Women Stumped By Grocer Test To Choose Food In Examination
London reports that even after decades of suffrage and years of civil service efforts women struggle to join trades. At a recent Institute of Certified Grocers exam only one of 200 candidates was a woman, who must identify teas, cheeses, spices, peaches, bacon varieties, butter, coffee origins and duty, under strict testing.
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Institute of Certified Greers
Kenya
Costa Rica
Mocha
Java
A Smile From Diana in Sir Richard's Garden
Sir Richard Guyford is drawn into a plot to force Helen p’Arcy into marriage while a gypsy girl Shuri charms him. A mysterious warning from Truffenti Camelo hints at treachery, death, and hidden fortunes as their tangled scheme unfolds in the tavern garden.
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Julian Guyfford
Richard
Helen p’Arcy
Captain Despard
Viscount Brocklehurst
Julian
D’arcy
Helen
Diana
John Parret
John Paret
Lovel
Shuri
Bekos
Richard Forthwith
Jonas
Sir Richard
Shari
Guyfford
Weather Drenches City With 0.53 Inch Rainfall
Downpour drenched the area yesterday afternoon as the weather bureau measured total precipitation at 0.53 inch, impacting streets and outdoor plans.
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Weather Bureau
Arm Broken by Man Cranking Car in Limestone County
Bernard Schrimser of Piney Chapel suffered a broken arm Sunday while cranking his father's car in Limestone County according to information received.
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Bernard Schrimser
Piney Chapel
Limestone County
Visit to Muscle Shoals by Halbert and Mason party
Mr and Mrs Erwin Halbert Mrs Hovis Bruce Hovis Mr and Mrs Charles Mason Miss Jean Halbert and Miss Lucile Lovelace motored to Florence Sunday visiting Muscle Shoals.
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the Shoals
Erwin Halbert
Hovis
Bruce Hovis
Charles Mason
Jean Halbert
Lucile Lovelace
Florence
Muscle Shoals
Golfers Roused by Course Policemen in New York
Crowded municipal courses in New York crack down on slow play with appointed course policemen issuing cautions to speed up. The targets are lagging players who are urged to hurry or face action in court.
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Richard
New York
Night Harness Racing Under Floods At Fort Miami
Harness horses exercise nightly under floodlights at the Fort Miami track in Toledo as the racing season continues.
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Toledo
Fort Miami
British golf star Tolley tied to twenty three clubs
Cyril Tolley, renowned British golfer, is linked with twenty three golf clubs as part of his varied affiliations. The claim highlights his active involvement across multiple clubs.
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Cyril Tolley
Two J P s Run Elopement Service Near Texas Arkansas Line
In Texarkana two aging justices of the peace J S Draper aged 78 and G M Orr aged 76 have joined to operate a joint elopement service outside the county clerk’s office. High Texas banns laws drive lovers to cross border to wed, while nearby states offer varied hurdles and costs. Mexico offers licenses at 140 dollars, New Mexico red tape, Oklahoma distance, and Louisiana physicals.
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Texas
Arkansas
J. P
Elopers
J. S. Draper
G. M. Orr
Mexico
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texarkana
Justices of the Peace
New York Club Operator Frank Marlow Murder Probe
Police, aided by Mary Seiden a dancer, hold as material witness in effort to solve the murder of New York night club operator Frank Marlow.
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Frank Marlow
New York
Mary Seiden
Athletic Sweater Is Given After 33 Years
Salem Oregon July 4 A F Bittner principal of Grant high school Portland finally received his official athletic award sweater from Willamette University after 33 years He earned his school letter in 1896 as a track team member but was called away before awards. University officials corrected the oversight. Georgia Tech plans a night football opener this autumn.
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Salem
Ore
A. F. Bittner
Williamette University
Bittner
Grant High School
Portland
Record Breaker Pigs Put On Heavy Pounds in Georgia
Edwin Faircloth and Edwin Wilkerson of Ware county raised two Poland China pigs after six months. By following Dr. R J Heydes guidance they achieved rapid gains. Faircloths pig grew 190 pounds in five months one week and gained 68 pounds in 28 days. Wilker ons pig reached 174 pounds in 32 days with a 62 pound increase. Both animals grazed on carpet grass and cat tail millet.
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Waycross
Edwin Faircloth
Edwin Wilkerson
Ware County
R. J. Heyde
Faircloth
Wilkerson
River Falling Reading 8.4 Feet
The Tennessee river continued to drop with a gauge reading of 8.4 feet this morning.
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Tennessee
Weather Update Low 69 High 91 Across Area
The weather bureau reports a 24 hour period with temperatures ranging from a low of 69 to a high of 91. Skies remain mostly clear with light winds and no significant precipitation expected.
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Mercury
Weather Bureau
Farm Land Bank Reports Low Foreclosure Record in Texas
The Federal Farm Loan Bank of Houston says it has the lowest foreclosure rate among similar institutions nationwide. In 12 years, 54 foreclosures were recorded. It has loaned over 185 million dollars to 63,000 Texas farmers.
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Houston
Tex
Federal Farm Land Bank
Texas
Ragweed Infestation Sweeps Iowa Pastures
A July survey finds at least 80 percent of Iowa pastures infested with small ragweed. The weed becomes especially troublesome in fall when it reaches full growth.
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Iowa
Ames
Herd records show eight cows average over 500 lb butterfat
In Mandilla Nebraska on July 3 a herd of eight dairy cows owned by F. E. Orton posted an average butterfat production exceed ing 500 pounds per cow per year.
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Mnadilla, Neb
F. E. Orton
Bennet Drives Railroads Reform From Blacksmith to Leader
July 3 report profiles John J. Bennet ex blacksmith and president of three Van Sweringen lines Chesapeake and Ohio Pere Marquette and Hocking Valley. He rebuilt Nickel Plate as head then moved to Erie, boosting revenue from 24000 to 45000 per mile and stock from 35 to 200. As coordinator of five roads he aims to standardize equipment and expand material.
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Cleveland
John J. Bennet
Exblacksmith
van Sweringen
Chesapeake and Ohio
Pere Marquette
Hocking Valley
Nickel Plate
Erie
Bernet
New York Central
van Sweringens
Bennet
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Minerva
OU Tey Gulf Refining Company
Texas Elopers
Aids Police
Associated Press
Georgia Tech
Jack White
Jack Cumming
White
John JU
Goodrich Tires
Select Tire Service Inc
Lee and
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Standard Oil Company Incorporated
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W. Bloom St
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