Dr Mellenthin treatment tour visits Western cities
A promotional note describes tie specialist of Dr Mellenthin offering non surgical consultations for digestive and related ailments. It claims no surgery for gall stones ulcers kidneys and other issues, and mentions free trips for certain patients. It specifies restrictions for married women and lists an address at 22 Bradbury Bldg Los Angeles California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellenthin
Surgrey
Utah
Teo
Bradbury
Jos Angeles
California
Murray Mountain Lion election nagged by Lions and jokes
Reprint from Murray Mountain Lion notes Murray Utah May 10 1928 details Lion Club election for next year. Emphasizes choosing a capable Tail Twister and Lion Tamer and preserving club spirit. Lampooning lines reference Baptist Ladies Aid lunch, gas masks, egg nights and funeral hearse, with mentions of A J Ganfin G Anderson and others in candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Lions Club
Sifiters
Murray Club
Murray
Utah
Mountain Lion
The
Baptist Ladies Aid Society
Lions Club
Election Notes and Odd Campaign Traditions Loom
A quirky campaign note mentions bets between John Herling and George Watts, with a winner being pushed in an Irish buggy to Little Cottonwood bridge. Candidates joke about Chicago style ballot stuffing and firearms at the meeting, while Bert Gallyer may cast a tie-breaking vote. National Egg Week frames the national delegates and officers discussion on the front page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curt Shaw
Phil Bentz
John Herling
George Watts
48Th South
Little Cottonwood Bridge
Chicago
Bert Gallyer
The
Ears Club
Tooele
Mountain Lion
Lioness Club seeks more social events and female leadership
In Murray Utah on May 12 1928 a Lioness editor urges the Mountain Lion club to schedule more social affairs inviting Indies wives to attend meetings. The letter asks for a president for the next year who will favor the ladies, notes wives nights and hints at Doc Rothwell’s friendly campaigning with Lionesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Utah
Mountain Lion
Salt Lake
Lioness
Rip Parry Leads Ripites in Wild Practice Game
Rip Parry drew a vocal Wednesday turnout for ball practice with stars Mac Doc Wm Frank Hill Kinzle Curt absent. Rip and Ray impressed with in-shoots during a 40 mile gale as Ripites claim the win despite skipper’s absence and other stars Sam Parley A J Barr and Ray contributing on the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rip
Parry
Mac
Doc
Frank
Hill
Kinzle
Curt
Ray
Ripites
Sam
Parley
A. J
Barr
Airman Candidate Spins with Queen at Airport
Caption notes uncertainty over the airman's identity due to headgear but suggests it may be Doc Rothwell, referencing Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Also includes a local music note about a community singing program featuring Old Town of Mine and The More We Get Together tunes and lyrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Old Town OF Mine
Understanding Eggs and Their Potency in Diets
The text divides eggs into breakfast and non breakfast types with a humorous claim that yolks provide vitality and beauty. It extols yolk as the potent part of the egg and even suggests feeding yolks to a rabbit. A remark notes Murray Lions carrying hard boiled eggs, eating the yolk and discarding the white and shell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
First Lion Promises a Harem Purchase
A humorous exchange cites a gas station sign claiming "Eight Gals for a Dollar." The dialogue shifts to a counterfeit ball remark by Parley, noted by Wampus Dave and Boston Beanpo, reflecting playful sport banter and mock outrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. of S. Calif
Dave
Parley
Boston
Two men discuss a new coop and its name
In a brief exchange set among coworkers, two colored gentlemen talk about automobiles owned by their employers. One mentions buying a new coop and the other corrects the pronunciation to coop pay while noting a coop is used for chicks. The dialogue captures a dialectal moment without further context.
Visual Appeal ector Rothwell admission note
A Curt Rothwell exchange details a physician’s caution about exposure to a patient on the street. The doctor states that even casual viewing causes discomfort or concern, reflecting a restrained, professional stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ector Rothwell
Nightlake Romance Ends In Tragic Silence
A moonlit scene aboard a drifting canoe gives way to a sudden, fatal act as the narrator drowns his companion after a tranquil moment on the lake. The piece echoes distorted dialogue and dark humor, typical of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Virginia
Census Taker Encounters Mixed Family Politics Joke
A census taker visits a farm and asks how many in the family. A peevish woman lists five: me the old man one kid a cow and a cat. The enumeration reveals mixed politics with the man Republican the old man Democrat the kid wet the cow dry and the cat a Populist. Grandpa humor follows with family quips and a joke about years of discretion.
Murray City Plans Summer Band Concerts
Murray City plans Saturday evening band concerts funded by business and professional men. A committee led by A. Cooper and including Phil Bentz and Heber B. Smith signs up sponsors for July and August performances featuring the Murray City band with popular tunes of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray City
A. ©. Cooper
Phil Bentz
Heber B. Smith
Clyde Tripp
Old Town
Wagner and
Kopin
New Equipment for Murray City County Fire Department
About July first the Salt County Fire Department of Murray will receive a standard type seventy five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muray City County Fire Department
Salt County
County to acquire 750 gpm American LaFrance pumper
The county commissioners ordered a 750 gallon per minute triple combination pumper with 1500 feet of hose. Fire chief Douglas Harker praises the acquisition expected within six weeks and aims to boost the department’s fire record. Lodge leader L A Walters heads the program with details to be announced in The Eagle. The meeting is set for Thursday and opens to the public, with other fraternal groups invited. Wm. Cannegieter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Harker
L. A. Walters
Eagle
Wm. Cannegieter
Memorial services for departed Woodmen of the World members
Mahogany camp No 358 will hold memorial services to honor deceased members. More than thirty have passed since the camp was organized.
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Murray Floral
So. State
Tel. Murray
Worray Plumbing & Heating
Murray, Utah
Zinnias
Mammoth
Dow
Hone Murray
Salt Lake City
Dr. Mellenthin & Co
Thor
FBI & Sat
Murray Mountain Lion
Lion Bradford
A. J. and
Ganfin
G. Anderson
Cook
Doc Rothwell
Sweet Adeline
Johnnie
Sonny
Buyer’s Guide
White Star Gasoline
Henning Anderson
Dimond Coal and Feed CO
East 45Th South
Carl Heldberg
Mgr
Ben Gordon
Goodyear Shoe Shop
Camp Murray
Call Murray
Weet
South State St
Lyon Drug Co
Beuth
Peter Johansen
Fountain Service
Sulta
August Gehring
Bhoee
Hill Avenue
Murray Hotel Transfer CO
Bouth State Street
Bergen Wall Paper & Paint
State Tel Murray
Joy R. Berry
Barker Shop
Walter Clark Hatchery
Moelsday Boulevard
Fphowe Douglas
Ramshaw
Hamshaw Hatchery
Salt Lake County
Mourray
Lambourne Confectionery
Phome Murray M
the Home of Good
Gerrard
South
Dr. Pace
Mrs
J. G. Taylor
Murray, Utak
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