Hughes Urges Curb on Bureaucracy at Wellesley
Charles E. Hughes told the Wellesley College commencement crowd that the nation must curb bureaucratic power and protect individual freedom. He warned against autocratic administration and warned that perpetual sacrifice in peace must not render patriotism useless. He argued the republic should maintain constitutional government as the basis of liberty and resist opportunistic expansion of official power.
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Whellesley
Mass
Charles E. Hughes
Wellesley College
Cve
Mberty
Stolen Jewels Recovered Hidden On Train Stay
Jewels valued at 30 dollars were stolen from Mrs. Whitney wife of State Senator Arthur Whitney on a special train returning from the Republican convention. They were recovered in the men’s wash room of a car by a Pennsylvania Railroad official as the train arrived in Morristown New Jersey. It is believed they were placed there by a porter.
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Morristown
N. J
Mrs Caruso Feels Strain of Metadramatic Events
A cabiegram from Mrs. Caruso to her husband describes a sequence of dramatic threats: a jewel robbery at her villa worth $500,000, kidnapping threats against her daughter, and a bomb explosion at a theatre in Hlavanu during a farewell performance. The note laments the strain of these events.
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East Hampton
N. X
Tragic murders and suicide shock tiny town
Seckman an oil driller killed his wife and four children Shirley W Va then slashed his own throat with a razor used on victims. Parallel items cover strikes in Waterbury and a fire at Park Ridge School causing about 100000 in losses.
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Sistersville
W. Va
Seckman
Shirley
Waterbury
New England Worlcs' Association
Park Ridge
Park
New England dry agents named in Prohibition force
Notification from United States Internal Revenue Collector James J. Wash announces the appointment of William J. McCarthy as supervising prohibition enforcement agent for New England with headquarters in Reston. James Shevlin becomes chief supervisor for Connecticut and parts of New York, overseeing New York work, while Thomas de Meaulifig remains in charge of state operations under McCarthy, with headquarters in New Haven.
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United States
Internal Revenue
James J. Wash
Wiliam J . McCarthy
Tor
England
Reston
James Shevlin
Wits
Foor
Connecticut Qd & Par
New York State
Thomas Ds Meaulifig
M! Mccarthy
New Haven
Elartpord
Grandmother Saves Child in Boston Area Medical Story
A grandmother in Massachusetts reportedly saved her granddaughter by shared medicine, recounting a dramatic recovery after a doctor feared death. The anecdote promotes a laxative and worm expeler advertised as a life aid for families, with claims of relief for various ailments.
Vigorous Men and Women in Demand Ad Card
An old advertisement touts Ambition Brand nerve tonics from Hindle Pharmacy and Wendell's stores. It promises energy, vigor, and relief from nerves headaches and insomnia within days, with a 60 cent box price and money back guarantee. The ad claims nationwide dealer authorization and a two day improvement window.
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Hindle
de Stromy
Wigor
Gan Drug Store
Defies Age by Using Howards Buttermilk Cream for Complexion
An advertisement touts Howard Bros. Buttermilk Cream as a magic cure for dull lifeless complexions. It claims to whiten hands and arms without shininess, erase wrinkles and lines, remove puffiness around the eyes, and cure skin troubles from wind and sun. The company, Howard Bros. Chemical Co., Buffalo, N.Y., promotes the product as rapidly improving appearance.
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Howard's Futhermilk Crear
Howard Bros. Chemical Co
Buffalo
Mm. OY
Crystal Washer promises easy washday at home
Advertises the Crystal Washer as a labor saving device replacing hand washing. It handles all clothes from lingerie to heavy linens with an automatic cylinder and wringer, requires simple sorting and water solution, and delivers clean clothes ready to hang. Cash price $155 with payment terms $163, shown on the fourth floor.
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Crystal
Bungalow Aprons Sold at Special Price
In a catalog-like listing the ad promotes bungalow aprons with fine protection and dust-proof material. It highlights a special price of 1.93 to 1.95 with striped patterns in various colors and elastic inset for a smooth fit. The copy extols home use for kitchen chores and housework.
Pretty white dresses for girls from eight to eighteen dollars
What pretty white dresses for girls. White and fluffy and fine. Girlish styles for girls can be fashionable and correct. Organdies with embroidery trim and delicate laces, flounces, ruffles, tucks and folds. Sizes 12 to 46, priced from eight to nineteen fifty, crafted with home-like care.
Summer silks and messaline fabrics on sale
Summer silks and a messaline fabric described as lightweight, firm, and colorfully striped in pink tan lavender or blue. Foulards offered in white patterns on blue, brown, green, or black grounds, noted for light weight and durability. Prices quoted from $3.50 yd to $2.65 yd. Third floor.
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Vexting
Fairchild & Sons
Maln Street Arcade Corner
Sproviero
D.C
Palmer
Tegive
Main
St. Newfield
Gidd
Bridgeport _ COM
Newfield
Charles Senolz
Bet
Vies
Owith
Scott & Bowke
scotTs
Holland
Hughes
Lipton’s Tea
Caruso
Warsaw
Ukraine
Polesia
Emy
Glihow
New York
Enring Caruso
National Theatre
Ador
Gan Sal
San
Santisgo
Chile
Arturo Alessandsi
Laweral
Allance
Tlav Ana
Odd Fellows
Lontqon
Beth Bullees
Paris
Adt Pis
Kania
Berlin
Horn
New England
Sar Meira
Dein
Sam
Dr. Prue
Lottie
Hal
Golor
Mona Old
Teun
Tumse
Anya
Federal Signal CO
Albany
Hartforld
Arnesis
Naxgatack
Tbs
Jack Tar
E Howland, Dry Goods CO
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