Selfridge sees American isolation and European shifts
Gordon Selfridge, former Chicago retailer, returns from the United States and tells exclusive National News Service that 06 percent of Americans favor isolation from European affairs. He notes improved Anglo American relations under Earl Balfour, Genoa and Russo-German pacts shaking European stability, and says Americans avoided Genoa participation. He critiques prohibition and praises American fashion and British women. He also cites a humorous Post Office leaflet on handling wrong numbers and calls for visiting subscribers before dialing.
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London
Gordon Set
Eurrope
America
Selfridge
United ‘States
Forest Fire Warning From Harrisburg Commissioner
Harrisburg May Major RB Y Stuart of Forestry warns extensive forest fires threaten Pennsylvania. He notes many fires reported, urges citizens to avoid woodlands, and describes efforts to prevent and extinguish blazes. Over 4,700 acres burned last week in 113 fires, with damage around 60,400 and costs to fight estimated at 2,275.
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Harrisburg
RB. Y. Stuart
Ued
Department of Forestry
Ivania
Pennsylvania
State Department of Forest
Examination of School Children Health Department Report
The State Health Department examined 66 219 school children in all class districts at 27¢ per pupil. 64 060 pupils with physical defects were treated. 41 tuberculous children were found and a summer camp is planned near Reading. 14 14 districts reported sanitary conditions. 14000 school buildings were inspected.
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State Health Department
Reading
Deat Fe
Meical
Nerve Werch Said To Relieve Stomach Pain And Palpitations
A reader report from Coalam Tenn claims the famous Nerve Werch cured indigestion, relieved bowel trouble, improved sleep, and eased heart pains. The testimonial emphasizes quick relief and regular bowels after use, noting strong general comfort and health benefits.
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J. Jieshi
Coalam Tenn
Pepper Martin Hands John Kilbane a Lively Knockout
Davis J Walste reports on a boxing bout in which Pepper Martin of Picoisisn delivers a decisive KO to John Kilbane at Madison Square. The article notes Martin's quick, powerful strike and Kilbane’s fall, with Kilbane later hospitalized as Norman courts a potential title shot.
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Davis J. Walste
N.S. Sports Malitor
New York
Dian
Lee
Pepper
Vincent
Pepper) Martin
Picoisisn
Madsen Square
Martin
John
Norman
Shim
Redemption of War Stamps In 1933 Treasury Plan
The article discusses redemption of 1918 issue War Savings stamps and a Treasury plan to fund redemption through new Savings Certificates. It notes issued denominations of $7,000, $100 and $25, with five year terms and 4 1 percent interest payable semiannually. It mentions government backers and exemptions from taxes, and the aim to finance redemption of sea the treasury department is proposing a series of Treasury Savings Certificates to cover costs.
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Poe
Treasury Department
Wineao
Treasare Sayinirs Cyetitepatii
Outlay to Block Pepper Bout Sparks Street Fray
The memo discusses seizing political propagation by lapel and threats of violence to influence a boxing match. It notes potential carnage among box office staff and the need to keep the bout near Flint Bush. Martin’s Brooklyn popularity is cited as a factor in planning.
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Ant i- Son
Cnet
John
John, But They Would Take Care of the Neaney
Martin
Brooklyn
Powadlias
Flintbush
Niecht
Somesone
Tod
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