Budget chief defends Congress as efficient body
Niagara Falls May 12 Ab Herbert M Lord director of the budget told the annual convention of the National Retail Dry Goods association that Congress would measure up to prior sessions in ability and patriotism. He argued criticism of Congress is unjust and noted federal spending has risen but efficiency improved. He cited 1921 costs at 59.5 billion and 1923 at 58.9 billion while noting a two billion dollar net rise since 1931 despite cuts.
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Niagara Falls
N.Y
Hoerbert M. Lord
Congress
National Retail Dry Goods Association
Earthquake Felt in Westchester County Towns
A light quake was felt around midnight across Westchester towns including New Rochelle Irvinton Dobba Ferry Port Chester Elmsford and a section of Yonkers. Dishes rattled and houses trembled slightly as the shock spread across the area reported by AP.
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White Plains
Westchester County
New Rochelle
Irvinton
Dobba Ferry
Port Chester
Elmsford
Yonkers
Danderine Dandruff Cure Promises Quick Hair Renewal
An early 20th century advertisement touts Danderine as a rapid dandruff eliminator. It claims within ten minutes no trace of dandruff remains, scalp invigorates, itching and hair loss stop, and hair grows stronger, fuller, shinier with luxurious luster. A small bottle is sold at drug stores for a few cents.
Keeping Youthful Health Through Gentle Laxatives
An advertisement touts keeping young by proper bowel and liver care. It cites nine percent of sickness from inactive bowels and endorses Myer Edwards’ vegetable tablets as a milder alternative to calomel. The product promises to restore natural bowel flow and remove impurities, using the olive-colored packaging to identify Dr Edwards’ Oye Faulots.
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Edwards
Ghlo
Dr. Edwards
Songs That Are Hits Often Come from Sacred Music
In Federal court critic Sigmund Spaeth testified that pop songs often source tunes from sacred music. He cited Yes, We Have No Bananas as adapted from Handel Messiah and Walt To The Clouds Roll By from another religious work. The trial concerns Westman Music vs Jerome Remick over alleged copyright infringement.
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New York
Brondun
Sigmund Spastic
Walt
Spaeth
Ana
Fread Westman Music Company
Jerome Remick Music Publishing Company
Bondy
Women on Ticket Hopeful After Constitutional Change Des Moines May 12
Two Iowa women enter the primary race despite a constitution requirement to be amended before women can hold state representative seats. They aim for voter approval in November to enable more women to be seated in future elections. A resolution to strike the word male from legislative qualification provisions has passed two Iowa legislatures, clearing the path for broader female candidacy though only filings exist for secretary of state and state superintendent of public instruction.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Landon Held Over Bicycle Accident Case in Milford
James G Landon of Washington DC was held on $100 bond after driving over a boy's bicycle and leaving the scene. The 12 year old Fred Everett was turning a Broad and River street corner when his bike hit a car track and he fell. Officer Arthur Harris pursued and arrested Landon as he did not stop to assess damages.
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Milford
Sperial
James G Landon
Washington, D. C
Landon
Arthur Harris
Fred Everett
Everett
Broad Aid River Street
Lawson
Harris
Occultism Embraced, Doctor Says in Chicago Speech
Dr Walter Van Hook of Northwestern University urges expanding medical research to include occultism and spiritualism. He cites personal seance experiences and calls for studying telepathy, birth practices, and preventive medicine, arguing death can be postponed by willpower and broader inquiry.
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Chicago
America
Walter van Hook
Northwestern University School of Medicine
Lm. van Tigck
Medcal Round Table
Belove
van Hoox
Evolution row ends in Atlanta schools turmoil
In Atlanta Georgia a dispute over alleged evolution content in public schools led the Board of Education to table both majority and minority reports from the investigating committee. The majority report by Mop Yherrel proposed burying both reports, a motion that failed 9 to 3.
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Atlanta
Cap Kina
Atelanta
Board of Education
Mop Yherrel
Armored car gang nabbed after dramatic chase in Vermont
In Island Pond Vermont a chase ended with four captured smugglers after armored vehicles carrying liquor and ale were pursued along northern New Hampshire roads. Drivers Richardson, Miss Chase, Lawrence, and Kendal denied piloting the vehicles. Officers Rice and Hill described a near collision with a train and a crash into a telephone pole before overtaking the cars two miles from the station. The four were handed to Deputy Collector J. B. Jones for prosecution. seizure the largest in the region this year.
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Island Pond
New Hamypigture
A. P
J. B. Jones
State Agency Job Demand Falls Briefly in April
The April report from the state labor bureau shows 4 807 employment applications across five agencies and 3 816 requests for help with 3 434 placements. Hartford led in activity with 1 363 job seekers, 1 136 seeking help, and 1 070 positions filled. Bridgeport listed 1 009 work applications, 916 for help, 839 placements. New Haven had 794 work requests and 716 placements. Waterbury recorded 841 work requests, 747 for help, 593 placements. Norwich had 710 work requests, 218 for help, and 710 placements.
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Taatford
State Labor Bureau
Hartford
Bridgeport
New Haven
Waterbury
Norwich
Milford Home Damaged by Fire
Milford May 12 Special A fire of unknown origin damaged about 200 dollars to the home of James Mager on Noth street this afternoon at 4 36 o clock Chemical No 1 answered the call and the blaze was put out with ease No one was at home and the fire started in the basement spreading up between the walls to the upper floors Firemen acted swiftly saving the house from total destruction
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Milford
James Mager
Noth Street
Chemical No. 1
Conviction Upheld in Rhode Island Divorce Mill Case
Rhode Island Supreme Court affirmed the 1946 conviction of Leonard W Horton and Francis F Dougherty for conspiracy to defraud justice in the Rhode Island divorce mill scandal. The pair were found guilty on one count of 39 instructions. Sentence was deferred pending appeal. Separately, Senorita Maria Luisa Ross heads the radio department for Mexico’s Ministry of Public Education in the southern republic.
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Providence
Rhode Island Supreme Sourt
Leonard W Horton
Francis FP. Dougherty
Rhode Island
suprem + co
Horton and Dougherty
Horston
Dougherty
Senorita Maria Luisa Ross
Ministry of Public Education
Republi
Amazing Discovery Promises Blood Pressure Reduction
An advertisement touts a mysterious prescription as reducing high blood pressure by about 40 percent in a short time. It claims improved mood and vitality, with no serious side effects, and offers a money back guarantee. Distribution lists multiple drug stores and a PO box for orders.
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Uae
Mull Aid Congres
Fine bridal undergarments from today and yesteryear
Featuring undergarments in white and delicate tints for brides both modern and historic. Gowns range five to seven fifty dollars with radium and crepe de chine fabrics, lace trims, and tailored styles. Slips from three to eight dollars, with radium crepe de chine and baronette satin options. Chemise five dollars in varied lace and crepe de chine styles.
Connecticut Tire Makers Pressing For Local Respect
Local comment extols regional tire producers in Connecticut noting standard construction from pure gum rubber and a reputation for long service in neighboring city markets. The passage emphasizes domestic manufacture and reliability.
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Vermont
Connecticu
Howland
Boudoir
Bandeau
Secona Hoar
Ene
Howland Dry Goods CO
Norwalk Leto Cord
Connecticut
Tion
Norco
Fleer
Bar Harbor
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