Brockton Fair Opens To Record Crowd On First Day
More than 25 000 attendees braved poor weather for the 40th annual Brockton agricultural fair opening day surpassing the previous record of 22 982. Winners include Merryman in hunters class 75 with Miss Elkins and Dreadnought in class 78 with Miss Elkins. Rita owned by Mrs. Caroline Griggs Plant won ride and drive.
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Julian Morris
Holiday
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Gladys
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Starlight
Mary
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Sioloans
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Admit Youngsters Free Children’s Day Parade Opens Event
Children were admitted free on a special day with a parade at the start. The program featured a large turnout and a festive scene as youngsters enjoyed free access to activities and sights.
Sage Tea and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad Promised Darker Hair
An advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a ready to use tonic costing about 50 cents a bottle. It claims to darken gray hair naturally and evenly while removing dandruff and stopping scalp itching and hair loss. The text explains application with a sponge or brush and suggests quick results after a few uses.
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Brockton Fair Highlights School Parade and Horse Show
Brockton observed a grand school parade with 1200 children led by 265 from Perkins School for top attendance. A horse show followed with multiple class winners, a race accident prompting hospital aid, and a detailed results summary across Morgan stallions ponies and harness classes.
Harriman’s Son Enters Yale 1917 Class
New Haven Sept 30 Edward R N Harriman a son of the late E H Harriman enters Yale with the incoming class of 1917. Yale will retain the Harriman name on its rolls for eight years as Averell Harriman graduated last June and Edward R N Harriman is registered from Arden New York.
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Edward R. N. Harriman
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Boston Woman Seeks Return of Personal Garments and Property
Emma F. Miller of Boston petitions the Superior Court to recover her garters underclothes and other personal apparel believed in the possession of her husband Charles W. Miller. She claims desertion and denial of access to the home, with several valuable items reported missing since June 28.
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Boston
Superior Court
Japan Sends Another Note to Rio in Anti Alien Talks
Japanese protest note on California anti alien controversy sent to the United States. Text unreleased but believed to favor a negotiated settlement, with optimism over a new treaty between Japan and the United States if accepted.
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Rio
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Quick Catarrh Relief
Ad touts a small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm to clear clogged nostrils and head passages. It claims immediate soothing relief, dissolves inflamed membranes, and promises cure by morning for catarrh cold in head or sore throat.
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