Middle West Offers Prize Contests to Promote Music
The Middle West launches Merry Memory Contests in 50 cities, backed by clubs and schools, to cultivate appreciation of classical works from Brahms to Bach. Contests run two months with selections, composer biographies, and prize incentives, spreading from urban centers to rural communities.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Brahms
Rubenstein
Jocelyn
Brachmaninot
Nmaigal
Bach
Heethoven
Lsten
Illnoia
Schoola
Thumb
Michigan
Port Huron
Music Joyvera
Evolution of the Press Described by Wilson
Lynn W. Wilson, editor of the Bridgeport Times, spoke at the Bridgeport Philosophical Society meeting on Broad Street about the evolution of the press. He traced how newspaper linotypes expressed political views, discussed food features and camera trends, and urged better material for readers. Music and introductions preceded the remarks by Dr. Katsett, with vocal numbers by Miss Ida Kine and Mrs. Gla Hoberman.
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Lynn W. Wilson
Bridgeport Times
Bridgeport Philosophical Society
Ol. Katsett
Society
Ida Kine
Gla Hoberman
Arene
Atalax Laxative Promises Quick Relief for Children
Advert explains Atalax fruit flavored laxative as gentle for children and adults, claiming quick relief from constipation and associated headaches or stomach upset. It touts pure ingredients, easy nightly use, and notes McKesson & Robbin, Inc as manufacturers with box sizes 18 and 30 cents, plus related products.
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McKesson & Robbing, Inc
Fulton Street
New York City
Hoover Forecasts Era of Progress in Address
In a Washington Birth Day speech at the Union League club, Secretary Hoover touted arms conference gains and warned the world economy faces capital shortages. He cited naval rivalry easing with England and shifts with Japan, China, and Europe, urging fiscal prudence and a cautious path to global stability.
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Chicago
Hoover
Union League Club
Washington
England
Japan
China
Far East
Ching
Averla
Babylon Men Issue Formal Resolutions On Propriety
In Babylon New York on February 22 a group of twenty five year unmarried men issued a formal resolution criticizing young women for wearing galoshes unbuckled and for rolling stockings downward to an improper length. They declare they will not be seen in public with women displaying these acts and claim to have a better sense of propriety than ancient Babylon.
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Babylon
N.Y
Long Island
W. L. Douglas
Douglas
WL. Douglas Shoes
San Francisco
New York
W.l.douglas
Main St
Poli
Flow of Currents Being Studied by Unique Naval Plan
Flow of currents studied by the Navy Hydrographic Office via bottle papers dropped at sea. Mariners worldwide send thousands of forms in many languages, noting ship name date location and coordinates when found. Returned papers aid current mapping and pilot chart corrections. A Mohammedan in British Somaliland believed a found paper promised great reward and pursued further clarification with a pilots chart and a treasury note in hand.
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Hydrographic Office of the Navy
Yald
Poe
Smniailpa
Washington
Indian Ocean
Red Sea
British Somaliland
Mohamed Mustapha
Smiler
Ifinder
Navy
Tim
Uniform Charters Hearings Start For Connecticut Municipalities
A commission in Hartford will hold the first in a series of public hearings Monday on uniform charters for Connecticut cities towns and boroughs. The panel aims to reduce charter forms to three standard types and seeks input from mayors council members and citizens before presenting a report to the next Legislature.
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Firet
Connecticut
House of Representatives
Hartford
Lake
Arthur F. Bowers
Manychester la
Senate
Ghartar Torms
Aeiteimien
Tcat
Yospactiva
General Assembly
New London
Stratford
iCharter Commission
Wilson
Chairrman Bowers
Washington Legion Salute Observed At Post Ceremonies
A Washington Legion post observed a morning ceremony with honor and flag rites. The post chaplain Rev Hal W Kenarma led prayers as the group commemorated the nation and the event included a post seal dedication and Father al8.
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Legion
Washington
Lennon
Eine
Fred
Hal W. Kenarna
Parry Congdon
Doctor's prescription for skin diseases ad for Holkare
An old advertisement touts Holkare as a universal skin treatment promising clear, firm, soft skin and rapid relief. It claims physicians endorse it and cites Hindle J. S. McCann Co in Hornell and a 80 cent price, urging readers to buy no grease and no antiseptic content.
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Hindle
McCann Igo
Hornell
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