Hoover Looks Years Younger in Private Life
Former President Herbert Hoover and Mrs Hoover settle into quiet days in Palo Alto California. He appears rejuvenated with rosy cheeks and a lighter look, plans to rest and enjoy life while staying aware of world events. Mrs Hoover shops in San Francisco as he walks foothill paths with their dog for Company.
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Palo Alto
Calff
Hoover
White House
San Francisco
Mr. Hoover
San Juan
Elk River clubs offer prizes for big trout catches
Banner Elk prize contest rewards largest rainbow or brown trout caught in Elk River Falls and Elk River Fishing Club waters. Permit holders enter with rod and line and must present fish for official measurement at club offices. Prizes include ten dollar red, five dollar reel, and flies for brown trout. rainbow prizes include seven and a half dollar rod and two dollar fifty rod plus flies. In case of ties, identical prizes are awarded. Burke County acreage data noted by county agent.
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Banner Elk
Elk River
F. L. Gwinn
Elk River Falls
Edgar H. Tufts
Banner Elk and
Elk Park
Elk Park Club
Banner Elk Club
Wallace Outlines Farm Relief Plan For U S
Secretary Wallace describes the Farm Aid law aims to restore fair exchange value for farm goods by limiting basic crop production to domestic demand. He notes use of marketing agreements, possible acreage reductions for cotton, and compensation via leases or benefit payments funded by a processing tax.
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Frank Parker Stockbridge
Democrat
Washington, D. C
Senate
Department of Agriculture
Wallace
Washington
Agricultural Administration
House
Mr. Wallace
Harding
United States
Europe
Extension Service
National Commander Johnson Attacks Veterans' Economy Cuts
Indianapolis. Louis Johnson national commander of the American Legion denounced the economy knife used against veterans benefits. He urged the Legion executive committee to adopt a four point policy on national legislation affecting veterans and accused budget director Lewis W. Douglas of extending the economy act beyond humane bounds.
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Indianapolis
Louis Johnson
The
American Legion
Legion Executive Committee
National
Roosevelt
Congress
Johnson
Lewis W. Douglas
Parrot-Holding New Yorker Sings 224-Word Vocabulary
A New York man holds a parrot boasting a 224 word vocabulary. The owner notes the bird can mimic phrases and respond to questions, drawing interest from local pet lovers and reporters.
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New York
Silver and banking thoughts from a 1931 column
In August 1931 silver at 29 cents an ounce was seen as a sound buy with prices likely to double, aided by silver payments for war debts and a silver standard. The piece also recalls wrestler Doc Roller, his earnings, and a career shift to medicine, then critiques banking, urging fewer banks and more sound bankers under Federal Reserve oversight.
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Britain
Doc Roller
New York
Marvel
Frank Gotch
Strangler
Lewis
Ben Roller
University of Washington
Tides and gear talk of harnessing the moon and tides
The article surveys historical and modern notions of tidal power from small New England mills to rumored large projects at Fundy and Severn. It notes the high costs and interest, suggesting future advances could someday light cities by tidal movement. It also touches on gears and speed changes since the gasoline engine’s rise.
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New England
Bay of Fundy
England
Severn
Mystery Gear Shifts Inspire Automaker Promise
A writer notes engineers struggle with engine speed control and gear shifting. A major manufacturer plans an automatic gear shift requiring no driver attention, though belief is cautious until seen.
Cardinal Fights Shadow in Matney Community
Mrs Clyde Tester reports a cardinal near Matney North Carolina pecking at its image in windows since April 19. The bird starts before daylight, continues until dark, returning to bedroom windows each morning and sometimes sits watching the reflection.
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Cardinal
Matney
Watauga Democrat
Clyde Tester
Moline Man Dies After One Day of Illness
Asbury C. Griffin aged ninety died after a stroke of apoplexy. Relatives say he had been ill only one day in his life. He spent most of his years working in coal mines, beginning at age ten.
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Moline
Asbury C. Griffin
Vinol Advertisement Claims Health Boost and Weight Gain
A testimonial ad touts Vinol iron tonic as reviving and weight gaining. R A Cromberg says he slept better and gained 10 pounds after using Vinol, with a plug for Watauga Drug Store and the product’s delicious taste.
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R. A. Cromberg
Watauga Drug Store
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Burke County
Keli
Federal Reserve Post
Wellesley
Mass
College For Girls
Patricia Parfitt
Ontario
Canada
Adolph C. Miller
California
Federal Reserve Board
National Commander Legion
Tom
Harry
Jones
N. C
Atlantic Monthly
the Atlantic
America
Arlington St
Boston
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company (Incorporated
CE UN Cotes
Daniel Boone Coffee
Lower Carolina
Carolina
Carolina People
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