Vladivostok revolt crushed as government seizes control
Nov 1 report states revolutionary movement led by Zematvo rebels in Vladivostok was rapidly defeated by government forces under General Gaida who was wounded and captured. Rail station fell to loyal troops, some prisoners executed, and Russian gunboats aided neutral allied ships in port.
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Vladivostok
Kolchak
Notical revoluutionista-Zematvo
Vladivostow
Gaida
Alberian Fornt
Revolutionary Party
Soothing Poslam Soap Ad Claims Fast Skin Relief
An old advertisement touts Poslam soap and its claimed soothing effect on fiery irritated skin. It asserts rapid relief for pimples, rashes, itching, scalp scales, and other conditions, urging readers to request free samples from Emergency Laboratories in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fimergency Laboratories
New
USA
Tonia
Healthy Children Seek Joyful Lives With Simple Care
A fragmentary reader note urges simple inexpensive care to keep children content and free from fretfulness. It mentions tender young lives and old fashioned waretable as part of the advice.
Celery King Advertisement Improves Blood Health
An old advertisement touts Celery King as a blood purifier and health booster. It claims brewing four cups of tea, given to children as directed, cleanses stomach liver and bowels. The copy promises a full transformation after three weeks of nightly use.
Walking Under Difficulties Finally Improves With Mayton
Patient suffers stomach and bowel trouble preventing work until taking Mayton on a friend's advice. After use, he regains strength and activity, claiming the remedy is the only medicine that helped him. The ad asserts Mayton removes catarrhal mucus and inflamed areas causing abdominal ills and even appendicitis, with money-back guarantee.
American Legion Elects First Commander D Olier
Lieut. Col. Franklin D Olier a D C man was chosen first commander of the American Legion at its inaugural convention held recently in Minneapolis. D Olier is a former merchant of Philadelphia Pa.
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Franklin D'Olier
American Legion
Minneapolis
D'Olier
Philadelphia
Army rubber hip boots sale at Malm floor rear
Boston depot sale offers USA rubber hip boots at 4 dollars per pair. Boots were inspected by army inspectors and shipped overseas in ready cases. Hip length regulation design praised for hunting fishing and wet work. Sale Friday at Malm floor rear.
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Boston
Quartermaster Corps
US Army
Mhen
Secretary Gone Money Missing At Fitchs Home
Stamford Nov 20 A general alert was released for Thomas H Stage formerly secretary of Fitchs Home for Soldiers in Noreton who disappeared weeks ago. It is alleged that 8000 in estate funds entrusted to Stage is missing. Stage, about 50, married with a family, was employed as accountant and book keeper. Funds for the home are issued by the state comptroller in a lump sum and disbursements are made by drawing against this fund.
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Stamford
Towan
Thomas H. Stage
Fitch
Noreton
Stagg
Hoe
Atata Comptroller
Golf gear sale offers 69 cent Spalding balls
Local ad promotes Spalding golf balls size No 40 50 or 60 at 69 cents each. Briarcliff clubs praised for balance and swing. Irons and drivers priced at 1.50 dollars. Sale limited to one per person on fourth floor.
Dinner Sets Offer Holiday Savings Across Nations
Special Thanksgiving dinner sets assembled from open stock lines feature 7 varied designs. English French Japanese and American porcelains with gold borders floral motifs and blue borders are offered in 97 to 100 piece sets serving 12 at prices ranging from 19 to 117.50, reflecting notable economy and international craftsmanship.
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France
Japan
England
Dresden
Martin
Theo Haviland
Dress planning service offers free gown fitting
Madame Carpenter brings a cost free dress planning and fitting service to the store, guiding selection for figure and draping, cutting, fitting, and shaping fabric for finish at home. The expert provides advice, sketches and fittings without charge, promising economy without sacrificing beauty and style. Third floor.
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Madame Carpenter
Fresh Hats Arrive in Military Section Blooming Variety
Fresh hats in the Military Section on the second floor appear like a garden in bloom with daily changing displays. Group by group draws attention as new hats in velvet felt feathers fur designs arrive, priced at 5 to 15 dollars.
Government to Pay 1919 Taxes on Homes Sold to Locals
Harry J. Burns, local selling agent for the United States Housing Corporation, said taxes on government built houses at Old Mill Green and Grasmere will be paid by the United States until the next term. Painting and redecorating will be done by the corporation. Fifteen houses had been sold at Old Mill Green and nearly as many at Grasmere. The mortgage taken by the government is payable in 11 years and seven months with only one percent of the value per month as rental.
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Harry J. Burns
United States
Housing Corporation
Green and Grasmere
Old Mill Green
Grasmere
Fined Parents For Keeping Children From School
Ferdinando Rendra of BST-State Angelo Magnetto of 89 Green Shreet and Louis Thomas of 66 Park terrace were fined $5 each in City court yesterday for neglecting to send their children to school. Judge Bartlett warned heavier fines on future offenses. Truant Officer Grosshart and Sherwood testified. The Sendra girl helped run the house with 12 boarders. Thomas claimed he needed children to work to pay a mortgage.
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Ferdinando Rendra
Angelo Magnetto
Green Shreet
Louis
Thomas
Park Terrace
Bartlett
Grosshart
Sherwood
Sendra
Fine embroidered underwear and gowns attractively priced
Mostly from the Philippines these pieces feature hand embroidery done by skilled artisans. Styles include gowns with hand embroidery finished by hand, scalloped necks and sleeves, envelope chemises with floral spray and drawn work, priced from 3.50 to 4.50 dollars.
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Philippines
House of Kuppenheimer Suits For Men And Youth
The House of Kuppenheimer offers singles and doubles in tailored suits for men and young men. Finest looking, with new double-breasted and single-breasted styles featuring higher waists, flared skirts, updated cuffs and pockets. Main floor rear.
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House of
Pretty nice boys suits and sweaters in Norfolk style
Advertises boys clothing with wool suits priced at $14.50 and extra trousers at $3.50. Details may include gray green brown wool fabrics, belt, patch pockets, inverted pleat, and sizes up to 17. Extras include sweaters in blue heather gray and v style slip on at $4.50, cuat style $5, roll collar coat style $6. Front basement.
Clever travel sanitary cases and accessories
Traveling sanitary cases in silk or cretonne with rubber lining and strap holders. Bag shaped with drawstring and roll-up styles offered. Wash-cloth cases priced 25c to 35c. Manicure sets $1.25 to $6.50 in roll-up cases. DeVilbiss atomizers for comfort priced 90c to 4.50, special netted bulb at 2. Center aisle, front.
Secretary Grew to lead American peace delegation remaining members sail
Paris November 20 A P Joseph C Grew secretary of the American delegation to the peace conference will likely be the only prominent official to remain after Polk White and Bliss sail for the United States on December 5 or 6 He will have a staff to handle remaining work following others departure
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Paris
A. P
Joseph C. Grew
Polk
Henry White
General Tasker’ H. Bliss
United States
Grew
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