City Club hears on Chicago gangs 1315 groups with 60 000 members
Frederick M. Thrasher reports at a Chicago City Club luncheon that Chicago and environs host 1 315 gangs with about 60 000 members aged seven to thirty. He calls younger gangs high schools of crime and urges studying the entire crime situation rather than relying on police alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Curry
U. S
Chicago
Todas
India
Igorrotes
Luzon
Flower Shoppe Brings Rose of Montana Vines Blossoms
The Flower Shoppe announces arrival of Rose of Montana vines and assorted flower plants for hanging baskets boxes and window boxes. Call 497 and 565 for orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
The
Flower Shoppe, Inc
Wexler's Filling Station No 2 to Open Sunday March 21 1925
Notice declares Wexler's Filling Station No 2 at 3rd and Washington will open Sunday March 21 1925 serving Texaco Gas and Oil only with price 22c per gallon. Also advertises fried chicken dinner at Leon's for 75c and various tin and galvanized valley products at Bell's Tin Shop with foot-long pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wexler
Corner 3Rd
Washington
Texaco Gas and Oil
Leon’s
Bell
Walut St
Scout Troop 1 Meeting Sets Plans for Jamboree Win
A Scout meeting at 7:15 with 43 members present included songs, a read and discussed Jamboree program, and a decision to win by a big margin. Mr Hagendorm was introduced as possible scoutmaster, three new members joined, two new mascots welcomed, dues collected, and the Oath recited. The hike was postponed due to rain and games followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagendorm
Scout Troops Report Busy Meeting and Jamboree Plans
Troop 4 reported a record night with over twenty boys at the Legion Hall and a planned Winnsboro road hike for merit badge work in surveying. Troop 7 reorganized for the New Year and aims for a strong showing at the upcoming Boy Scout Jamboree in late April. Troop 9 held a 21 attendee meeting with two visitors, drilled briefly, and discussed hikes and a gauntlet for those who cut up, ending around nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Jack Masur
Garnet
Winnsboro Road
Jack Breard
Paroll
Charles Schulze
Harl Bowen
Classified Ad Sparks Sale Worth Thousands for Voz
A small classified ad leads to a rapid sale of valuable property for Voz, turning a minor expenditure into a significant financial gain. The ad drew buyer interest, resulting in a completed deal and a large revenue return for the seller.
Public Invited to C E Union Gathering Sunday
Union Christian Endeavor Day to be observed in Monroe with a special meeting at 7 pm in the Christian Church. Endeavorers and the public are invited to hear a good program with fine music and learn what the group is doing for Monroe’s youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Christian Endeavor
Monroy
Christian Church
Christian Endeavor
Monroe
Assail Legality of State Income Tax in Rail Case
In Decatur Mississippi on March 20 the state argues the 1924 income tax law may be a property tax violating constitution section twelve while the defense contends it is an excise tax and compatible with the federal constitution. Circuit Judge Roger Wilson hears the Gulf Mobile Northern Railroad suit seeking to compel payment of the tax. Attorney J F Brown and James Cassidy of Brookhaven present key points as testimony is scheduled for the hearing.
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Decatur
Miss
Mar
Circuit Court
Roger Wilson
Gulf, Mobile Northern Railroad
J. F. Brown
James Cassidy
Brookhaven
Wilson
Courg
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Monroe Grocer Company, Ltd
Louisiana
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W. M. Washburn
Salsbury
Blackmon
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America
Amon
Bonzo
Riqn
Wall Street
Ann
Ridney Smi
Sonyriahe
the Palace
Low
Saenger Theatre
Faille
Vogue
Paris
C. E. Union
Gulf, Mobile and Northern Road
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