Bridgeport Boy Wins In Fiction Meat Contest
In Cageport California May 28 Pearl Graves of Union High Lemoore National Meat Story Contest awarded $200 top prize for best meat subject story. Western district winner and $100. southern, eastern, central district honorees received varying prizes. Notable names include Emily Scott Memphis and Eva Tait Centralia Illinois. Other district winners include Fannie Rose Helena and Grace Sly Rogers Arkansas.
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Union High
Lemoore
Cal
National Live, Stock and Meat Board
United States
Graves
Righton Brown
Milledgsville
Mary Miller Tayikner
Goldsboro
N. C
Grace Sly
Rogers
Tolisiana
Mis
Nieslppi
Virginia
West Vier Ifta
Nouthern
Ratterba Ee
Birmingham
Ala
Mii
Blackstock
Winter Garden
Fulton
New angle arises in Franks case
Investigation into the death of Robert Franks 43 son of a Chicago millionaire yields a new lead as police round up drug addicts for questioning. Officials say narcotic users may have been involved in the boy s killing delivered by an anonymous principal and now in authorities hands. U S Morrow a noted Meadland farmer was here today on a visit.
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Chenge
Robert Franks
U.S. Morrow
Meadland
Ean
President appoints new assistant secretary of the treasury
President Coolidge named Charles Dewey of the North Trust Company Chicago as the new assistant secretary of the treasury today in Washington. The appointment elevates Dewey to a key federal financial post.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Washington
Charles Dewey
The
North Trust Company of Chicago
Coolidge
the Treasury
Another Investigation Is Started by House Liquor Committee
Washington May 28 A new inquiry directed by the House Alcoholic Liquor Traffic Committee was announced today. The panel, meeting after five years, designated a sub committee to probe all liquor laws including rum smuggling and permit system abuses under its general authority.
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Washington
House ‘Lcoholic Lquor Traffic Committee
City Folks Slow About Moving To Park Cottages
The city has few families who left town for summer cottages at the Park due to bad weather. Last year most cottages were filled and many enjoyed the river. A few remain there through winter, while many families plan to move to the Park in the coming days.
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Pari
Five Deaths Per Day In British Mining Industry
London May 28 Herbert Smith president of the Miners association cited mining fatality and injury statistics at the miners wage inquiry. He reported 212256 men disabled over seven days and 1297 lives lost in Britain coal mines yearly. He warned that more than five workers die daily and 850 are injured daily while only part of miners wages is paid through danger and wage risk.
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London
Herbert Smith
Miners 'Association
Britain
Mr. Smith
Va delegates to Holstein convention in Richmond
West Virginia breeders will be represented at the 39th annual Holstein-Friesian Association of America convention in Richmond Virginia on June 4 by 8 S Ball of Ravenswood. Delegates from 38 states and one Canadian province total 148 attending, the first Dixie meeting of the national Holstein association. A separate note mentions a Rockefeller Jr. daughter arrested for speeding in New York receiving a suspended sentence, with speculation she lacked funds for a fine.
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West
Virginia
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Richmond
S. Ball
Ravenswood
Ing
Dixie
National Holstein Associaton
New York
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Miss Kunst
Irene Kunst
D. G. Kunst
Wilford Street
Kunst
Henin
Vais
Harman
Col. John Evans
Morgantown
Col. Morgan Morgan
West Virginia
West Virginia University
Ralph Kunst
Zolla Conaway
AW. Burdette
Charles Steele, Jr
John J. Heehmer
Clues Point to Pittsburgh Murder Case
Pittsburgh May 28 A clue to the slaying of Martin Burke a lodge keeper in South Fairmont avenue last January emerged as James Willhite aged 44 of Day Way surrendered to police. He is charged as a suspicious person and to be questioned by the homicide squad. Police note Burke had received a telephone call from Akron Ohio before his death and two gunmen fired as he opened his door. Burke had pled guilty in 1922 to violation of the Volstead Act and faced a $2000 fine and 11 months in a federal prison. investigators consider bootleggers or blackmailers as possible motives.
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Pittsburgh
Martin Burke
South Fairmont Avenue
James | Willhite
Dayway
Northside
Willhite
Set
Morgan O'Brien
Burke Marer
Foke
Hev
Ion
Endlef
Burke
Akron
Cleveland
Atlanta
Students Far Behind In Stadium Campaign
Morgantown May 28 West Virginia University Stadium Corporation reports show three fundraising groups undergraduate students WV counties and out of state with 71 percent of the student quota raised 25 850 of 35 000 while counties have 85 percent of 435 000 and out of state remains above students though down from 25 000 to 30 000. A drive continues to reach 100 percent with calls from prominent campus and honorary members as school ends and funds may be paid from summer earnings.
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Morgantown
West Virginia University
Stadium Corporation
West Virginia
Omy
Teamster Killed In Street Brawl at Nantington
Adolph Watts, 38, a teamster, died after a street brawl in Nantington yesterday afternoon. Eustace Ferguson, 44, livery stable proprietor, is jailed under a murder warrant. The incident followed local chatter about diversions like road shows and fairs as the town voiced concern over amusements amid slow business.
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Nantington
Adolph Watts
Eustace Ferguson
Watts
Death sentences for 17 officials test Soviet control
Leningrade May 26 The supreme court after 27 hours of deliberation condemned 17 former judges and officials tied to the new economic policy on bribery and corruption charges. Forty eight on trial. 31 others received long terms or deportation. three acquitted. Proseuctor urged brutal verdicts calling for death by ax. Next week the court to try more counterrevolutionaries. Rasputin daughter in Paris near penniless plans memoirs and dancing career.
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Leningrade
Supreme Court
Siberia
Espionae
Boris Savinkoff
Poland
Moscow
High Court of Appeals
Tshrdynzeff
Kalinin
State Textile Trust
Inge
Federal
Central Executive
Committee of the Soviets
Shumotsky
Smolens’s
Rasputin
Paris
Mlle
Maria Gregorievna Rasputin
Mile
Youssoupotts
Prince Felix Youssoupoff
Sweetheart for You and Spring Love Song Echoes
A collection of verse and society notes from Grafton items includes a sentimental poem about spring love and a series of social announcements. Reports cover church choir practice changes, visits from Mrs. Catherine Deegan, wedding invitation notes, and club meetings. The D A R chapter held elections with Mrs. Harman elected regent and a collage of officers listed, followed by a memorial luncheon and program excerpts.
Paddock Will Not Run Unless Leg Improves
World sprint champion Charlie Padock said in Los Angeles that he would not join the American Olympic team for Paris unless his injured leg showed a very decided improvement. W. E. Gibson of Webster spent time in the city calling on friends.
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Los Angeles
Charlie Padock
W. E. Gibson
Webster
Next regular meeting at Mrs Donahue's home June 30
Sbent notes the chapter will meet at Mrs F P Donahue's home on June 30. A $5 prize for the best essay was won by Miss Elizabeth of the first ward. The gathering included many members and guests such as Mrs A H Preggang and Mrs Alden Beagle among others.
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Grafton
Elizabeth Cummins Jackson
Daughters of the American Revolution
G. H. A. Kunst
Weat
Washington Street
Misa Prudence Hinkle
Charles Harman
L. B. Brydon
Miss Hinkle
F. P. Donahue
Mias Elizabeth
First Ward
A. H. Preggang
To Tetrick
Helen’ Jackson
Ruth Jackson
TD. Brydon
Abbie Sinsol
Grace Laar
Hattie Foreman
Clyde Turner
Wesley Evans
John Hechmer
J. H AS Kunst
West Sidge Garage Show Room Nears Completion
West Side Garage Company near completion of its show room at the end of the concrete bridge in West Grafton. Workmen busy finishing floors and ceilings while cars have already been placed inside. A battery station will be established in one room.
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West Sidge Garage Company
West Grafton
West Side Garage Company
Imagination in Imagination Basement Repair Showroom
A basement space will serve for repair and storage while a showroom expands to display about fifteen cars. The area is described as large enough to accommodate the full range of models offered by the firm.
The Art Of Beauty By B M Douglas Passe The Regular Girl
An early 20th century beauty guide urges the regular girl to embrace natural charm with subtle cosmetics. It recommends light powder, a peach rouge, soft brow and lip shading, and cautions against heavy makeup to achieve a natural look. Natural glow is favored, with tips on lipstick application and lighting effects.
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the Art of Beauty By
B. M. Douglas Passe the Regular Girl
Thial
Amis
German Credit Crisis Hits Industry and Trade
Berlin May 28 Interest rates in Germany vary from 2 to percent monthly and credit for manufacturers and farmers is limited by the rentenmark. High costs and uncertain finances force merchants to raise prices and drag down production. Dr Schacht insists stable money and cautious credit are essential to avoid a collapse of the rentenmark.
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Berlin
Germany
Pyle
Sip
Merchan
Dr Schacht
Reichsbank
Rentenmark Canfot
Ted Credita
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ORMER
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Atlanta Constitution
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Virginia Hanway
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Dorothy Smith
Alta Sober
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Dolphin Murphy
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Ronald Knotts
Roker White
Richard Shaw
Dr. Wainwright
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Charles Skagis
P. B. Phinney
Tuth Jackson
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Elizabeth Handley
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