Prize goes to woman who writes for the work’s sake
Mrs Dennis, a wife and mother active in New York society and manager of The Life Playhouse, won a $2000 first prize in a leather industry contest after a month of field research. She gathered facts from postmen, policemen, cobblers, dealers, foremen, and fed statistics from Washington into a coherent essay.
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Dennis
Ata
Mra. Dennis
Euccess
Prie
Municipal Theatre
Lite Playhouse
New York
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American Sale and Belting Leather Tanners
Washington
Balloon Tires and Balance Boost Car Comfort
Local Firestone distributor O B Horstmann urges Balloon Gum-Dipped Cord tires for smoother rides, citing tests with carmakers and Firestone engineers. He explains how precise balance and careful construction reduce vibration, and warns about risks from oversized balloons affecting handling and balance.
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O. B. Horstmann
Firestone Distributors
Sage Tea and Sulphur Compound for Darker Hair
An old remedy promotes Sage Tea with Sulphur to restore natural hair color and gloss. It claims to darken gray hair evenly, with multiple applications, and mentions a ready-to-use product sold as Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound.
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Wryeth
Morgan Library Becomes Public Reference Collection
The Morgan private library once built by J. Pierpont Morgan was turned over to six trustees to operate as a public reference library. The gift includes the library building adjoining the Morgan Mansion and an endowment of 1 500 000 dollars to maintain it. A photo shows the room’s tall shelves.
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J. Fierpont Morgan
Morgan
Morgan Mansion
Balloon Tire Brand Ad Trims Risks with Firestone Cords
A vintage ad touts Firestone Gum-Dipped Cords and Steam-Welded Tubes as the original system engineered for safe balloon tires. It urges consumers to choose this proven combination to avoid tire failures.
Studebaker Ad Highlights Quality and Market Lead
A historical advertisement extols Studebaker's quality and growth noting buyers prefer Studebaker over rivals. It cites high asset values, large plant investments, extensive testing and inspection, and early innovations like cord tires and high grade bodies. Prices for several models are listed.
Studebaker Reasserts Lead in High Grade Cars
The text claims Studebaker built more fine cars than any rival with 145 167 buyers paying 201 million dollars last year. Demand has nearly tripled in three years and plants and equipment cost 50 million dollars to deliver maximum value at minimum cost.
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Studebaker
Studebakers
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