U.S. Sets Pace in Auto Business
New York report from Associated Press notes the motor industry as a natural evolution of the U.S. carriage sector. It cites 1928 vehicle totals, world dominance of North America in output, and substantial employment linked to auto production, with strong growth projections and high vehicle-to-population ratios in certain states.
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New York
Associated Jiross
North America
Commerce Monthly
National Bank of Commerce
United States
Canada
Nada
France
Civeat
Britain
Montana
Idaho
South Dakota
Nebraska
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Growth limits in industry warned as markets shift
The piece argues that determining a precise growth limit is impossible at present. It expresses confidence that industry leaders, through careful market study and prudent business foresight, will gradually adjust output to evolving conditions as they arise.
Golf handicap tournament starts after weather delay
The fall golf handicap tournament at the Country Club must begin by tomorrow afternoon with first matches. The event, delayed a week by bad weather, requires players to conduct one match per week until finished. Twelve flights feature keen rivalry for prizes from twelve local merchants.
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Pri
Greek shoe shine parlors thrive in Corfu in unique transplant
Report from Corfu describes a thriving Greek shoe shine trade. About 100 shine workers line the main squares serving a city of 30,000. Customers are bombarded with promises of the best shine as competition remains keen and curious comparisons to American style shines are noted.
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Corfu
Associated Press
Ali Corfu
Near East
Europe
England
France
America
France Begins Large Scale Exhumation of War Dead
Paris reports the French government has started a vast project to exhume scattered war dead and consolidate them in national cemeteries, a larger undertaking than the American Graves Registration mission. German bodies are being gathered into large cemeteries under an accord with Germany, and German graves in France are being maintained with permits for families to visit.
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Paris
Associated Press
Argonne
Saint Mihiel Salient
Whale Battle
North Sea
France
Cuban cars parked inside Havana homes surprise visitors
In Havana tight space and crowded streets force families to keep their autos indoors, with front hallways hosting parked cars near staircases. Oil cans and tires are hidden away, as garages are unaffordable or unavailable in the capital’s dense neighborhoods.
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Havana
Associated Press
Old War Masks Sold as Goggles in Paris Shop
In Taris the Seine left bank second hand store seized attention with gas mask goggles sold for ten centimes each or four dollars per hundred. A Poilu explained they were cut from army gas masks used in the Western Front. Thousands remained in war stocks bought by weight. The piece notes earth’s water volume, vast enough to cover the globe to depths of 800 to 35,000 feet.
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Associated Press
Ausking
Seine
Music Federation Expands Culture Program and Conservatory Plan
The National Federation of Music Clubs with 1000 plus chapters promotes higher cultural standards through a four year course on music understanding and appreciation. The plan includes American artist emphasis on concert programs and a National Conservatory of Music with a 21 member commission to steer democratic establishment.
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Peoria
Associated Press
National Federation of Music Clubs
United States
Helen Harrison Mills
Frank A. Seiberling
Akron
Ohio
Portland
Oregon
Department of Music Industry
Ruth Antoinette Sahel
Bureau of Industrial Music
Old Free Still Yields Venerable Pear Tree From 1630
Danvers Massachusetts Oct 20 A pear tree brought from England by Governor Endicott in 1630 and planted at Danversport is still bearing about a bushel of pears this year. The tree, protected by a fence, is linked to King Edward VIII’s gifts and Lincoln’s visit, with Calvin Coolidge lauding it as a remarkable living landmark of New England history. Meanwhile Paris reports ahead of the 1924 Olympics with world newspapers set to cover the event. 600 reporters will be cared for and 200 telephone applications at Colombes Stadium already filed.
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Danvers
Associated Press
England
John, Endicott
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Danversport
Lincoln
Calvin Coolidge
Massachusetts
Hsee
New England
Tukis
Paris
Colombes
Elks Bowling Scores and Match Details
Bowling scores from Engle wy BST meet include Penne te 273 303 and Reatz 693 780 78S, Barteldes 708 691 742, Rests 528 with Barteldes 490. Announcement notes upcoming visit on October 21 22 with Lawrente Steam Laundry handling apparel.
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Lawrente
Local Social Notes and Club Activities Compile in WAKWAKA
WAXWAKA gathers news of Mrs. George Keller and four Guthrie children visiting, Kanwake Literary Club meeting on Oct 11 with Mrs. Ed Shaw and daughter, upcoming meeting with Mrs. Car Hird Ort. Families from Lawrence entertained at dinner. various residents vacationing, quilting at church, fence work, and plans for church events. Teachers’ conference in Topeka cited. school notes include Miss Watson visiting, Hen theft locally noted. extended travels of Mrs. Wildewaites to Cleveland. Kansas City trip for LeShures. Kamwaka Sunday school prize plans and attendance scoring. many local visits to Arcadia and Topeka.
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George Keller
Guthrie
Okla
George Richards
Keller
Hazel McCue
Kanwake Literary ~ Club
Ed Shaw
Asabel
Car Hird Ort
C. A. Christy
Lawrence
Perry
W. Elkin
Wildewaites School
Frida
Mi Tase Wson
Topeka
Miss Watgon
Olave Ci
Elsie Gadlovw
Miss Watson
Raymond Seetin
Noun
Hart
Arthur Ulrich
Arcadia
Kan
Mrs. LeShure
Kansas City
Business College Notes and Enrollments Highlight Week
Mr. Bowman spoke at Friday chapel. New students include Floyd Giffland of Limbond and Mabel Kitheart of Fulla Bee. Miss Beyer teaches in Selma High School. Will Bruckner and others spend weekends in Burlington and Bancroft. Certificates awarded for typing. Visitors welcome. Atlantic liner Aduitania power comment notes 70,000 inhabitants high.
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Bowman
Floyd Giffland
Limbond
Ray Lewis
Bancroft
Mans
Getober
Review
Central West
Powell
L. B.C. Nt
Tacoma
Wash
Susie Beyer
Miss Beyer
Macedonian governor's son joins Boston College squad
Boston reports that Kamel Hassan, son of a former governor of the Macedonian province that produced Alexander the Great, is on the Boston College football team this year. The item highlights his heritage and college athletic participation.
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Kamel Hassan
Boston
Macedonia
Young Hassan
Alexander the Great
Hero Hilding Anderson Saves 38 From Fire
Hero Hilding Anderson, aged 1, is credited with saving 38 lives during a Augustana home fire in Minneapolis. He bravely alerted others and helped carry many child inmates to safety as flames engulfed the building.
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Hilding Anderson
Augustana
Minneapolis
Borning
Glenn Van Cleave Visits Grandson and Community Event
Glenn Van Cleave of Pap visits grandson Ge Claar and Jaimil. Mrs Geo Bahamnes teaches SMAL Frown Compton this week for Mivs bth. High school students attended Kan Okbuhous e game in Lawyer Jast Sat afternoon. Charles Wells and Mrs Wells accompanied children to Cyrus Glenn home. Sunday school at Glenn church. Harvey Glenn noted for Saturday. Vester Rabinon motored to Compton last Thursday. First month school enrollment at Glenn shows 25.2 average daily attendance. perfect in athletics noted.
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van Cleave
Pap
Ge Claar
Jaimil
Geo F. Bahamnes
Mivs
Shelley
Jast
Charles Wells
Wells
Sire
Theo. Duester Jini
Lecompion
Cyrus Glenn
Chiren
Glenn Church
Harvey Glenn
Vester Rabinon
Bur ‘Compton
Glenn
Atheni
Local Church Meeting and Nearby Visitors Highlight Week
A rough OCR summary notes a Thursday church meeting with many listed names and frequent mentions of visitors such as Ralph Baker and G. L. Abe. Additional lines reference plans for Topeka travel, a Sunshine class event, and a holiday party for Glomysehead with tie to a State Teachers meeting.
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Ance
George Kettering
Brown
Henry Brown
Ernest Wh
Elmer Robigan
Clarence Marey
Eytilisen
Hose Parrizh
Grace Ish
Irene Irene Browsther Wettering
Mei Pat Mathes
Ureta Glens Glenn Lait
Ralph Baker
Lerompton
Woo Glenn
G. L. Abe
Frank McClanalin
Ttraver
Alice Lee
Topeka
Orta Durew
Ius Springs
Cyrus G
Sunshine
Cienrye
Alea Fetters
Phos Horseimek
Glomysehead
Mise Taek
Topek Peen
England Expects Cold Weather Glascow Predictions
An early report notes severe wintry conditions across the British Isles with forecasts of cold weather. It mentions appearance of new sides and a possible first week in September event.
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England
Itish Isles
Tech Lomanee Ee Pioes
Linwood Fair Hosts Community Event November
Linwood High announces first Linwood community fair on November 2 under vocational agriculture. Exhibits include corn, smaller garden items, poultry, and fruit. awards for sewing, culinary arts, handiwork, and best overall display. A football game between Desate and Linwood will be played in the afternoon with an ongoing concession.
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Linwood
Linwood High Hoo
Vocational Agricul
Corm
Ana Ipete
Desplay
Penmiant
Wineerm
Syate Agriris
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Akern
Christopher Columbig
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Neu
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Noah
NEA Service
Music Federation
ELKS
Waxwaka
Business College Notes
Aduitania
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Rani Muss
Ralph Ward
Maas
O Wallace
Marenal Mee
Colorado Springs
Bud Walla
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