Let Mobile Benefit From Her Waterways
The piece urges Alabama and Mobile to promote Gulf Coast vacations and improve inland navigation. It argues Mobile should gain a larger share of Mississippi River and Warrior barge tonnage, equalizing parities with New Orleans and boosting regional seaport development. It calls for inter-state cooperation and targeted advertising to attract southern and inland tourists and freight.
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Alabama
Mobile
New Orleans
Mississippi
Alabama- Coosa Channel
Paris Nightlife Buzz and Bottled Promises
In Paris on June 1, perfume shops, billboards, and luxury venues glow as fans chase glamour. Joe Zelli’s Montmartre club touts new improvements including a telephone at every booth while patrons mingle with a world reach and a hint of scandal amid the city’s famed Follies and hostesses.
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Paris
M. Citroen
Follies Bergeré
Maelo Sete
Zelli
O. K
Mount Associated Press Local Notice Snippet
A fragmented text excerpt shows contact and publication rights details for the Associated Press local dispatches. It references telephone numbers and editorial rooms but does not provide a complete news item, event, or named entities for a fuller summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Press
Survey to Harness Mobile's Industrial Prospects
A survey of raw materials and their quality, source, cost, and volume would help expand Mobile's industry. The city’s railroad and port links enable economical supply and distribution, turning commercial advantages into industrial gains with proactive, informed effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Stupid blunder to buy newspapers says trade journal
The Manufacturers Record criticizes the International Power Company for acquiring newspaper ownership as a stupid blunder. It argues such investments corrupt press independence and worsen public discourse while undercutting free discussion amid a government inquiry into power trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Power Company
Ormore
Isregardin
Ohio Open May With Strong April Showing
In April Ohio markets show robust gains across sectors as the Southern region edges into a stronger footing. Analysts cite improved manufacturing output and consumer demand shaping the early spring rebound.
Wheat prices fall to a dollar a bushel
The article notes that Congress will likely take credit for the drop in wheat to a dollar per bushel. This reflects the period's belief in legislative impact on agricultural markets.
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Congress
Scientist notes gangster murders with calm ease
A scientist observes that the gangster commits murder without qualm yet remains otherwise well heeled, highlighting a composed, affluent criminal persona.
Silent Stars Struggle as Talkies Bring Noise to Screen
Many former silent film idols face challenges adapting to sound cinema as talkies dominate the industry. Interviews reveal concerns over voice, diction, and reshaping public image amid evolving star power and studio expectations.
This Town of Ours Quiet Divorces and Social Feuds
Broadway gossip notes from New York announce several quiet divorces and society happenings. Mentions include the Ralph Inces, Lady Duff Cooper, Lee Shubert’s departure, Peggy Allenby, Burton Ras, and Mrs. Ludwig Lewisohn suing Harper and Brothers for slander over her ex-husband’s book Mid-Channel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ralph Inces
Lucila Mepides
Duff Cooper
Diana Manners
Lee Shubert
Satdee
Peggy “Allenby
Paren -Old Country
Burton Rasaoe
Plain Talk
Dial
Meyer
Madison Sq. Garden
Morntelly
Yast
W. 56Th
Ludwig Lewisohn
Harper and Bros
Detroit Sabbath Plans and Town Gossip In Print
In Detroit next Sabbath Doree Leslie and Lee Gordon will perform while she remains loyal to her public. Agnes Smith is identified as the A W 8 who reviews books under Neil Yaakur. The piece also mentions Brown DeSylva Henderson musical comedies and the Schwab Mandell firm. Lois Long is noted for vaccinating her baby on its foot sole in Talk of the Town. Peter Arno’s father is Justice Peters. Rudy Vallee’s new partner is an Albertina Rasch dancer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doree Leslie
Lee Gordon
Detroit
Neil Yaukur
Agnes Smith
Brown
DeSylva and Henderson
Schwab and Mandell
Neil Yaakur
Talk of the Town
Lois Long
Peter Arno
Justice Peters
Rudy Vallee
Notable Society Figures at Book Club and Local Events
Mrs Moscowitz former advisor to Al Smith now press chief for Book of the Month Club. Djuna Barnes noted writer delivers sharp wit. Micky Walsh a popular Stems teen speaks fluently. Bob Johnson of Johnson & Johnson to wed Miss Shea modeling for Bests. Crowninshield’s 68th Street mansion contrasted with his offices in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscowitz
al Smith
Djuna Barnes
Micky Walsh
Joosh
Rabbi Wise
Bob Johnson
Johnson & Johnson
Shea
Best
Crowninshield
Red 68Th Street
Media Gossip Tidbits From A Tabloid Page
Cited figures like Mary Eatons type setting on a tabloid and critic Robert Litte are rumored to influence reviews. Richard Dix recovers at the Savoy Plaza while Regina Carewe takes over as moorm pitcher for the American.
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Mary Eaton
Liveright
Constance Collier
Peter Ibbetson
Robert “Litte
Richard Dix
Savoy-Plahzah
Regina Carewe
Regina Cannon
Moorm Pitcher
Oracle
E. Wm
Lolph Hedarsts
Robert C. Benchley
Nieu Yaukur
Norah C. James
The Swiss Family O Malley and Other Works Showcased
A roundup notes Gilbert Seldes in The New Republic recommending Frank Ward O Malley’s The Swiss Family O Malley and mentions P Arno’s cartoon caption in Nyarker. It also cites Chester P Crowell's When Good Fellows Get Together in Cosmop and praises Fra zin and Maurice Chevalier with Louise on Victor platter 21918B and notes The Victor version of With a Song in My Heart. Joseph Kaye’s Famous First and Ivy pens new melody That Were Made to Love are highlighted.
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Frank Ward O'Malley
O'Malley
Gilbert Seldes
New Republic
P. Arno
Nyarker
Chester P. Crowell
Frazin
Maurice Chevalier
Louise
Victor Platter
Victor
Joseph Kaye
Ivy
Paris venues with German songs draw crowds at Derby night
The fragment notes round table group at 50th and 8th, mentions German song venues in Paris, praises Gordon's gin in London, and cites a Tom Mix Hollywood home sign reading The Home of Tom Mix. An earlier sponsor of the Dance Derby is described as once blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childs
Paris
London
Gordon's
Tom Mix
Hollywood
Ill Odds and Ends of The Stage and Society
A quirky rundown notes actor Eddie Foy Jr plans a six dollar weekly rate for a showgirl role while Mrs Oscar Hammerstein II launches an interior decorating venture. The piece also hints at a forthcoming book The Light in the Sky and signals new anti parking rules pending stricter enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Case
Georgia Hale
Coward McCann
Eddie Foy, Jr
Oscar Hammerstein
Transatlantic calls priced high in early service ads
The notice outlines long distance rates from Paris to New York at 48.75 for three minutes with a half hour minimum, and Budapest to New York at 52.50 for three minutes. It mentions report charges of 5 to 7.50 if the recipient is unavailable, and jokingly notes calling a spouse during card games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transatlantic Telephone Company
Paris
New York
Budapest
Porters at Cherbourg Havre Cheated by Baggage Wrestlers
The report notes baggage porters at Cherbourg and Havre are kept short by brief bribes. A porter will take a 20 franc note or an American half dollar for four bits, suggesting an organized cheat. Chateau Yquem wine priced highly and touted as the finest, claiming double the value of top champagne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherbourg
Havre
English and American travelers mingle in Paris dining scene
A fragmented column notes British holidaymakers in France and American workers flooding city streets six weeks ahead. It riffs on Paris dining etiquette, a Paris head waiter’s stance on cocktails, and a nod to Dubonnet as travelers seek meals amid a vivid, humorous travelogue tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
French municipal elections spark lively campaigns in Paris
June in Paris sees earnest crowds around wooden hoardings as rival candidates promise voters bold benefits. The feature notes French municipal races focus on home life and local issues, with campaigns blunt and pointed, including jibes at incumbents and warnings against inaction.
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Paris
France
America
Avignon Rumor of Papal Return Sparks Publicity Spin
Imaginative Provençal talk thrives as Avignon rumors claim the pope could leave Rome if he lives and restore the famed palace. The fortress, once a papal residence and later a barracks, stands under secular French guard with vandalism largely corrected.
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Provence
Avignon
Rome
French Republic
Italy
Rhone
Immigrant Family Sells Old Samovar for Modern Tea Set
In New York City a Russian Jewish family on the East Side trades a tarnished brass kettle and samovar for modern machine made cookware. The scene shows adapting customs as American households buy immigrant vessels as decor.
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New York
America
Momma
Allen Street
Wolinsky Brass Shop Amid Allen Street Stores
The Wolinsky family runs a brassware shop on Allen Street. Phillip came from Brest-Litovsk with Bess to set up the business, facing hard times before prospering. Their antiques come from East Side Russians or Syria, and the family notes Gentiles buy samovars while Jews and Italians buy mortars and pestles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Wolinsky
Allen Street
Phillip
Brest- Litovsk
Russian Poland
Bess
Mrs. Wolinsky
Philip
Wolinskys
Syria
Brassware trade spans cities and states in brisk sales
The article notes Allen street merchants sell to shops uptown and to buyers across Georgia, Virginia, the Carolinas and Texas. Southern College and YWCA girls purchase ash-receivers candlesticks and knick-knacks for fund raising bazaars, signaling prosperity for the Brest Lite 5k area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Street
Georgia
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Texas
Southern College
German ambassador hosts Paris press tea at Hortense palace
The German ambassador in Paris invited Parisian media to tea in a palace once owned by Queen Hortense. The event aimed to engage the press and promote German views amid political tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Tuous
Hortense
German Letters Meet Foreign Guests At Paris Embassy
The German literary representative mingled with Paris guests while the French press praised the ambassador for his initiative. A lavish buffet in the embassy salons showcased the host’s culinary expertise and fine cellar. French scribes noted similar customs should spread to other capitals.
All Square From the Pathfinder
A clipped aside depicts a con artist who admits taking payments to drown a cat and reflects that the returned check mirrors the cat's fate. The exchange implies a grim joke about fraud and betrayal with dark humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALL Square
Pathfinder
Marion Talley Rules Out Pigs on Farm
Marion Talley states there will be no pigs on her farm, after years in grand opera, suggesting she is tired of public life and seeks a quieter agricultural retreat away from performance duties.
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Gulf Coast
Gaede
Marion Talley
Esseer
A Little Change by Walt Mason
The poem describes a weary housewife burdened by daily chores and a thoughtful husband who suggests a break at a hotel for a meal and films. It contrasts dreary routine with wishful luxury while noting how common fare and routine sap spirits and creativity. The piece critiques monotony and the longing for variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan
Hoyle
Smith’s Hotel
Hausfrau
Kid Yourself You Can Kid Yourself
A column on self deception notes that many people, including many women, kid themselves about looks. It cites coins as a harmless example and recalls a blunt, coarse woman who spent office hours admiring her supposed charms in the mirror and admitted she had fooled herself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheet
Mrs Greenes Character in Six Mrs Greenes
A reader notes a Mrs Greene in Lorna Rea's novel who is selfishly vain and dominates her three children. The characterization portrays a mother who excuses selfish acts by claiming motherhood justifies her behavior.
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Lorna Rea
Mrs Greene and the Hazard of Self Sacrifice
The speaker notes Mrs Greene mocks herself as a noble sacrifice mother. He warns that people easily fool themselves about sacrifice and justify failures by claiming they act for family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Greene
Traveler pleas for speed as conductor stays with car
A traveler rushes to catch a train, asking the conductor to hurry. The conductor replies he can go faster but must stay with his car, citing safety and service rules during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly
Scotsman
The conquest of disease in Africa voiced by a colonial official
A newly appointed English administrator argues that conquering disease is the white man’s best work for Africa, framing the battle against illness as a civilizing mission and detailing the heavy toll disease imposes on local populations.
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Africa
Parliamentary Inquiry Sparks House Floor Clash Over Farm Relief
On June 1 in Washington the House debated sending the farm relief bill with Senate amendments on export debentures to conference as Republicans backed the move while Democrats mounted a determined but faltering opposition. Parliamentary questions from the Democrats tested Lewis Deschler as he supplied swift chair rulings.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Senate
Speaker
Longworth
Lewis Deschler
Deschler
Young Deschler Emerges As Efficient Parliamentarian
The article profiles a young Deschler as a model of efficiency in the House of Representatives. Appointed by Speaker Longworth on January 1, 1928, Deschler rises to near the speaker’s stand to answer questions and maintain order after succeeding Lehr Fess, son of a U.S. senator. Deschler began as a timekeeper and learned parliamentary law to earn the post.
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Deschler
Deschier
Longworth
Fess’ Place
Deschier a Noted Parliamentarian and Deschler’s Watchful Aid
The speaker chose a strong aide in Deschier, regarded as one of the best parliamentarians. He uses the speaker’s rooms to study rules and parliamentary law, frequently consulting supreme court decisions. Deschier says the work is hard but fascinating, often reading all night to keep the house prepared.
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Joe Zelli
Montmartre
Joe
P. of W
Newland Farm
George Ashington
Zelli
Deschier
Supreme Court
Deschler
Paris Film Trade Faces New Import Limits And Tax Strain
Troubled by a proposed film policy in France American producers threaten to suspend work while Paris theatres and music halls denounce heavy taxation and curbs on imports. The scene reflects unsettled entertainment sector reactions across Nice and other cities.
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Paris
France
Pia
Stein Fg
Sealer E
Oses
Nice
Deee
The Tariff on Figs Sparks Farm Relief Debate
A sharp comment on the fig tariff highlights farm relief concerns. The line hints at a policy dispute influencing growers and traders. No named individuals or organizations are provided in the readable text.
Vitamins C D and E in Diet Health Lesson
The article explains how vitamins C D and E support health, with C preventing scurvy and aiding bone calcium, D aiding calcium use and sun exposure as a source, and E as an anti sterility vitamin. It warns that protein and energy balance matter and overeating harms health.
Peters Column Admits No Personal Medical Advice
The notice explains Dr Peters cannot diagnose or give personal medical advice in the column. Readers are asked to send questions with a self addressed stamped envelope and two cents to cover printing costs. Requests for pamphlets on reducing and gaining require 10 cents and a stamped envelope.
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Peters Cean
Dr. Peters
Senate Lenroot case filibuster cloak of secrecy
Reporters push to pierce the veil as the senate shields Lenroot proceedings with secrecy. Texan petitioners claim the air endurance mark shows perseverance, while lawmakers attempt longer filibusters to outlast press scrutiny.
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United States Senate
Detroit Melting Pot Brew Hor d Aims
A Detroiter describes Detroit as the American melting pot and notes the pot yields a pretty good brew, highlighting the city’s diverse mix and cultural flavors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Runaway Team Halts at Light in Evanston
A runaway carriage or team in Evanston halted at a red traffic signal causing a brief disruption. Eyewitnesses described a man nearby as a towering figure amid the commotion.
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Evanston
Arithmetic Lesson Sparks Father and Son Confusion
A Scottish father tests his son's arithmetic on a London trip. Asked the sum of 84 and 86 the boy replies 180, then corrects himself to 170. The exchange ends with the father joking about beating him down to the right answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Laddie
Golf Club Beginner Faces Puzzling Exam Moment
A new member of the golf club sits in on an exam, muttering in puzzlement as he contemplates a ball. The scene captures the awkward humor of a learner in a club setting.
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Puzzeing
Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph
King
Unclear Text Fragment From OCR Scan
Fragmentary OCR line appears garbled with incomplete quotes and words, lacking identifiable people, places, dates, or events to determine a coherent news item or summary.
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