States May Lose Seats in Congress
Washington report notes the 1920 census could require increasing House seats from 435 to at least 500 to reflect population shifts. Rep Siegel of New York explains ten states including Indiana Iowa Missouri Illinois Kentucky Maine Nebraska Vermont and New Mexico would lose representatives if the size remains 435. He says a larger base would let 65 of all new seats go to the nine states with growing populations, while opposition exists among current members.
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Washington
Tuly
House
Siegel
New York
Ales
Towa
Missouri
Tmlinois
Kentucky
Mainesland
Nebraska
Vermont
Eima
Clan Campbell to Hold Outing and Field Day
Members of Clan Campbell No 24 plan a Saturday August 7 gathering at Savin Rock with a 2 bit field day and a clan convention. Chief John Ross and his tug of war team seek state honors from Clan MelLead of New Haven as bands and a parade also feature a major Scottish culture event with teams from multiple towns and a Bridgeport soccer squad aiming to win.
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Clan Campbell
Savin Fock
John Ross
Clan MelLead
New Haven
Clant Campbell
Flatford
Spryfield
Stamford
Waterbury
Meriew -Britain
Torrington
Apsgonia
German thirst for conquest reshapes science and economy
In Berlin July the German enterprising efforts face marked depreciation of the mark. Professor Ernest Troitses of the University laments a Chinese wall around German science and education, strengthened by France and others. He argues science must be international and cooperative despite rising anti German sentiment.
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Berlin
Ernest Trocitses
Germany
France
Racing yacht fitted with new engine off Strat ford point
The Commodore, built in 1884 by Commodore Joseph Blisworth for a racing sloop, has been fitted with a Raselype engine and is now offshore near Strat ford point stirring oyster beds to boost summer output. expected to return to New York with better weather.
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Joseph Blisworth
Stratford Point
New York
Sound traffic revival boosts regional shipment activity
Shipments on the Sound strengthened while railroad cargo remained below normal. Over the past week about 29 coal barges reached the city, mostly tied to the American Brass plant on the Housatonic river at Stratford. All but two barges are back in service after a month-long outage.
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The
Sound
American Brass Company
Housatonic River
Stratford
Big Sound
New Paving Material From Incinerator In Berlin
July report from Berlin notes a new paving product derived from incinerator ashes. The material is described as a hard granite like substitute, intended to replace imported stone and paving materials once supplied by Sweden. The article mentions Germany’s need to cut imports and highlights local production as a welcome development.
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Berlin
Terin
Abie Ag
Germany
Sweden
Mill End Lot Textures Adorned With Broadcloth And Muslin
An old newspaper ad promotes Mill End lots ready for fabric use. It highlights broadcloth in multiple tones for 48 and 54 inch widths priced around 5.50 yd and 3.95 yd. Also features charming muslin curtains in white with blue pink or yellow patterns and rich madras and mercerised poplins for drapes and portieres with cool summer tones.
Splendid Percales Offerings in Colorful Patterns
A catalog snippet touts vivid percale fabrics in bright colors and numerous patterns. Regularly priced at 45c or 35c, these attractive textiles appeal to shoppers seeking affordable bed coverings and decorative textiles.
Furnishings sale ad highlights dresses and fabrics
Text promotes bloomers nightgowns muslin petticoats and rugs with notable prices. It notes regular and sale figures across fabrics, patterns, and rug sizes, emphasizing durable wool fiber blends and Wilton rug quality in blue, tan, rose, and brown schemes.
Mill End Sale Brings Wide Range of Porcelains
Hundreds of odd pieces from American and English makers go on sale at the Mill End. Stock from potteries and scarce patterns fill tables with dishes, cups, bowls, platters, and casseroles priced from 15¢ to 85¢ and up to $1.10. Fourth floor sale includes many items nearing sold out status.
Aluminum Cookware Savings At Mill End Sale
Aluminum cookware features lightness long life and cleanliness with deep discounts on percolators kettles pots Wearever sets and teapots. Wearever items drop from regular prices to sale prices across multiple sizes including coffee pots muffin pans saucepans and stewpans with fourth floor display.
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Norland
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BRL
Fortefersen
SC Ander
Thursost Leiden
BriGzeport
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EB University
Boitiots Avenue
Congress
Peking
Thing
Agwate
D. Waters
Ae Court St
Bridgenort
Noor
Marseilles
Howland Dry Goods
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