Expensive Foreign Posts Limit Choice for Ambassadors
Washington dispatch notes that Paris London and Buenos Aires rank as the costliest postings for American diplomacy. With Herrick deceased and Houghton resigning, few top posts may be filled by men without substantial private fortunes, as shown by directorates and diplomats cited.
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Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Hoover
France
Sta
Myron T. Herrick
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington, D.C
Paris
London
Buenos Aires
State Department
United States
Herrick
Stimson
Foreign Service
States plan suit over Denison Durant Red River bridge tolls
Oklahoma and Texas officials will meet in Sherman to discuss a legal plan against the Red River Bridge Company that operates the toll bridge between Denison and Durant. The war department had ordered toll reductions, and Texas and Oklahoma seek a joint action to halt toll collection pending a suit.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Texas
Oklahoma
Sherman
Red River Bridge Company
Red River
Denison
Durant
War Department
Washington
W. L. Murphy
W. C. Lewis
The Cameraman and Chinatown Nights At Theaters
At the theaters the Fair shows The Cameraman with Buster Keaton a dry comic treat. Mission presents Chinatown Nights with Wallace Beery and Florence Vidor portraying war era color and romance. Also four comedies and musical acts headline the program including Marian Harris jazz numbers and Movie tone News. Deandi offers Silks and Sad dies with an all star cast opening day. Nat Rafe Emerson and his Orchestra perform nearby.
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Buster Keaton
Buster
Wallace Beery
Florence Vidor
Chinatown
Marian Harris
Movietone
Deandi
Rafe Emerson
Mississippi Valley Merchants Meet In St Louis
About 600 top business executives from twelve states will gather in St Louis on April 17 for the Mississippi Valley Manufacturers and Wholesalers conference. The program will cover modern merchandising, distribution, and the impact of style color and design on industry, under the St Louis chamber of commerce and allied state associations.
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ST. Louis
Mississippi Valley
Harz Mountain Trap Catches Big Wildcat
A wild cat 34 inches long was caught in a fox trap in the Harz Mountains near Werningerode. The species is extremely rare in Germany and protected, with encounters remaining uncommon despite depredations among game.
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Harz
Wernigerode
Germany
Immediate Relief From Indigestion
Advertises Gordon's internal antiseptic as a remedy for indigestion. Claims a spoonful after meals stops fermentation and distress, allowing normal eating, with a low price per dose and drugstore availability.
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Gordon
Butte Bootlegger Retires After Million-Dollar Run
In Butte Montana Teddy the bootlegger quits the liquor trade after amassing a fortune by stock tips from customers. He sold only top quality Canadian Scotch English and French liquors, kept prices low during heavy snows, and refused a $10,000 buyout offer to continue under his name.
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Butte
Mont
Teddy
Montana
Buttee
Gums That Bleed and Pyorrhea Cure Claim
Bleeding gums signal pyorrhea linked to heart trouble and other ailments. Creosone claims six ingredients destroy germs and heal mouth in days, with a money back guarantee if symptoms persist after three weeks. Buy a full size Creosene at drug stores.
Distillery Suit Won After 25 Years
A $200000 government tax suit against Pedro Grifo & Sons began in 1908 and ended in defeat for the tax authorities. The distillery’s plant was closed for 25 years, causing substantial losses and mortgage burdens as bond interest accrued.
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Pedro Griffo & Sons
Supreme Court
Money Back If Blackheads Don’t Disappear
Advertisement claims Golden Peacock Bleach Creme removes blotches sallowness freckles with nightly use. Brand promises money back guarantee and improvement by morning and days after. Available at drug and department stores.
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Drug and Department Stores
Money Back Guaranty
Seventh annual Trans Walton League convention to draw big attendance
An upcoming April gathering of the Trans Walton League of America is expected to eclipse all prior meetings. Amarillo officials announce an ordinance to levy a special assessment on Johnson Street to fund part of its improvement and set a hearing for affected property owners.
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Trans Walton League of America
Amarillo Street Improvement Plan Approved and Financing Authorized
The City of Amarillo approves a street improvement contract with Gober and Thompson for Johnson Street from Fifteenth to Seventeenth Street. The city to assess three quarters of costs against abutting property owners under Texas law with a five year payment plan at eight percent interest, plus required notices and public hearings set for April 16, 1929.
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Texas
City of
Amarillo
Gober and Thompson
Gober
Thompson
City Commission
O Amarillo
Johnson Street
Fifteenth Street
Seventeenth Street
Plemons
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DeSmet
Gas Edwards
Movietone Revue
Cliff Edwards
Ukelele Ike
Taft
Clara Bow
Hollywood
Wall Street
Chicago
Lela Krebs
Torneys
J. H. Harris
Corp. Seal
John F. Hill
J. B. McGregor
WH. Pugue
Sesso
Revere
Mrs. B. Fisher
Ralph R. Gere
Alf
W. C. Arnold
Beeen & BO
W. C. Campbell
Nat Ft
W. W. P. Lunt
C.F. Aber
John Olson
H. E. Hume
W. B. Womack
Laura A. Hill
Galbraith Foxworth Lumber Co
Curb Eee Endersdsadere H. Capers Oaveeseteveree Id
Kearns Grain & Seed Co
Buste
Collegians” Pathe News
Paya
the Cathedral Dramatic Club
Tristate Fair
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