Americans urged to aid Poland against Bolshevism
A bipartisan appeal signed by House and Senate leaders urges the American people to provide substantial aid to Poland as it defends itself from Bolshevik aggression. The statement highlights Poland as a beacon of democracy and requests support through the sale of national government bonds.
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Frank J. Smith
Illnoia
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Silk shirts sale offers fresh lot at six eighty five
Big fresh lot of men's silk shirts valued at $10 to $12 is offered for $6.85. Shirts come from a maker's end of season collection, featuring white silk jersey and rich striped satiny crepe silks in multi color patterns. Ready Thursday at the usual location with war tax included.
Appeal for Aid Against Chinese Robber Bands
Decrees against robber bands in Szechuen province grow more flagrant prompting urgent appeals for troop assistance. Bands largely consist of deserters from local troops and roam major routes, robbing caravans and mail sacks as authorities report.
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Chengtu
China
Szechuen
Chungking
Fun summer books for children at main floor rear
A catalog of children's titles and crafts with prices from 15c to 2.50. Items include magic drawing books paper dolls toy animals building blocks and nature guides. Popular picks feature Burgess Bird Book Uncle Wiggly Peter Rabbit and Mother Goose rhymes.
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Burgess Bird
Cool Athena Summer Wear Line Highlights Comfort
Athena introduces summer undergarments focusing on fit and comfort. Gauze tights feature a double gusset to reduce hip strain while gauze lisle bodices offer beaded tops and ribbon straps. Vests come in gauze lisle with bands or beaded tops and narrow straps. Prices noted at 85 cents and 1 dollar. Left aisle copy ends suddenly.
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Athena
Little folks special rompers featured at $1.95
Affordable babies and children's rompers offered at 1.95 for sizes 2 to 6. Options include blue or pink, check patterns, trimmed collars, Dutch pockets, and various neck styles. Promoted as summery, sensible laundry savers with real value listed at 3.50. Second floor location.
Advertisement fragment listing shoe polish and hosiery items
The notice lists various retail items with prices including Two-in-One shoe polish, PeeChee cleaner for shoes, colorizing straw hats, velvet grip hose supporters, stocking feet in sizes, Venida hair nets, and Tango girdles priced from $1.50 to $4.00, ending with a brief Lett: fragment.
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PeeChee
Growth of Nomination Speeches Across Conventions
The article traces how nominating oratory evolved from early Congressional caucuses to state and national conventions. It notes Lincoln’s first nomination at the 1860 Republican convention and outlines the Democratic convention history from Baltimore in 1852 with Jackson’s endorsements, plus the shift from king caucus to popular state conventions shaping national nominating methods.
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Chicago
Chicago Historical Society
Newberry Library
Abraham Lincoln
Judd
Illinois
Mllinois
United States
Mllnois
Democratic Party
Baltimore
Andrew Jackson
Dorsed
Jackson
Newberry
Congress
King
Will Examine Ex Service Men in July Sessions
The Federal Board of Vocational Education will meet at the County Court House from July 1 to 7 to examine injured ex service men unable to resume ordinary work. About 400 men from Bridgeport Norwalk Danbury Stamford and surrounding towns will be assessed by a 24 member team including doctors training officers and vocational advisers from New York and Washington. Those fit will be sent to educational institutions or placed in mercantile jobs with government paying monthly during training and covering travel. Prospective examinees should send names to H L Guite at the County Court House. Independence Day holiday arrangements affect post office hours with altered delivery windows and limited services.
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Federal Board of Vocational Education
County Court House
Bridgeport
Norwalk
Danbury
Stamford
New York
Washington
H. L. Guite
Charles F. Greene
Barnum Station
Noble Station
Stratford
Lovely cool dark voile dresses offered at $12.50
The article describes navy dark voile dresses priced at 12.50 with two tone contrasts and light figures. It notes varied styles including tunics, scalloped edges, and pleated details. Sizes range from 33 to 44 with emphasis on cool, light, and agreeable wear.
Women's fine sport socks and stockings on sale
Various listings for women's sport socks in silk and lisle, three-quarter length, drop-stitch patterns, and embroidered stockings. Prices range from 65 cents to $4.25, with colors white black navy cordovan and fashion details noted. Also children’s mercerised ribbed stockings priced at 65 cents.
Play Shoes for Lively Youngsters Sold With Comfort
Footwear described as sturdy and stylish for summer wear at shore or home. Tan oxfords and sandals offered with leather or chrome tanned soles, white canvas strap pumps, and rubber soled options priced from $1.25 to $3.50.
Bandit Violence Report Involving Caravan Passage Guarantee
A band chieftain claimed he secured safe passage for a caravan after accepting payment, while a mission worker noted widespread impact on individuals and Isize commerce. A separate scene shows a wife accusing her husband of worthlessness as a minister asks about retaliation with hot coals, prompting a quip about trying hot water.
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Isize
Chenstu
America
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