Roach trap buyer seeks court over odd scheme
In a Brooklyn Bronx tale Leo Eichler sues over a one man roach trap invented by Reinhold Koch. He claims loss of 2250 dollars and a 4000 dollar note. Koch says the device works but ranches refuse to buy it. Justice Wagner will rule after considering the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo T. Heatley
Orrespondent
New York
Eichler
Reinhold Koch
Orm
Ychier
Koch
Leo Bichler
Leo
Supreme Court
Wagner
Bronx
Ufe
Read's Good Purchased Ship Free to US and Canada
Read's offers free shipping to any port in the United States or Canada for goods purchased. Customers may select delivery without added charges and expect prompt handling. The offer emphasizes nationwide and cross-border delivery flexibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Read's
United States
Canada
Rich Chinese Buy 102-Carat Diamond in Peking Display
A 102.69 carat diamond with a blue velvet box, famed in China for its history with Gaby Deslys, was bought in Peking by an unknown wealthy Chinese buyer for 50000 dollars. The stone, once valued up to 175000, arrived from Paris and will be worn at social events or by a concubine, per jewelers notes. The piece highlights Chinese enthusiasm for large, color rich diamonds and Shanghai’s role as a major market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shandal
Gaby Deslys
China
Peking
Paris
Egypt
Shanghai
Wakeke Ululani Heleluhe Dies At 81 In Hawaii
Honolulu report notes Mrs Wakeke Ululani Heleluhe, longtime retainer and close friend of Queen Liliuokalani, dies at 81. She served the royal circle for decades, remained faithful through Hawaii’s transition to the United States, and once accompanied the queen to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
T. H
Hawaii
Wakeke Ululani Heleluhe
Lilioukalani
Helelthe
Lil
United States
Washington
English Lord Hindlip Leaves Hindlip Hall for Doveridge
Worcester report that Lord Hindlip will move from Hindlip Hall Worcestershire after selling much of his 2000 acre estate. He will reside at Doveridge Hall Derbyshire and the note ties Hindlip to historic ties including Hindlip Hall’s links to the Gunpowder Plot era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindlip
Worcester
Eng
Lord Hindlip
Hindlip Hall
Worcestershire
Doveridge Hall
Derbyshire
Thomas Habington
Lord Morley
Lord Mounteagle
Guy Fawkes
Hudding
Hindup Hall
Dainty Gifts and Seasonal Accessories Display
The display on the main floor features dainty gifts including ostrich plume fans and feathered accessories, Coty’s Compact Face Powder in a small box, and a selection of boxed handkerchiefs. Handkerchiefs range from 19 cents to 3 dollars, with embroidered and linen options, plus beaded girdles and trimming items for sale.
Holiday Toys Flood Store Displays Before Christmas
A wide assortment of toys including motor boats bikes dolls and mechanical playthings is advertised a week before Christmas. Items span cars wagons airplanes pianos drums sewing and painting sets with many sizes and styles available for buyers.
Small Novelties Display At Special $2.00 Each
A sparkling display features Bon Bon Baskets Compotes Butter Dishes Vases Sugar Baskets and Relish Dishes in silver plate and glass all priced at 2.00 each Candlesticks are silver plated from 1.58 to 4.20 Tea Sets in Sheffield plate include teapot sugar bowl spoon holder cream pitcher and tray priced 12.60 Complete After Dinner Coffee Sets in Sheffield plate with pot sugar bowl cream pitcher and tray priced 8.93 Complete
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield Plate
Stationery gift items and deskware on display
A broad range of gift stationery and deskware is offered including gift boxes bearing Crane Hurd and Whiting names in assorted colors. Sheffield plate handled roll trays and salad bowls are priced from 4.20 to 7.35, napkin rings 0.65, salt and pepper shakers 0.90 per set, and boxed paper and card sets from 1.00 to 1.39. Main floor shows these items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crane, Hurd and Whiting
Sheffield Plate
Cial
Bridgeport
Ann
Furniture for Little Children in Various Finishes and Chairs
A fragmented list of nursery furniture items including white enamel and natural finish stools, rockers, high chairs, and tables in oak, mahogany, willow, and golden oak. Prices range from $2 to $37.75 with several items noted as on the fourth floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Read Diaries as Yearly Desk Companions Ad Ends
The notice promotes Read Diaries as convenient year round desk companions with calendars, addresses, telephone numbers, daily cash accounts, expenses, population data, First Aid remedies, postage rates, weights, and other information. It offers red leather or red cloth bindings for sale on the main floor and cautions readers to order Christmas pies and cakes by December 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Aid
Wash Goods and Fabrics: Percales and Ginghams Weekly Sale
In the wash goods section a selection of percales for ladies and men, 36 inch wide, 25 and 30 cents per yard. Ginghams offered in checks and plaids, 32 inch wide, 39 and 75 cents per yard. Kimono cloth silk and cotton mix 36 inch, $1.00. Shirting Madras with striped weaves for men, 32 inch, three grades at 59, 75 cents and $1.00.
Slippers and Pumps On Sale For Holiday Gifts
Footwear sale highlights slippers pumps and strapped pumps priced at 6.85. Described as fashionable gifts in black patent, black suede, dull kid, calfskin, satins in brown and gray. Regularly 10.00 to 12.00, shoppers urged to view the collection.
Danzig Free City shows revival of trade and amity
Danzig, as a free city, reveals signs of economic revival and closer German Polish cooperation after years of uneasy trade. A mixed Harbor Board oversees shipping and port dredging, with British oversight by General Haking when disputes arise. Immigrants return from America, while currency instability and wartime legacy challenge growth and future prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danzig
Free City
Germany
Comercia Argy
General Haking
League of Nations
Harbor Board
Golfers of U S Now Out For the Money
American homebred golf professionals press to gain share of exhibition funds as British stars and foreign players dominate U S tours. Walter Hagen leads homegrown hopes while others consider bold moves to tour Britain. The piece notes Hagen’s popularity in Britain and plans for the British Open, with several American pros missing out on big earnings during the era.
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Jack Velock
Sporting
New York
America
United States
Harry Warjon
Ed Ray
George Duncan
Abe Mitchell
Britain
Vardon
Ray
Sandy Herd
Jim Barnes
Jock Hutchinson
White Barnes
Hutchinson
Atlantic
Uute
Walter Hagen
Chapion
Hage
St Andrews
England
Hagen
States
Swirmer
Sandwich
Thas
Hann
Great Britain
Amerca
Yardon
Duncan Mitchell
Commy Kerrigan
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Ialioukalants
Berlin
Association of German Nobility
Frotherr von Brandenstein
Thuringia
Socialist
Sevilla
Coty
Las Automobiles
Ives’ Railway
Mang
Moving Picture
Poland
Ponce
Hamburg
Sarrieg
Dansig
Pelan
Warsaw
Pittsburgh
U.S
Scotland
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