Army officer explains Defense Act before Lions
Colonel Schoeffel outlines the 1920 National Defense Act at a Lions Club luncheon, detailing its three components the Regular Army National Guard and Organized Reserve. He notes war experiences that spurred a unified plan and cites training gaps in Bridgeport along with emergency command papers for company leaders.
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Col. Schoeffel
National Guard
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Bridgeport
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Washington jeweler offers free wedding ring with engagement ring
A Washington firm of jewelers announces a promotion giving a free wedding ring to every purchaser of an engagement ring, a deal aimed at attracting customers and boosting sales.
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Mass for Archbishop Draws Over 1500 Attendees in Tain
Over 1,500 people attended a solemn service for the repose of the Archbishop. The event included priests, professionals, and hospital figures. Rev. Bojnoistur of Sacred Heart Church hosted the gathering with clergy and local dignitaries in attendance.
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Tain
Cary GO
Aref
Overcoats Offered With Low Prices and Quality Brands
A sales pitch highlights penny saved equals dollars earned by buying current overcoats. The items are Highland and Kuppenheimer quality, with good style and fine fabrics. They are well made and discounted because the shop is cleaning house.
Tobacco Growers of State Oppose New Postal Bill
Connecticut tobacco manufacturers and merchants oppose a House Wars and Means subcommittee bill allowing reciprocal parcels post with Cuba. If enacted, Cuba could ship cigars and cigarettes to the United States, while the U S could send parcels up to 11 pounds to Cuba. The Post Office supports the measure to finalize a Pan American postal accord.
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Cuba
United States
United
House of Representatives
Means
Post Office Department
Providence Post Office Clerk Shoots Self In Lobby
David Howard, 45, a clerk in the Providence post office finance division for 15 years, shot himself in the head this morning. Police and post office officials could not determine a motive as crowds gathered. a public health surgeon gave first aid but Howard died. He was a native of Fall River and had worked at the lobby scene.
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Providence
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David Howard
Providence Post Office
Howard
United States
Falls River
Overcoats Discounted at Main Floor Sale
Readable ad fragment shows coats offered at reduced prices including options formerly $45 and $50 now $34.50 and $39.50 respectively. Mentions main floor and rear display area.
Gage hats debut at five dollars in two styles
Chick-sensible Gage hats priced at five dollars arrive in straw two tone or felt with straw faced brims. Smart narrow brims lift jauntily with quirky wrinkles, offering easy wear and the Howland millinery prestige. Sorend flour front.
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Gage
Howland
Sorend Flour
Smart neckwear complements the frocks and jackets
The piece describes neckwear and jabots to pair with heavy crepe de chine frocks, including round or fitted collars with matching cuffs. Sets cost $1.25 and $1 for lace collars and cuffs and $1 for jabots in dainty lace or georgette.
Christians Blame Missionaries For Heathen Troubles
London February 19 AB Sir William Arbuthnot Lane criticizes Christian missionaries. In an address on eugenics he argues civilization questions arise from whites influencing nonwhite races. He claims seafarers and missionaries harmed heathen communities by introducing vice disease and moral codes that lead to degeneration.
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London
William Arbthnot Lane
William
Suit for your boy at a low price ten fifty
Boys ages 7 to 17 can buy well made suits from smart new woollens in tan and grey with good linings and careful tailoring. Each suit includes vest and two pairs of trousers. Basement Fren. Big value at ten fifty.
Prince Henry Engagement To Lady Scott Reported
Lanson February reports the engagement of the third son of Mary Root daughter of the Duke of Buccleuch to Lady Scott. The ceremony is expected shortly after court mourning for Dowager Queen Alexandra ends tomorrow.
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Lanson
Mary
Root
Buccleuch
Alexandriz
Stockings and underhose sale marks practical women’s wear
Practical yet beautiful hosiery offered in silk stockings with lisle tops in black rachelle bran opal grey gunmetal and rosewood priced at 1.95. Flesh colored seamless wool underhose designed to be worn under any color silk stocking for warmth priced at 1.0. Main fluor for rear.
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Miss Stevens
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Ruth Smith
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George Ryder
Katherine Terrill
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Miss Bayers
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