The Man With the Unusual Voice Case in New York
Police linked a New York robbery to three men after a widow identified voices and later touched faces during blindfolded tests. Captain Carey used an auditory and tactile lineup. Tillquist proved the voice and confession, leading to convictions and prison sentences at Sing Sing.
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Francis Walton
New York
Arthur Carey
Homicide Bureau
Thomas Smith
Rogues’ Gallery
Walton
Owen Loop
Carey
Tillquist
Sing Sing
WNU Service
Difference in Ostriches and Rheas Compared
The South American rhea, Rhea Americana, is a distinct bird from the South African ostrich. Rheas grow to 30 to 40 inches, while ostriches reach about six feet. The rhea is praised by a noted naturalist as the noblest avian type on the great bird continent, with grayish plumage and even a recently noted albino variety.
Velvet velvet: what to wear for day and night velvet
Velvet fashions guide shows three main velvet outfits a daytime suit an afternoon dress and an evening gown plus options like a velvet wrap tunic and floor skirt with a sequined blouse. It highlights refined silhouettes a slim straight skirt short fitted jacket lace details and a powder blue velvet evening gown with off shoulder decolletage.
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Western Newspaper Union
Hats in New Fabrics Display Exotic Bamboo Models
Hats show style changes with bamboo fiber models and many synthetics. Exotic fibers, furs, suedes, braids, velour, and fine weaves appear across the display, signaling a broad move in hat fashion.
London Dress Shows Feature Parachute Capes and Balloon Sleeves
In London shows designers unveil parachute capes with double and triple tiers on wraps, balloon-topped sleeves, and closely buttoned jackets with stiffened rounded front flares as notable features.
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London
New Pastel Shades Shown for Spring Fashion
Fresh developments in pastel tones mark a 1935 spring and summer collection by the National Knitted Outwear Association and Textile Color Card Association. Shades include heaven blue glass pink maris blue coral mist cameo rose wheat gold crystal green and cameo cream with bright hues Canton gold sun orange Chinese peacock talisman blue cocarde red Limerick green and more. Concord blue and dawn blue reinforce the Paris mid season preference while toffee brown Javatan copper tint and Indian clay expand rust tones.
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National
Cocarde
Limerick
Concord
Dawn Blue
Paris
Ermine Muffs Inspire Novel Winter Fashion Headlines
A designer unveils ermines muffs shaped as drums and pillows for winter wear. The distinctive pieces include a drum muff with a halo of ermine and a large pillow muff of two silver fox skins, offering striking yet wearable novelty.
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Heim
Ace Company
New Gauntlet Gloves with Gold Monogram Spotlighted
Wool gauntlet gloves feature a cut-out gold monogram and a small cross-back wrist strap with metal detailing, drawing attention to the refined design.
Checks Still Popular Materials with Large Checks
Readers note checks remain a favored material choice for high value items as many shoppers seek substantial forms of payment. The article highlights women choosing larger checks as a sign of status and reliability in financial transactions.
Tests of a Christian Lesson on I John Six to Twelve
Lesson analyzes John s aim to prove eternal life through faith in Jesus the Christ and outlines tests of salvation. It covers belief in Jesus as the Messiah, love for God s children, keeping God s commandments, overcoming the world, and grounds of belief in the Spirit water and blood with baptism and the cross as proofs.
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Jesus
Christ
God
John
Jesus Christ
Satan
Jordan
Calvary
Town Hall Idea At Crimson Gulch Shooting Gallery
Traveling man warns of a town hall plan in Crimson Gulch where residents may air grievances by shooting at portraits in a shooting gallery. Cactus Joe confirms the setup to let people express opinions nonviolently by firing at photos instead of real people.
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Crimson Gulch
Cactus Joe
Being Cute Little John in Church
A boy notes two girls behind him in church and tells a woman that he is not as cute as the two girls, highlighting his own modest view of his looks after the service.
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Little John
John
Redoubled Effort Stimulated by Dollar Cut, Senator Says
Senator Sorghum says halving the dollar value has spurred energy and effort. He notes that everyone must hustle twice as hard to achieve prior results.
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Sorghum
Solved Immediately Business Man Check for 25
A Chelsea Record snippet shows a business man receiving a $25 check from a customer while his wife reveals it funds a new dress and hat after she had prayed for it for over a week. The item captures a domestic moment and a small financial transaction.
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Chelsea
Ear envy sparks a playful exchange in Brooklyn
A lighthearted dialogue from the Brooklyn Eagle features a character lamenting not having a remarkable ear while another character jokes about wanting one. The banter reflects humor and social chatter typical of the period.
Wrong License Perhaps
A witty exchange recounted as a domestic quip about marriage licensing and marital woes. The husband jokes about a dog’s life reflecting his own. The wife teases back on the license misunderstanding.
Grandma Joke Sparks Stirring Quip at Gathering
The Fifteenth Infantry Sentinel reports a humorous exchange where a host laments missing an ash tray and a guest quips that the grandma is not dead but simply too lazy to look for it.
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Fifteenth Infantry Sentinel
Safety First Gardener Ball Dispute in Garden
A short comic sketch shows a boy asking about a ball in a garden and a gardener denying broken windows, the boy claiming the ball as his. The piece captures a light domestic moment from Pearson's Weekly.
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Sonny
Pearson's Weekly
Children as Teachers Reveal New Revelation of God
The cradle holds God's child and the young bring a new revelation of God and his love. Children are described as great teachers who show divine truth through innocence and guidance.
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God
Ritzy Hotel Bus Service Denied to Guest
A guest questions shuttle service between the Ritzy Hotel and the railroad station and the manager replies that such service does not exist. The guest notes friends said the hotel would provide rides.
Commission Question From Auto Agent
Business Jones asks if he will receive a commission for a referred customer. Auto Agent agrees. Jones notes the buyer of his old car plans to buy again in about two days in Detroit.
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Jones
Detroit News
Call for Prayer and Reverence in Everyday Devotion
A fragment describes intense prayer and surrender as a man bows with his face to the ground. Elijah is invoked as a model of supplication and faith, while the speaker notes the power of a fervent self-offering to spiritual resistance.
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Elijah
Life and meaning: a tale worth living depends on you
A reflective piece on life stressing personal meaning derives from the one who finds value in existence. It prompts readers to consider what makes life meaningful and worth living.
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Uinn
Modish two piece pattern for jaunty young women
A jaunty two piece dress features a military style blouse front with buttons and a paneled skirt. Necktie tabs and a triangular scarf add a snappy neckline, with a ribbon bow shown. Pattern 9170 available in multiple sizes. size 16 requires yardage. Order by mailing name address style number and size with fifteen cents.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Eighteenth Street
New York
Correction on Doctors in Vancouver Province Cartoon
The Vancouver Province quotes a reader remark correcting a mistaken doctor reference. The note says the congratulated doctor was not Brown but Smith, identified as a lunacy expert, prompting a brief clarification.
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Doctor Brown
Doctor Smith
Vancouver
Knowledge Quest Dialogue On Socialism Sparks Student Interest
Miss Cayenne expresses interest after listening to various discussions on socialism and admits she sometimes understands the concept. The exchange highlights student engagement in political ideas within the class.
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Miss Cayenne
They say every Jack has his fill in the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
A quip from the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin frames appetite and humor with a playful exchange about filling mugs and desires. The cartoonish line contrasts human appetite with a boast about choosing a pint over plenty.
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Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Intelligent Jury In Courtroom Debate Over Mars Belief
An exchange in court questions the credibility of different Martian assertions. A jurist remarks that intellect is needed to decide which Mars view to trust.
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Mars
Stray Stories Snippet on Caddying Humor
A line from Stray Stories features a hopeful novice and a sharp remark about caddying. The exchange hints at social tone and golfing culture without a broader event or location.
Acting Upon the Word Mistress
A fragment from Pearson's Weekly shows a domed exchange where a daughter confirms soaking an evening frock after instruction, replying she could only obtain two dollars on the item. The scene hints at domestic bargaining and social expectations of dress.
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Pearson's Weekly
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