States slow to claim World War trophies
Washington reports that only seven of 48 states have accepted war trophies offered by the War Department. Wisconsin rejected the offer while North Dakota and New Hampshire accepted full quotas. Many governors cite costs and shifting fashions as reasons for inaction. 41 states remain uninterested as federal funds cover shipment.
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Washington
United Press
War Department
United States
Wisconsin
North Dakota
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Indiana
New Jersey
Virginia
Vermont
Third Time Bride Mrs. Nola Eads Austin Weds Arthur Austin
Mrs Nola Eads Austin of Miami Florida returns to marriage with her husband Arthur Austin of Jacksonville for a third time after two divorces. She vows this union will be final whether it lasts or not.
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Nola Eads Austin
Miami
Fla
Arthur ‘Austin
Jacksonville
Treasury Aide Calls 1924 Revenue Act Unsound
Under Secretary Gertad B. Winston told the National Convention of Credit Men that the 1924 Revenue Act is discriminatory and wasteful and urged a complete tax reform with Secretary Mellon’s approval. The remarks frame a push for fundamental changes to U.S. taxation.
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International News Service
Washington
Mrs Billington Dies at Wortham Home
Irene Billington 56 died at her Wortham residence after a two week illness. Burial followed in Wortham cemetery with funeral services led by Rev. George Bounds and local pastors W. A. Sanders Clark and J. W. Joiner. She formerly was Miss Irene Blanchard, part of prominent Wortham pioneer families.
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Wortham
Irene Billington
George Bounds
Methodist Church
W. A. Sanders
Clark
J.W. Joiner
Billington
Irene Blanchard
Blanchard
Wortham’ S
Local car body shop fixes fenders here in town
Waco area ad notes a wrecked car can be repaired locally with body work and fender fixes. It promotes calling 725 Pat Hopkins on West Milam Street for service and quotes a speedy neighborhood option.
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Mexia
Wheel & Body Works
West Milam Street
Pat .F. Hopkins
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