Glossbrenner Poses as New Ben Franklin in Campaign Sketch
Republican mayoral hopeful Glossbrenner appears as Benjamin Franklin at a Twenty-fifth Street rally. He embodies patriotic virtue, sings America, and vows a businesslike administration while addressing Black supporters and praising party chairman Cap Coffin.
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Glossbrenner
Ben Franklin
Ben Stern
Alfred M. Glossbrenner
Benjamin Franklin
Glossie
Twenty-fifth Street
Philadelphia
America
Pretty Cop Tours the Nation Studying Traffic for Book
Portland motorcycle policewoman Marie Brede on a 15000 mile cross country tour to gather material for a traffic regulation book. She arrives in Newark after an inland route, described with a beaming portrait and star status. The piece notes her purpose and Travels.
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Marie Brede
Portland
Ore
Newark
N. J
School money transfers under attack by chamber official
William H. Book the Chamber of Commerce civic affairs director attacked a school board transfer of about 150000 in 1929 budget. He said 63 items would rise by 150000 and 73 items fall by the same amount, urging the board to live within its adopted budget and noting janitors salaries push 1929 expenditures above the budget and even the 1930 allocation. He urged an immediate corrective effort.
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William H. Book
Chamber of Commerce
Book
Crispus
Asthma Discovery Attracts Public Attention
Dr. Fugate announces the cause of Bronchial Asthma and Hay Fever as an endocrine imbalance. He offers a treatment already used in thousands of cases with immediate relief reported. The Fugate Co. provides a booklet detailing the discovery and treatment free upon request.
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Fugate
Fugate Co
S. Meridian St
Indianapolis
Ind
School Budget Review Weighs Transfers and 1930 Plan
Book urges reducing transfers to 118000 dollars to match rising costs and 1930 budget levels. The proposal aims to avoid a deficit or achieve a small balance by limiting expenditures to current rates and future 1930 projections. Copies were sent to C C York and the school commissioners.
Public utility merger hires Cleveland engineer
R Hasselman of Cleveland is employed by the public service commission as a consulting engineer for the Insull utility merger. Commissioner Howell Ellis announced the appointment. Hasselman will be paid 75 dollars per day up to a 5000 dollar maximum. He has 17 years of experience handling large utility cases and specializes in traction properties involved in the merger.
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R. Hasselman
Cleveland
Public Service Commission
Howell Ellis
Hasselman
Ellis
German drive on Young Plan likely to fail
Berlin reports the Nationalist campaign to defeat the Owen D Young reparations plan faces a doubtful outcome in the final twenty four hours. While supporters push the referendum, government allies oppose it and officials say signatures near four million may be needed to trigger a vote. Public speculation centers on whether the petition will reach the required threshold as liberal papers declare failure, though figures remain inconclusive.
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Berlin
Owen D. Young
External treatment rises as mothers favor Vicks for colds
As Vicks VapoRub popularized external treatment beyond children it becomes a worldwide standby for colds in over 60 countries. The product works by being rubbed on the throat and chest and releasing medicated vapors with body heat to ease breathing. Sales slogans show rising usage from 17 to 21 and now over 26 million jars yearly in the U S.
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Vicks
Vick
United States
Olive Tablets Offer Digestive Relief for Stomach Issues
Thousands with upset stomachs turn to Dr Edwards Olive Tablets to address clogged liver and disordered bowels. The purely vegetable tablets, sold by druggists in 15 30 and 60 cent sizes, are taken at bedtime for quick relief without griping or cramps.
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Dr. Edwards
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Cap” Coffin
Republican
Heavenly Father
William H
Big Jack) Jackson
Levey Printing Company
William
Walter Myers
Franklin
North
Illinois Street
Odd Fellows Hall
Indiana Avenue
NEA
C. of
C. Civic Affairs
Hoover Company
North Canton
Ohio
L. S. Ayres & Co
Indianapolis Power & Light Co
The
Wm. H. Block Co
Vonnegut Hardware Company
Pennway
Riley
C. C. York
Insull
Grove
Atol
Pearson Piano Co
Pennsylvania Street
Pettis
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