Seasonal Change in Employment Canning Problem
The United States Department of Commerce in cooperation with the New England Council reports a dominant issue in New England canning and preserving: seasonal employment swings. From midsummer to early fall 5 to 6 times as many workers are employed as in January and April, with firms diversifying into jams, jellies, and other products to smooth output.
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New England Council
United States Department of Commerce
New Bnelans
New England
Maine
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Mussolini Briand Meeting Denied by Italian Foreign Office
Rome reports denied rumors that Premier Mussolini secretly met with French Foreign Minister Briand at the Italo Swiss frontier. A government spokesman said there was no plan for such a meeting now, despite Mussolini’s absence from Senate and Deputies sessions and guards at Cu Palace.
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Rome
Associated Press
Mussolini
Briand
France
Domo Dossola
Foreign Office
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Cua Palace
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Maussolini
Briaud
Italy
Woman Robbed Jail Sent To Prison
Hartford dispatch reports Lilliai Gentle, 18, of White Plains, New York, who escaped from a county jail in January, was captured in Waterbury and sentenced to one to three years in the state prison by Judge Teret Simpson for stealing a fur valued at $400 from Edward W. Dewey, where she worked as a trusty.
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Hartford
Associated Pres
Lilliai Gentle
White Plain N Y
Ari
Waterbury
Teret © Simpson
Lome
Edwad W Dewey
Kerhe
Cour
sJall
Hein
Body to be disinterred after 103 years in Salem grave
The body of Matties Curie a pioneer of Salem will be exhumed from Grove cemetery after more than a century and reburied in a family plot near the We ety Relatives completed changes for moving the remains following years of grave search. Matthew Turner a great grand son who died in 1900 is connected to the removal plan.
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London
Matties Curie
Pioreer
Salem
Grove Cemetery
Bate
Matthey
Uwe
Matthew Turner
Siehe Turner
Rayon Bloomers Adopts High Grade Reinforced Seams
A vintage advertisement touts rayon bloomers offered at $1.50, claiming superior quality for customers. It highlights above-the-knee design, full cut, and reinforced flat-lock seams, noting the product as an unusually good grade from Secord Floor-Rear.
The Militaire Boot Exceeds Storm Shoe Trend
Howland introduces The Militaire Boot in a new exclusive, drawing excitement from the younger crowd. The boot features a black rubber foot and tan rubber top with cut-out velvet, a slim ankle fit, and a side zipper, marketed as smarter than storm shoes.
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Gome
Gay Boutonnieres and Boxes Offer Colorful Corsage Sets
Ad copy lists boutonniere clusters in gay boxes with vivid hues. It markets 50 cent chids, 475 cent orchids, double sprays of al orchids in velvet violet tones. Prices shown include 1 and 2 dollar options for the selections.
Toyland third Floor Christmas offerings for kids
The catalog notes many gifts for young girls and children including Lincoln Logs sets with notched ends, dishes, Japanese tea sets with pot and cups, aluminum kitchen sets, and assorted art supplies. Prices range from 50 cents to several dollars, highlighting sets for painters crayons and paint sets for older children.
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Evers
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Santa
Fashion Notes on Coats and Fabrics from a Vintage Catalog
A fragmentary fashion blurb describes livias with suede-like materials and flattering shawls, a youthful crush collar, luxurious fur, and slim straight backs. It notes drapes in the front, mannish travel coats, novelty imported blends, and a price line of $15. Beams of style language hint at a midcentury catalog tone and garb details.
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Livias
Stationery ads feature Polychron wooden boxes for sale
An old classified style notice highlights Fancy Polychron wooden boxes with two quires of paper offered at four to five dollars. The fragment mentions stationery as a wise choice and includes promotional pricing cues in a repetitive, incomplete sentence.
RCA Loudspeaker No 100 4 Fourth Floor Sale
RCA loudspeaker No 100 4 advertised for sale on the fourth floor at a price of 35 dollars. Key details include model reference and location. This brief item notes a single consumer electronics listing with price.
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RCA
Junior Wave style hair product for all ages
The text promotes a Junior Wave product for evening wear and concealing a growing bob. It claims it can be adjusted to any head regardless of hair length, aimed at schoolgirls and older women. Prices listed are $5 and $6.50 at Beauty Shop on the Third Floor.
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Hamidan
Massoul
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Lincoln
Toyland
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