Overseas Highway Opens Linking Florida Mainland to Key West
Captain Halsey Chase reports progress on the Overseas Highway in South Florida connecting Miami to Key West. The piece notes the revival of Florida’s growth after a hurricane and real estate collapse, cites Henry M Flagler’s historic projects, and details bridges, ferry routes, and daring crossovers by road and rail, including a stunt drive over railroad ties near Key West.
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Florida
Key West
Coral Islets
Halsey Chase
Miami
The
Phoenix
Florida Keys
Henry M. Flagler
Cuba
West Indies
Florida East Coast Railroad
Hudson
Holland Tunnel
Volstead
Canada
Havana
Key Largo
Keys
Sunshine
Caribbean
Pan American Congress
Latin America
South Florida
Bristol
Ain Aie la Salle
Obituary of Mrs Phoebe De Costa
Mrs Phoebe De Costa widow of Manuel De Costa died Saturday night at her home 142 Franklin Street after a short illness She was born in St Michele Azure Islands 73 years ago and lived in town 19 years She leaves three daughters Mrs Mary Duarte Mrs Virginia Santos and Mrs Philomena De Costa and a son Manuel De Costa all of this town Two brothers William and John De Sousa in California and two sisters Misses Helen and Jessie De Sousa in Portugal Funeral was at 830 this morning from Franklin Street home followed by a requiem mass at St Fhizabeeths Church Interment in St Marys Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe de Costa
Manuel de Costa
Franklin Street
Portugal
St Mary's Cemetery
Mrs Mary A Farria Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Mary August Farna widow of Joseph Farrina died Sunday night at her son Antone Farna 89 Wood Street after a long illness She was born in Portugal 66 years ago and had lived in this town for 41 years She is survived by two sons Antone of the town and Joseph of Portugal two daughters Mrs Mary Espinosa of this town and Mrs Beatrice Travers living in Portugal Funeral services will be held at 830 tomorrow morning from the home on Wood Street followed by a requiem mass at 9 o clock at St Elizabeths Church Interment will be at St Marys Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary August Farna
Joseph Farrina
Antone Farna
Wood Street
Farria
Portugal
Keved
Antone
Joseph
Mary Espinosa
Beatrice Travers
St Elizabeths Church
St Mary's Cemetery
Real Estate Transfers In This Town Record
Homeward Land Trust of Boston transfers two Lots on Gooding Manor to Antonio Panzarella. Salvatore Panzarella conveys land and buildings on the north side of Congregational Street to Antonio Panzarella. Edward D Kunz Dux transfers a strip of land on the north side of John Street to F Reginald Dimond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homeward Land Trust of
Boston
Antonio Panzarella
Gooding Manor
Salvatore Panzarella
Congregational Street
Edward D Kunz Dux
F Reginald Dimond
John Street
Mother-in-law Advice Saves Bride from Laundry Woes
After eight months of housekeeping a bride feared washing curtains crinklette spread and dinner cloths. Her mother in law advised sending them to What Cheer. She followed the advice and avoided most unhappy results as What Cheer now visits weekly.
What Cheer Helps Charm and Cleanliness in Homes
Thrifty women gain time for many small tasks that add charm and cheer at home. Each week an abundance of fresh clean new clothes arrives for the family after laundry is sent to What Cheer.
Open House Invites Women to See Modern Plant Facilities
Women interested in laundry care are invited to tour the clean spacious plants during any day of the week. The event showcases the year round open house kept for guest visitors.
Mongolian Women Thrilled by a New Soap Discovery
A Soviet expedition to Mongolia introduced ordinary soap to locals, a foaming cleansing substance unknown there until now. The piece notes soap’s novelty in distant lands and celebrates modern conveniences replacing river washing, highlighting women’s relief at access to this civilizing product.
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Mongolia
China
Social Notes Highlight What Cheer Linen Laundering
Men entering social life at Built More stage set style with What Cheer linen laundering showcased as the art of well dressed tables. Many smart dinner parties precede the Junior League musical comedy Oh Roy with laundered linens displaying proper table attire.
Women in Providence Suburbs Enjoy City Convenience
Women living near Providence may use City services with equal ease as urban residents. What Cheer operates six fine services extending to Pawtucket Attleboro Scituate Woonsocket Bristol and East Greenwich along the south shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Pawtucket
Attleboro
Scituate
Woonsocket
Bristol
South Shore
East Greenwich
White sales attract women here and abroad
Mona Clarke notes January brings white sales as thrifty Parisians replenish linen closets and American women seize savings. French linens hold cherished value, while white sales in the United States offer ample opportunity to restock at worthwhile prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mona Clarke
Europe
Old Friend Sends Message of Appreciation
An unnamed customer praises Cheer Service for yearly blanket care. The note acknowledges trust built over 12 years as the customer plans to send English wool blankets this week after Cheer washed them previously.
Money Getting Tricks Exposed in Financial Series
The article explains common stock selling schemes and high pressure tactics used by promoters. It warns readers to verify facts before signing and describes bucket shops margin trading and protective committees as risky or illegal practices to avoid. It emphasizes getting reliable information and using good judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Better Business Bureau of Providence
Better Business Bureaus
Stockholders Protective Committee
Hine
Bucket Shop
Stock Exchange
Boy Injured In Elevator at Bristol Mill
Thomas B. Lavey Jr., 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Lavey, 62 Court Street, employed in the spinning department at the Bristol branch of Collins-Aikman, formerly Cranston Worsted Mills, was seriously injured at 9 30 o'clock yesterday morning when his head struck the elevator shaft wall while riding from the second to the third floor. He received seven stitches for a one inch scalp wound at Dr Alfred M Merriman's office and was later returned to his parents' home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Lavey, Jr
Thomas B. Lavey
Court Street
Bristol
Collins-Aikman Corporation
Cranston Worsted Mills
Alfred M Merriman
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Mary A. Farria
BUICK
Fisher
Lovejoy
F. C. B. Flint
Mich
G.M.A.C
B. Flint, Mich
Iega Vike Po
B. Michiel
John G. Deslauriers
Dee
Tel
Bulletin of Washington
National Geographic Society
News Bros
Wales
Ss. S. P. Co. Overland
Baker's
Bremner Bros
Horlick
Paradise Island
Swift
Irs
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