France Laments Loss of Anglo Saxon Tourists
Milton Bronner reports Paris amid a tourist exodus as francs rise and prices stay fixed. Hotels show vacancies, Montmartre venues close, and Americans and Brits reallocate spending to Italy and Switzerland. He notes the debt dynamic and echoes a provocative “not one centime” stance if France held the purse strings.
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Switzerland
Sam
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Leahy Battles Death Sentence From Williamson Jail
Harry J. Leahy, under a death sentence, fights for life from Williamson county jail. He assists his attorney with an appeal to the Court of Criminal Appeals, studying the case record and trial papers with meticulous care while his lawyers log long hours. He was convicted last week of murder in the death of Dr. J. A. Ramsey of Mathis.
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Puritan Advice on Snow Wash for Complexion
A Puritan-era note suggests that washing the face in snow can tinglingly chill the skin, provoke blood flow, and impart a healthy glow, seen as true beauty in that period. The advice frames cosmetic care as a path to vigor and distinction within modest daily routines.
Fair budget raised at meet of supervisors
To create greater incentive for competition in agricultural displays cattle racing domestic art livestock and schools a budget increase of about $4 000 is being requested by the Tri State Exposition. This 25 percent rise was outlined at yesterday afternoons meeting of department heads and superintendents. With the extra funds premiums will be higher and 1927 awards will be paid on the grounds. First prize in the agricultural department rises from $200 to $300 and the move aims to attract top entries from the three states. A full catalogue with details is slated for early issue.
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