Newspaper Ad Rates and Policies From The Era
The notice outlines pricing and submission rules for notices and advertisements. It specifies rates of two cents per word for the first insertion and one cent per word thereafter, deadlines for same-day insertions, and an increased charge per inch for late composition. It also mentions rights of republication and prohibition of anonymous communications. Public notices and business inquiries are directed to the office.
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North Atlantic mystery deepens as three aviators missing
A world weary page reports that an attempted New York to Europe flight via the Azores has vanished. Backed by vague sea sightings and distant drone sounds, the fate of four brave airmen remains unresolved as Bremen’s feat is recalled and questions loom over the perilous crossing.
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Atlantic
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Europe
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Cape Race
New Foundland
Halifax
New York
East Atlantic
Tax reform urged to streamline county tax collection
The article advocates abolishing sheriff tax duties in favor of a county treasurer system with a small commission to collect state and county taxes, and to extend this to municipalities. This would centralize funding, reduce delinquent lists, and improve efficiency while easing sheriff workloads. It notes population growth and funding gaps in towns and counties as drivers for reform. It also briefly shifts to radio industry concerns about excessive broadcasting ballyhoo and sales pitches.
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Radio Marine Corporation
Buffalo Bridge
Cape Race
Ramon
Franco J
Spanish Fliers and Hoover Publicity Tactics Examined
A scanned column discusses the role of advertising in broadcasting and the Hoover administration. It contrasts moderate commercialism with intrusive tactics, praising Hoover’s use of publicity and clipping services to gauge public sentiment while criticizing overbearing media pressure and the president’s strategic press management.
Hide Woman’s Death by Own Action in Chicago
Mrs. Florence Lehman Archer, after years of despair since her husband left, died of gas fumes bound to a range. Her father George Lehman and sister Mrs. Zoehmi r found her dead upon returning from the country, with comments blaming external pressures yet noting she did not act alone.
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Chicago
Florence Lehman Archer
John Zoehimir
George Lehman
Zoehlmir
Wheeling Vick Probed By Brand Jury
The Brand jury reconvened in Wheeling on June 24 to review alleged vice conditions and reports of payments to officials for protecting gambling and bootlegging. Prosecutor A. G. Schiffler urged anyone with knowledge of traffic in vice to testify.
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A. G. Schiffler
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