New York Thrift Edges Speed As Public Life Slows
A New York column notes thrift creeping into daily life as auto races shift from speed to endurance. Wagers focus on distance, not speed, with drivers paying costs if their car runs out. NYU plans a new Oriental Commerce and Politics division to train diplomats rather than reform markets. The piece also pokes fun at state tax fights over Henry Frick’s estate and a Pittsburgh cow as tax symbol, plus a financier’s view of a high rise home near Battery Park.
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New York
Country Inn
Wall Street
New York University
Orienta Commerce and
Charles Hodges
University
School of Commerce
New York Tax Department
Henry C. Frick
Vanderbilt
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburch
Chicago
River day trip sparks reflections on distant canyons
The writer compares Grand Canyon imagery to the Palisades of the Hudson while recalling a Hudson River day boat trip from Poughkeepsie. He wonders why he rushes to smoky places and values the hour spent on deck soaking in the western shore’s beauty and the river’s overall allure. The piece ends noting the country air has a powerful, rejuvenating effect.
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Grand Canyon
Palisades
Hudson River
Poughkeepsie
Canoeist William A. Good Returns From Epic Voyage
William A. Good arrives in town after a remarkable canoe journey begun in Chicago in October 1919. He reportedly traveled an extraordinary 40,000 miles along waterways, a feat said to be the longest canoe voyage in white memory.
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William A. Good
Chicago
Susie the chimpanzee dies from malnutrition
Authorities at the New York Zoological Park say the young chimpanzee offspring of Susie and Boma died due to malnutrition. Critics blame modernity and neglect as trainers brag about Susie adapting to education while failing to provide proper care.
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Susie
New York Zoological Park
Boma
Millionaire Henry L Doherty Builds At 21 State Street
Henry L Doherty, noted public service magnate, has constructed a residence atop the ten story building at 21 State Street in Battery City. The new domicile marks a notable addition to his property holdings in the financial district.
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Henry L. Doherty
Public Service Corporation
State Street
Battery
Weinstein Clothiers Run to Tenth Straight Win Over Clarksville
Weinstein won their tenth straight by beating Clarksville on Clarksville’s grounds, 16 to 3. The Clothiers lead the Falls Cities League by three games mid season as Howard Park trails with seven wins and three losses. In the early innings Ryan Mitchell Warner Scheiffer O’Neil and Baker hit safely, then Ran Mitchell Scheiffler Dean and Ertle contributed, Ertle’s home run sealing a ten run margin before the game settled, with the Clothiers adding three more.
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Weinstein
Clarksville
The
Clothiers
Howard Park
Ryan
Mitchell
Warner
Scheiffer
O' Neil
Baker
Scheiffler
Dean
Ertle
Clothiers Rally Misses Shutout Against Weinsteins
In a tight game Mitchell Warker and Dean produced key hits for the Clothiers with Scheiffer adding a single. Clarksville scored in three innings but fell short as Ertle pitched well for Weinsteins and the Clothiers wasted chances. Clarksville fought to the end with only sporadic offense.
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Mitchell
Warker
Dean
Scheiffer
Clothiers
Clarksville
Ertle
Weinsteins
East Court Avenue Street Warned Over Speeding Joy Riders
Residents on East Court Avenue raise alarms about cars racing along the street endangering children and pedestrians. They urge city authorities to curb reckless driving before a serious crash or death occurs.
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East Court Avenue
Rev A Q Bailey to visit and attend reception
Rev A Q Bailey of Shrewsbury New Jersey and former rector of St Pauls Episcopal Church will arrive in the city Wednesday and be hosted by Mrs E W Fitch in her Marblehead apartment. A reception in the Parish House runs 8 to 10 p m Wednesday and friends are invited.
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A. Q. Bailey
Shrewsbury
N. J
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
City
E. W. Fitch
Marblehead
Moonlight Picnic Planned by Wall St Church Group
The Standard Bearer Society of Wall Street Church schedules a moonlight picnic for July 8. Members invite attendees to join the outdoor event with social time and church activities under evening skies.
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Wall St. Church
Society and Personal Notes From a Weekend Inquiries
Mr and Mrs Walter Anderson spent Sunday at Memphis visiting relatives. Miss Mildred Barnhill of Indianapolis is the guest of Mrs Wm Reshar E Maple St. Miss Alice Campbell and her niece Miss Mildred Badger have gone to Charlestown to spend the week. Miss Stella Barnes spent the weekend with her mother in New Washington. Master John Robinson has returned to Louisville after a week's visit to his aunt Miss Robinson on Chestnut Street. Mr and Mrs James Culp left today for a week visit to relatives in Sullivan Il. Misses Rose Weibel and Anne Breckway have gone to New York for a week's stay. Mr and Mrs Ed Twyman have returned after two weeks away. Twyman visited my brother George Twyman in Louisville while Mrs Twyman stayed with her sister Mrs Nicola Demetris in Chicago.
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Mildred Barnhill
Indianapolis
Wm. Reshar
E. Maple St
Alice Campbell
Mildred Badger
Charlestown
John Robinson
Louisville
Miss Robinson
Chestnut Street
James Culp
Sullivan, Il
Ed Twyman
Mr. Twyman
George Twyman
Mrs. Twyman
Nichola Demetris
Chicago
Mrs Brookbank Heads to Fayetteville Visit
Mrs. A. Brookbank departs Thursday for Fayetteville Arkansas to visit her sister Mrs. Minnie Hoover at the home of her daughter Mrs. Millier.
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Mrs. A. Brookbank
Fayetteville, Ark
Minnie Hoover
Mrs
Millier
Mrs. Cleveland DeCampo Visits Meigs Avenue Family
Mrs. Cleveland DeCampo and her son Jayte of Kankakee NL were guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Shilling on Meigs Avenue and have now returned home.
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Cleveland DeCampo
Jayte
Kankakee, NL
T. F. Shilling
Meigs Avesue
Miss Ann Britan to Visit Mrs Harmon This Week
Miss Ann T. Britan who resides with Mrs. Giltner in the country will spend the week with Mrs. Herbert Harmon on Meigs Avenue.
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Ann T. Britan
Mr and Mrs George Reshar Visit Prather Relatives
Wr and Mrs George Reshar and son Ralph Lee are visiting relatives at Prather.
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George Reshar
Ralph Lee
Prather
Giltner Party Visits Indianapolis and Franklin This Week
Mrs. John S. Giltner and Misses Corda Giltner and Irma Harmon are visiting friends and relatives in Indianapolis and Franklin this week.
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John S. Giltner
Corda Giltner
Irma Harmon
Indianapolis
Franklin
Mrs Clegg Guest Of Her Mother In Country Retreat
Mrs. Ben Clegg spends the week in the country as the guest of her mother, enjoying a quiet visit away from the city. She is accompanied by no one else and expects to return home at the end of the week.
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Ben Clegg
Hoover family travels to Russell Point for Fourth visit
Mr and Mrs Clyde Hoover journeyed to Russell Point Ohio to visit Mrs CG Hand the sister of Mrs Hand for the Fourth. Their son Carl has been staying there for the summer and spending time with relatives.
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Clyde Hoover
Russell Point. O
CG. F. Hand
Carl
Mrs Coleman Returns Home From Week With Sister
Mrs. Henry Coleman arrives back on Ohio Avenue after a weeklong visit with her sister Mrs Hugh Marble in the country.
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Henry Coleman
Ohio Ave
Hugh Marble
Munday and Brightwell to Attend Epworth League Convention
Rev W J T Munday and Miss Helen Brightwell will travel to Lake Junaluska North Carolina on Wednesday morning to attend the Epworth League Convention starting June 29 for two weeks Miss Brightwell serves as the Morton Memorial League delegate.
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W. JT. Munday
Helen Brightwell
Lake Junaluska
Epworth League
Miss Brightwell
Morton Memorial League
Social at Howard Park Hosts Pan Handle Band
Mr and Mrs laude Hollowell entertained the Pan Handle band at their home in Howard Park a few days ago. Members included Walter Rauth Thomas Stradley Jr Geo Limky of Louisville Charles Mitchell Charley Platt and Claude Hollowell. Others present were Mrs Charles Mitchell Mr and Mrs W H Hollowell Miss Annabelle Hollowell Miss Ruby Dusler Mrs J C Chroll and son Mrs John Graninger and Mrs Julia Devine.
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Laude Hollowell
Pan Handle
Howard Park
Walter Rauth
Thomas Stradley, Jr
Geo. Limky
Louisville
Charles Mitchell
Charley Platt
Claude Hollowell
W. H. Hollowell
Annabelle Hollowell
Ruby Dusler
J.C. Chrrol and
John Graninger
Julia Devine
Kentucky Girl Recommends Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
Sunnyside Kentucky resident Velmer Hendrick reports two years of back pain and nervousness eased by ten bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She weighs 138 pounds and endorses the remedy to others, inviting letters to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Sunnyside
Lydiak
Pinkham
Velmer Hendrick
Route 1
Lydia EB
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Natural Hair Color
Grandmother used Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound to darken faded gray hair. A downtown druggist notes its popularity as a cheap, easy remedy that colors evenly by morning with repeated use, though not a disease cure.
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Wyeth
Keller Shoe Repair Shop Advertises Reconditioning Service
An old advertisement claims Keller Shoe Repair Shop restores shoes to near new wear qualities at about one third the original cost. It promotes reconstruction and invites customers to visit the Common Building and Spring area, noting an estimated date of May 31.
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Battery Park
Harbor
Dor
City News
M. H. Dunnevy
Henryville
Beveridge
Indiana
Mrs. Walter Anderson
Memphis
Stella Barnes
New Washington
Rose Weibel
Anne Breckway
Waite
Axminster
Wilton Velv
United Home Furnishing Co. Incorporated
Spring and Maple
Jeffersonville
Sellersburg
Charles Dierking
Kentucky
Gome
Bis
Forg Motor
Sune
Keller Shoe Repair Shop
Midway
Stone
Mon m ‘i Itiway
B. T.mccartin
Beck Bldg
Glen Helen Park
Dave Adkins
Sellersburg, Ind
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