Complain to Congressmen On Rising Prices Heat Public Alarm
Washington July 21. Public interest surges as price hikes inflame voters. National Consumers League petitions Congress for action to curb profiteering in packing and food distribution. Southern Wholesale Grocers Association plans to push federal monitoring of major packers. Critics warn prices threaten peace and living standards, urging decisive steps.
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Washington
Tan
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Secieen
United States
Consumers League
Bindiai Nas
Anderson
Grogera’ Association
Mclaren
Jacksonville
Walker D. Hives
Rallranils
Hey. Negert
Hinton
Adine Capper
Kansas
Stuator Capper
Boston
Europe
Housewives Demand Action Report Notes Congressional Probes
A fragmentary report shows Washington Avenue housewives pressing for action amid congressional inquiries into costs and housing issues. The misspelled lines mention a Mississippi representative and a consumer league official seeking an inquiry from regulatory authorities.
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Tinkuarn
Fraternal Bond and Timely Relief Noted in Advertisement
The clipping notes a brief ad about deliveries and companionship among boys, mentioning quick relief and the importance of being prepared. It reflects a family oriented message and urges readiness, with a casual wartime or rural newspaper tone.
Honored Pythians Begin Sessions With Food Price Doubles
The twenty seventh annual session of the Grand Lodge of the colored Knights of Pythians convenes in Maryland with 800 to 1,000 visitors expected. A parade at 2 PM and a welcome address by a Republican candidate are planned, while other officers and attendees from Baltimore and surrounding areas will attend sessions at Quinn ALM. B. church. Also, government figures show food prices have doubled in many Southern cities since 1919, with lard, flour, and bacon rising sharply and overall prices 45 to 85 percent higher than six years ago.
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Angerstown
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Baltimore
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Pregent
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Wallmore
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Ler Guard
John Matthews
Cam Wdge
Inner Paaard
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Neon
Grand Lecurer
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Tom C. McCord
Baltmore
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Washington
Effies
Bureau of Labor
Department of Labor
Washington, D.C
Purchases New Hearse for City Funeral Services
A local department reports the purchase of a new hearse for funeral services. The vehicle features mahogany interior finish and electric fittings. The post notes the bequest of enhancements by MOF Shaft and tuner director C Sonnitsburg, with the press name unclear.
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MOF Shaft
Sonnitsburg
Prrelias
Loss of Appetite and Constipation Remedy
An advertisement notes loss of appetite may follow skipped meals or illness. It warns of prolonged appetite loss from constipation and suggests Chamberlain's tablets as a quick correction, urging timely relief. The text imitates old newspaper ad wording with health claims and cautionary tone.
Deeded real estate and marriage licenses in county records
Parcel transfers list deeds for Mary Usltitan widow and others with values around 1000 dollars. Notes include Chancillor Lodge estate, Elsie G Sanger, Charley S Cupp, and Oscar W Waltz real estate deals. Marriage licenses show Cletus Hershey and Ida Pearson of Marichester, Furt Hershey and Hazel Giselman, Lloyd D Hays and Cora Lewis, all in Pa with ages or locations noted.
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Cook
Rift
Walters Ri
Brownligel
Lelo
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Gounty
Horace di Rouzer
Jet Chancillor Lodge
Elsie
Sanger
Eel
Charley
S. Cupp
Unsswick
Oscar
W. Waltz
Gomminstons
Cletus
G -Hershey
Ida. Pearson
Marichester
Furt F.hershey
Dover
Hazel Giselman
York
Lloyd D. “Hays
Cora M. Lewis
Bath
Rear
Wolfsville
Eyler's Valley Notes and Upcoming Picnic
Mrs Ray Milley and daughter Virginia of Pittsburgh Pa are visiting local relatives Mr and Mrs Charles McClain host weekend guests Mrs McClain's parents Mr and Mrs Le Mechsinsick Miss Gallagher of Harrisburg Pa visits aunt Mrs C G Springer Miss Beulah Wetzel of Mt St Mary4 spends time with aunt Mrs Tosa Mrs Ralph J Beacht Fredericks guest of Miss Hyler Eyler's Valley Sunday school to hold annual picnic near church Saturday July 26 Music by the Hagerstown band Mina O Ruth Kyler Ban returns from Frederick and Braddock Heights Several locals attend Italy Roller Camp Meeting at Fairchetd Pa Machines parts from Hite Balanca phines at Maryland Pressed Steel Hagerstown ready for assembly to be marketed by a New York firm priced at 3750 dollars.
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Braddock ‘Heights
Italy
Fairchetd
Mail to Germany Again Order Issued on Postal Transit
A postal order outlines conditions for sending mail to Germany and other foreign countries, detailing acceptance, transit, and fee rules under postal union dates. It notes a United States transit route and acceptance standards, with a related Auburn Maine street-width requirement adopted by the city council.
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Postal’ Union
Germany
Post Office Department
Willamson
Auburn
al Vata
City’ Council
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