Man Walks 50,000 Miles After Doom of Invalidism
Richard E. Baxter and his wife set out with one cent to walk 50,000 miles after a doctor warned of paralysis. They completed 20,394 miles in 22 months and arrived in New York to tell of deserts, bandits, floods, and near death across the Southern United States, Cuba, and Mexico during their endurance journey. Baxter, a World War veteran, was told in 1921 he faced paralysis and death due to war service.
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Richard E. Baxter
Baxter
United States
Cuba
Mexico
Mojave
Oregon
Barrow
Oklahoma
Bexter
American Legion
United States Army
Mount Alto
Wisconsin Avenue
Automobile Makes 27 Miles on Air Invention Prompts Offers
An ad notes a device installed in minutes lets a car run 27 miles on air, increasing fuel efficiency from 30 miles per 2 gallons to over 57 miles per gallon. Inventor J A Stransky of 209 Eleventh Street Pukwana SD seeks agents and buyers willing to send a sample at their own risk.
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J. A. Stransky
Eleventh Street
Pukwana
South Dakota
Man and Wife Endure 20 000 Mile Trek Across Three Nations
The Baxters embarked on a seven year journey starting with one cent to win $106,000 by hiking 50 000 miles without rides. They crossed from Washington to Florida, Cuba, Old Mexico, the Pacific Coast to Vancouver, then up to Canada and back. They endured attacks in Mexico, a Mojave crossing failed, floods, a six day sand storm in Deming, wolves near Pendleton, and saved by lumberjacks. Baxter now weighs 74 pounds more and his wife 22 pounds more.
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Baxter
Baxters
Washington
Florida
Cuba
United States
Old Mexico
Pacific
Vancouver
Mexico
Ruffan
Deming
New Mexico
Pendleton
Ore
Hoth
North Russia Social Notes and School Merit List
Fred Berg and family visited Mrs. Mery Lattiman in Henrietta on Sunday evening. The Gerber family spent Saturday in Wakeman with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Krage. Henry Sandtock and family visited relatives here Sunday. District No. 2 Russia Township list praises pupils with perfect attendance in the first six weeks: Hazel Bers, Elmer Springer, Gerald Jenniz, Donald Albrecht, Raymond Rattenhouse, Stella Gerber, Fred Gerber, Martian Gerber, Theodore Haag, Leroy Schramm, Ralph Schramm. Wesley Sanislox and Clifton with relatives.
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North Russia
Fred Berg
Mery Lattiman
Henrietta
Red Gerber
Wakeman
Fred Krage
Henry Sandtock
Russia Township
Hazel Bers
Elmer Springer
Gerald Jenniz
Donald Albrecht
Raymond Rattenhouse
Stella Gerber
Fred Gerber
Martian Gerber
Theodore Haag
Leroy Schramm
Ralph Schramm
Wesley Sanislox
Clifton
Rela
Peterson's Ointment Promises Cure for Eczema and Sores
An advertisement touts Peterson's Ointment as a remedy for eczema, chafing, running sores, and itching scalp with testimonials from users. It claims quick relief in minutes and offers a money back guarantee. A dealer lists prices from 60 cents to 3.06 dollars and promotes the product at 868 Lorains Street.
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Peterson
Tuffalo
Tintestrom
Lorains Street
Dewalt
Local Faces and Enrollment Figures From Era Notes
Fragments list names such as Doris Simms Edith Baldauf Ethel Baldauf Edward Baldauf Leonard Baldauf Robert Prentice Donald Prentice with total enrollment twenty five. A separate item notes Sadie Neuman of Cincinnati reversing a morgue first procedure claiming auto strike, then seeking hospital for internal injuries.
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Sadie Neuman
Cincinnati
Sadie
O'Brien
Women lead Louisiana homestead and loan groups
Women form the majority membership of the homestead and building and loan associations across Louisiana, per an official report just issued.
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Homestead and Building and Loan Associations
Louisiana
Theatres Grand and Dreamland Show New Releases
Theatres Grand presents Loyal Lives a government mail service drama endorsed by Postmaster General Harry S New showing life of rural and urban mail workers with action and realism. Dreamland features Harold Lloyd in Dr Jack a top comedy with strong support plus a new feature and Colonial offers Gold Madness.
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GRAND
Postal Service
Harry 8. New
Harold Lloyd
United States Mail
Neal Burns
Pathe
Man From Toa Strike sparks new feature on the now comedy
An adapted story titled the Man From Toa Strike appears in a new feature on the now comedy. The piece blends the original tale with fresh humor as part of the show's evolving lineup.
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Aalso
Now
Actress Norma Tatenadge Joins The New Moon Cast
Norma Tatenadge appears in the film The New Moon as part of the program’s forthcoming schedule. The announcement highlights her involvement and the complete cast lineup for the production.
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Norma Tatenadge
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Lew Cody
Clair Windsor
Hobart Bosworth
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Marjorie Dan Mitchell Lewis
Adolph Menjou
Elmo Lincoln
Irving Cummings
Norma Talmadge
D.W. Griffith
Grand Theatre
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Rand
Tom Mix
Tony
Brandon Tynan
Mary Carry
Faire Binney and
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