Cosmetics and advertising at a 1920s industry convention
A Corry newspaper item cites a Columbia University cosmetic profession and a convention by American Manufacturers of Toilet Preparations where speakers claim U S residents spend over 100 million dollars annually on perfumes and cosmetics. The piece questions attribution of the spending to women and notes advertising hype surrounding toilet waters powders and fragrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia University
Amarjeda
Weeantic City
Espinelles
Aula
Tse & Brown
Cable-eating Whale Bites Ship Wire Core and Persevers
A whale attacked a submarine cable between Seattle and Alaska, biting through the cable core and wrapping around the ship’s rigging. The core was lacerated in eight places over 16 feet, and the horned animal’s strength hindered severing efforts, despite machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Alaska
Sind
Americans warmed to opera in Cleveland crowding new auditorium
In the first week of the month Cleveland hosted eight performances at the new public auditorium. The Metropolis Grand Opera Company of New York received $180,295 in payments and transportation costs. Municipal funds balanced for future music events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Metropolitary Grand Opera
Company OF New York
Indhig
Taftan
Lewis
A. de Manil
EveAlially
Sidelights on Life in the Nations Capitol and Peacetime Tensions
A historical dialogue describes a War Department scene opposite the Prevention of War council on Seventeenth Street. Libby, council secretary, denies hostile aims while praising peaceful aims and world peace education. Army officials warn of cross-Atlantic peril amid reserve officers and a Military Intelligence Association.
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War Department
Trodurlok
Linby
Gutineil
Rstreet
Moscow
Libby
Metature
Uemy
Women’s Peace Union
Women's Paike Society
Seventeen Street
Libby Rays
Dud Q. Rew
The
Military Intelligence Association
Radio quiz answers from 1920s broadcast page
A quiz listing questions and answers on early radio. Notable items include Graham McNamee as first announcer elected to a press group, National Grand Opera Company via WEAN, Allen McQuhas as a tenor, Gimbel Brothers as station operators, three Pineie hall Stations, Britons financing by license fees, and Viking ensembles on WEAR with WIZ noted.
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National Press Lab
WEAF
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Commenz Olsen
Lopez
Bernie
Spitainy
Reisman
Bound Brook
N. J
Graham McNamee
WLS
Chicago
National Grand Opera Company
Wean and Chain
Allen McQuhas
Gimbel Brothers
WSAL
WLW
WKRO
Vikings
WIZ
Erie Woman Named Head of Pennsylvania Federation
Erie woman Airs Helen Schluraff was elected president of the Pennsylvania Federation at the annual convention closing in Erie. Beulah Manley and Anna Adams were elected vice president and treasurer, with other officers named across partner cities. The gathering included talks by Florence Teagarden and Emily Brown, a banquet at the Lawrence Hotel, and musical performances by Miss Ruth Dunn and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Schluraff
Vis
Erie
Beulah
Manley
Williamsport
Blair
Wellshoro
Mary Lyte
Lancaster
Pas
Anna
Pittsburgh
Adams
Corry
Lawrene
Florence M. Teagarden
Uversity of
Emily Brown
Ke Ruth Dunn
Lucile Thacker
Winis
Histling
Theodote Stahl
Cosin
Falista
Gertrude Galinski
TWENTY YEARS AGO As takes from the Journal Tiles May 16 1907
A jumble of May 16 1907 items recounts local events including births illnesses injuries and accidents. Notes mention Lyle Whomag trainer Bradfor d horses and a serious fall at a home due to a hole in an attic door. The erratic column captures a parade of names, venues, hospital stays, and social happenings from New York to Carry Knights of Columbus and local halls.
Windscreen warnings spark new traffic rules in Weston
A damaged OCR report from Weston Ont describes a novel warning method using slips pasted on drivers windshields listing traffic infractions. The system aims to curb violations by forcing drivers to read a posted rule list, though some resist or misunderstand the format.
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Weston
Casey
Jaworski Sentenced for Murder in Payroll Holdup Case
Pittsburgh May 16 United Press reports Paul Jaworski, already serving 30 to 60 years for the R101,000 Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Company Coverdale mine holdup, began a new murder trial today in connection with the Mollenaner holdup at the same firm. The 1925 Christmas Eve raid killed guard TL Gump and saw $47,000 stolen.
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United Press Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Company
Coverdale
Paul Jaworski
TL. Gump
Visitation of North Western Commandery at Meadville
On Tuesday evening May 17 an official visitation will be made to North Western Commandery No. 25 at Meadville by Em. Sir James H Chither Grand Senior Warden of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Pennsylvania and his staff of Past Commanders. The staff includes Em. Sir Clarence L. Payne of Talbot Commandery No. 4h Corry, Em. Sir George B. Peck of Clarence Commandery No. 81 Corry, Sir Louis [hotest] of Trinity Commandery No. 8 Bradford, and El. Sir George A. Stockdale of Bethany Commandery No. 53.
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North Western Commandery
Meadville
James H Chither i
Knights ‘Templar
Pennsylvania
Clarence
Cory
Clarence L. Payne
Talbot
George B. Peck
Corry
Lous
Trinity
S. Bradford
George
A. Stockdale
Bethany
DiuHois
Get That Manly Figure With Cod Liver Oil Compound
Advert promotes Mc Coy's Cod Liver Oil Compound as a health aid for skinny men and women to gain weight and improve energy. It mentions modern flesh foods and products by WR Ames & Co and druggists, warning against imitations and promising vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoy
Ames & Co
Bungie
Arson Attempt Frustrated at Rona Restaurant, Olean
May 16 An arson attempt at the Rona Restaurant on West State Street was stopped when John Grandusky alerted police after discovering fires in seven rooms on the second floor and six on the first. The building, unoccupied for weeks, had kerosene-soaked carpets and flames in multiple rooms. Fire crews from Chemical Companies One and Three battled the blaze for about an hour, preventing greater loss, with damage estimated around 0,000.
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Olean
Rona
West State Street
Belie
John Grandusky
Chemical Companies
One
Bames
Glee Club On Air Tonight From Allegheny College
Radio fans in the city will hear the Allegheny College Glee Club broadcast from WEBW at Oi City tonight. The collegians take the stage at 0 99 o clock and promise a program of real enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny College Glee Club
Sta.tion
Collegians
Waterford man killed in head on crash near Erie
A Waterford man, George I Burgmann, 54, died after his car struck a vehicle driven by Andrew Pelensky, 26, near Erie on a curve three miles out of town. Pelensky and his sister suffered minor injuries. Burgmann was reportedly speeding and attempting to pass another car.
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Perry Highway
Witter OM
Erie
Whith
George I Burgmann
Waterford
Burgmann
Andrew Pelensky
St. Vincent's Hospital
Waterford Min
Pelenskiy
Burguiin
Pelensky Eax
Pelensky
Tunneil
MELLOGLO Pate Powder Promotes Purity and Shine Reduction
Women praise MELLOGLO Pate Powder for long wear, matte appearance, and pore minimization. The ad from N.F Ames & Co. hails the French process and powder’s claimed luxury quality, urging readers to buy a box.
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N.F Ames & Co
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Srabe
Peur Estee
Eey
Cony Evening Journal
South Street
Colegrove
Arthur Colegroves
Nation’s Capitol
Rodney Dutcher
NBA
PA. Federation
Business and Professional Women's Clubs Federation
Cony
Tyetdhy
Mr Lyle Whomag
Next Wash
Nbsom Street
Pop
Bradford
Pac Stillwell
Roy
Gaffney
Weilt Tatu
Tune
Teor
Fohluaton
Cuhimbis
Sas
Carey Hospital
Tday
M. Brooks
Steinfeldis
Nod Repre
Elohrati
Aly Ein Hall
Hera
Aviother Jong
Ines
Hreille
Northwestern Commandery
Jaworski
Porter
Wartell
Avil
Mahle
George Nhittsch Hess
Hamburger
Mig
Chanlen Ames
Lauflaw
We Heath
Glee Club
George Burgmann
Chapin’s
Frank C. Chapin & Sons
Center Street
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