World Chess Championship History and Name Ideas
The text notes Capablanca of Cuba won the world chess championship in 1921, succeeding Emanuel Lasker of Germany who held the title before him. It also mentions William Stetnis of Austria as a former champion, defeated by Lasker in 1594. The passage then lists Indian canoe names with English meanings and asks what amber is.
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Jom MN. Capablanca
Cuba
Emanuel Lasker
Germany
William Stetnis
Austria
Dear Miss Grey Advice Column Letter on Depression and Purpose
A 27 year old former show girl writes of losing interest in life, music, and social contact after marriage. Cynthia Grey recommends activity, social engagement, and renewed hobbies, urging self-discipline and pursuing fitness, music, and even fostering a child to restore purpose and happiness.
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Miss Grey
Miss Gray
Announcement Party Sparks New Dress Debate
Molly's secret engagement is revealed by a sparkling diamond while her friends tease which suitor Dick or Jack is worthy. An announcement party is planned, prompting shopping for new dresses at Cherry's on Second Ave near Madison Spring in the Binito Pidge area.
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Molly
Jack
Cherry
Second Ave
Madison Spring
Bulletin on uses for sour milk from Seattle Star readers
Star readers are invited to write to the Seattle Star Washington Bureau at 1322 New York Ave Washington D C and enclose 2 cents in stamps for postage to receive a bulletin on uses for sour milk.
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Star
Seattle Star
Washington Bureau
New York Ave
Washington, D. C
Are You Fat Just Try This Marmela Prescription Tablets
Thousands of overfat people have slimmed down by following doctors who recommend Marmela Prescription Tablets. They promise easy fat reduction without exercise or starvation and claim no unpleasant effects. Order for one dollar via Marmela Co. 46123 Wardav, Detroit.
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Marola Co
Wardav
Detroit
Love Purchase Trio Keep Mum in San Francisco
The Kendrick Wakefield triangle unfolds with Keith Spreckels Wakefield offering $100 a month for life for a divorce. Mrs. Kendrick and her husband refuse comment while spectators await potential alienation of affection suits. John D. Spreckels arrived, adding to the social intrigue as courts loom over the affair.
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San Francisco
Kendrick Wakefield
Keith Spreckels Wakefield
Nellie Kendrick
Sho
Rodney Kendrick
Kendrick
Mra. Kendrick
John D. Spreckels
San Diego
Man Seizes Ouray County in Quixotic Stand
Gustave Adolph Bauer Lent enberg, a self styled author of the world league of nations, announced the seizure of Ouray County to form an independent sovereignty. He sent a communique to the Colorado governor and alerted the government of Colorado the consul of England and the ambassador of Japan. He claimed lack of law compelled the seizure and said daily county business would continue without interruption.
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Denver
Colo
Ouray County
Gustave Adolph Bauer Lentenberg
League of Nations
Ouray
Lentenberg
Bhoup
Colorado
England
France
Japan
Compilations of Household Questions and Curiosities
A collection of miscellaneous queries and short answers covering topics from natural history and minerals to cooking methods and education. Highlights touch on amber as a historical electrical curiosity, compensation theory, removing scorched lard, making chinaberry bead necklaces, Shakespearean contemporaries, why fruit is sweetened after heating, tarter redress, and Irish learning institutions.
German Austrian Union Impossible
Berlin reports that an economic union between Germany and Austria is impossible for now. Chancellor Wirth and President Ebert told Austrian Chancellor Seipel that while they sympathize with Austria on its bankruptcy crisis, a commercial alliance cannot be pursued at the moment.
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Berlin
Germany
Austria
Wirth
Ebert
Seipel
Boy Hit by Lightning Turns Somersault in Haddonfield
In Haddonfield New Jersey on August 24 Edward Armetad was struck by lightning and flipped into a double somersault after standing under a tree near his home. He fell seemingly dead but was quickly taken to a hospital where he regained consciousness though one leg suffered severe burns.
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Haddonfield
N. J
Edward Armetad
Mellon Outlines Individual Foreign Debt Obligations
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon stated that each nation borrowing from the United States during World War I bore its own debt obligation and no cross guarantees were made. He addressed inquiries suggesting Britain’s $4,135,000,000 debt was imposed by the U.S. on other allies.
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Washington
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Treasury
Britain
Spokane Committee Backs Judge Griffiths For U S Senate
The Citizens' committee of Spokane endorses Superior Judge Austin B. Griffiths of Seattle for United States senator and releases the list of candidates it intends to support.
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Austin B. Griffiths
Seattle
United States
Citizens’ Committee of
Spokane
Newer Form of Iron Quickly Improves Energy and Strength
Dr James Francis Sullivan recommends a newer iron supplement named Nuxated Iron to enrich blood and boost energy. The ad claims it strengthens the blood, improves heart and kidney comfort, and eases fatigue. Local druggists offer a money back guarantee if two weeks show no benefit.
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James Francis Sullivan
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Westchester County Hospital
Iete
Bartel Drug Co
Owl Drug Company
Swift Drug Co
University Drug ‘Co
G. O. Guy
Toll of wood alcohol deaths and blindness rises
New York August 24 Wood alcohol caused 120 deaths and 22 blindness cases in the first half of the year according to figures released by the National Committee for the Prevention of Blindness. Officials warned the totals are incomplete and total losses are higher.
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New York
United States
National Committee For the Prevention
Open Letter Courts Civil Action Over County Funds
A letter mailed to each candidate for the office demands a clear stance on pursuing civil action against county commissioners to recover funds allegedly misused by county heads. The move signals a push for accountability in local government.
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Etoners
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