Our Luck Changes in Hartford Tire Adventure
The letter recounts a tire blowout near Groton and a second blowout in Hartford. A mechanic replaces both tires for twenty six dollars, saving sixteen, after a long city tour and a kind woman hosts the travelers for a wash. The writers note fatigue, dirt, and hopeful steps toward New York, with mentions of rose gardens and Elizabeth Gardens in Hartford.
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Groton
Providence
Hartford
Connecticut
Homestead
Homestead Ave
Clem
Leona
Merle
San Francisco
Montreal
United States
Elizabeth Gardens
New York
April Fool Candy Prank Causes Illness at School
Mildred Peters reports a prank on April Fool’s Day where an older boy distributed candy made of goop coated in chocolate. Those who ate it became sick, prompting the janitor to seek action while the professor debated punishment.
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Mildred Peters
Mildred
Journal
Delmer
Force
Gardens At Hartford Impress Visitor From Point Judith
A traveler describes arriving in Hartford after a 137 mile journey from Point Judith Lighthouse. They praise 102 acres of roses including Dorothy Verkins varieties, white climbers, ramblers, and long avenues. The scene features a rock garden, delphiniums, and a vast array of blooms with intoxicating perfume, noting the well kept grounds and wishing for Garden Club members.
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Point Judith
Hartford
Dorothy Verkins
Garden Club
Camel Comforts and Curious Comparisons in Verse
Notes on a humorous poem by Charles Edward Carry about camels thriving in sandy places Any load or shape seems to suit a Camel as families ride and animals rest in various settings The piece playfully contrasts camels with other creatures and objects in everyday scenes
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Charles Edward Carry
Hitchhiking Through Colorado Del Norte Visit
Traveler Dave Elder records a hitchhiking morning from Raton to Walsenburg then west into Colorado. He visits Del Norte for a week, helps printing at the Del Norte Prospector, and dances a novelty “Del Norte Stumble” with a town girl, failing to keep up with the local tempo.
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Raton
el Cajon
California
Denver
Walsenburg
Santa Fe
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Harvey Jones
Maye Bittler
Washington
del Norte
Harvey
la Veta Pass
San Luis Valley
Rio Grande
del Norte Prospector
Ramsay MacDonald Returns Home to Quiet Village Welcome
The British premier, visiting his Scottish homeland, faced a tender crowd and admitted it was hard to speak among old neighbors. He sought rest and peace with familiar faces, noting words fail when the heart is full.
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Ramsay MacDonald
Scotland
Monmouth Review Atlas
Daily Lessons in English Word Study
Word study note on common usage and pronunciation habits. Defines apologetic as in defense or apology and gives guidance on using the word correctly. Highlights misused terms like until and till and Behring Sea pronunciation. Encourages expanding vocabulary by mastering one word daily.
Local notes from Bethel on visits and ill health
Bethel correspondent reports Clara Witting visiting Burke Dawson at his home. Neighbors Ruth Gideon leaves Muscatine due to illness but improving. Richard Birney recovering from a knee injury after a nail incident. Families host dinners with Dawson, Witting, and Sackett relatives. Several relatives travel and visit in Iowa and Kansas City. Virginia and Alta Stafford visit cousins. Lawrence Whisler travels to Washington State with grandmother and aunt.
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Clara Witting
Howard Wittng
Burke Dawson
Harve Wilson
Ruth Gideon
Muscatine
Ruth
Richard Birney
McCartney
R. J. Dawson
Bernice
Vernon Witting
Velma Stafford
Beatrice Hesseltine
Bernice Dawson
Lloyd Brown
Ralph
Washington
Kansas City
Clarence Sackett
Tama
Alice Brown
Bert Hesseltine
Sackett
Archie Hesseltine
Phyllis Ann
Jean Walker
Oscar Dawson
Jean
Virginia
Alta Stafford
Arron Stafford
Mary
Marjory Walker
Lawrence Whisler
Washington State
Lawrence
Six Volunteers Seek Moon Flight From Paris
Six men apply for a rare chance to ride on a rocket that could reach the moon within a year. Professor Oberth and astronomer Esnault-Peletier note slim chances of safe return and outline hazards from launch, impact, and re-entry.
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Moon
Paris
Professor Oberth
Robert Esnault-Peletier
Oberth
France
Lindbergh
Community Notes From Titus Include Visits And Gatherings
Erma Moore reports Dave Turnipseed hay purchase from Frank Anderson. Hazel Bower and three children from Ft. Scott Kansas visit George Fulton home. Frances Kleese stays with sister Mrs. Lloyd Bauer of West Chester. Jack Caldwell home lawn party lights up a Friday evening with games and treats. Mrs. Isaac Kleese helps can vegetables at Will Moore home. Harmony club meets with Mrs. Emil Finke. A pacifist quip asks about burglar alarms and negotiations after a break in.
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Hazel Bawer
Ft. Scott Kansas
George Fulton
Frances Kleese
Lloyd Bauer
West Chester
Jack Caldwell
Isaac Kleese
Will Moore
Can
Castoria: Gentle, Effective Laxative for Babies
A vintage advertisement touts Castoria as a safe, vegetable laxative for infants and children. It claims the product relieves feverish, constipated, upset babies without discomfort and is endorsed by the medical profession with the Chae H. Fletcher signature as a mark of authenticity.
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Fletcher
Chae. H. Fletcher
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the Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Washington County
Publishers News
East Main Street
Iowa
United Press
Washirngton
By J. B. E
Eoma Clemons
Leona Allen
Wallingford
Far West
Dave Elder
Moving Picture Theatre
Hyser
Dorothy
Kjerulf
Power-Trust
Abe Martin
O’ Savin
Pony Mopps
Bethel
Esnault-Peletier
Societe Astronomique
Earth
Titus Erma Moore
Dave Turnipseed
Frank Anderson
Vege Stables
Harmony Club
Emil Finke
Lot Hart
Hart Schaffner & Marx Pants
Klein Klothing KO
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