Outstanding World War Hero to Speak at Middleport May 30
Sergeant Alvin C. York, famed World War I hero, will address a large crowd at Pythian Park Middleport on Memorial Day May 30. The event, under the Metes County War Trophy Memorial Committee, will recount Yorks famed Argonne action where he killed 28, captured 35 machine guns, and inspired generations with his coolness and marksmanship.
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Middleport
Alvin C. York
Pythian Park
York
Metes County
Oil To Be Poured on State's Gravel Roads
Ohio plans to spread five million gallons of oil on gravel roads before June 20 per Highway Director Robert Waid. Bids will be sought for 500 tank cars of oil and about 1,509 miles will receive a bituminous tar and asphalt coating. Treatment will occur in two phases with detours unnecessary.
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Columbus
U.P
Ohio
Robert Waid
Chesapeake & Ohio to issue stock under ICC order
The Chesapeake and Ohio Railway was authorized to issue 18.15 million dollars and sell 20.14 million dollars of common capital stock in an ICC order. Proceeds will fund capital projects.
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Washington
U.P
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Interstate Commerce Commission
Dial telephones in Capitol buildings ordered removed
Washington May 23 The Senate has passed a resolution directing its sergeant at arms to remove the dial telephones recently installed in the Capitol and the Senate Office Building. Senator Glass Democrat Virginia called the phones a nuisance and said he objected to being a telephone operator without compensation.
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Washington
U.P
Senate
Capitol
Glass
Virginia
Chinese Couple to Wed at Wittenberg College
A Chinese wedding is set for Saturday in Springfield as Ruth Tsao of Nanking and Charles Chai of Chicago serve as principals. Tsao is a graduate student and Chai a law student at the college.
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Springfield
U.P
Wittenberg College
Ruth Taso
Nanking
Charles Chai
Chicago
Miss Tsao
Chai
Majority in country want changes in Prohibition policy
In New York on May 23 the Literary Digest reports a nationwide poll showing 40 percent favor repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment, 29 percent seek modification of the Volstead Act, and 31 percent want stricter enforcement. About 4,806,464 of 20 million ballots were returned correctly, with enforcement support at 1,464,098 ballots or 30.46 percent.
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New York
United States
Literary Digest
Plebiscite Totals Show Modification and Repeal Percentages
The measure lists 1 399 314 votes or 29 11 per cent in favor of modification and 1 943 052 votes or 40 43 per cent in favor of repeal. Strong geographic and numeric detail appears, with key figures and the two options clearly stated.
Curtis Laughs at Chicago Contract Charge Denial
Harry King Curtis son of the vice president denied to the United Press charges by several contractors that he promised federal contracts for payments up to 500 dollars. After questioning in the state's attorney office he refused comment but smiled and called the claims mis representations and said he tossed them aside.
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Chicago
A.R
Leader Guides Business Back After Quick Insight
A business chief swiftly moved the operation out of the office once he understood the matter. He acted promptly to shift focus and secure the firm's position.
Radios In Foreign Cities To Install In American Homes
The Federal Education Office announced plans to install radio sets in foreign born homes in American cities as part of a program to bring education and culture to isolated mountain areas. By June over half of 100 sets donated by the U S Chamber of Commerce will be placed in remote hearthsides, schoolhouses in isolated districts, and city homes of immigrants.
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Washington
U.R
Federal Education Office
U. S. Chamber of Commerce
Orange Brand Tonic Promises Strength for Delicate Women
An ad touts Orange Brand Tonic as a grand strengthener for tired, underweight women and rheumatic sufferers. It features Mrs. Estella Watson of Wisdp town near Cumberland Maryland praising rapid relief, renewed vigor, and weight gain, claiming the tonic made her feel years younger and improved digestion. The ad claims the tonic benefits all ages and genders and promotes Lash's Drug Store as a local retailer.
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Estella Watson
Wisdp Town
Cumberland
Lea Medical
Lash
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