Trusty Convict Stinson Found Shot Dead on River Levee
The body of Joseph W. Stinson, 40, a former Union Trust president from Gretna, was recovered on the Mississippi River levee ten miles below Baton Rouge. He was shot, beaten, and tied with ropes. a small pistol and an appropriation warrant linked to the case.
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Baton Rouge
Joseph W. Stinson
Union Trust and Savings Bank
Gretna
Mississippi River
Huey P. Long
Wade Long
Sheriff's Deputies
Stinson
Bank of
Penitentiary
Winchester Debating Society to Debate West Virginia Team
The Winchester Debating Society accepts a challenge from a West Virginia team and will debate at 8 o clock Thursday evening April 30 in the Round Hill school house. The subject is Resolved That the Financiers and the Politicians are Responsible for the World Depression. Speakers are W F J D and Arthur Luttrell. Public invited.
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Winchester Debating Society
West Virginia
Oundrill
W. F
J. D
Arthur Luttrell
States where goldenrod is the state flower
Goldenrod is the official flower of Alabama Kentucky Nebraska and North Carolina. The text notes Labor Day was made a legal holiday in 1884 by the Knights of Labor who urged the first Monday in September as a holiday. Colorado was first to legalize in 1887. Maryland and Wyoming follow by annual proclamation.
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Alabama
Kentucky
Nebraska
North Carolina
The
Knights of Labor
Colorado
Maryland
Wyoming
The Singing Fish and the Singing Ish
A note questions existence of sound producing fish and mentions a stone dwelling fish near shore nicknamed the singing ish. The passage hints at local lore about aquatic sounds and sea life.
States with the most hard surfaced road mileage
Indiana leads with 61 314 miles of hard surfaced roads followed by Ohio with 48 503 miles and Minnesota with 35 501 miles. These figures reflect the largest highway lengths among U S states.
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Indiana
Ohio
Minnesota
Hoover outlines 1932 federal budget at 4.12 billion
President Hoover estimated the next fiscal year's federal government cost at 4 119 230 649 a drop of 315 799 083 from this year and noted revenue declines from income tax customs and other internal sources. He highlighted defense and agricultural adjustments and a projected 912 million soldier bonus cost with potential to 1 06 billion.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
Congress
Budget Bureau
Treasury
Postal Service
Farm Board
War Department
Navy
Army
Elk Versus Wolf: Elk’s Forefoot Breaks Wolf’s Back
The elk’s forefoot is a powerful weapon capable of breaking a gray wolf’s back with a single blow, illustrating the elk’s ferocity as a formidable predator.
Bad Stomach Causes of Bad Skin Tanlac Ad
A vintage advertisement claims poor digestion causes skin problems and promotes Tanlac a herbal compound. It urges starting today to improve digestion and skin clarity with a tablespoonful per meal. The claim includes a price under 2 cents per dose and a money back guarantee.
Altitude and Airs in a Giraffe View
A Grand Rapids Press fragment notes giraffes hold their heads high and draws a contrast with others who imitate elevation. It contrasts with an Elbert Hubbard quote about ignorance and opinions, framing the idea of stagnation versus ambition.
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Grand Rapids Press
Stale Bread Tip for Cleaning Walls
A quirky tip suggests using stale bread to lift smudges from wallpaper or painted walls. The idea is that the bread crumb texture can pick up dirt without damaging surfaces.
Tobacco curehouse weight figures for tobacco types
A house of tobacco typically weighs 1200 pounds for dark colored tobacco and 1000 pounds for light tobacco.
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Agaias
Wes
Central Press Association
Connie
Teller
BY Les Forgrave
Debating
Nero
Rome
R. J. Scott
John E .Ruark
Centre Prem Association, Inc
Stanley
U.S
Noan Numskutt
Ps Skoppe
Wes Eusten
Noah
Mattic Ghasley
Nashville
Elk
Elbert Hubbard
Snapp
Foundry
Cameron Street
Babe
Beata
Armstrong
Hamman’s Dollar
Loma
Lo Ma
John S. Solenberger & Co., Inc
Loudoun Street
Bird OF Speedway
Indianapolis
Wilbur Shaw
Shaw
Winchester’s Best Drug Store
Peoples Service Drug Store
North Main St
North Main Street
LOU Bernstein CO
Wayland
J. W. Rees
Apple Pie Ridge Road
Kelvinator
Winchester Furniture CO
Main Street
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