Texas Lawyer Can't Reform U S Senate
Washington December 14 A Fort Worth Texas lawyer Judge Cowan arrived with documents before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee seeking a full attendance. Despite delays and quips the session opened with only a few members present, including Cummins Fernald Watson LaFollette and the chair. The Texan claimed it would take more than a cowpuncher to reform the Senate and pressed for a full meeting to present his case.
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Indiana
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Churches Well Represented In Lower House
Chicago reports that a Methodist Episcopal board survey found 24 non members in Congress and 98 affiliations unknown among 435. United Brethren Mormon Independent Mennonite Dutch Reformed Evangelical each have one member. three Quakers and three Jewish. five Unitarians. ten Disciples. ten Lutherans. eleven Christians. eighteen Catholics. twenty three Congregationalists. thirty five Episcopalians. twenty nine Baptists. sixty six Presbyterians. ninety nine Methodists. In the Senate, out of 96, church affiliations of 23 unknown and four non members. One Protestant Episcopal Man, one Christian. Lutherans Dutch Reformed Unitarians Mormons each have two. Catholics six and six Baptists, seven Congregationalists and Presbyterians. twelve Episcopalians and seventeen Methodists.
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Coblenz Builds New Officer Housing for American Forces
Coblenz authorities with German government funding opened 82 five room apartments for American officers and families to ease crowding since Allied troops arrived on the Rhine. Additional quarters for noncommissioned officers are under construction. In the area about 3,000 rooms are requisitioned by the American army, with Germans often allowed to keep possessions. separate kitchens are being provided to reduce disputes.
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Evening shopping hours extend to Thursday and Friday
This Saturday through Thursday and Friday and Saturday shopping hours extend until 9 PM.
Opalescent Glass and Dress Accessories Catalog
An advertisement showcases opalescent glassware in sea green and amber with black borders, plus encrusted gold pieces and a wide range of tableware from $1.25 to $35. It highlights novelty shapes, water sets, dresser sets, and gift boxes, then moves to fabrics, neckwear, and mens silk handkerchiefs with prices and location cues.
Ivory and Pyralin Toilet Table Ornaments Sale
An ad lists ivory and Pyralin toilet table sets including combs brushes mirrors and manicure kits in various prices from 50 cents to 17 dollars and 25 cents. Also featured are Miro Dena and Mavis perfumes gift boxes roll up manicure sets and Beacon blanket robing at 3.95 with detailed descriptions of cases finishes and sizes.
Nearseal coats priced with silk lining offer value
A fragment notes a 36 inch model with deep shawl collar and silk lining priced at 95 dollars, while another option features flor on for 75 dollars, indicating a range of coats and fabric options.
Watches and gifts for men offered in varied styles
An advertisement lists a range of men’s gifts including Elgin watches with 17 jewels and gold filled cases, Swiss watches, solid gold chains, cuff links, stickpins, diamond brooches, seal rings, Eversharp pencils, military brushes, cigarette cases, shaving stands, leather bill folds, and collar bags with prices from 1.25 to 62.50. Left aside, noted as left aside.
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Stationery styles and prices promise wide appeal
A catalog of stationery items showcases varied styles from deckle edge suede finish to damask linen in white pink buff and lavender. Prices range from 50 cents to $2 with boxes containing correspondence cards and children's party invitations noted among the offerings.
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