Preemptive Spade Bid Flips Radio Bridge Game
Milton C Work and Wilbur White head faced top rivals R Richards of Detroit and E J Tobin of Chicago in a Chicago broadcast of a first American Auction Bridge league championship. Richards, dealer, led a preemptive spade bid that set the tone, while Whitehead attempted to counter with careful play. The hand dramatized strategic preemption and defensive maneuvering as the bidding and play unfolded toward a four spade game.
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Milton C. Work
Wibur Whitehead
WEAF
R. R. Richards
Detroit
Winnor
Chicago
American Auction Bridge League
Whic
E J Tobin
Mr. Richards
Whitele
Tobin
North
East
Richards
Whitehead West
Work
Varew
Whitehead
Ware
Jong
Mr Whitehead
Dummy
Mr Work
King of Hearts
West
Mr. Whitehead
Mr. Work
Declarer
Whith
Hearts
Iis
Eaat
Midol in a Urbum Pocket Case FTC Notice
An advertisement promotes Midol as a “marvelous product” aiding menstruation with a pocket case. It claims the formula relieves cramps and pain and targets “Very hardest time” for women while implying regulatory attention from FTC. The text cites specialists and urges buyers to consider this product for relief.
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Midol
No More Gas Relief Through Honest Use
The text describes a medical claim about reducing gas in stomach and bowels, claiming a preparation relieves bloating and helps breath deeply without drowsiness. It references a product named HindI stores and promotes availability at drug stores, urging readers to obtain the genuine version.
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Bowale
Ceaire
Vlantin
DENG
Compensation Ordered for Ostrom's Care
Freeland W and Mamie K R Ostrom of Newark New Jersey were allowed $3900 against the estate of Frank Oxham who died January 3 for five years of care. Freeland W Ostrom died before presenting a $3120 claim on his estate. Total claims against the estate totaling $3920 were approved by Commissioners C O Lister Henry Greenstein and Hugisvo Lavery and will be paid from an estate of $6237.56.
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Freeland W
Mamie K. R. Ostrom
Newark
Frank Oxham
Ostrom
Freeland ‘W Ostrom
C. O Lister Henry Greenstein
Hugis Vo Lavery
Sea Devil Plans Monument To Buffalo Bill Cody
Count von Leckie of Germany and a touring party visit Denver to attend a fundraiser for a large monument honoring Colonel William F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill. The group mentions sea fame and allied ships as part of the tribute amid the visit.
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Col. Cody
Boston
Fen
Fella von Leckie
Germany
Vesvel the Beeudler
Binfalo Bll
Wickia J Cody
Denver
Colo Count von Cuckntr
Beny A
Valentine's disturbance ends with jail for teen suitor
Webster Mass February 14 A 19 year old Anthony Petrowski who tapped on a sweetheart window at 9 30 p m to hand a valentine was jailed three months on a disturbance charge The case stemmed from weeks of trouble as he ignored orders from his sweetheart and other authorities to stop following her
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Webster
Mass
Associated Press
Anthony Petrowski
Tony
Man Passes Probation After Break In At Sweetheart Home
A court record notes Tony faced police charges for attempting to force entry to his sweetheart's house after her parents barred him. The judge previously placed him on probation following the incident.
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Welbu Areou
Tony
United Fruit Company Declares Extra Dividend
The United Fruit Company announced an extra dividend of 130 per share, in addition to the regular quarterly dividend. Both dividends will be payable April 2 to stockholders of record as of March 3.
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United Fruit Company
New York
Asociated Press
Navy ships recalled from stranded tug Mohave off Nantasket
Boston Feb 14 The destroyer Maury and other ships engaged in freeing the wrecked tug Mohave at Harding's ledge off Nantasket were recalled due to southeast storm warnings. Rear Admiral Philip D Andrews, commandant of the Boston navy yard, ordered the ships to hove to and await conditions. A working party spent the day making Mohave water tight and planning to use a pump to clear water once work resumes. No word had come from the three missing men.
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Boston
Associated Press
Maury
Nantasket
Admial Philip D Andrews
Boston Navy Yard
Dight
Mohave Ra% Aground On Ledge Incident Reported
A small boss woman reportedly helped out after Mohave ran aground on a ledge. The incident involved efforts to secure the vessel and ensure passenger safety during the grounding.
Park Commissioners Postpone Meeting Over Funeral
The Park Commissioners postpone their regular board meeting for one week due to the death and funeral of Mrs. Antonette Fairchild Wheeler, mother of D. Fairchild Wheeler. The board will reconvene next Tuesday in the Stratfield to consider the 190 acres presented as Fairchild Memorial Park.
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Antonette Fairchild Wheeler
D. Fairchild Wheeler
Board of Park Commissionera
Stratfield
Wheeler
Pahichild Memorial Park
View Bill Requires Two Brakes On Mass Cars
Massachusetts hearing on a bill to require two unattached braking systems on all motor vehicles. Alfred W. Devine of the registry testified most current brakes would be legal under the proposal, with one vehicle needing minor changes. The bill, filed by Day Baker, aims to tighten brake requirements despite opposition.
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Boston
Mass
Associated Press
Massachusetts
Alfred W. Devine
Motor
Maschusetts
Day ‘Baker
Frank A. Goodwin
Legis
Used car dealers urged to offer frank value in 1928
An era piece urges buyers and dealers to ensure dependable value in used cars. It notes excessive allowances and prices distort true value while highlighting General Motors drive to direct buyers to its thousands of dealers for fair, goodwill building sales in 1928.
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General Motors
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