Scout hero Patsy Frank saves drowning boy in mill pond
From the official report to Congress comes the tale of Patsy Frank Star Scout Troop 23 Concrete Washington aged 16 who rescued Early Vanderhoof 12 then directed others in artificial respiration. The incident occurred as five boys swam in a pond and one went under.
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Patsy Frank
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Concrete
Washington
Early Vanderhoof
Scout Frank
Frank
Camp
White Rock
Capon River
Frank Taylor
Charles Esting
William Ryan
Rinard Largent
Howar Grove, Jr
Winchester
Peanut Politicians and Profits Roasted
A syndicated quip contrasts war ending cues with big business profits and roasts political figures. It questions the term pea nut politicians while joking about peanuts and roasts as satire.
Complicated Nuptials Involving Polish Olympic Figure
Walter Grabowski of Los Angeles and his bride to be Janina Smolinska Miss Poland of 1928 plan marriage after Grabowski secures a divorce. Smolinska, former Folies Bergere danseuse, has overstayed a visitor's permit and hopes to leave the United States voluntarily then return as Grabowski's wife.
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Walter Grabowski
Los Angeles
Janina Smolinska
Poland
Folies Bergere
Paris
America
Grabowski
Gore Farmer Reaches Relief With Natex Remedy
Gore Virginia farmer F H Foltz testifies that Natex cured a year and a half of suffering from appendicitis kidney trouble gall stones liver trouble and rheumatism The medicine also eased headaches biliousness constipation and nervousness and improved sleep He praises Natex as dependable and urges others to learn more from the Natex man at Peoples Service Drug Store.
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F. H. Foltz
Gore, Va
Natex
Peoples Service
Rainfall Report Shows Dry Current 24 Hours
Precipitation in the past 24 hours ending 8 am today was none. August to date totals 0.98 inch. A comparison of 18 year averages with 1931 rainfall for January through July shows various inches per month and a year to date total around 20.90 inches versus 25.64 inches for 1931. Data also lists monthly figures for the first eight months and daily amounts by month.
Legion post elects commander at George Washington Hotel
Dr. Hugh Clark was elected commander of the American Legion Post at its annual meeting held at the George Washington Hotel. The Appleway Cabin Camp near Kernstown added a barbeque lunch service. Miss Rieman Recher married John B. Parsons.
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Hugh Clark
American Legion
George Washington Hotel
Appleway Cabin
Kernstown
Rieman Recher
John B. Parsons
Valentino Recovers From Appendicitis Operation
Five years ago on August 17 1926 Rudolph Valentino recovered well after an appendicitis operation. A Boston paper says the Handley Band in a good will north tour is a revelation. Harry K Thaw lingered in Philadelphia to avoid Forest Hope Wall guarding his home until his arrival.
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Rudolph Valentino
Boston
Handley Band
Harry K. Thaw
Philadelphia
Forest Hope Wall
California
Judge Harrison Eyes Congress Seat in 1916 Race
Judge Thomas W. Harrison expressed confidence in his bid to succeed James Hay in Congress during an interview. The International Apple Shippers Association convention in Niagara Falls, New York, showcased Virginia apples winning a sweepstakes cup.
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Thomas W. Harrison
James Hay
Congress
Virginia
International Apple Shipper’s Association
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Hemroid internal remedy promises pile relief fast
Baker's Drug Store advertises Dr J S Leonhardt Hemroid as a quick internal cure for itching bleeding and protruding piles. The ad claims it heals restores affected parts and clears lower bowel congestion where piles originate with money back guarantee if relief is not achieved.
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Dr. J. S. Leonhardt
Baker’s Drug Store
Polar bears blamed for lower aurora height
Astronomers conclude the aurora borealis sits lower than expected attributing the unusual finding to polar bears. The Brunswick Pilot reports the science in a concise note implying wildlife impacts on atmospheric phenomena.
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Brunswick
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