Flashes of Life and Oddities From Across The Nation
A Times Square police booth answers odd questions while a New Britain man accuses his wife of a ten year absence, a Rhinelander settler survives a house fire thanks to his cat, and Chicago fish hilariously travels through a city water system. New York tax query questions blood sales for transfusions, and Philadelphia notes a violinist’s wedding anniversary tied to a former wedding guest couple.
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New Britain
Conn
Chicago
Loren D. Gayton
Why Grow Sudan Grass For Drought Resistance And Quick Pasture
The article extols Sudan grass as a drought resistant emergency pasture crop ideal for mid summer when other pastures fail. It offers rapid reestablishment after rains, high yields, and suitability for cows sheep and hogs. Proper seeding depth fertilization and heavy grazing are advised with caution about frost and poisoning risk.
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Sudan
Sudan Jereal
Language learning plan promises 18 hour course promise
A university system introduces a rapid language program claiming any language can be learned in 18 hours. It starts with 300 core words, learned by repetition 9 to 12 times and pronounced 25 to 30 times for mastery.
All Bran Cure Promises Relief From Constipation
An elderly Jacksonville man credits Kellogg All Bran with ending his long battle with laxatives and constipation. He says after a week of using the product he had no need for stimulants and can eat any food without issue. The advertisement extols All Bran’s bulk like lettuce, its vitamin B and iron, and advises medical consultation if relief isn’t achieved.
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Themetal
Estees
Mr. L. M. Durigan
Uffalo Ave
Jacksonville
Florida
Tory
Kellogg
K Kel‘ogg
Battle Creek
Steer Groomed For World's Fair Challenge
Jack Howard of Bourbon County Kentucky feeds a steer weighing 2,800 pounds and six feet one inch tall. If the animal reaches 3,156 pounds it will be exhibited as the heaviest steer on record, aiming for a trip to the Chicago World's Fair.
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Chicago
Jack Howard
Bourbon Coun
Kentucky
Howard
Culinary Genius Inspires Student Inventor Griddle Cake Idea
A young teacher fostering original thinking prompts students to share ideas. A weekend contribution from a boy proposes a new griddle cake flour with popcorn to make pancakes self turning and self rising.
I Invite All To Try My Great New Medicine Natex
An advertisement urges readers to test Natex for at least one week. It markets Natex as a breakthrough remedy from a renowned pharmaceutical authority, promising to address fatigue indigestion rheumatic pains and general weakness through a root bark and herb formula. The pitch invites local residents to visit for a free health booklet and personalized evaluation with no obligation.
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Natex
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Associated Press
Times Square
Joe
Rhinelander
Wis
George Holmes
Holmes
New York
Albany
Philadelphia
Naples
Anthony Geonnotti
Anthony
By Dan P. van Gorder
Winchester Evening Star
Winchester
van Gorden Service, Inc
Washington, D. C
Aiis
Mr. Durigan
Kellogg’s
Cooking
The
Chesapeake and Potomac
Nova Scotia
Cras
Stores
Bokar
Hershey Chocolate Davis
Valencia
Chuck
Porter
Napco Franks
Hershey Hershey
Joseph Gossler
Safety
Silvertown
Cammer Tire CO
Braddock and Boscawen Sts
Ickers Uys
Brewster Green
Tunis Gray
Chester Gray
Studebakers
Bickers Motor CO
Ford
Packard
Ford Tudor
Rouss Garage
Braddock St
J. C. Hockman
Mer
Nes
Walt Edrach
MavrlEx
America
S Company
Icide
Washingon Ave
Leesburg
Washington Va
MD. Coach Co
Arnold Oneratett
Bass Winchhester
Twin City Oi & Gas Corporation
Shell Station
Matinsburg Pike
Amherst & Boscawen Sts
Valley Ave
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