Social Department Week's Calendar Highlights and Local News
The Alexandria Town Talk social column lists weekly church, club and visiting events with Epworth League services at the Methodist Church, Baptist Aid and Sunbeams meetings, and notes on visitors and travels to Little Rock Monroe and Chicago. It also includes household tips on embroidery, odorless onions, and a Dixie style recipe for a Near-Possum dish using pork steak and sweet potatoes.
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Methodist Church
Baptist Aid
W. Harris
St. John Street
Sunbeams
Baptist Church
Insurance Commissioners Meet in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs hosts the fortieth annual meeting of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Attended by state commissioners deputies and actuaries along with leaders of major insurance bodies. Uniform laws governing all lines of insurance are the main topic as sessions continue through the week.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
Washington Surrender Recalled on Anniversary
Washington marks the 95th anniversary of its 1774 capture by a British force of about 4000 under General Ross. The capital was abandoned by President Madison and officials before the invasion, as British troops set fire to the congressional library the capitol and the White House among other buildings.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Boston
Ross
Madison
Congressional
Capitol
White House
Foresters Hold Annual Convention in Toledo
The Supreme Court of the Foresters of America opened its yearly convention in Toledo with about 500 delegates from eighteen states in attendance. Supreme Chief Ranger John J. O Grady led the opening, with welcome addresses followed by an executive session to review officer reports.
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Toledo
Supreme Court of the Foresters of America
Supreme
John J. O'Grady
Want Food Laws Amended
Denver August 24 The annual convention of the National and State Dairy and Food Associations opens with renewed fight to ban benzoate of soda as a preservative. A push to appeal to Congress for revised pure food laws to prohibit chemical preservatives is likely if the matter remains undecided until December. Secretary Wilson favors limited manufacturer latitude while Dr Harvey Wiley opposes the position and the debate sharpens over food protection policy.
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Denver
Dairy and Food Associations
National Pure Food Commission
Congress
Stomach cure touted with free trial offer and reunion news
An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative tonic for stomach trouble and constipation, claiming long use and free trial bottles. It also notes Confederate veterans gathering in Charlotte for a state reunion with business sessions, parades and agricultural discussions through Thursday.
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Dr. Caldwell
J. C. Lanham
Warrensburg
Charlotte
N. C
North Carolina
Chemists clash over preservatives at convention
At the convention Dr. Wiley opposes benzoate of soda and all chemical preservatives while another participant supports its use. Both men attend and seek adoption of resolutions approving their respective courses.
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Wiley
Trials of South Carolina to Begin Off Rockland Maine
Interest centers in naval circles as the official trials of the battleship South Carolina start off Rockland Maine. Experts who followed its construction express confidence she will meet the contract speed of 18 knots.
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Washington
South Carolina
Rockland
Maine
Toledo Hosts First Summer Carnival King Wamba Week
Toledo Ohio opens its first summer carnival amid festive decorations and crowded hotels. Visitors include many yachting enthusiasts for the Interlake regatta. King Wamba arrives with a grand retinue as floats by leading American artists adorn the parade. Weeklong events feature parades pyrotechnics and various sports including an automobile parade and the Venetian night on the Maumee river.
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Toledo
King Wamba
Maumee River
Florence Crittenton League convention opens in Old Orchard
The Florence Crittenton League of Compassion and Christian Workers begins its annual convention in Old Orchard Me with speakers including prominent lecturers evangelists and social workers. The event runs from Aug 24 to Sept 6.
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Old Orchard
Florence Crittenton League of Compassion and Christian Workers
State Farmers Convention Opens With Large North Carolina Attendance
Raleigh North Carolina August 24 with a large attendance of progressive farmers from across the state the annual State Farmers Convention opened today and featured discussions on agricultural progress and cooperative efforts.
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Raleigh
N. C
Saussy Refuses Commission Over Allegiance Oath
G N Saussy of Sylvester Ga returned his commission partly filled saying Confederate soldier on parole and never took the oath of allegiance to the United States. Adjutant General Scott demanded full acceptance of US Constitution or none. Governor Brown received Saussy’s polite letter noting his refusal.
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G. ON. Saussy
Atlanta
G. N. Saussy
Sylvester
Brown
Scott
United States
Mr. Saussy
South
Take Notice: Foley's Kidney Remedy Endorsed for Ailments
All persons are recommended to take Foley's Kidney remedy for backache rheumatism and kidney and bladder trouble. It will quickly correct urinary irregularities which if neglected may develop into a serious illness. It will restore health and strength. Do not neglect signs of kidney or bladder trouble and risk Bright's disease or diabetes. D. H. Key.
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Foley
Bright
D. H. Key
Hicks Capucline Promises Quick Fever Relief
For feverishness and aching the remedy claims to ease fever and pains from malarial conditions colds or heat. Sold in liquid at 10 25 and 56 cents at drug stores.
Pro gressive Grocery Offers Cottolene Bargains
Use Cottolene, much cheaper than lard and not as injurious to health. Phone your orders to Walker's Progressive Grocery, 9 tf.
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Walker
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