Noted Figures Celebrate Birthdays Across States
Horace Chilton former U S senator from Texas born in Smith County Texas 67 years ago today Dr William P Few president of Trinity College Durham NC born Greenville South Carolina 53 years ago today William J Fields congressman from Kentucky born Carter County Kentucky 46 years ago today Charlotte Walker actress born Galveston Texas 42 years ago today Jess Willard boxer born Pottawatomie County Kansas 33 years ago today Hyacinths narcissus bulbs for winter bloom advertised Phoenix Drug Store and Crawfords House ad notes beds in Monroe 50c Tic and 1 00 up 201 South Fifth Street 12-10-1m
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Horace Chilton
United States
Texas
Smith County
William P. Few
Trinity College
Durham
N. C
Greenville
S. C
William J. Fields
Congress
Kentucky
Carter County
Charlotte Walker
Galveston
Jess Willard
Pottawatomie County
Kas
Monroe
South Fifth Street
Global and regional events noted across multiple locales
The item lists diverse happenings from Texas birthday observances to a 700 year Becket anniversary, debates in Berkeley on federal strikes, New England leaders hosting Coolidge, a London labor party conference, plus local ads for auto supplies and silverware care from Rayner's and U S Jewelry and Optical Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Johns
Barbour
United States
Virginia
England
Thomas A. Becket
Berkeley
Calif
Princeton
University of California
New England
Coolidge
Boston
New England Commission On Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Stock Selloff Seen as Temporary Cash Strain
New York money market leaders say the stock market decline stems from cash demands to finance business and bank stoppages. They argue shrinkage in business income drives stock and bond sales, a temporary condition tied to sellers, not fundamental weakness. Public calls for policing reform echo Tammany-era concerns as crime and politics mix in city leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cnft
Smith
Military worry over dye plants fall to foreign control
Army and navy experts warn that letting overseas dye works survive risks German gas plants and explosives dominance. They argue chemical control is essential to prevent future war weakness and urge public effort, especially for families affected by gas from German dye works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Woman cabinet post rumor heats Marion in 1920s talk
Town women in Marion hear a claim that the next U S president may appoint a woman cabinet member. The chatter suggests a new office could be created for a female appointee if President elect Harding heeds local recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Marion
Harding
News Note on Porters Weighing Luggage at Terminals
The town reports that luggage weight checks by red-caps have risen fourfold over the past dry years. Revenue inspectors lack practical knowledge, while carriers chase tips from travelers over assisting authorities. Advertisements promote Rayner’s Garage at 412 Walnut Street for auto storage washing and grease jobs.
Starch Facial Treatments And Home Bleaching Advice
A column offers starch paste for whitening skin and oil skin care, noting benefits for pores and texture when used every other day for two weeks. It cautions about varying skin reactions, suggests internal cleansing, and mentions blackhead powders and cornstarch. It also covers hair bleaching risks, methods to remove facial hair, and advice on improving red noses and freckles with massage, diet, and gentle bleaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine A
Paris
What Is A Good Citizen The Authorman Says
An old newspaper man questions if spirit and being a good citizen clash. The Authorman lists traits: prompt book returns and bill payments, timely thanks, careful speech, keeping confidences, weighing opinions, and respecting conventions only when wise. He likens it to the Fifteenth Psalm and calls it a worthy ideal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Authorman
Gome
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U. S. Jewelry & Optical CO
DeSiard St
Campbell
N . Horse Cash Grocery, Inc
NEW York News
Rayners Garage
Imo
Houston Montieth
Purina
Monroe Seed CO
Gibson’s
Dennison’s
Vollard's
Ford Levi Stationery Company
Ouachita Saddle and
Joe Messina
DeSiard Street
Ee Ie
Et E
Ruth Cameron
Dunn
Jewelry and Optical CO
Dale Ee
Louisiana Optical Ca
Nicholas Norman
DeBiard Street
Smith Bros
Business Men's Racing Association
New Orleans
Cuba-Americca Jockey Club
Havana
Lower California
Chicago
Pinehurst
Gibson's
Valinty
Perd Levi Stationerypany
del Monte
Victory Armour
Napoli
Madison
Heina
Saur Kraut Baxter
Bon Ami Pairbanks
Pearuse
Lex
Ivery
Sweet Marie
Jockey Club
Cafe du Monde
Heing
Beppe
Yours Truly
F. C. Sammons, Mgr
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