Mrs. John D. Sherman Nominated for General Federation President
The Colorado Federation of Women's Clubs names Mrs. John D. Sherman as its candidate for president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs at the Los Angeles biennial in June 1924. Her service spans the Chicago and Estes Park clubs, leadership in conservation and applied education, war garden work, and a manual on parliamentary law.
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Colorado Federation of Women's Clubs
John D. Sherman
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Los Angeles
Trinidad
Colorado
Colorado Club
General Federation
Committee On Conservation of Natural Resources
Department of Applied Education
National War Garden Commission
United States School Garden Army
Count Apponyi Visits America on Lecture Tour
Hungarian elder statesman Count Albert Apponyi travels the United States on a lecture tour under an Institute of International Education invitation. Oscar Jaszi attacks Apponyi as a representative of Hungary’s feudal past and potential supporter of a Habsburg restoration via an international loan. Apponyi, seventy seven, six feet three inches, speaks English well and warned Europe could turn Bolshevist as Versailles reshapes the map.
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Uncle Sam
Count Albert Apponyi
United States
Institute of International Education
Oscar Jaszi
Michael Karolyi
Kung Bela
Count Apponyi
Hungary
Hapsburg
Europe
American Woman Returns to Hattonchatel Celebration
French and American residents meet at Hattonchatel north of St. Mihiel to mark reconstruction funded by Belle Skinner of Holyoke Massachusetts. The village rebuilt after wartime destruction includes modern plumbing and a church bell blessed by Verdun’s bishop. President Poincare attends the ceremony and a bronze medallion honors Miss Skinner.
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Hattonchatel
St. Mihiel
France
Hattenhatel
Toul
Miss Belle Skinner
Holyoke
Hattonhhatel
Poincare
Verdun
Harvey to Leave Court of St James as Ambassador
Colonel George Brinton McClellan Harvey, the American ambassador to the court of St James, will resign by year end under an agreement with Presidents Harding and Coolidge. He cited pressing personal business and reportedly found the post financially burdensome. State department notes say he will retire per the understanding with Harding.
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George Brinton McClellan Harvey
Court of St. James
President Harding
Coolidge
Harding
Colonel Harvey
St. James
Harvey
Ambassador Harvey
United States
State Department
Austin Notes and Appointments in State Government
Mrs Espa Stanford, close to Gov Neff, shows improvement. Texas officials approve bonds for Orange Navigation District and Sheerin Independent School District. Albert Sartin named warden of Atlanta federal prison. Rep F H Burmeister joins State Forestry Commission. acting Gov Davidson handles pardons with few granted. dengue cases reported at UT. mosquito control urged. Collett appointed to UT Land Acquisition Board. Caves to close Texas Tech site land deals. UT students offered 250 prize for best Texas play. Nurses registries discuss licenses under new employment agency law. Rosengren will probate. unique penny-written will valued at 80000. Harrington inspects asylums and orphan homes. McLean ill but improving. Large number of mature women attend UT as independent students. total UT women 1600 with 500 freshmen. W Dower found dead at State Lunatic Asylum. inquest rules death suicide. Land condemnation for campus expansion postponed to Nov 12. State Board of Legal Examiners begins law license exams with ~100 applicants. Will G Barber chairs.
France Resists Reparation Commission Shifts Amid Crisis
Sampigny France Premier Poincare declares France will not surrender the reparations commission functions or reduce German debt. He welcomes American representation on an expert panel but insists all actions stay within Versailles terms as Europe seeks a financial plan to avert economic disaster.
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Sampigny
France
Poincare
Germany
Commission On
New
London
America
Europe
Hughes
Marquis Curzon
Paris
Brussels
Rome
Belgium
Italy
Conference of
Great Britain
United States
Bankers’ Commission
J. P. Morgan
M. Poincare
Berlin
White Indians Found in Panamanian Jungles by Explorer
Rochester reporter Richard C. Marsh of Brockport, explorer, says he discovered a race of white Indians with flaxen hair in Eastern Panama. He is the first white man to reach that Central American region since Balboa and returned with photographs to support his claim.
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Rochester
N. Y
Panama
Richard C. Marsh
Brockport
Marsh
Central America
Balboa
Chicago Moves Toward Democratic National Convention Bid
Chicago business leaders and Democratic officials plan a campaign to raise 100000 dollars to secure the Democratic National Convention site in Chicago. The effort aims to attract the convention and boost the city’s stature.
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Chicago
Ill
Harvey Delivers Farewell Address in London Pilgrims Dinner
Ambassador Harvey gave a lengthy farewell speech at a Pilgrims dinner in London. He reaffirmed U S willingness to help assess Germanys capacity to pay reparations and urged America to stay aloof from European conflicts. In Yoakum Texas pecan crops are fair though below early-season hopes.
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Harvey
London
United States
Germany
America
Europe
Pardon Lawyer Name Pun Messaged in Tit-Bits
A London Tit-Bits quip plays on names with a back and forth about a man named Pardon. The exchange hinges on the clever repetition of pardon as a verb and a surname.
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London
No Longer Dread Pimples With Black and White Ointment
Worlds best known skin specialists report a decline in pimples eczema and related conditions after widespread use of Black and White Ointment. Demand soars with nearly two million packages sold yearly and dealers recommend it widely. The 50c size offers triple quantity versus the 25c size and the ad notes patient post election timing.
Papes Diapepsin and Roman Eye Balsam Adverts
Quick relief for indigestion with Pape's Diapepsin promises almost immediate stomach relief and inexpensive relief for acidity. Roman Eye Balsam advertises to refresh eyes by morning after nightly use at 372 Pearl St. N. A message on amiability ends with a proverb about unrecognized people casting pearls before swine.
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Pape
Pearl St
Sing the Multiplication Table in Opera Wings
In the opera house the conductor warns the new diva to avoid hesitating if she forgets lines. He advises her to sing the multiplication table with runs and trills, promising no one will notice.
Danderine Promises Thick Lustrous Hair For 35 Cents
An old advertisement claims Danderine rapidly tones neglected scalps improving hair with falling hair itching scalp and dandruff corrected. It touts a gleaming mass of hair with gloss and life and notes the product is a refreshing non greasy tonic available at drug stores.
Women Dye and Tint Faded Garments
The notice proclaims dyeing and tinting services for worn or shabby garments and drapery. Aimed at restoring fabrics to a fresh appearance, the ad highlights dyeing and tinting options for women’s clothing and home textiles.
Diamond Dyes Ad Claims Simple Dye Kit for All
A 15 cent package of Diamond Dyes promises easy directions so any woman can dye or tint worn items even with no experience. Choose any color at the drug store. The ad notes that satisfied customers often stay quiet, and asserts vanity is a barrier to greatness.
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Austin
Espa Stanford
Gov. Neff
Orange Navigation District
Sheerin Independent School District
Albert E. Sartin
Columbus
Ohio
James Dysche
Atlanta
Department of Justice
F. H. Burmeister
McMullen County
State Forestry Commission
Davidson
University of Texas
C. W. Goddard
University
Guy A. Collett
T. W. Davidson
University of Texas Land Acquisition Board
Will C. Hogg
Houston
W. W. Caves
Lubbock
Texas Technological College
Caves
Board of Regents
The
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Green Mask Players of
Texas
A. C. Ford
Beaconfield Apartments
Bruce W. Bryant
J. 8. Myers
S. E. Rosengren
H. H. Harrington
State Board of Control
Terrell
Wichita Falls
Corsicana
Gainesville
W. O. Bower
State Lunatic Asylum
Bower
Justice of the Peace
Travis
State Board of Legal Examiners
Will G. Barber
San Marcos
U.S
Yoakum
Tex
Paar
Say
BAYER
Aspirn
Smith Brothers
Cas
Castoria
Fletcher
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