Capitol Motor Truck Enthusiasm Drives Investment Interest
Investors are urged to consider Capitol Motors Corporation stock after a testimonial on the Capitol Motor Truck. The first four hundred eighty thousand miles were logged, and W J Barrett of Portsmouth Rhode Island reports 2000 miles monthly with no repairs. The Fall River plant markets within 500 miles and Bertram All is the local agent for detailed investment information.
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Emerson
Capitol
W J Barrett
Portsmouth
R 1
Barrett
Fall River
Capitol Motors Corporation
Massachusetts
Capitol Motor Corporatoin
Hie
Bertram All
Marriages and death notice list from town records
In this town on June 6 7 and 8 ceremonies took place for couples Moe Ascher and Marion Reffkin Budlong and Mary Reynolds James Littlefield and A Margaret Bottomley and John J Murphy a local man aged 52 died. The weddings were conducted by ministers in Providence Anthony R I Warren and Newport locations with officiants named.
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A Ascher—Reffkin
Rabbi Gup
Providence
Moe Ascher
New York
Marion Reffkin
Budlong—Reynolds
Frank Damrosch, Jr
Frederick Reed Budlong
Anthony
R. I
Mary Bissell Reynolds
Littlefield—Bottomley
Anson B. Howard
James A. Littlefield
Warren
A. Margaret
Disappearing Lakes in Tyrolese Alps
It is believed that about one hundred lakes in the Tyrolese Alps have subsided and disappeared within the last century. The phenomenon raises questions about glacial retreat and climate changes affecting Alpine waterways.
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Tyrolese Alps
World alphabets vary from twelve to two hundred two
The alphabets of the world differ in size from twelve to two hundred two letters. The Hawaiian alphabet is the smallest, while the Tartarian is the largest.
Ascher Reffkin Nuptials Unfold At Markoff Home
Moe Ascher of New York wed Miss Marion Reffkin of Providence in a noon ceremony held at the Markoff residence on High street Providence. Rabbi Gup officiated under a bower of white floral arrangements as relatives and friends gathered.
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Moe Ascher
New York
Marion Reffkin
Providence
Rabbi Gup
Aaron E. Markoff
High Street
Gilbert Markoff
Joseph Miller
Ira Reffkin
Milton Finberg
Burton Finberg
Willard Reffkin
Fannie Poster
Sarah Markoff
Sarah Old
Helen Miller
Harry Ascher
Brenda Markoff
Mildred Reffkin
Phyllis Finberg
Zelda Reffkin
Ruth Miller
Ruth Friedman
Yvette Esther Markoff
Wedding Guests Gather for Boston Bride and New York Groom
A Boston and New York wedding drew 125 guests from Boston New York Providence St. Louis and nearby towns. The couple wore yellow organdie and daisies, with Prof Henry Donovans orchestra playing. After a honeymoon in Maine they will reside in New York City.
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Boston
New York
Providence
St. Louis
Henry Donovan
Maine
Ascher
New York City
Receiver Converts Dots and Dashes On Sensitized Tape
A rapid wireless telegraphy device records Morse code at 200 words per minute. The human ear cannot interpret such speed, so decoding is limited to stations equipped with this machine.
The Dog Autocrat in Arctic Life
In Alaska dogs hold almost unrestricted right of way in winter as the primary means of travel. The aristocrats of arctic dog life are the mall teams in service of the United States government.
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Alaska
United States
Stenographers Long Employed Since Roman Times
The article notes that stenography as a profession existed in ancient Rome with poets of the fourth century using private stenographers, revealing a long history of shorthand practice beyond modern times.
Pie Passion Across Varieties From Apples to Puffs
A playful ode from the Ohio State Journal extols pies as a universal remedy and joy. The piece praises apple and cherry pies, lauds huckleberry and raspberry varieties, and humorously imagines a pastry making contest for a future marriage.
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Ohio State Journal
Curious Haitian Snuff Cohoba Described by Explorers
The article explains how the Cohoba narcotic snuff, used in ceremonial rites in Haiti and other Antilles, induced a hypnotic state and supposed prophecies. It details preparation from the mimosa tree, use of a forked tube, snail shells as snuff boxes, and notes Dr. W B Safford identifying the tree as the snuff source.
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Columbus
Haiti
Orinoco
Amazon
Porto Rico
Antilles
W. B. Safford
Government Plant Bureau
Tuesday and Wednesday film lineup and weekend features
The notice lists First National features and multiple cinema slots. Tuesday includes Hus Man Desire with Bryant Washburn and Mrs Temple's Telegram with Wanda Hawley. Wednesday features The Brute Breaker with Frank Mayo. Thursday and Friday present What Would You Do with Madlaine Traverse and a supporting cast.
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Elade
Bryant Washburn
Brown
Temple
Wanda Hawley
Walter Hiers
Sylvia Ashton
Frank Mayo
Louis Brantaire
Kathryn Adams
North Woods
Madlaine
Miss Traverse
Afiore Lynard
Cortellas
Callahari
Eorge McDaniel
Frank Elliott
Charles K French
Bud Geary
Edwin Booth Tilton
Frightful Aerial Tale Turns to Jazz Experiment
An ex pilot recalls a near fatal night of combat as the sky ablaze with flashes and meteoric thuds. He then reveals the thrill of his first experiment with jazz rather than his record aerial engagement.
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Pittsburgh
cronicle-Telegraph
War Cost Projection By Secretary Baker
Secretary of War Baker told the finance committee the total war outgo near 30 billion dollars with about 9 billion in loans to allies. Nearly a third funded by taxation and two thirds from Liberty loans. If payments continue at the current pace plus interest, the war cost could be cleared in about twenty one years.
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Baker
Enate and
House
United States Produces Large Smoke Free Powder Output
The Scientific American notes the US made 632 million pounds of smokeless powder from April 1 1917 to November 11 1918, a figure nearly equal to France and Britain’s combined output.
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United States
Scientific American
France
Great Britain
Hokara antiseptic cream offers quick skin relief
An advertisement touts Hokara as a grease free antiseptic cream that heals marred skin with cleansing ingredients. It claims rapid relief from pimples acne barber's itch and eczema and promises white smooth skin with a guarantee of satisfaction or money back. W H Buffington druggists sell a liberal jar for 35 cents.
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W H Buffington
New York Drama Adaptation Stirs Society and Crime Tale
A film adaptation of a melodramatic forgery plot features Jennie Talmadge as a cabaret figure who must choose between exposing her true identity or saving her fiancé and a wrongly convicted friend. The story follows her escape to the upper world, the underworld pursuit, and the moral stakes of truth versus silence.
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Anderworld
Jiennie
Jenniie
Sue
Ette
Underworld
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Bristol Resident
A Bristol resident, Spencer Rounds of 17 Pierce Ave., testifies to relief from back pains after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He says he bought a box at Hope Drug Co. and the remedy relieved his trouble. The ad promotes Doan's Kidney Pills at 60 cents and names Foster Milburn Co. as manufacturers in Buffalo New York.
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Bristol
Doan
Spencer Rounds
Pierce Ave
Hope Drug Co
Dean
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Attention
Nichols
Fred H
Euclid C
Mary E. Nichols
Reffkin
Holland
the Dog Autocrat
Socony ‘Service
Tiny
Socony
T. H. Connolly
Water Street
Henry DeBlois
Main Street
Rebecca Ruberry
Child Street
Bristol Auto Shop
Hope Street
R. I. Franklin St
Cor
Franklin & Thames
R. I. Byone & Farr
Constitution Street
E. R. Barsantee
County Road
Barrington
James F. Grant
R. I. Mancino
Maple Avenue
A. F. Parker, Jr
R. I. E. F. Bowden
West Barrington
M. A. Palmieri
Fall River Avenue
Swansea
Mass
Edward Gauthier
Eugenio Cellemme
New Fall River Road
Walter Hathaway
Fall River Road
Rehoboth
Harry Kandarien
Winter Street
John Swanson
Spring Street
Standard Oil Company of
Anitd
Stewart
Husman Desire
Aes
Anita Stewart
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
FE. L. Watson & CO
Industrial Trust Car Building
R. L
E. W. Weaver
Pierce Avenue
William W. Franklin & Go Funeral Directors
Wood St
Talbot & Hopkins Electrical Contractors
Bradford Street
W. S.W
Ted
G. M
Wilbur
Vyady
Union Street
Ristol
Clark’s Express
Gorham
J. H. Youngs Drug Store
Isaac B. Munro Garfield
Avenue
Telphone
Robert J. McKay
G.W
Constitution
Sam
The.shoeman
Hope St
G. A
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