R L Stevenson Master Craftsman Hailed
A reading note extols R L Stevenson as a master craftsman whose precise word choice builds a strong vocabulary. It contrasts with other lexicographers and warns against collecting words without understanding their meaning, urging careful, purposeful language use.
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R. L. Stevenson
Robert Lous Xicrenser
Enyay
Te Jietroit Mies Press
Mix Leerbohm
Rukika Dobson
Max
Stevenson
Terry's Seeds Sold Only in Presh Dated Packages
Reading from a fragment, the notice advertises Terry's Seeds sold exclusively in Presh dated packs claiming top quality. It asserts buyers receive the finest seed quality available.
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Terry's
Terrys
Ady
Debt reminder in a terse monetary dispute
A terse note repeats demands for money owed and time spent arguing. The speaker lists amounts in a sequence to settle the debt and asserts payment as balancing the owed sums. The tone is informal and accusatory, reflecting a personal financial dispute.
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin touted as safe liquid laxative
The text promotes a regulated dose liquid laxative for adults and children, claiming no habit formation and gentle, single use. It endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the widely used prescription laxative based on senna, asserting safety and non dependence, and advises consulting a druggist.
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Caldwell
R A
CreosoteBased Creomulsion Promises Fast Cough Relief
A vintage ad touts Creomulsion as a remedy for coughs and colds with creosote and six other medical elements. It claims rapid relief, harmless use, and a money back guarantee if symptoms persist after proper dosing. It warns to keep Creomulsion on hand for lingering coughs or colds.
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Beet
Roosevelt lays plans to strengthen NRA and code enforcement
In Constitution Hall Washington President Roosevelt urges stronger NRA action to protect small business and enforce codes. He calls for wage hikes and shorter hours, tighter Blue Eagle rules, and continued anti trust enforcement while warning of possible licensing expansions and looming spring economic stress. Johnson outlines a plan to create twelve man codes panels for heavy goods and consumer sectors.
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Constitution Hall
Washington
Rroosevelt
Hle
Roosevelt
Johnson Nra
Code Authority
NIRA
Supreme Court
Dee Jon
New York Stat
Johnson
NRA
Congress
First Year of the New Deal Sparks Mixed Reactions
The piece surveys President Roose’s first year amid bold reforms and vast spending as supporters hail a social revolution while opponents call for clearer policies and a steadier monetary program. Senator Johnson notes broad disagreements but warns against unfair conclusions.
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Roose Sells
White House
Stoosefelt
J M Gray
American University In
Washington
Republican Campaign Committee
Iffrare Johnson
California
Repubican
Pnyust
Roosevelt Proposes three year air mail contracts
President Roosevelts plan aims to restore air mail to commercial operators with new temporary contracts of up to three years. Letters were sent to Senate and House chairs outlining competitive bidding and rate limits, with compensation set around 40 cents per mile, possibly down to 25 cents later. The Interstate Commerce Commission would regulate routes and rates as with railroads.
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Congress
Ins
Ince
McKellar
Senate Post Office Committee
Meade
House Postal Committee
Black
Ico
Desperado Ollin Dinsing? Escapes Crown Point Jail In High Drama
A notorious Arizona inmate, known as a bandit and gang leader, escaped from Crown Point jail by constructing a wooden pistol, freeing two guards, stealing Sheriff Motley's car with two Black men as hostages, and fleeing toward Chicago. Deputies and officers across the Middle West pursued him. Sheriff Mia Holley faced political pressure after the incident.
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Tourserer
Arizona
Indiana
Trail
Crown Point
Ruznor
Sheriif Lutin
Pentanell
Ollinger
Chicago
Middle West
Sherrif
Mia Holley
Mia Hidley
Senate approves naval replacement bill to build new fleet
The senate voted 61 to 18 for a naval replacement bill authorizing a 15200 ton aircraft carrier about 65 destroyers totaling 8200 tons 29 submarines totaling 3350 tons and the necessary aircraft. The plan covers five years with a total cost around 175 million and an extra 95 million if maximum planes are built. The measure aims to ensure a navy as strong as allowed by the London Agreement signed in 1850.
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Little Navy
Senate
Administrations
United States
First Woman Appointed to Federal Bench and Other Dem Creations
The President nominated Judge Clarence Allen of Ohio to the federal Circuit Court of Appeals, making her the first woman named to a federal judgeship. Fernbe Dyke and Corrigan of Cleveland were named to customs collector and minister to El Salvador roles. No new vacancies announced in the Democratic National Committee as leaders resist law practice before government service.
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Swas
Clarence Allen
Ohio
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Fernbe Dyke
Cleveland
Tuare
Rank P. Corrigan
Democratic National Committee
Arther F Bullen
Omaha
Bir Roosevelt
Chicago
National Committee
Nelile Tayloe Ross
Wyorming
Mint
Tanney
New York Democratic Committee
William A. Julian
United States
Matten
Charles W. Kegan
Nebraska
Fingerprinting gains traction in high society circles
An editorial urges fingerprinting beyond police use, noting many elites file their prints as a safeguard against identity fraud and kidnap cases. The piece cites cases of missing relatives and amnesia, arguing fingerprints could confirm identity, with little shame in being printed.
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United States
Louis Clobe Democrat
Franklin Droose ILI Visits Caribbean Islands
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury and party flew from Miami to Cuba and the Dominican Republic visiting Puerto Rico Virgin Islands St Thomas and St Croix. They attended the dedication of The Anna Eleanor Building hospital in San Juan and studied social and economic conditions before returning to San Juan.
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Franklin Droose Ili
Anna Eleanor
St. Crotz
Virgin Islands
San Juan
Wind blown and wild swept fashion ideas by Schiaparelli
The piece describes the wind blown and wild swept silhouettes in this season’s fashions. It notes Schiaparelli as originator of the trend, with daytime garments showing fullness toward the front and evening gowns pulled toward the back. An evening gown features pale bluish gray satin, a jutting back panel, rounded gore, conservative decolletage, and medieval inspired sleeves.
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Schiaparelli
Schianarelli
Panama Canal Traffic Fluctuates By Month
The report notes August as lightest and December as heaviest for Panama Canal traffic. It mentions poor fire risk and that Constantnop's has been destroyed by fire a dozen times. It also references Thunder and Lightning Piorida with about 990 electrical stores and yer.
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Panama Canal
Constantnop's
Piorida
Women Growing Tall Lose Weight in New York Study
Anthropologists and sociologists report American women are getting taller and thinner, with Stanford coeds tallest and Texas students leanest. Experts note persistent sectional differences, with Northwestern states producing taller people, and caution against a supposed race of giants while genetics shows more variation within limits.
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New York
United States
Harold S. Diehl
University of Minnesota
Doctor Peh
Stanford University
Uge
Ieorg Fairettid
New York University
Oregon
California
Imus
Horse Defeats Man in Walking Contest
In Orlando, a wager sparked a two and a half mile walking race between horse rider W. W. Brown and attorney Jerry Voorhis. Brown rode his mare as Voorhis walked, drawing a crowd of about 1200 people to the finish. The horse finished 41 seconds ahead.
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Orlando
Pla
W. W. Brown
Griandee
Jirry Voorhis
Voorhs
Ohio Town Agape at Sale of Buggy Priced at 155
Wilmington Ohio witnessed a ten year crowding at a sale as the first buggy in town sold for 155 dollars. The vehicle with rubber tires and new equipment drew awe as if a first airplane, with George Douglas paying 165 dollars after discounts from former high asking prices.
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Ohio Town
Wilmington
Ohio
Ita de Hyery
George Douglas
Dirt floors to be carpeted in Newton school
A new 248000 project in Newton will replace dirt floors with carpet in a school. The plan argues hardwood floors are hard on children’s feet and aims to improve comfort and safety for play and activities.
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Newton
Boy of 9 Kills Buck in First Hunt on Avery Island
Esher Simmons nine tracking a 160 pound buck during his first hunt on Avery Island uses a 20 gauge shotgun to kill the deer.
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Boy of
New Orleans
Esher Simmons
Nine
Avery Island
Here
Calicnt Syrup of Digs Recommends Natural Laxative Aid
An advice column argues against using harsh cathartics for children with behavioral issues. It endorses mild bowel help and promotes Galifornia Syrup of Dig as a preferred remedy, noting senna provides gentle laxation and quick improvement in appetite and mood.
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Iris
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Tom
Ita Dmne
Tate
Vandenberg
seNary
Connally
Dickinson
AAA
Treasury
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Alice Wyrebrucp
Theta
Hymekoop
Silhourtte
HI Rie NM Hotar
Baye Bayer
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Bayer
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