The Closed Door and Two Men at Ellis Island
At Ellis Island on arrival day Barney and Yankel meet. Both seek new lives in America to follow their fiancés Esther Kaplan and others. A quarrel over a girl escalates until Moe Epstein, the interpreter, reveals their village ties and shared history.
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Pearney
B “Yankel
Ellis Island
Bennie
Almerica
Yankel
Aube Levine
Sarah Rabinovitz
Barney
Esther
Moe Epstein
Moe
America
Bronix
Esther Kaplan
Unjust to Johnny at New York Boy Scout dinner
James Ed. West head of the Boy Scouts of America told a New York dinner that films unfairly portray Americans abroad and even mislead children. He cited a joke about a young millionaire and a breach promise suit to illustrate the warning.
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Johnny
James Ed. West
Boy Scouts of America
New York
Little Johnny
Iodine in Seafoods May Aid Thyroid Health
A Department of Agriculture bulletin notes iodine is essential for thyroid function and that seafoods could provide a convenient population source. An ongoing Fisheries Bureau study led by Dr. Donald K. Tressler analyzes iodine content in oysters, clams, lobsters, and various salt and freshwater fish. The research, spanning two to three months, builds on European data and aims to inform dietary guidance.
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Fisheries Service
Department of Agriculture
Fishery Products Laboratory
Bureau of Fisheries
Donald K. Tressler
Europe
Goats Found Carrying Drugs In Kansas City
In Kansas City Kansas three goats were found with tiny bags of drugs tied around their necks. Three men described as herders fled the scene as authorities investigated the incident and searched for possible connections to organized crime networks operating in the area.
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Kansas City
Kan
Billy
Studebaker’s Quality Cars Dominate Modern Motordom
A historical ad lauds Studebaker as a leader in high grade cars. It cites large sales, strong assets, and a vast plant network, claiming 145,167 buyers spent 201 million dollars last year. The copy highlights 23,000 employees, 50 million in modern plants, and 1,200 inspectors ensuring 30,000 material inspections per car. It touts cord tires, superior coach building, and resilient steels, urging readers to compare details before choosing rivals.
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Studebaker
Studebaker Promotes Value and Volume in Car Market
Studebaker highlights its production strength with 145,167 buyers spending 201 million dollars last year. Demand has nearly tripled in three years, solidifying a leading position in high-grade cars. The firm cites 50 million dollars in plant investments to offer maximum value at low cost, urging buyers to compare before purchasing.
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Studebaker
Studebakers
America's Marvels Natural and Otherwise
A feature celebrating the Rock River bluff statue of Black Hawk in Oregon Illinois. Lorado Taft’s colossal concrete sculpture stands 300 tons on a rock pedestal with a granite like finish achieved by a sevenfold enlargement of a six foot model. The piece honors the Red Man and marks a remarkable sculptural method and setting. A short aside notes a schoolboy’s shift in weekly reports blamed on seating changes in class.
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Rock River
Oregon
Illinois
Chicago
Blackhawk
America
Lorado Taft
Western Newspaper Union
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Morris Schultz Fee mEe Eee
Hector
Cincinnati Enquirer
Ees
Eee
Ee Proteau
Bessemer Steam Laundry
Teis
Superior&pass
Sedan
Flint
Michigan
Sean
Relal Chassis
Hanson Bros
Wakefield, Michigan
T. T. Maxey
Rela
Bedell Motor Sales Co
Wakefield
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