National Star: Hornsby Named National League MVP
Davis J. Walsh reports that Rogers Hornsby of the St. Louis Cardinals is selected as the National League's most valuable player for 1926 by a committee of eight baseball writers. Hornsby receives a $1,000 prize and a bronze trophy, while previous ambiguities are noted as resolved and all voters top Hornsby in their ballots.
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Mello Glo Beauty Powder at Pollock's Pharmacy
A new French process powder called Mello Glo promises a shine free durable finish that resists perspiration. It claims to hide pores for a natural soft velvety complexion and remains on until removal, offered at Pollock's Pharmacy.
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Most Strenuous Year for London Lord Mayor at 78
London by 78 Planges the Lord Mayor Sir William Piya enters a busier year than ever. Public dinners and civic duties fill his schedule with more than forty dinners already listed. He will preside over magistrates, civic companies and numerous meetings while still finding time to sleep.
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Cuyler Leads Voting for Baseball Writers’ Poll
The committee awarded 74 points to Cuyler of Pittsburgh as the top pick with 61 by Helen Kiki Cuyler placing second and Orge Kelly of the Glorita third with 52. Wright Bancroft Traynor Frisch Rousch and Cuelae also received first or high votes in the Baseball Writers' Association poll conducted under James Gould.
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Fights expected as new Congress opens with dry wet clash
Washington declares the Sixty-ninth Congress will host fighting over the Volstead Act and 18th Amendment. Rep Dyer vows repeal effort while the Anti-Saloon League outlines tougher enforcement and education measures. Republicans hold pre-session conferences to shape committee leaders and align with insurgent sentiments.
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Exporting French Banknotes Forbidden
Paris announces new post office proclamation forbidding sending French banknotes of any denomination out of the country. Foreign cash is not under loan. French stocks and bonds may be mailed abroad only with Ministry of Finance authorization.
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Purity Campaign Starts In Lisbon Speech Censored
Lisbon police launch a purity campaign directing constables to scrutinize women alone after dark for decency and to curb abusive language in the streets. Several arrests and fines already reported for indecent dress and foul language as the public is warned.
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Yale to Erect Towers as Memorial for Football Inventor
New Haven Das Te Tall towers rise above the Yale Bowl as a memorial plan for the football inventor. Yale graduate John W. Corsa leads the tower design and construction will start when D enters the Bowl next October. One tower will honor the visiting football team, the other will house the Yale squad.
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