Great Britain Can Claim 562 Millionaires Now
The Associated Press reports a sharp rise in English fortunes with 562 millionaires in Great Britain, up from 19 two decades earlier. A 5 percent capital yield implies each is worth at least 1,000,000 pounds, about 5,000,000 dollars, with total 1927 figures showing over 300,000,000 income among 652 millionaires. Wealth concentrates in banking, shipping, coal, spirits, and especially artificial silk, with eight Leicester magnates tied to that industry. Notable individuals include Lady Rhonda, Lady Houston, Lady Dalziel, Lady Louis Mountbatten, Sir Samuel Hoare, Sir Phillip Sassoon, Wilfrid Ashley, Duke of Sutherland, and several baronial and industrial leaders.
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Associated Press
London
England
Great Britain
Leicester
Rhondda
Houston
Dalziel
Louis Mountbatten
Sir Samuel Hoare
Sir Phillip Sassoon
Wilfrid Ashley
Duke of Sutherland
House of Lords
Lord Revelstoke
Baring Brothers
Lord Rothschild
Joel Brothers
Jack Barnato Joel
Salomon Barnato Joel
Lord Kylsant
Lord Inchcape
Tig John Ellerman
Lord Dewar
Lord Woolavington
James Buchanan
Guinness Stout
Lord Iveagh
America
Beaul y Sealh Charm and the medicine show nostalgia
The piece recalls a bygone medicine show with blackface routines and a panacea pitch, then shifts to a modern craving for tabloid style quick fixes. It urges readers to examine their skin, avoid single miracle creams, and invest in a targeted line of products after expert advice.
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Dixie
Dinah
Rastus
Rastus & Co
British Millionaire Must Hold Million Pounds or Five Million Dollars
A British financier faces a requirement to possess one million pounds or its equivalent in dollars, totaling five million dollars, as part of a regulatory or financial condition. The article notes the substantial net worth obligation and its implications for asset holdings and compliance.
Woman Gives $100000 Gift to Baylor University
Corsicana Texas September 26 Mrs W J McKie widow of Capt W J McKie a Corsicana lawyer and oilman announced a gift of 100000 to the Baylor University campaign among Baptists of Texas. The gift was disclosed after a speech by the Reverend I E Gates of San Antonio who spoke for the campaign. Mrs McKie and her four children own the McKie ranch in the Corsicana Powell oil field.
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Lionaire Oilman
Corsicana
Baylor University
Texas
I. E., Gates
San Antonio
Autumn and Winter Sport Ensembles Spark Color for Season
Paris reports bright sport ensembles for autumn and winter with dominant red shades. Designers Jeanne Lanvin and Jane Regny showcase multiple pieces including tailored coats, patch pockets, and patterned knits in greys, reds, and blacks. The trends feature color blocking, lace jerseys, and diagonal wool fabrics.
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Alice Langelier
Paris
Jeanne Lanvin
Jane Regny
Local residents and visitors noted in Ogden update
W R Beck and relatives are at 3706 Polk street while Ernest Hedstrom, who joined him, has returned to Ogden. Mrs Stacy Williams came back from Oklahoma City after a brief business trip. Mrs Jack Matthews improves at St Anthony's Hospital following an operation. Mrs Cook and Mrs Hindman of Vega were visitors yesterday. Mr and Mrs Carl Gilliland of Hereford are in the city with Gilliland attending court. George Bates, son of Mrs H B Hall, attends the New Mexico event.
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W. R. Beck
Polk Street
Ernest Hedstrom
Ogden
Stacy Williams
Oklahoma City
Jack Matthews
St. Anthony's Hospital
Cook
Hindman
Vega
Carl Gilliland
Hereford
Gilliland
George Bates
H. B. Hall
Fair visitors and trade notes from Roswell and Memphis
The Military Institute at Roswell hosted visitors including band members. Marshall Field & Company's Chas J Dubose and Roswell resident R V Young attended the fair, meeting Mrs Joe Laley. Memphis visitors Mrs Ross and Mrs Johnson, Judge and Mrs Moss, visited Mrs Harold Knupp. Asphalt trade grows in US imports, and 8,550,293 railroad ties were exported from the United States in 1927.
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He Military Institute
Roswell
Chas. J. Dubose
Marshall Field& Company
R. V. Young
Joe Laley
Ross
Johnson
Memphis
Moss
Harold Knupp
United States
Carter Visitors Arrive From Missouri For Santa Ana tied Visit
Mr and Mrs Jim Carter arrive Friday in the city for a short visit with Mr and Mrs W W Carter before returning to their home in Santa Ana California T E Beck returns to Ogden Town after a two week visit with remaining text incomplete
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Jim Carter
Missouri
City
W. W. Carter
Santa Ana
California
T. E. Beck
Ogden
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W. J. McKie
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Greer’s Dept
4Th and Polk Sts
Siddeford
Pepperell
Pepperell Manufacturing Company
State Street
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Mass
Pepperell Ef Neets
Jackman’s
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