Good Roads Crusade Heads Wait at Cleveland Convention
A major national gathering on highway improvement will meet in Cleveland September 21 to 23. Led by top groups including the American Automobile Association and the United States government office of public roads, the convention aims to accelerate the U S push for better roads and national road programs.
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Themerican Roadmakers’ Association
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England
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New Republic
Cumberland
Ohio
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Gettysburg
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Kentucky
Minnesota
Missouri
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Hat Fashion Sparks Friendly Quarrel in Apartment
In a small apartment exchange Mrs. Hixon shows off a new hat costing eight dollars. Mr. Hixon remarks no one but the wearer can match it, praising the distinct style while noting the cost.
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Mrs. Hixon
Mr. Hixon
Shingles From 1100 Year Old Tree Found In Buckley Wash
A lumber company in Buckley Washington recently shipped wivenir shingles cut from an ancient 1100 year old tree. The tree trunk bore 750 rings indicating it began growing long before the discovery of America. The article notes this event amid a broader discussion of perilous natural forces and unrelated anecdotes including a Charleston earthquake and a New York telegram about a family.
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Buckley, Wash
America
Charlest@h
South Colina
New York
Girteston
Price vaper cake To be had at all Grocer's
A note announces a cake named price vaper available at all grocers. The item is promoted as a popular bakery treat with wide distribution. Customers are invited to visit local shops for purchase and tasting.
Jener's Jewelry Store Ad Highlights Sterling Silver Thimbles
Local ad promotes a splendid assortment of sterling silver items including thimbles. Prices start at two shillings. Contact Wel- at 12-2143 for details.
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Jener
The Bather Triumphs as Crowd Magnet in Paris
SEI in Bay, AL Cox notes a young painter debuts The Bather, his first work shown. Friends say it drew no crowd, yet Paris critics explain artists employ a device to attract attention. A model strolling near such a painting often creates immense curiosity and a tremendous hit.
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Paris
Umbrellas and Christmas Goods in Local Ads
Local ads promote umbrellas in many styles from $1 to $5 at Paton’s and Christmas goods clearance at A W Reddin and others. Carter’s Bookstore highlights gifts and calendars with mail ready options. Discounts on coats and fur lined wear from Moore & McLeod and Moore & Milhop, holiday saless and special prices featured.
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Moore & Milhop
Device to Save Horses From Fire In Stables
A technical paper notes horses hide in stalls during fires, so a patented system using a stall passing hose delivers water over the horse to drive it into the gangway and out to the street. Also recounted is a sportsman claiming double partridge and hare by a single shot, joking that his gun kicked him onto the hare.
Dyer and the Missing Loan Promise
Dyer laments a promised loan of ten dollars and recalls no borrower. The joke hinges on memory and the irony of the unfulfilled promise.
New Military Collar Coat Sweaters Sold Here
Local shop unveils a fresh line of coat sweaters in popular and new combinations. The military collar sweater is highlighted as a dandy likely to sell well, with prices from $1.40 to $5.00 and stock carried by D. A. Bruce.
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Geo ER. Hughes
D. A. Bruce
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