Mail Robbers Target Postal Route in Sullivan Plan
Postmaster General Hays orders rewards up to 5000 dollars for information leading to mail robbers. All essential postal workers to be armed as the department moves to halt robberies, with new chief inspector Simmons and retiring inspector Sutton reviewing recent cases.
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Mr. Hays
Wells- Fargo
Hays
D. Slmmers
George M. Sutton
Simmons
Sutton
Postoffice Department
New Immigration Bill Moves Forward With 3 Percent Cap
Congress plans to regulate immigration largely as in the prior failed measure. The bill would limit aliens of any nationality to 3 percent of foreign-born residents of that nationality from the 1910 census and cap monthly admissions at 15 percent of the annual total. Some exceptions apply for returning visitors and certain professionals. A provision to add up to 50 000 immigrants from a country may be added if sponsors are satisfied the measure will pass. The bill adjusts for changed borders since 1910 and addresses Belgium France the Netherlands Denmark Switzerland and Germany.
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House
United States
Belgium
France
Netherlands
Denmark
Switzerland
Germany
Christiais
Delhi
Eagh
Pau
He- Hevers
Christ Coning
Christ
Paus
Chicago
Christan
Jesus
Paul
Smoot Explains His 1 Percent General Sales Tax Plan
Senator Smoot of Utah introduces a general sales tax bill imposing 1 percent on gross value of goods and leases with a $6,000 annual exemption to shield small farmers and tradesmen. The plan promises simple assessment, broad applicability, and quarterly payments by merchants. Exemptions include federal, state, municipal sales, foreign governments, religious and charitable bodies, and exports.
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Smoot
Utah
Senator Smoot
Weeks Orders 235 Modern Planes for Army Aviation Rehab
Secretary of War Weeks moves toward rebuilding army aviation by ordering 200 Thomas Morse pursuit planes from Boeing and 35 Martin bombers from L. W. F. company at about 2.24 million dollars. Plans include Liberty engines and interdepartmental aviation cooperation to standardize machines and training while exploring commercial air routes and a government aviation code.
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PHE
Army Aviation Service
War Department
Betwen
War
Navy
Postoffice
Weeks
Air Service
United States
Post Office Department
Business Man's Schedule to Modernize Mail Service
Col Edward H Shaughnessy a Chicago born veteran of World War I logistics becomes assistant director of the American Petroleum Institute and takes a $5,000 post to streamline mail in post offices nationwide He rose from telegraph operator to general manager in wartime transport and earned the Distinguished Service Medal.
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Edward H. Shaughnessy
Chicago
A. BE. FP
Shaughnessy
American Petroleum Institute
New York City
Elgin
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Thirteenth Engineers
Chauteau Thierry
Is-sur- Tile
St. Mihiel
Meuse
Embroidered fashions enthrall Paris gowns this season
The Paris fashion scene centers on delicate embroidery and trim details. Designers favor sparse, precise embroidery with varied motifs from beads to enamel medallions, creating distinct, nonoverlapping accents that elevate plain gowns and springtime dresses.
Paris Fashion Signals Conservatism Warms American Buyers
Paris previews for spring and summer show a shift toward conservative dress with longer skirts and adaptable models. American buyers, though cautious due to the U S mood, report satisfaction with Paris gowns that lean toward simpler, versatile styles while still presenting extreme evening wear.
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Paris
United States
America
Mohair Fabrics Shown for Summer Sports Suits
Mohair appears in many colors and patterns for summer sports wear. Coats in plain colors with striped skirts create stylish suits. mohair sheds dust well and is very light, making it an attractive choice for warm weather ensembles.
Quotations on Love and Life from Classical Authors
Excerpted lines reflect views on love divine and human, noting God as love and joy after change. Passages from Lameuais, Washington Irving, Augustin Kyuns, and Pielding discuss inner paradise, unreciprocated love softening the heart, and life counting not years.
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Truny
Earth
Washington Irving
Reverence Thyself Quote Attributed to Pythagoras
A brief aphorism presents the maxim Reverence thyself, above all things, attributed to Pythagoras. The line emphasizes self-respect and inner discipline as central to philosophy and personal conduct.
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Pythagoras
Neighbor's request stirs concern over a borrowed baby
A boy, eight years old, objects as a neighbor Mrs L asks to borrow the baby. The mother allows the babysitting for the day, despite the boy's worries about safety and neighborhood reputation. The scene underscores the tension between trust and alarm in a close-knit neighborhood.
Bayer Aspirin warning and advertisement notes
Cautionary ad warns to look for the Bayer name on genuine Aspirin packets and tablets. It claims legitimacy for treating colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism toothache and more, with small tins priced at a few cents and larger packages sold by druggists. The message ends with a reflective quote from the Birmingham Age-Herald about publicity.
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Bayer
Birmingham Age-Herald
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Restoration
Catarrh described as a local disease influenced by constitutional conditions. Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to cleanse blood and purify the system to restore normal conditions and aid natural healing. Distributed by Hall's in Toledo, Ohio. circulars free.
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Hall
Nature
HJ. Cheney& Co
Toledo
Ohio
Lectures and speeches in a Western town
A fragment describes a committee asking Champ Clark about fees to deliver a lecture not a speech. The exchange notes Clark would charge for lectures but not for speeches, and the dialogue shifts to other quips and a satirical scene with Auntie and Jud Tunking.
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Wit Andere
Champ
Clark
Venan Clock Talks Through Lands With TTA
A local clock device from Venan makes itself understood in TTA lands, showcasing cross border use and growing interest among regional users.
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Saskatchewan
Alberta
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