Fairbanks to be guests in Farmington
Hartford reports that Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks will visit Mr. and Mrs. Winchell Smith in Farmington after resuming their European honeymoon. The pair, who left New York for Farmington next week, were greeted by a large crowd and a lengthy motor escort after disembarking in New York.
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Hartford
Europe
Plor North River
New York
Prince of Wales
Mary
Doug
Mra
Winchell Smith
Farmington
Mr. Smith
Ritz-Carlton
Imself
Olimpte
Plot &9
Jack Glofon
George Dougherty
Abbot
Wicars’ Club
Sam Bernard
Jim Corbett
Louis Mann
William A. Brady
Tilly B. van
West Side
Fairbanks
Los Angeles
Mary Pickford
Douglas Fairbanks
Home Rule and County Option Is Now Plan
Dublin reports growing Irish backing for Dominion home rule with a county option for Ulster. Nationalists soften on partition concerns, Sinn Fein leaders publicly reject compromises, while rumors claim Eamon de Valera favors a settlement. Government aims to push home rule bill in autumn amid Sinn Fein and republican army influence.
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Dublin
Ireland
Ulster
Iren
Freeman’s Journal
Sinn Fein
Eamonn de Valera
Tough
Binn Feiners
Lloyd George
Fingland
Republican Army
Dail
Wireann
Cromwell
Dayton Welcomes Cox in Nonpartisan Homecoming
Dayton prepares for tomorrow's homecoming honoring Governor Cox with flags on streets. Athographs of Cox, a parade, speeches by Cox and Mayor Switzer, and a court of honor with white pillars mark the event. Airplane flights, fireworks, and music planned. August 7 notification ceremony features 40 or more bands playing Ohio and Cox campaign songs. the Piqua band is highlighted.
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Dayton
Ohio
Cox
Switzer
San Francisco
Piqua
Stratford Growth Prompts Foundry Plans And Civic Events
Stratford news reports a potential new foundry on the Stagg property at Sutton Avenue foot, with investors viewing land and a deal likely. The same day St Johns lodge pledges groundbreaking for a new Masonic building on Main Street, while a minor truck collision at Bruce and Barnum avenues causes minor damage. The article also notes a lodge picnic at Short Beach, police chief Nichols on vacation and fishing tales, thefts from gardens, and social notices from local residents.
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Times
Stratford
Iate
Sutton Avenus
Stagg
St. John’s Lodge
No. 8
A. F
A. M
Mainstreet
St John’s Lodge
William BR. Nichols
Amenia Union
N. Y
Police Department
Professor Christie On What Ails Us In Rural Education
Bloomington July 29 Professor G I Christie of Purdue University spoke at the rural educational conference closing session on What Ails Us noting there are too many diamonds and not enough alarm clocks and too many serge suits and not enough overalls He urged closer ties between city business men and farmers to keep boys on the farm and said farmers cannot compete with business wages leading to farm help shortages.
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Bloomington
Ind
G. I. Christie
Purdue University
Modern Hero Hits Home Run In Ninth
Brief notes compare past and present heroes reflecting on daring feats and celebrity culture. It mentions old time rescues, modern sports, wealth symbols, parlor lamp reading, barber shop news bites, and changing fashion drawing public curiosity. The tone is wry and observational.
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Xomeons
Mining fight in Mingo county deepens as unions clash
In Williamson West Virginia on July 23 the United Mine Workers push to organize 6000 miners in Mingo county sparks deadly clashes as unions demand recognition and private mine guards are blamed. The dispute centers on union rights and the Kanawha wage scale, with evictions and tent colonies forming as families endure the strike.
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Williamson
W. Va
United Mine Workers
Mingo County
Charles F. Keeney
George Bausewine
Coal Operators’ Association
Kanawha
Mingo
Kentucky
Tug River
West Virginia
Bordertown
Keeney
Charleston
Matewan
Kkillen
Doorn Displays No Interest In Former Kaiser
Doorn in Holland on July 29 shows local indifference to former Emperor William. Village busybodies gossip about everything, weaving rumors from their own fancy. Few real facts emerge as whispers swirl, and the mood reflects a cautious public stance toward William’s im demp.
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Doorn
Holland
William
Amerongen
Voile and Qrgandie Blouses In Variety Sizes
Large assortment of voile and organdie blouses priced at 1.95 with embroidered fronts. Some features include blue and old rose collar designs with square stitching, others with round necks or square necks. New and fresh, all sizes. Special offer.
Whisk Brooms Offered in Wide Price Range
A special lot of brooms described as high grade with various handles and finishes from ebony to cel luloid is offered. Prices range from 45 to 59 cents, highlighting their value for a thoughtful household need.
End er's Hair Forms Demonstration At Local Store
Demonstrators showcase the latest hair dressing forms that create a becoming appearance. The frames are invisible when used and the demonstrator invites customers to view them during their next store visit.
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Ender
Dutch Police Guard Doorn Estate Tightens Channel
The Dutch police guarding the House of Doorn and its approaches arrest or question nearly every foreigner who nears the gates. Aviation is promoted with 41 million in prizes along with various artistic and costly monuments.
Dog walks 900 miles to home in Albuquerque
Roy M. Coe of Albuquerque recounts Bud the collie returning after nine hundred miles. Bud disappeared last November from Fort Scott, Kansas, where the family had lived two years. A Fort Scott Gas Co. employee relayed a message that Bud, tired but alive, walked into the plant. Bud traveled by train eastward with no familiar landmarks to guide him.
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Albuquerque N. M
Tuly
Roy M. Coe
Fort Scott
Kan
Bud
Coe
Fort Scott Gas Co
Albuquerque
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