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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1927
Page
9
Edward F. Keating of New York City wins the 24 mile Lake George swimming marathon in 18 hours 7 minutes 18 seconds, defeating top distance swimmers. The piece notes related baseball and boxing items and a superstition about naming linked to day-of-week births.
British Museum show from Ur of the Chaldees features 5000 year old face paint and tiny shells. Also includes toilet comb fragments silver articles and clay tablets with school exercises. A diagram explains measuring irregular plots while wine tax trends show lower consumption in France.
Paris reports a notable rise in abstention with one in ten Frenchmen going dry. The AP notes shifting social habits as citizens cut wine consumption amid evolving cultural norms.
Spring suits priced at 5.00 and 6.00 with odd trousers ranging from 3.75 to 9.00. Several items show discounts and bulk totals including 310.00 for multiple trousers and 87.50 for a set. Items include varying sizes and prices such as 7.50 and 9.00.
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