Turbulent U.S. and World News Across Tornado Toll and Policy
A vast tornado devastated St. Louis and parts of Illinois, killing hundreds and injuring around six hundred as 5,000 homes and many buildings burned or collapsed. Governors, Red Cross, and Legion volunteers mobilized relief, while Missouri National Guard patrolled the area and a fundraising drive began.
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St. Louis
Mississippi River
Illinois
Granite City
Venice
Madison
Baker
Missouri
National Guard
Red Cross
American Legion
Victor Miller
Ald
Citizens’ Committee
Wax cross disaster seals Eliza's fate and love
Eliza Bruce ceases to dream of visiting Aunt Julia as a wax cross falls apart in the parlor. Her mother reveals its tragic origin while Miss Bellew urges Eliza toward happiness with Mr. Dare. The fire scare ends with acceptance and a new engagement.
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Liza Bruce
Eliza
Mrs. Bruce
Mother
Mrs. Brace
Miss Bellew
Eirza
Julia
Mr. Dare
Miss. Bellew
Emmaret
John Hawkins
Driver Flung Passengers Into River on Ferry
A New Englander recounts a western state river crossing by scow ferry. The coach, horses, and riders plunged onto the deck after the boat lurched from the river bank. The driver warned the passengers and noted three men drowned on a previous crossing.
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New England
Philadelphia Ledger
Mechanic's Invention Nets Promotion After Censure
A railroad signal operator devised a night time wire link between a distant signal and the near lever to synchronize both signals. Initially reprimanded for the secret, he was later promoted after officials recognized the device’s value.
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Kansas City Times
Plus-Fours: Longer Knickers For Golf And Sport
The term plus-fours describes loose-fitting golf trousers four inches longer than ordinary knickerbockers. Tailors added four inches to the inside seam to extend the design, used by Chamberlin and other sportsmen in flights and play.
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Chamberlin
Germany
Lindbergh admired for nonmercenary ambition by air service chief
General Mason Patrick in Washington lauds young Colonel Lindbergh as unique for pursuing better work rather than money. He contrasts Lindbergh with the typical hunter of wealth, recalling a tale of Jones who would overwork to double a fortune.
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Mason M. Patrick
Air Service
Army and Navy Club
Washington
Lindbergh
Jones
Missing Man Ribbon Sample Cited in Show Dialogue
In a London Passing Show sketch, a wife asks for a ribbon sample to match the one sent to her husband who has been missing for twelve years. The gag centers on the sample rather than the long absence, underscoring the comic premise.
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London
When They Heard the News The Girl
The exchange captures a moment where the girl announces an engagement to the boy. The mother reacts with “mad” and the governor echoes the remark, reflecting social shock and family scrutiny surrounding an engagement announcement.
Substitute Jerry Mae Visit Mentioned After Fish Death
In a small dialogue Mae invites Jerry over expressing loneliness after her goldfish dies. The exchange centers on Mae asking permission and Jerry consenting to visit.
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Jerry
Mae
Wisdom and love Form An Effective Alliance Quote
Byron notes that wisdom and love fail to form a strong alliance and that friendship represents love without its wings.
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Byron
Dr Pierce Herbal Remedies Popular Since Early Times
Prominent advocate Br R V Pierce honored for life work in herbal medicine. His Golden Medical Discovery touted as a stomach alterative that makes blood richer and clears the skin. Sold by all dealers in liquid or tablets, trial pack 10 cents offered from Dr. Pierce Buffalo New York.
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Br. R. V. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
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