Elks Gather in Miami for 64th Grand Lodge Meeting
United Press reports the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks opens its 64th grand lodge meeting in Miami with about 40 000 visitors from 1 530 lodges and 850 000 members. Notables include H M Cavender and W L Applegate from Manila lodge 761 and 85 year old M B Leavitt of Miami Beach. The event features the Avenue of the Antlers and Green Pasture of Elkdom displays, and discusses a permanent Elks National Foundation endowment fund to support charitable and welfare work nationwide.
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Miami
Fla
The
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
United States
H. M. Cavender
W. L. Applegate
Manila
P. I
M. B. Leavitt
Miami Beach
New York
Elks
Elks National Foundation
Elks Lodges
Cal Charities
Texas brief items span murder reprieve to theater debut
AP dispatch from Austin Fort Worth Waco Houston and Berlin report a murder reprieve for Bill Smith with a sanity hearing planned, Temple named 1929 Texas Florists convention city, Langley and others nominated for president, a high school student drowns in Brazos river, federal injunctions target alleged liquor resorts, a suit challenges exclusion of black voters from July primaries, and a new Isben Gaspesie version staged in Berlin.
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Associated Press
Austin
Bill Smith
Fisher County
Moody
Smith
Jones County
Fort Worth—Temple
Texas State Florists Association
E. W. Judge
Tyler
Clarence Wademan
Houston
Gordon Boswell
Fort Worth
Police demand apology after Globe editorial in Amarillo
Amarillo police press demand apology from The Globe after an editorial claimed the department lacked high powered equipment. They noted a small coupe once used by officials had been repaired for other purposes, leaving only their so called hoodlum wagon.
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THE
GLOBE
Amarillo
Chicago
Chicago Eyes National Iceman Beauty Contest
International News Service reports Chicago may host a national iceman beauty contest with entrees from Portland and Los Angeles. The idea follows local contests and seeks top men in bathing suit displays while backers promote prizes and public interest. Johnny Farrell, noted for best dressed golf pro, later won the National Open.
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International News Service
Chicago
Dallas
Milwaukee
Seattle
America
Portland
Oregon
Los Angeles
Atlantic City
Johnny Farrell
Mr. Farrell
Bobby Jones
Paris to Lose Two Tourist Staples
Paris faces loss of two familiar tourist features as plans move to relocate the Central Markets away from near the Louvre. The change would push the markets to the left bank, distancing visitors from Montmartre and hotel districts, risking cafes and shops that cater to travelers. Arab street traders remain a problem with imitations and suspected theft, and calls grow to outlaw unlicensed hawkers to protect legitimate merchants.
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Louvre Museum
Seine
Montmartre
McMullin's Formula touted for asthma and hay fever relief
A Louisiana woman reports missing asthma and hay fever for the first time in ten years after using McMullin's Formula. The preparation, sold since 1916 by Tilden McMullin Co in Sedalia Missouri and carried by Randal Drug Co, claims to aid bronchial troubles, coughs, colds and weak lungs with praise from many users.
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Louisiana
McMullin
Tilden-McMullin Co
Sedalia
Randal Drug Co
Visions Planes at 600 Mile Speed Foreseen by Roe
London July 12 British aviation pioneer Alan V Roe predicts future planes will fly above 12 miles high at speeds over 500 mph. He foresees London to New York in six hours and envisions all metal engines, jet propulsion, and multi engined craft crossing the Atlantic and even alighting on water after damage. Roe, who built the first enclosed aeroplane in 1912, also notes loftier altitudes as the key to faster travel.
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International News Service
London
New York
Alan V. Roe
Avro
Roe
Atlantic
England
George Keith Hurt in Motorcycle Accident
George Keith an employee of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company was injured when his motorcycle collided with a Ford coupe driven by C. C. Zappe at Fifteenth and Van Buren streets. He suffered multiple fractures to the left foot and a severely cut heel. No charges were filed.
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George Keith
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
C. C. Zappe
Jackson Street
Fifteenth
van Buren Streets
Doctor at 83 Found People Preferred His Prescription
An old advertising feature touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative remedy for constipation and related ailments. It stresses mild, plant based ingredients, discourages drastic purges, and claims safe use for adults and children. A free sample offer invites readers to request a prepaid bottle by mailing to Monticello Illinois.
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Caldwell
Medical College
Dr. Caldwell
Monticello
Warehouse Rebuild Underway After Fire at Second and Arthur
The M and I L Transfer company's warehouse at Second and Arthur streets is near completion after a fire destroyed the building. Brick work is nearly finished and occupancy is expected within ten days. Wright Furniture and Manufacturing's S H Wright notes repairs cost about $20,000. George Parr Construction was hired to remodel. The company display rooms are mentioned.
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M. and IL
Second and
Arthur Streets
Ing
S. H. Wright
Wright Furniture and Manufacturing Company
George
Display room planned as repairs near completion
Repair work continues and the facility is expected to reopen in about 20 days. A display room is likely to be secured downtown in the meantime.
A Clean Jor Mrs Snob Hare Dresser Joke
In a witty exchange a lady asks for her ermine coat to be cleaned. The cleaner replies that she must take it to a hare dresser, a playful pun from Tit-Bitas.
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Clarence Langley
Brazos River
Harris County
Democratic Executive Committee
Isben’s “Gaspenster
Statetheater
Berlin
F. P. McKey
Moore Haven
Aleum
Ceidonis
Nestle
Paris
Morroccan
M. Isnard
Seine Department
W. J. Flesher
Ady
Purina
Gouldy Bros
Via
Rock Island Station
H. W. Clutter
Visions
Quecenrttt, Jn
Panhandle Plains
State Bank
Polk St
Speedy Road Service
P.m
Louis H.smith
Firestone Service
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