Antiquarian Society Elects Officers and New Members
Worcester based American Antiquarian society holds annual meeting electing new members George W Booth Aldus C Higzing Paul R Morenan Tusset S Paine Forrest W Taylor and others. Officers named include President Walfo Lincoln and Vice presidents Arthur P Rugg Clarence T Bowen. Endowment fund reaches 344000 with Worcester donors contributing 45100. treasurer reports show further financial activity.
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Worcester
Mist
The
American Antiquarian Society
George W. Booth
Aldus C. Higzing
Paul R. Morenan
Paine
Forrest W. Taylor
Tierbert J. Spindon
Cambridge
John M. Woolsey
New York
Walfo Lincoln
Arthur P. Rugg
Clarence T. Bowen
Charles G. Washburn
Francis A. Newer
George T.llakester
Clarence
Brigham
Ail
Henry W. Cunningham
Milton
George Po Winship
Power
William Howard Patt
Washington
Janes B. Wilder
Manchester
Samet Go Munson
Albainy
William Kellen
Boston
Harles EB. Nichols
Waoethington
Ford
T Hovey Gage
Treauier
Samuel Bo Woodward
Trarian
Clarence S. Briham
Counel
Worcester Friends
Society’s principal funds reach 890 031 with year income 20 045
Lie bran Dielben reports the society acquired 6 8 bound volumes 16 559 pamphlets 212 engravings broad sides and maps 2795 unbound newspapers built the society a total of 163 612 bond volumes and 257 223 pamphlets totaling 418 340 titles.
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Liebran Dielben
Norway defeats prohibition reflected in varied editorials
London reports on Norway's plebiscite Monday defeat of prohibition drawing fire from UK papers. The Daily Mail likens it to America's failure causing increased drunkenness and crime. The Daily Chronicle notes it challenged sporting spirit and fueled hard drinking. The Westminster Gazette praises Sweden's rationing approach as the most promising.
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London
Norway
Otic
Tlerden
The
Daily Mail
America
Vine Daily Chronicle
Westminister Gazette
Sweden
Norway Votes Dry After Ten Years of Prohibition
A note on Norway ending prohibition after a decade of restriction. The national referendum showed 515,84 against and 407 for repeal. Oslo reported a decisive shift away from the ban, with anti prohibition sentiment rising since the last vote in 1919. The article traces enforcement costs and outlines proposed moves toward local option and state profits, detailing the wine and beer monopolies and government oversight.
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Oslow
Norway
America
Storting
Aktieselpaper Vinmonopolet
Samlags
Oslo Stock Exchange
Governmnt
Haif
Fortune Moves to Boston Vault Article
About 55 million dollars in Boston securities were transferred from City Hall to the Od Colony Trust Company in eight crates moved by armored car. A dozen armed guards oversaw the handling as the city seeks greater security due to vault size inadequacies.
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Boston
City Hall
Od Colony Trust Company
Stool Pigeons Aid in $125,000 Liquor Haul
Chicago dispatch reports the Prohibition Administration, via paid informers dubbed stool pigeons, has seized $125,000 worth of contraband liquor. The plan allows private informers on the payroll at five dollars a day without Washington approval, with operatives told not to appear at headquarters.
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Chicago
The
Chicago Tribune
Prohibahon
Washington
Advertising Price List for Needlework and Household Goods
A compact old catalog item lists Tarting Shuttles at 15 to 20 cents, Bead Cord at 10 cents, enameled Shoe Trees at 19 cents per pair, plain 10 cents or 25 cents for three, Togards at 15 cents per pair, Mend ing tissie at 1c, Lingerie Guards at 1.10 each, Watch Ribbons 10 cents, Shoe Horns 19 cents, Hemstitching 10 cents per 3 yard piece, Sail Needles 5 cents each, Upholstery Needles various sizes at 5 to 10 cents, Cretonne Shoe Bags with 8 pockets at 50 cents, Finger Shields 1 cent, all offered under a street floor display.
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Cretonne
Specially Priced Lot of Chamoisued Gloves
A specially priced lot of chamoisued gloves with turn back cuffs and embroidery. Gloves are made from shrunken yarn, described as smart and durable. Available in Oak Mode Wood and Mello, with body that wears well and washes quickly, looking like new after use.
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Eqrigidaire
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Bridgeport
Commmercial & Domestic Refrigerating Co
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