Quexter in Geneva Intends to Unravel Drug Traffic
Quexter, an American bank employee in Paris, travels to Geneva to visit the League of Nations, rooms with a fellow American who vanishes, and is drawn into a plot about illicit drug trafficking. He confronts captors, escapes a Swiss sanitarium, and discovers an inner circle negotiating a drug sale led by Finckelstein, as the Center weighs a risky deal.
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Quexter
Paris
Geneva
League of Nations
Dijon
League
Baldassare Marco
Lijon
Claypole
Playpole
Patience
Marce
Minnesota Prisons Overcrowded as Populations Rise
Minnesota reports record prison overcrowding in Stillwater St Cloud and Shakopee reformatories. Swendsen cites 1179 inmates at Stillwater with only 1044 cells, while St Cloud nears 1000 prisoners and Shakopee houses 89 inmates for 79 beds. Overcrowding prompts reduced paroles, added guards, and emergency cell use.
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T. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
State Bar
C. J Swendsen
Minnesota State Board of Control
Stillwater
St. Cloud
Shakopee
Stilwater
Shakopee Reformatory
Swendsen
Light atop Liberty War Memorial may burn again
Kansas City readers hear that the top beacon of the Liberty War Memorial, dedicated by President Coolidge on Armistice Day, could be lit once more as cheaper inspiration costs ease. The flame imitation uses amber glass and steam, requiring about 5.34 dollars per hour to operate.
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Board of Governors
Liberty Memorial
Kansas City
Coolidge
Times of London 100 years ago in ads and life
The London Times marks the date by showing its 1826 issue. The paper’s first page features advertisements for ships and cargo routes, with housewives and cookery topics reflecting daily life and travel in that era.
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London Times
London
the Times
Vingland
Times
Religion Messiahs Stir German Identity Debate
Berlin January 31 A call for a new Messiah movement to lead a religion based on true German sins is issued by nationalist and monarchist leaders. The Deutche Zeitung urges expunging foreign heroes while Vorwärts counters that German figures cited include assassins of Fehbewegung and Rathenau. the exchange highlights rising xenophobic religious nationalism in Germany.
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Berlin
Jone
Deuterhe Zeitung
Abraham
Jacob
David
Go- Tlath
Vorwerts
Frzbergoor Pend Rathenau
USN MB BG
Air travel cheaper than rail travel, officials say
AM TRAVEL CALLED CHEAPER THAN RAT NEW YORK Jan 91 Air plane passenger travel to Washington D C cheaper than rail road travel according to officials of the Wright Aeronautical Corp portion here After an experimental flight to Washington and return Wehard R Blythe vice president of the New York chapter of the National Aeronautical Corporation one of the six passengers said a record for efficiency and speed was established Mr Birtho said Wright officials computed that the cost of the trip one day per passenger was 394 as against 8 Lt via railroad with interest deterioration wages and other direct charges included The total load of the airplane was 1 165 pounds.
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New York
Weington
D. C
Wright Aeronautical Cor
Washington
Wehard R. Blythe
Then
National Aeronautical Corporation
Birtho
Wright
Tenpecked husbands Club of Olds ham forms a year old
Ing. Janst- Formed less than a year ago, the Tenpecked husbands Club of Olds ham has a large membership. Members are addressed by wives with a Tamilttw degree and pay a minimum annual subscription of fifty costs. They meet in a shelter called The Hasem, under club rules, and the society aims to nag or grouse wives. Members wear black caps and are expected to attend meetings before a clock tweater.
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Olmman
Ing. Janst
Oldsham
Ramona Wins Better Citizenship Cup Again
Ramona California district Ramona in San Diego County wins the Better Citizenship Cup from the California Development Association for highest voter turnout in the general election. Out of 260 possible voters 354 cast ballots giving a turnout of 1893 percent. One man drove 200 miles to bring his wife to the polling place.
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Ramona
Yong Atcemnet
Glass Cut by Steel in Test to Prove New Hard Steel
Tests at the Ludlum Steel plant in Watervliet New York demonstrate a new steel eight times harder and more durable than any previously manufactured, aiming to prove its superior performance beyond Amelia works.
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Watervliet
Y. Dan. Jt
Amelia
Ludlum Steel
New Steel Alloy Process Aids Essen Lab Discovery
The Fried Krupp laboratories at Essen Germany developed the manufacturing process and the Ludiam Company secured Amerikan rights after months of negotiation. Test files showed wear as attempts to impress the alloy failed, and a bottle neck was cleanly severed when the alloy was used as a cutting tool.
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Fried Krupp Laboratories
Essen
Ger
Amerikan
Ludiam Company
Plea to Preserve Regro Spiritual in New Orleans
Native artist Ana Thomas visits New Orleans to discuss the region’s Negro songs and lore. She highlights Louisiana’s historical development in plantation life, slavery, and the enduring spirit of the old songs, noting pride amid bondage and the musical expressions that survived with dignity.
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New Orleans
Ana Thomas
Thomas
Negro music and folklore art linked to race history
A discussion on Negro music and folklore as art, with views from Moussovky and others on the relation of art to nationality. The piece contrasts Southern views with broader European esteem, stressing the importance of preserving and sharing this art with the world, amid debates on cultural identity. The article also cites 1925 employment data showing shifts from agriculture to manufacturing, clerical work, mining, and services, detailing occupational shares and trends.
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Moussovsky
Leisure Class On Increase Leisure Class On Increase
The United States shows a decline in gainful workers since 1910 per National Industrial Conference Board analysis. By 1924 only about four of every 19 persons earned livelihoods, while many relied on investments or others. Increased schooling and stricter immigration rules cited as key factors.
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London
United States
National Industrial Conference Board
United State
Local Briefs Include PTA Meeting Notice and Moves
Byron Tompkins traveled to Clarksville to visit relatives. The Parent-Teachers Association plans a regular meeting in the school auditorium Tuesday evening February 1. Mr and Mrs Waller Harwedel will move to Ridgeville. A farm rally last Wednesday drew a fair crowd despite the cold, with attendees lingering for a time.
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Byron Tompkins
Clarksville
Parent-Teachers Association
Waller Harwedel
Ridgeville
Farm bureau talk at local meeting ends with refreshment
A. J. Carpenter chaired an evening program with audience talks by Miss Myra Catoell I and Dr. Charles Kelsey. Kelsey performed musical stunts, Durkee sang with Kelsey on a musical saw, and McMurray spoke on farm bureau work. E. F. 4. Food Club served Twenta refreshments. a Wisconsin ferry boat was signed with milk.
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A. J. Carpenter
Geveral
Myra Catoell
Charles Kelsey
K. Durkee
Kelsey
Farm Bureau
E.F. 4
Children’s Pictorial Cross Word Puzzle
Across entries include Word 1 in the picture and Word 4 got up and Word 5 a woman devoted to a religious life under vows. Down clues feature a public conveyant used in long journeys for Word 1 and Word 2 moan and Word 3 luster.
Wakeman Notes and Local Happenings
Roger Essey broke his arm while coasting with playmates last week. John Todd has returned from Florida for the winter. The Reading Circle met at Mrs. Charles Clark Jr.’s home with good attendance and an enjoyable program. Wakeman High School presents Clarence L Burgderfer, impersonator, as the Lyceum finale February 2, 1927 at 7:15. The Lyman family moved to Oberlin after leaving Saturday.
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Roger Essey
John Todd
Florida
Reading
Charles Clark, Jr
Wakeman High School
Clarence L. Burgderfer
Pleasantville Notables and Local Movements
Mr and Mrs JL Wheeler were in Cleveland on business while Mr and Mrs W Gullett and family moved into the Stranahan farm west of LaGrange last Thursday. Attorney Guy Wheeler visited his brother Miles Wheeler. Mrs Fred Tran and Mrs Wes ley Tran attended the Home maker's Club. Wheeler Road progress noted as improved. Pueblo Bonito, a major southwest prehistoric apartment city, was abandoned about 1000 years ago after 500 years of occupancy.
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JL. L. Wheeler
Cleveland
W. Gullett
Stranahan
LaGrange
Guy Wheeler
Miles Wheeler
Fred Tran
Wesley Tran
Homemaker's Club
A. M. Ewers
Wheeler Road
Pueblo Bonito
South Weat
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Alzhased
Central Press Association
Finckelstein
M. Finckelstein
Center
Berne
Ring
Jake
Uth
Mr. Finckelstein
Inckelstein
Finckentein
Little, Brown & Co
Central Preps Association
Tittle Italy
Kansas
Crts
Missouri
Jefferson City
Daily News Letter
Asa
Gervaass Serk
Resinol
Baltimore
U.S
Ohio
U.S. S
Kankanker
Coast Guard
Evansville
Ind
Oho River
Wisconsin
Islet Fs
Wakeman Mks
Max Peabody
Pleasantville
W, Tran
He Gyle
Broad Street
Elyria
Italy
Hallibands
China
Viseas
Switzerland
Felts
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