonds and investments impacts
Fragmentary OCR note mentions bonds and permanent investment with references to sights, red barrels, a smash, speed records, Fors, anine, and various garbled names, lacking clear event or entities to summarize.
Marry Go Round by Helen Rowland from Divertons
The piece playfully examines marriage myths and men’s infidelity fears via quotable lines. It contrasts Solomon’s femme fate with Bluebeard’s deadly intolerance and laments women who are seen as house breakers versus those who leave home to marry. It riffs on Don Juan’s weary days and women’s strength in resisting premarital temptations.
Remembering the 1880s drought and storms in the West
The excerpt recalls a severe 1887 drought era with an August 10, 1886 hailstorm and widespread pasture failure. Ranchers moved cattle to feed, a strange weather anomaly produced a spring outbreak, and the decade marked by extreme wet and dry cycles left a lasting impression on the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kremphrad
Shelley Fee Zand
Mr Raagh
Etiquette questions on calling cards and tea service
A reader dialogue on proper visiting card etiquette for first and subsequent calls, including how many cards to leave for various hosts and whether to adjust for out or busy schedules. It also covers serving tea versus lunch, and a detailed, period style guide to dessert and glass service during a formal meal.
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Miss de Peyster
Mrs. Brown
Hostens
Desseird
Pope Moane
0 and 20 Years Ago From the Files of The San Antonio Light
A garbled 1922 to 1903 era column item notes historical references and local events. The unreadable OCR yields scattered names, locations, and dates, including mentions of Michigan Nebraska, Kelly WY, and an Austin meeting, with uncertain figures and unclear actions.
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The
San Antonio Light
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Poytearde
London
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William ‘Waldorf Astor
Will Hogg
Florida
Ift
U.S. Government
Wikio
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Tate
Chen
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Perty
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Eny
Henry
Don Juan
Warma
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Mexiia
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Austin
Hank
Mshi Daly Jiret
Antena
LON Wintel
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