New York City Beauty Plan Seeks Preservation of Landmark Buildings
Park Commissioner Gallatin proposes creating a commission to protect aesthetically valuable structures in New York. He urges laws requiring designs for new buildings to match local architectural traditions, citing the Woolworth Building and other landmarks as examples to preserve the city’s sedate charm.
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New York
Francis J. Gallatin
Municipal Art Commission
Hylan
Grammercy, Park
Washington Square
Gallatin
Woolworth
Herald
Ste
Imes
Greenwich Village
Jenny Lind
Plaza
Central Park
Trinity Church
Wall Street
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Fifth Avenue
Lower Manhattan
France
Belgium
Paris
Bruges
Sulphur Clears a Pimply Skin
A skin specialist notes that Mentho Sulphur clears pimples on the face neck arms and body quickly. It dries the pimples and they disappear, described as harmless and inexpensive. Ask a druggist for a stall jar of Rowles Mentho Sulphur and use it like gold cream.
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Rowles
Cement block tests probe fire resistant cement walls
Chicago Jan 22 The fire underwriters laboratories study cement block walls for fire resistance at the request of cement manufacturers. Tests vary cement sand gravel mixes built and heated to 207 degrees the walls bow center inward then endure five hours of baking and two inch hose exposure. Even with surface liquefaction bricks remained standing.
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Chicago
No-To-Bae Helps Break Tobacco Habit Easily
An ad-style note promotes No-To-Bae tablets to curb nicotine cravings. It claims the habit ends with use and offers a money back refund if cravings persist, alongside a fragment about market flavor and Guernsey milk at Dunaire's.
Salvage Service Aids Navy With Wartime Recovery Efforts
Washington reports the U S Navy built a salvage service during World War I to recover wrecked ships and cargoes. The 1200 ton U S S Favorite led early efforts in France with diving gear and a 25 ton derrick, later joined by Chesapeake V and Manna Hata. The falcon and Widgeon were developed for rough waters and the Falcon’s decompression chamber saved divers from caisson disease.
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Washington
Unites States Navy
United States
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Atlantic
France
Navy
U. S. S. Favorite
Mt. Vernon
Brest
Westbridge
Narragansett
Llved
Panama Canal
Sathvo
Falcon
Widgeon
New York
Connecticut
Overbrook Teams Fall In Friday Varsity Showdowns
Overbrook girls lost to Santa Fe of Topeka while Overbrook boys were defeated by Ne mo Que nemo. Local residents and visitors frequent the area with dinners, drives to Lawrence, and farm activity noted. Thirteen cattle cars shipped from Overbrook to Kansas City are itemized with contributing families and firms.
Diamond Dyes Promises Easy Dyeing of Garments
An advertisement for Diamond Dyes claims simple directions to dye stockings sweaters coats and draperies without fading or running. It instructs users to specify the fabric type whether wool linen cotton or mixed goods before dyeing.
Opposition to fesk patterns on men's wear at convention
A resolution likely to be introduced at the Merchants' Designer Association convention in St. Louis argues against bell shaped trousers with laced vents. Harry Schmidt says the draft supports a labels bill requiring fabrics to show virgin wool content and exact material amounts.
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St. Lovia
Fesk
Wailer Designers’ Association
Harry .A. Schmidt
Ee Ciies Seai Toee Bil
Local News and Social Notes Spotlight Kansas Gas Well Milestone
Friday evening guests included Peat Simmons Esther Bonar and Roy Mumford at A J Powell s. Mrs Z Coleman reports her son Will Coleman of Midda Kansas struck a 63 4 million foot gas well on his farm with another drill planned 30 rods north of the house. Coleman is a local businessman and well known in the community. Jim Vann and George Spith effort shipped cattle to Kansas on Friday Harold Huston drove a Ford roadster. Mrs Addie Huston and Harold visited Glenn Fishburn Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Floyd Dodds visited Lawrence Saturday the 13th.
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Overbrook Hich
Santa Fe
Topeke
Overbrook
Quenemo
Bart Huston
Lloyd
Ikenberry
Frank
Peter’s
Lyndon
Randle Tutcher
Topeka
Lonnie Randle
Ottawa
Kansas‘ City
Chas. Ware
C. F. B. Coffman
C. W. Coffman
Howard Long
E. E. Garrett
Matt Hartman
J. E. Hardtaker
C. E. Simmons
Clyde Talley
Homer Wright
Chas
A. M. Rundle
John Dodder
Earl Huston
Lawrence Werness RL
Walker
Columbia
Farmers’ Union
Peat Simmons
Esther Bonar
Roy
Mumford
A.J. Powell’s
Z. Coleman
Will
Midda
Kans
Tis Farm
Coleman
Jim Vann
George Spith
Winter Team Plans Lecompton Visit For Friday Game
The Winter school basketball team will meet eighth grade Lecompton boys Friday afternoon in Lecompton. Miss Vera Sawyer helps the team while Newt Hamlin plows for Prescott Underwood. Will Anderson and family visited Barker friends Tuesday. Nora and Christine Schroyer attended a Lecompton party Wednesday evening. Community club leaders met at the Robert Schreyer home Tuesday evening. Charles Winter and Paul Winter from Barker attended Masonic lodge in Lecompton Friday night. Shipman Winter is confined at home with a lame foot.
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Lecompton
Vera Sawyer
Newt Hamlin
Prescott Underwood
Will Anderson
Anderson
Arthur Richards
Barker
Nora
Christine Schroyer
Shipman Carter
Willis Coleman
Taylor
Cleetta
Robert Schreyer
Charles Winter
Paul
Shipman Winter
Valley Chapel Notes Sunday Attendance and Community Plans
Sunday school and church services drew good crowds at Valley Chapel. Rev. Dial delivered a fine sermon. The Ladies Aid revival and a Home Mission study session are planned with a district superintendent visiting in two weeks for the quarterly meeting. Various local residents and visitors are listed with errands, visits, and gatherings.
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Dial
Home Mission
Ladies Aid
Ellis Bond l
Willis Dan
Lawrence
Marvin Bond
Fred Simon
Pauline
Alvin Bond
Charlie Banning
Lone Star
Inez Bowen
Elizabeth Dunn
Howard Longghecker
Hugo Schelthern
Kenneth Puckett
J . E. Bond
Rev. Dial
Joan Dunn
Mildred
Mabel Longanecker
Lullin Gray
John Gray
Willis Dunn
Milton Bond
Charlies Banning
Leon Cover
Topeka
Nellie McCoy
Clark
Kansas City
Ats
W. H. Banning
Local notices and farm chatter from West Fairview area
The Ladies Aid Society will serve sandwiches baked beans pie chile soup crackers and coffee at E Therber and son's sale January 25. Lawrence visits and farm work notes include hogs hauled to Lawrence and plowing to begin spring work. Little Ruth Moss injured her face and missed school. library books circulated January 25 to July 15.
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Ladies -Aid Society
E.therber and Son
George Sullivan
Marion Petefish
West Pairview
Thagne
Daeg Binangse
West Fairview
Elmer ‘Thorber
Weaver Alexander
George Simmons
John Simmons
Will Heys
Lawrence
Elmer Thurber
Esmex Thurber
O. BE. Thurber
Ruth Moss
Thurber
Richland
Arthur Games
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Indigestion Relief
Ad touts immediate relief from indigestion after taking one or two tablets. Claims heavy pain heartburn flatulence and sour stomach vanish, correcting digestion for a few cents. Each package guaranteed by the druggist.
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Cea
Carey's Tavour Prescription Promoted For Kidney Issues
An ad touts Carey’s Tavour Prescription No. 747 as effective for kidney, bladder, and urinary problems. It warns against neglecting kidneys, notes potential complications like Bright’s disease, and promises refunds if no benefit is seen. The tone mimics period medical marketing.
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Csava
Carey
Belek
Red Pepper Rub Advertises Quick Cold Relief
An old advertisement touts Bowles Red Pepper Rub as fastest relief for chest congestion and aching muscles. It claims heat penetrates cold symptoms within minutes and promises swift easing of accoid rheumatism backache stiff neck and sore muscles.
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Rowles
Pine S Syrup Cure Highlighted in Homemade Remedy
An old described remedy praises Pine S syrup mixed with granulated sugar and syrup as a superior cough treatment, claiming rapid relief from phlegm throat tickle and bronchial symptoms. The ad touts Pinex as a concentrated pine extract with guaranteed satisfaction or money back, offered by The Pinex Co. in Wayne, Indiana.
Sage and Sulphur Compound Brightens Hair Color
A vintage advertisement touts Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound as an easy remedy to darken gray hair. It promises a natural Deep darker shade with repeated applications, using a ready to use product sold in drug stores.
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Wyeth
Ian
Itching Relief Promises Clear Healthy Skin
A claim of a single remedy that stops itching and irritation and leaves skin clear and healthy. The note asserts it tackles itching torture with noticeable skin improvement.
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Catarth
Bratal Poe Ee
Wiedersehen
Fay
Salvage Service
Bell
Clothiera
Valley Chapel
C. P. McNeese
Roger Williams Petoes
John Banks Wal
Henry Beck
William Puckett
Miss Isaacs
Ellis
Bond
Mildred Longanecker
Pat
Cyrus Flory
Simmons Hospital
Leroy Puckett
W. Puckett
Clyde Puckett
High Prairie
Walter
Boyd Tome
Dallas
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San Angeles
Cal
Khias City
Boyd
Mrs. Boyd
Beleath
America
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J. R. Holmes
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