Peculiar Pool Baseball Betting in Chicago Revealed
Chicago investigators uncover a blind pool betting scheme where participants choose teams by lot. Eight thousand players in a week each paid fifty cents to guess weekly runs, with ten percent taken by promoters. The system uses six clubs per ticket across five weekdays. Also described are Grand Trunk Pacific rail expansion into the Canadian Rockies and opera plans for Chicago Grand Opera Company.
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Chicago
Tme
Stock Yards
Lot
Acore
Canadian Rockies
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
Yellow Head Pass
Grand Trunk
Edmonton
Mecca
Lake Maligne
Henry House
Canada
United States
National Audubon Delegates Push Bird Conservation at Congress
New York reports the Third Congress of Bird Lovers in Kansas City where Audubon Society delegates press for federal migratory bird control and state game sale regulation. They plan tours to champion bird protection as vital to crops, water, forests, and national wealth, urging uniform protections across states.
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T Gus
United States
National Association of Audubon Societies
National Conservation Congress
Kansas City
Audubon
Gifford Pinchot
Association
National Audubon Organization
Middle West
Uscle Sam
St. Paul
T. GiLbert Pearsons
Audubon Societies
Broadway
Daily Arrivals of New Fall Fashions at Michael's
Our advance showing of coats dresses and waists rivals our suits in quality and style bought with discerning care. We invite you to see them and learn about fall fashions firsthand. A visit to our ready to wear departments offers a simple way to learn about styles in general and we will be glad to teach you.
All Wool Suit in Velvet Collar Offer
In our suit department a tailored all wool mix suit with velvet collar and guaranteed lining is offered. The skirt features a loose panel effect in the latest style and is available in all colors and sizes. Regularly $15.00, our price is $12.50.
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Symersville Cheviot
Skinner’s
Fall and Winter Coats for Women Debut in New Styles
The display showcases fall and winter coats in double faced plaids ratine cloth camel's hair blends and Scotch tweeds with bags to match. Prices run from 6.50 to 35.00. Robes and tunics feature gauzy chiffons marquisettes nets in white and pale tones with Mandarin accents. Trimmings include pearls crystals bugles beads fringe and pilgrim cords with tunics priced 25.00 to 75.00.
New Dresses Feature Serge One Piece and Norfolk Suits
The advertisement highlights new dresses including serge one piece walking dresses by Paquin, fringe trimmed gowns, and crepe meteor gowns with prices from 15.00 to 27.50. It notes later, more elaborate designs will arrive, and includes a Norfolk model suit at 27.50 with contrasting cuffs and belts.
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Paquin
America
Norfolk
Petticoats of Many Colors in Clinging Straight Style
New autumn petticoat to match any costume features abundant color options, fashioned in a clinging straight-lined cut. Prices start at $3.75.
Dress Accessories Adds New Evening Trimmings Line
New collection features dress braids frogs cords tassels girdle cords and trims to match evening dresses. Line now complete with varied colors and styles.
New Autumn Silks Draw Admiration From Shoppers
The autumn silk display shines with rich brocades, two tone satins, shot taffetas and serges. Shoppers are urged to picture stylish street and evening dresses made from these fabrics as the silk department glows with radiant offerings.
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Paris
New Autumn Corset Models Display Comfort and Style
Women seeking the upcoming silhouette will find our autumn corset range blends comfort with elegance at a moderate price. We invite visitors to compare the fresh figure achieved by the new designs versus the old.
Princess Slips and Combination Suits for Slim Silhouette
Everyday women seek better fit in undergarments and favor princess slips and combination suits. Our lines offer long straight shapes, smooth fit, sheer materials, and delicate laces and embroideries to create a fashionable slim silhouette when properly cut.
New Fall Waists Parade in White Embroidered Net
A local store extols its fall waist line with chiffon waists in white embroidered net and white point de esprit with colored trimmings. New waist styles include embroidered mesaline and embroidered chiffon over lace and silk.
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Express
Autumn Display of Millinery Styles on Show
Our splendid line of high class millinery creations is on display featuring original Paris models and correct copies with clever adaptations. A special showing highlights Fisk Phipps and Burgesser hats for early wear, plus smart hats with bags to match. Featured novelty hats include Lillian Russell Paul Pieret the new Tam o Shanter and chic Poke effects.
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Paris
New York
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Chicago Music School
N. B. Emanuel
Chicago Grand Opera Company
Emanuel
Andreas Dippel
Tristan and
Dacide
Victor Herbert
Natoma
Welt-Ferrari
Suz
Madonna
Edgar T. Davies
Stockyards Company
Pullman Company
Illinois Central Railroad
Congress OF Bird-Lovers
Aubudon Soriey
Little Joe
Michael
Onyx
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