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Newspaper
Atchison Weekly Globe
Location
Atchison, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1928
Page
6
A fragment from a historic market page lists Smart Bros. items with prices such as 29 cents 35 cents 25 cents and 10 cents. The cryptic text suggests a catalog or sale listing with varied small-coin prices.
Edwin Paxton of Belle Plaine, Kas., is a guest of Tom Portwood. Mrs. Frank Harris of Weston underwent cooperation at the Atchison hospital early this afternoon.
George Henning carries his right arm in a bandage after an infection caused an unusual sore. Alvin Gregory and Guy Vansell wreck on Holton road near Whiting, injuring Alvin’s head and totaling their car. Several guests visit Muscotah residents including the Wassons and Lehman family from Iowa City. Other locals host visitors from Nortonville Effingham and Lincoln Nebr. Hospitalized Mrs Rasmussen slight improved. J O Parrett reports mother safely arrived in Los Angeles. Sundry home goods ad and a political remark note a warm summer.
The Democratic nominee delivers an acceptance in a crowded assembly chamber. He backs modifying the 18th amendment to allow state controlled alcohol sales by referendum and changes to the Volstead act, while opposing saloons and pledging honest enforcement. He cites Canadas approach and stresses unity across factions.
Mrs Elle Howe of Fremont Nebraska visiting her son A J Howe at 941 Riley street entertained the Floral club yesterday. Prizes were won by Mrs A L Stratton and Mrs J N Cox. Guests included Mrs J R Paulsen and Mrs John Jackson. Refreshments were served with help from Miss A J Howe. Other society notes mention Miss Laura Lukens visiting relatives and a variety of local happenings.
In a Brooklyn flat, Governor Alfred E. Smith stood by a casket with Pete Mulvihill, an uncle of Smith and Tammany boss, while Bern Reilly and Mulvihill's daughter shared a scene. Reilly’s wife was related by marriage to Pete’s daughter. The note mentions Reilly later moving to Kansas. Separate line notes shoemaker John Franke, 65 years in his craft, 42 years in Atchison.
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