Waterways War Aids Stir Congress At Short Session
Washington dispatch outlines fierce pre session debate over St Lawrence tidewater and Lakes to Mississippi waterways. Key issues include Mississippi River basin projects, federal purchase of canal assets, and a $35 million appropriation amid Chicago drainage and Illinois River channel plans.
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Congress
Washington Tech
Seaboard
St Lawrence
House
Senate
Unitas
Lake
Michigan
Mississippi Valle
Great Lavres
Uniols
Air Department
Illinois River
Utier Ul
Hlinois
Missippi
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St Lous
Sanitary District of Chicago
Supreme Court
Attempted Hold Up Reported Near Stevens and Crest
John Nebalik of William Street reported that two men in a car attempted to hold him and a friend on Boston avenue between Noble and Glenwood avenues while returning from a dance at Stevens tall sy an crest. The assailants fled when the friend ran. Nebalik reached Lindley Street and called the South Precinct station.
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John Nebalik
William Street
Stevens Tall Syan Crest
Boston Avenue
Noble
Glenwood Avenues
Aar
Lindley Street
Touth
Suspected murder ruled suicide in Watertown case
A Watertown investigation concluded the death of Joan Man sia, a real estate operator and contractor, was by suicide after notes expressed a wish to die amid financial difficulties. Physicians at a hospital confirmed wounds consistent with self-inflicted harm, as a letter to his wife and another to a business associate were found.
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Watertown
Glass
Joan Mansia
Sailors Arrested After Auto Thefts Reported
A report indicates sailors were arrested in connection with several automobile thefts on Saturday. One of the stolen cars was recovered while another vehicle owned by Wo EE Wasp of Milford was stolen Friday night and later recovered. A suspect, John Schnmedk, was stopped on Main Street and held for the local police.
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Holster
Stratford
Tao
Rourkel
Housatomh Avenue
Congress Street
Gutomobie
Parkea
Lyon
John Schnmedk
Main Street
Stulon
Nowie
Albert
oStiler
Iova
Or an Aeroplane New Ortho Phonic Victrola offer
An advertisement pitches a Victrola as a superior phonograph, comparing it to an aeroplane for dramatic effect. It invites readers to visit the Victrola department to hear the new instrument and be convinced of its value with minimal cash outlay.
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Victrola
Rugs for sale in various 9 by 12 configurations
Beautiful seamless tapestry rugs in all over and detached designs. 9 by 12 feet priced at 22.50. Heavy seamless Axminsters with Chinese motifs in yellows and blues 9 by 12 priced 49.50. Foliage and woodland patterns in bright tints on gray or black grounds available on third floor.
For Sale Second-hand Coon Skin Coat and Dental Cabinet
China offers a second-hand gentleman's coon skin coat in good condition and a dental cabinet for sale. Located at 302 Mrs C E Jones on Main Street. Immediate inquiries welcome.
Gift Shop Price List Highlights No 541
Gift shop sections are arranged by prices and show a partial inventory. The list includes No. 541 items priced at $55 such as cutt sets, jewelry, children's bags, glassware, stationery, silk vests, fancy garters, bridge pads, toilet articles, quilted slippers, bath salts, Turkish towels, children's felt slippers, men's hose, ties and wallets, boys' blouses, belts and ties, and notes second floor location.
The Cleaner That Ever Woman Wants
A brisk sales pitch extols a cleaning device as the ultimate helper for women. It promises to beat dirt, sweep and wash, lightening the burden of housework and restoring order in the home.
Lamps and Furnishings on Fourth Floor Sales Notes
LAMPS is all you need pay down Small equal monthly payments soon complete the purchase. Fourth Floor they not only enjoy making believe they're Grown ups, but they soon learn to appreciate and be careful of the more costly Furniture in the home DESK AND CHAIR SETS £ 1 Man's size Waxed Oak Rolltop Desk and Chair Desk with Shelf, Pigeon holes, Drawers and Lock. $29.50 A most complete assortment of the newer shapes and decorative ideas makes selection a simple matter. Boudoir Lamps Desk Lamps rope Lamps Table Lamps Bridge Lamps Floor Lamps WAFBFLE SETS-S$7.50 AND 89.75 In Lustre and Colored China. Sets include 6 Plates, Saucers and Cups, Butter and Syrup Jug. FLOWER BOWLS-S$3 AND $4.75, Lustre China with Inserts in many Styles and unusual colorings. CAKE SETS-$2.73 TO $8.50 The Sets include 7 pieces, and are Hand Decorated in variety of designs. HAND DECORATED' NIPPON-$1 TO $22.50 Tea Sets, Cake Sets, Marmalade Jars, Mayonnaig 'Sets, Compotes, Bon Bons, Sugar and Cream Sets, etc. TABLES OF GIFT CHINA Table No. 1-$1 to $1.50, Table No. 2-$1.50 , $2.50, Table No. 3 -$2.50 to $3.50 and Table No. 4 $3.50 to $9.50.
Gift Certificates and Home Goods Advertised in 1920s Page
Promotional copy lists gift certificates usable for any amount and various household items. It highlights furniture like chairs tables cedar chests bassinettes cradles and a Pooley radio set with Atwater Kent receiver. Also mentions books and novelties with colorful illustrations and prices ranging from $1.25 to $7.50.
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Pooley
Atwater Kent
Ortho Records Demonstration Offered at Home
A notice offers a home demonstration of an orthopedic machine with a two to three day trial. The teaser implies a send-then-demonstrate approach and invites potential customers to experience the device in their own residence.
Victrola trade in offer under Club Plan for Orthophonic
Generous allowance offered for old Victrola as part payment on an Orthophonic. The balance may be paid in convenient amounts under the Club Plan.
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Eastern Seaboard
Mississippi Valley
Senate (U
Sailor
Howland
Goddard
Phonic
China
Porcelain
Cynthia Asquith
Abc’s
Louisa Alcott
Long Sarg
Seymour Loveland
Peter Potter
Jntmas Book Shop Wain
Pooles Radio Cabine
Atwater Ken
Enere
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