English Auto Show Highlights Comfort and New Models
London observers report the English Motor Show opening with a focus on comfort in bodywork and fittings. About 90 stands in autos and 60 in carriage-work showcase six and eight cylinder cars aimed at competing with U S designs, including a camouflaged van styled prototype and a $1,500 steamlined six.
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Harry L. Percy
United Press
London
Olympa Hall
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, Ltd
U. S
Morris
le Mans
France
Luxembourg
Singer
Alvis
Elks Dance Tonight At Elk's Home On Fifth Ave
Members of the Elks lodge and friends will be entertained at a dance tonight at the Elks Home at Fifth Avenue and Taylor Streets. Music by the Capital Hotel orchestra. The dance is the second in a fall and winter series. Receipts will support the lodge charity fund.
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The
Elks Lodge
Elks Home
Fifth Avenue
Taylor Streets
Capitol Hotel
Dean of Texas U. Ill, Banquet Canceled for 70th Birthday
Illness of H. W. Harper, dean of the graduate school at the University of Texas, forces cancellation of a Friday night banquet in his honor for his 70th birthday. He remains at home though not in critical condition.
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Austin
H. W. Harper
Graduate School
University of Texas
Sydney Harbour Bridge aims for 1932 traffic opening
Australia plans to open the Sydney Harbour Bridge to traffic in 1932 after the arch halves join in 1931 and decking is completed in 1932. The project foresees the span ready for use by the end of the year.
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Sydney
Australia
Sydney Harbor
Why Drive Right Fire Trucks Sirens Bare Traffic Rules
Amarillo traffic officials urge obedience to right of way laws for emergency vehicles. Fire apparatus ambulances and police on official business must have priority. drivers should pull over and stop. The text notes siren indifference endangers lives and property and cites Section 80 of the city ordinance. The piece also mentions the Suez Canal carrying its greatest traffic in 1928.
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City of
Amarillo
Fire Department
United States
When Nightgowns Appeared In English History
London readers debate the origin of nightgowns tracing mentions to Elizabethan and Tudor era. Articles note these references may reflect evening wear, not true nightwear, and question when the first dedicated nightgown emerged.
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Elizabeth
Henry VIII
Lea's Hair Tonic Promises Fuller Darker Hair
Narrative testimonial from Elizabeth Sonne of Providence Rhode Island praising Lea's Hair Tonic for stopping dandruff and hair loss and reducing gray in six weeks. She credits scalp massage and tonic use for improved appearance and thicker growth. Available at drug stores with a money back guarantee from Lea Tonic Co Brentwood Maryland.
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Elizabeth Sonne
Parkis Ave
Providence
R. I
Miss Sonne
Lea
Lea Tonic Co
Brentwood
Trial Recount Of Doheny Fall Bribe Case Opens
In Washington on October 17 the trial revisits a 40 year old friendship. Albert B Fall faces charges tied to a $100,000 bribe for the Elk Hills naval reserve oil lease. FE Doheny and his wife testify in defense as the case hinges on the jury verdict.
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Washington
West
New Mexico
Agai
FE. L. Doheny
Albert B. Fall
Elk Hills Naval Reserve
Doheny
McCoy's Tablets Touted as Weight Gain Solution
An advertisement promotes McCoy's Tablets as a health tonic and weight producer for underweight men and women. It claims building flesh, improving appearance, and notes a reader guarantee: gain at least 6 pounds after four sixty cent boxes or two one dollar boxes, with a refund if not satisfied.
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McCoy
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