Versatile Ipswich Housekeeper Joins Coolidge Family
Miss Exton Riley, a 20 year Ipswich resident noted for clam expertise, is named Coolidge family housekeeper. Averse to publicity, she hid her photo, declined interviews, and was born of a quiet, genial nature with outdoors love and musical talent. Her father Willem Riley runs Ipswich chamber affairs.
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Ipswich
Mass
Coollase
Exton Riley
Riley
Willem J Riley
Inswich Chamber of Commerce
Filey
Coolidge
Ind Viclent
Miss Riley
Women's Educational and Industrial Union
Reston
Princeton
Hampton Road
Rh. H. Stearns
Tington
Frank W. Stearns
President Coolidge
Juris
Farmer Girl's Vision Stirs South Germany
Berlin July 25 A vision in Himmelstadt, a village in southern Germany, draws crowds as farmers claim a Madonna image appeared in a white cloud over a forest. Local women report repeated sightings and halt field work to pray, prompting bishopric scrutiny of the pious gathering and its perceived healing power.
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Berlin
Nes
Mecca
Germany
Hev
Himmoelatat
City of Heaven
Alsiana
Tyr
Tos Eden
Himmelstadt
Wuer
Prac
Survival Of The Fittest A herbal remedy standard debate
The text argues that a proprietary medicine must prove merit amid competition. It cites Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, after fifty years of success, as a dependable standard remedy trusted by women. The passage reflects 19th or early 20th century advertising rhetoric.
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Lydia E. Finkham
Our Children Now Camp Visit Advice
Parents are urged to visit summer camps to assess how children spend time and learn. Observe food, housing, routines, and peer interactions. Seek an open director who welcomes visits, ensure an educational program, and favor camps aligning with nature and quiet exploration over rigid uniforms.
Organization formed to interpret Mrs. Eddy teachings in London
An group led by Mrs Annie C Bul, wife of a retired English major, forms The Christian Science Parent church of the New Generation. It aims to abolish compulsory legislation and repeal US prohibition laws, arguing they oppose Mrs Eddy's direct teachings.
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London
Mary Baker Eddy
Mea
Annie C. Bnl
Chistian Science
Boothbay Harbor Bridge Approved by U S Engineers
Washington July 25 AP officials say the L A Army Corps of Engineers approved Boothbay Maine officials plan to reconstruct a bridge across Boothbay harbor. The engineer in chief rejected complaints about the Apagadasset river crossing and held the structure would not obstruct navigation.
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Washington
L. A. Army Corps of Engineers
Boothbay
Maine
Boothbay Harbor
Apagadasset River
Bowdoinham
One Application of New Face Powder and It’s On All Day
A new cosmetic combines cream and face powder into a compact, long lasting product named Korazone La Charme. It promises a flawless finish, resists water heat and perspiration, and lasts at least three months for $1.00. Available at La Charme stores with a money back guarantee if not delighted. Comes in white flesh and brunette shades.
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Assura
la Charme A
Howlands
Leverty and
Hindle
Danbury Battery D 192nd Artillery Home From Camp
Danbury reports Bat tery D 192nd Field Artillery returns from Tobyhanna Pennsylvania after two weeks encamped. 103 officers and men arrive on a three car special train to greet families at the station. Captain Schoen leads a march to the State armory and drills resume next Monday.
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Danbury
192Nd Field Artillery
Tobyhanna
George J. Schoen
State Armory
Fair
Adelbert M. Young
Danbury Fair
David W. Bradley
Young
Lieutenant Young
Teacher Wins $2300 Novel Contest for Mrs Merivale
New York July 25 AP Award to Paul Kimball, 34, of Boston, for his first novel in an open contest against 6700 entrants, announced today. Kimball, a teacher in New England preparatory schools, submitted Mrs Merivale, in a contest fostered by Edward J Clode, New York publisher.
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New York
Paul Kimball
Boston
Kimball
New England
Mrs. Merivale
Edward J. Clode
Telegram Daily Pattern Service One-Piece Dress for Girls
English print pattern for a one piece dress for girls aged 6 8 10 12 or 14 years. Panel front gathered skirt sides and back narrow belt ties in a bow. Features patch organdie dimity novelty crepe gingham or tub slk with 178 yards of 36 inch material and 8 yards of 32 inch contrasting. Price 15 cents in stamps or coin.
English edition of Uncle Tom's Cabin fetches 82 dollars
A London sale reports a copy of Uncle Tom's Cabin printed in 1852 by Casells with yellow wrapper and uncut pages sold for 82 dollars. The catalog marked it first English edition, aided by illustrations by Cruikshank, explaining the high price.
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England
London
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Cassells
Cruikshank
Joyce Hawley Drug Overdose Case Sparks City Attention
Joyce Hawley, once known as the Bath Tub girl, is recovering in County Hospital after taking 35 grains of sleeping powder in a New York hotel room. She denies intent to die, says she was flat broke and scared, and recounts being discharged from a cabaret job amid public attention. Parents visited. police and officials weighed publicity impact.
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Chicago
Joyce Hawley
Paul Carroll
New York
Couny Hospital
Tt Wis
Lincoln
County
Pital
Morton Grove
Vilage
Joyce
Ingo
Anthony Dangelas
Nobile Refuses to Answer in Ellsworth Dispute
In New York on July 25 AP reports General Umberto Nobile, designer and captain of the Norge airship, declining to discuss the controversy with Lincoln Ellsworth. He said, I am sorry to leave America and I am glad to be going home. That is all.
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New York
Umberto Nobile
Norge
Bianca Mano
Lincoln Elsworth
America
Cost of living rises in France figures show jumps
Paris July 25 CAP official ministry of labor figures reveal rising living costs since July 1914. Wholesale prices for 45 daily goods climbed to 664 in April 1926, 742 in May, and 764 in June. Moodstutts and manufactured goods show similar increases, with textiles rising from 876 to 971 across the period.
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Paris
France
Ministry of Labor
New York Suffers Big Wind Damage
Albany and eastern New York sustained about half a million dollars in windstorm damage on Thursday. Traffic and communications were returning to normal, ending a week of disruption. The note cites aging population shifts and mentions William and Mary College’s status as the second oldest U.S. college.
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New York
Albany
William and Mary College
Williamstown
Maryland
William III
England
United States
Barbara Fritchie Legacy Still Flares In Frederick
The Frederick town counts Barbara Fritchie among its enduring legends from Mount Olivet gravestone to West Patrick Street bridge rail. Debates over her authenticity split residents, while shops and memorials bear her name. Jackson’s 1862 visit and the flag incident are recounted with varying certainty, feeding Whittier inspired lore and conflicting recollections.
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Fredericktown
Hes
Hostilly
Francia Scott Key
Barbara
Whittler
Jackson
Frederick
West Second Street
Bentz Street
Patrick Street
Fritchie
Yanke
Barba
Caroline Ebert
Tritecle
Mexican Marriages Harder Here Under New Restrictions
Juarez, Mexico July 25 Puerto Rosapo health certificate required for marriage under new Mexican rules. Rose Marie Carter, long-time El Paso resident, traveled with John Shelton Beattie of Hollywood to Juarez for nuptials, presenting themselves to wed under the health verification demand.
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Juarez
Mexico
Pdivorce Mills
Bntelopers
Rose Marie Carter
el Paso
Rio Grande
John Shelton Beatt
Hollywood
California
I Ito
Secret Border Wedding Under Juarez Officials
A couple secretly wed amid new border rules. They lacked a galé bill for the auto ride, parked the car, and walked to the American side where the justice and the acting mayor of Juarez officiated. They registered in Juarez and across two more Mexican states, each receiving certificates. The bride and groom, Mr and Mrs Scott, were photographed, with a male escort and a passport rule noted.
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Bot
Ef Opera
Amerian
Scott
Juarez
Mexico
Augustin
Las Santos
French Claims Against Mexico Reach 21 Million Pesos
Paris sources report French citizens seek 21 million dollars in damages from Mexico for Revolutionary period losses. The French Mexican Claims Commission has received the claims, with no date set for their consideration.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Jamve
Fran Mexican Claims Commission
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Prohake
Farmer Girl
South
Mrs. Eddy
U. S
192Nd
Telegram
Bridgeport Telegram
Nobile
Ellsworth
Barbara Fritchie
Whittier
Stonewall Jackson
Mange
Vu Ady van Ee
Heinz
House of Heinz
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