Arctic mummies sought from Siberian Arctic coast expedition
The Stoll McCracken Arctic expedition of the American Museum of Natural History plans to search for post glacial Mongolian mummies in Siberian caves and collect fauna for the museum. Leader Harold McCracken and Capt. Robert A. Bartlett will oversee the voyage studying Kamchatka resources and northern wildlife.
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Stoll-McCracken
American Museum of “Natural History
Arctic
Siberia
Willam H. Dall
Smith‘scujan
North American
Stoll
Charles H. Stoll
Harold’ “McCracken
Field and Stream
Ohio ‘State University
Alaska
Robert A. Bartlett
Roosevelt
Feary
North
Pole
Morrisey
George Palmer Putnam
Greenland
Baffin Land
Mag
Merle .L. Stoll
E. Anthony
Mammaly
American_ Museum of Natural History
B. B. Potter
Amuseum
Edward Namley
Marietta
Ohio
Creat Nicholas
Cape
Chelyuska
Layt Cwill
McCracken
Dall
Aleutian Islands
Dali
Aleutians
How to Have Soft Pretty White Skin
Advertisement promises beauty benefits from nightly Ice Mint rub on face and neck. Claims Japanese formula smooths skin, reduces wrinkles, and makes women look younger with simple daily treatments. Sold and recommended by druggists.
Adventure in Search of Preserved Mummies
The article describes desertified natural mummies in remote caves on Pacific islands. Natives fear disturbing the bodies due to a medicine man tradition that death follows any touch. A Swedish fisherman allegedly attempted to steal a mummy but disappeared at sea. An expedition plans to sail from Seattle in April, with Captain Bartlett tasked to bring Morrisey to New York for outfitting before crossing the Panama Canal to Seattle.
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Seattle
Bartlett
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Morrisey
New York
Panama Canal
Hangman turns actor in Gravesend stage role
John Ellis a 24 year hangman now on stage defends his acting work amid protests. He cites pension inadequacy and low pay of about £10 per job with travel expenses. The Grand theatre gallows scene provoked MPs to seek bans while critics contest its staging and demand it stop.
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Gravesend
England
John Ellis
Ellis
Dr. Crippen
Sinn Fenners
Grand Theatre
Henry Slesser
M. P
Monty Bayly
Variety Artists’ Federation
New 48 Hour Test For Getting Up Nights
An advertisement for Cystex offers a 48 hour trial at any drug store. If symptoms improve like bladder weakness and sleep, pay 60 cents. if not, nothing. The pitch urges readers not to risk money and notes a money back guarantee with seller names J Miller Drug Co Robert Drug Co and Wangler Bros Drug Co.
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J. Miller
Rare Dog Bunty Seeks Adventure After Museum Life Ends
Bunty the museum dog owned by R Stewart Culin, curator at the Brooklyn Museum, escapes from 10 West Ninth Street while the artist William Glackens minds him. The wanderer heads east from Greenwich Village as rumors spread to Astor Place with no clear trace.
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New York
Bunty
Greenwich Village
R. Stewart Culin
Brooklyn Museum
Hermit Duncan Kept Company With Wild Dogs in Old World Tale
A strangely described wanderer named Duncan lived alone like a medieval hermit, subsisting on leaves with a crude shelter. Cold weather forced his capture after authorities were called when locals feared his condition. He was bathed and housed in the county jail pending a sanity hearing, though he answered questions intelligently and claimed an injury ended his mining work years ago.
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Rox
Duncan
Wild hermit Jack Duncan faces second Oklahoma outreach
Miami Oklahoma February 21 authorities plan another attempt to civilize hermit Jack Duncan a 50 year old man preferring a wilderness life north of Miami. His ragged clothing weathered skin and long beard led officials to take him into custody after a prior effort in October 1926 by justice D M Coleman to transform him and place him in work.
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Miami
Okla
Jack Duncan
Duncan
D. M. Coleman
End oily, sallow skin care nightly regimen
A simple Calonite powder treatment applied with a wet cloth rubs the face nightly to reduce oil and shine, cleans pores, prevents blackheads, and refreshes the skin. It claims to brighten the complexion and help you sleep better.
European lands unveil a new Western mystery
London reports a European mystery land described as a wild west beyond the cinema. A desert no-man's land near Hungary borders is said to hide cowboys called Chicos with long black boots and feathered skirts, resembling a romantic yet uncivilized frontier.
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London
Thowand
Europe
Hungary
Bill
Buffalo
The Chico Wars: A Savage Camp Life and Whip Skill
The piece depicts Chicos living on a no mans land with savage lash use. A feriat is loosened by a single hand movement. The Chico carries a long lash and uses it deftly on offense and defense to catch and bind animals.
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Polly
Man's Land
Printed Dresses Spark Demand in Spring Fashion
Prints for early wear exceed prior demand as women seek definite style changes this season. The new printed frock appears under spring coats, with Le Mar Hose selling at Palais Royal stores in Iowa from $1.50 to $2.95 in fresh colors and enduring quality.
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le Mar Hose
Palais Royal
Iowa
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