New York Reveries and Notable Figures of a Gilded City
A 1932 McNaught Syndicate reflection on New York’s social scene. The narrator recalls Central Park, old ladies, sailors, notable personalities like Theodore Roosevelt, Dudley Field Malone, and Grace George, plus theatre figures such as Joe Frisco and George Spelvin. Observations shift through streets, shops, and cultural touchstones, ending with a nod to Harold Ross and The New Yorker.
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New York
Central Park
Zoo
Croganet Grounds
Grace George
Theodore Roosevelt
Phillip Kip ‘Rhinelander
New Haven
Hartford
Sparrow Cops
Studebaker Wagon
Broadway
American Horse Exchange
Winter Garden
Dudley Field Malone
Stephen Rath
Francis Wilson
Grace Tibbbett
Lard Nebraska's Biggest Export Declared at $2 Million
Nebraska exports lard totaling 2,118,951 dollars in the past year. Jon Deater, Alaska trading post operator, reached Seattle after 33 years away and heads to the East.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Seattle
Jon Deater
Alaska
Middle Ridge PTA Meeting Lights Up Local News
The Middle Ridge P T A held its regular monthly meeting at the schoolhouse with a program led by Mrs. William Horn. Walter Bark of Lorain spoke on Boy Scout Work and Troop No. 17. a playlet Jerry's Job was shown and Norma Nichols performed piano numbers. A community sing followed by refreshments. Other notes report 4 H Stitch and Chatter club activities, several local visits, and illness and travel among residents.
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Middle Ridge
Parent-Teacher Association
William Horn
Walter Bark
Lorain
Jerry
Norma Nichols
Stella
Marion Hecock
Roy Burke
Clough’s Quarry
Arthur Schmitkens
EB. C. Cotton
Edwin, Jr
Lake Avenue
E. F. Cotton
John Nichols
Singing Cobbler Hits High C Biddeford Voice
Emil Masse of Biddeford known as the Singing Cobbler has a voice that reaches the high C on the piano an octave above middle C. The unusual talent draws attention in local affairs and prompts curiosity about his musical range.
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Biddeford
Emil Masse
Walbrick Re elected Ship Clerk in Allendale
Allendale Mich clerks report John J Walbrick was elected to a 19th consecutive term as township clerk He has held the office since 1893 marking long standing local governance and continuity for the township.
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Allendale
Mich
John J. Walbrick
Robeson Plans French Debut in Paris
Paul Robeson, American gospel singer, recently returned to the United States, plans his French debut in Paris amid renewed artistic activity and public interest in his work.
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Robeson
Paris
Paul Robezon
United States
Stage Debut in Parle Near Winter with French Cast
The performer makes his stage debut in Parle near win ter acting alongside Sacha Gultry and Yvonne Printemps in a new production by the French actay.
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Parle
Sacha Gultry
Yvonne Printemps
Actay
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