National Municipal League Meeting Opens In Los Angeles
Delegates from distant sections gather in Los Angeles for the eighteenth annual National Municipal League meeting and the twentieth annual conference for good city government. Speakers will cover city planning commission government civil service reform municipal finances and public utilities regulation plus liquor issues. A civic exhibit on gaming traffic parks and water supply accompanies the event.
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Los Angeles
Cal
National Municipal League
Pacific Coast
American Whist Congress Opens in New York
Whist players from across the country converge on New York for the twenty second annual American Whist League meeting at the Hotel Majestic. The week features two championships the Hamilton Club trophy for teams of four and the Minneapolis trophy for pairs plus four special contests and thirteen progressive games.
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New York
Hotel Majestic
Hamilton Club
Minneapolis
You Must Get Fresh Air for Health and Beauty
If you are a housewife you cannot reasonably hope to be healthy or beautiful by washing dishes sweeping and doing housework all day and crawling into bed dead tired at night. You must get out into the open air and sunlight. If you do this every day and keep your stomach and bowels in good order by taking Chamberlain’s Tablets when needed you should become both healthy and beautiful. For sale by all dealers.
Perspi-NO promises lasting underarm comfort and color protection
The Perspi-NO powder offers a solution to underarm sweat and staining, claiming comfortable wear in any clothing weight and social setting. Pack includes a pad for application and the product is sold by Perspo Co at 25c a box or by mail from Chicago.
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Perspo Co
Lincoln Ave
Chicago
Campaign to curb fabric adulteration by mills debated
St Louis July 8 The National Association of Dyers and Cleaners opened a three day meeting here to press for legislation against fraudulent adulteration of fabrics by milling firms. Wool silk and linen adulteration is cited with salts and veneers causing fabrics to shred during cleaning. The group plans a nationwide reform campaign in manufacturing practices.
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St. Louis
National Association of Dyers and Cleaners
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Athens Resident
Public testimonials in Athens Georgia praise Doan's Kidney Pills as the best kidney and bladder remedy. W H Wier of 175 Pulaski St recalls relief from back pain headaches and frequent night kidney secretions after using three boxes, with a 1908 account renewed in 1911. Sold by dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents.
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Athens
Doan
W. H. Wier
Pulaski St
Wiers
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Rockefeller Birthday Quietly Observed at Pocantico Hills
John D. Rockefeller, America's richest man, marked his seventy third birthday quietly with family at Pocantico Hills. The Stan dard Oil magnate says he is too old to celebrate and enjoys golf and outdoor exercises, appearing in excellent health compared with years past.
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John "D
Tarrytown
N. Y
John D. Rockefeller
America
Standard Oil
Pocantica Hills
Rockefeller
Portland Elks reunion week opens in crowded city
Portland Oregon July 8 Elks reunion week begins under favorable auspices as thousands arrive and the grand lodge convention opens tonight in the armory with prayers and speeches. The city is profusely decorated and depots and hotels are thronged by eager crowds.
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Portland
ELKS
Ore
Eiks
Grand Lodge
Professor Jerre Pound Arrives Ahead of State Normal Opening
Professor Jere M. Pound and his family have settled at the State Normal School campus in Athens. Citizens welcome the educator, noted trustee and former state school commissioner, predicting stronger school leadership and broader benefits for Georgia as the September opening approaches.
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Jerre Pound
Jere M. Pound
Athens
State Normal School
Prof. Pound
Prof Pound
Georgia
Pound
Catholic Theater on Broadway Gains Cardinal Backing
A new theater project under Roman Catholic supervision on Broadway wins Cardinal Farley’s approval as organizers aim to improve theatrical conditions for both Protestants and Catholics. The plan mixes religious pieces with generally wholesome plays in a modern era of city entertainment.
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Broadway
New York
Cardinal Farley
Woman charged with murder in Chicago case
Chicago July 8 Mrs Rene B Morrow former Chicago club woman indicted for the alleged murder of her husband Chas P Morrow found shot to death on his porch December 28 neighbors testified the couple quarrelled and the wife had been heard to threaten him The case was called for trial today.
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Chicago
Rene. B. Morrow
Chicago Club
Chas. P. Morrow
Morrow
Sale Prices For Hats and Neckwear
The ad lists closing prices for various items including felt hats and neckwear with figures such as 45 00 87 50 27 50 17 50 and discounts from 150 to 300 for neckwear, indicating a clearance sale with several price points.
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Atlanta
Harry T. Moore
Merchants’ and Manufacturers’ Association
Worgia Military College
the Military School
State Capitol
United States Army
D. R. Horton
A. S
Box - Milledgeville
Ceorcia
American Whist Congress
Judy
F.J. O'Neill
LaFayette Hill
Montgomery’ County
Postum .Co
Battle Creek
Mieke
A. M. Nason
Canaan
Foley
Chamberlain
Wingfield Brothers
Aia
Panama
Wingfield
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