Cities Get Right to Establish Through Highways
Harrisburg May 1 Pennsylvania cities gain the right to establish through traffic highways where vehicles on the through road have priority. The new law signed by Governor Pinchot requires painted warning signs or large pavement markings at cross streets and boulevard intersections to alert motorists. The William Penn Highway Association urged clear signage and warned that fines may apply for noncompliance.
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Harrisburg
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
William Penn Highway Association
Paul D. Wright
Cleveland
Jettere
William Peon Highways Association
Wright
Chicago
Baltimore
Wiliam Pann, Highway ‘Association
Derry
hearings set for motor bus roving excursion appeals
Public Service Commission in Harrisburg schedules Tuesday morning May 26 for argument on applications for motor bus roving privileges. The commission has received a wave of requests from operators seeking excursion rights, with railroads opposing the new auto service and a Phillipsburg company among early applicants.
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Jarrisburg
Public Service Commission
Bysaen
Phillipsburg
Eo News Bureau
State Capital
Actress Nasimova Linked to Paris Divorce Talk
Alla Nasimova, renowned film actress, did not deny reports she was traveling to Paris to seek a divorce from Charles Bryant as she sailed on the Aquitania. The couple have been married thirteen years. Bryant declined to comment.
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Alla Nasimova
Paris
Charles Bryant
Aquitania
Varsity Night at First Baptist Church Honors Local Teams
Sunday evening service at First Baptist will be titled Varsity Night to honor New Castle high school teams. All senior and junior teams invited, assembly at North Street Junior High at 7 15, process to church at 7 30. Ceremony features Lincoln High Orchestra, student leaders, scripture, anthems, and brief addresses by Captain Edward Ward and Principal L F Burton. Public invited.
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First Baptist Church
New Caatla
North Street
Lincoln
John Owens
Edward Ward
L. F. Burton
Ben Franklin Junior High
Lincoln+ High
Mise Ruth Kennedy
City council hears complaints on water run‑off and burning rubbish
A resident at W. and Dutford corner complains water from O’Brien alley floods his sidewalk. The issue is sent to the street commissioner and Councilman Hiram Miller for adjustment. Another resident asks relief from a noon rubbish burning ban citing work hours. The fire chief is consulted and the solicitor criticizes the regulation as unreasonable. A tax issue from North Pittsburgh Realty Co. seeks exoneration for railway property taxes. referred to the whole committee.
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W. &. Dutford
Weat North
Streat
O'Brien Alley
Hiram ‘Miller
Dulford
Hoe
Sollettor White
Council
North Pittsburgh Realty Company
Pittsburgh, Harmony, Butler and New Castle Railway Company
Harmony
Printed Dress Fabrics 98 Yard Lot With Silk Cotton Patterns
Prominent sale offering 1200 yards of printed dress fabrics in a lot. Mostly silk and cotton prints, with rayon options. Fabrics 36 inches wide and a variety of pretty patterns available, regular price listed at $125.
Women’s Irish Linen Dresses at Record Low Price
The dresses are offered at 3.45 dollars, described as the lowest price ever for Irish linen dresses. They are pre shrunk, full cut, and well made in colors including Openid, Gray, Coppen, and Brown.
Bath Towels at Low Prices for Summer Use
With warm weather arriving, bath towels are in demand as thrifty shoppers seize the season’s supply. Regular towels priced from 24 to 39 cents, including 600 large 20x40 inch sizes, closely woven for good service.
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Aiza
May Day Sale on 54 Inch Bordered Silks
Advertises two day sale offering entire stock of 54 inch bordered silks at 6.95 per yard, regular price up to 7.75. Claims only 14 yards needed for a dress pattern and notes unusual savings during May Day event.
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Higgins Bros
Higgins
May Day Sale Highlights Women's Coats and Kids Wear
Women's fine coats priced at 25 dollars with fur trim options and tailored styles. Boys' wash slits and girls' dresses offered in multiple sizes up to 14 years with fabrics like ginghams and linens. Ensemble suits from 19 to 69 dollars, with coats and matching dresses in plain or printed silk.
May Day Sales Promote Silks Linens and Coats
An assortment of reduced price fashion goods is advertised for May Day. Silk hose, infant capes, Irish linens, women’s coats, cretonnes, dress gingham, and bleached muslin are listed with sale prices and wide color ranges. Limited quantities and low prices emphasize value for thrifty shoppers.
May Day Sales Highlight Wide Range of Ladies Apparel
A long advertisement lists special May Day purchases including hats in sheer straw and hair braid, lace edge curtains, coats, and dresses at deep discounts. It features women coats, girls coats, infants outfits, and seasonal accessories with prices from 1.00 to 41.06, plus hosiery and sheets, noting urgency for Saturday sales and notable brands.
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Btaty Association
Delilah
Bamacq
Ake
House Peters
Patsy Ruth Miller
A.M. Sinclair
Regent
First Baptist
New Caatla High School
Ani
Kait Union
Alzes
Mada
Amart
Euclid Avenue
Nemo
la Resista
Gonsard
Gires
Alzen
Saloa
Airdale
Gray
KOTEX
Madge Evans
Hovieh
Cavor
Liege
Bean
Gertrudes
New Castle
Higgins Bros Farmerly
Stritmater Bros
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