Marlboro Newspaper Promotions 1908 Advertising Rates
Fragmentary notice from a Marlboro newspaper dated August 25 1908 lists publication details and advertising agencies Julius Mathews Special Agency and address in Boston and New York. It mentions typographical errors in ads and reprinting charts, plus subscription rate references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro
Maassachusetts
Enterprise Press Inc
Enterprise, Press. Inc
Stern
Anhory Giseet
Boston
Julius Mathews
Adison Avenue
New York
Post Office Cent Stamp Service Receipts Used for Mail
A one cent stamp receipt service lets a messenger mail letters when the sender cannot visit a mailbox or post office. The clerk records the sender as “Received From” and the recipient’s name and address on the form, with the stamp canceling at mailing. Large firms use it. the public is largely unaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic
Post Office Department
Pang
Johnson committee rebukes army navy and air force
The Johnson committee attacks the Army Navy and Air Force for inefficiency citing oversized supply lines high personnel costs and bloated training bases. It urges assembling eminent Americans under the National Security Act of 1947 to study and recommend corrective measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Johnson
Secretary of Defense
Steel strike headlines fade over promised steelworker fund
The text recalls John L. Lewis promising a $10 million fund from the United Mine Workers for steelworkers, but he never delivered. He only notified his bank of a loan. A steelworker official quips about credit at their new jobs, noting tensions with CIO policies and Phil Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lewis
United ‘Mine Workers
L. Has. Gis
CIO
Phil Murray
Few Statesmen Seen in Public Life Says Free Press
The Bulletin Free Press of Denver argues the nation faces a shortage of genuine statesmen. It laments that most public figures pursue self interest and aggrandizement rather than serving the electorate, though it notes the occasional large enough man may still deserve the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin Free Press
Denver
Colorado
The
Free Press
Smoking Gadget Aims to Light Cigarettes for Drivers
A Phoenix newspaper notes a new patent for an in-car device that selects and lights a cigarette, then takes a puff. The inventor says drivers should not light up themselves while driving, claiming reduced distraction though drivers must still avoid other tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix Lome News
Phoenix
Arizona
Responsibility in government urged by Brownsville paper
The Brownsville Telegraph argues freedom requires responsibility in government. It warns that social irresponsibility weakens liberty and invites tyranny, noting that ceding common welfare to self-interest threatens democratic foundations.
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Brownsville
Pennnsylvania
Re Cu
New Process Lets Steel Propeller Flow Like Toothpaste
The Curtiss-Wright cooperation with steel suppliers and the Air Force develops a new extrusion method to form complex molybdenum steel propeller blades. Starting with a heated 400 pound block, the process uses a mandrel to shape the shank, taper it, reheat, and push the steel through a die to create the blade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Steelways
American Iron and Steel Institute
Curtiss-Wright Corp
Air Force
Hollow blades final shaping described
The final step involves flattening and twisting the hollow blades. This process completes the fabrication sequence by refining curvature and alignment for proper performance.
Government Leased Wire Network Spans 325000 Miles
The government runs a vast leased wire system totaling about 325000 miles to relay messages among agencies. It costs millions of dollars and moves an estimated 17000000000 words annually, including orders, news, and market reports.
Early auto clubs fought livery resistance to horseless carriages
The text notes that besides aiding motor travel, early automobile clubs aimed to overcome opposition from livery stables that often barred horseless carriages from their premises. It contrasts calls for cutting non essential federal spending with the historical role of auto clubs in easing access to travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Farm Bureau Federation
Automobile
Bakersfield man sets world beef bull price record in 1951
In 1951 A H Karpe of Bakersfield California paid 87 500 dollars for a five year old Hereford bull named Baca Prince Domino 20th, establishing a new world record price for a beef bull.
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A. H. Karpe
Bakersfiel Calif
Fire at Chief Wilson’s home causes heavy damage
A fire of mysterious origin damaged the home of Fire Chief Philip Wilson on Summer street. Investigators consider arson with about 10000 dollars in losses including a destroyed breeze-way and damaged kitchen and bath. The chief and family were away at Rye Beach. A suspect is in state fire marshal custody and may take a polygraph.
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Maynard
Philip
Wilson
Summer Street
Rye Beach
Eagle Look set for return to Gansett after long layoff
Eagle Look a seven year old son of Whirlaway owned by Howard Wells is cleared for a race week at Gansett. Once a top 3 year old, he faced setbacks including a hoof injury and a dangerous infection that nearly ended his career. Trainer Bud Greeley remains hopeful for the upcoming contest.
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Eagle Look
Whirlaway
Howard Wells
Gansett
Citation
Bud Greeley
Ain't It the Truth Life Lesson
Quote notes life as a bicycle where stopping pedaling leads to a fall. The line uses a folksy voice to warn against complacency and promote steady effort. The speaker frames perseverance as essential to maintaining balance and progress.
Letter to Editor praises Easter Seals drive support in Bay State Society
The Bay State Society thanks Worcester readers for help with the 1952 Easter Seal Campaign. Although the goal wasn’t met, the letter endorses continued efforts, recognizing loyal supporters as key to rehabilitationwork for the crippled and handicapped across Massachusetts.
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Worcester
Mass
Bay State
Camels
Maynard All Star Team Chosen for District Playoffs
The Maynard All Star squad, selected by four league managers, will represent the league in District 8 Western playoffs. Players from Timkeneers Miners Sparks and Elks lead the roster with names like Jones McGarigle Kierce Duren Barret Mucahy Howe Carlton Luker Hannen OPriseehuddy Goldwaite Martino. The team meets Reading All Stars on August 4 in Reading, then possibly the Burlington Woburn winner on August 6 in Maynard if schedules allow after Concord dropped out of the playoffs. Pitchers Carito and Emanuelson plus others are listed with scoring tallies and hits.
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Maynard
Assatet Valley
Neiby
Jas. Mulvany
Mentees
Wwe
Maanagers
Richard Jones
Oe McGarigle
Donald Kierce
Irving Duren
Timkeneers
Edward Barret
Concord
Ellis
Nota B. _Caouette
Livermore
Pedersen
Jones
Eens
Kierce
St Rgrey
Pollard Ty McGarigle
Koskinén
Nails
Flagg
Lf Boudreau
Mulvany
Lostaney
Caouette Sy
Kavaleski
Po Mith
Duggan
Sree R
Ma Goldth Haren
Sneee Croft
Seweee Eye
McAmister
Savery Barrett
RBI
Pederson
Barrett Ton
Luker
MecGarigle
McGarigle
Uvany D. Mullin
Duren
Barrett
Mulvany ’ Barrett
Lf Koskinen
Tierney Luker
Koskinen
Boulden
Boudreau
Ss i Prima
J. Caouette
Sparks
Elks
Bartlett
Spratt
Thwal aKs
Timbeneers
Carlton
Seura
R. _Marti
Tierney
Howe
C¢ Goldthwaite
L. Brooks
Valley Ius Ag ‘Choustig
Tino
A. S
O'Driscoll
B. Caouette
Peda Odiscall
Erson
Ones
R. Martino
Martino
Pires
Mish
Po Annon
Smith
Ween
Nwe
Ulcahy
Mulcahy
Aie
Nai Me Vincent
Seshee
Ms Tiano
McGa
Rimiano
Goldthwis Mulvany
I Totais
Re Luker
Mart Carlton
Ith
Cassidy
D. Mullin
Prescott
Emandelson
Hannon
Carlton Croft
Unclear fragment about Timké Acton at university
Fragmented line mentions Timké Acton and university context with unclear details about attendance or events.
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