Union Demands Merchants Aid In Beckley District
Beckley Central Labor Union passes a unanimous resolution threatening a 20 000 worker pullout from non union shops. If merchants refuse to sell union made goods and hire union labor, a movement to sponsor stores handling only union products will be launched. Signed by W R Vanney O D Judy and Gib Thompson. In Hillsboro North Carolina seized moonshine used as antifreeze in county cars.
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Beckley Cen
Tral Labor Union
W. R. Vanney
O. D. Judy
Gib Thompson
Hillsboro
N. C
Bell Takes On Townsend Plan Inquiries Fight
After winning a Missouri district seat Bell becomes the first term congressman to demand a full investigation of the Townsend old age pension plan. He chairs an eight member committee to probe funding and operations, aiming for impartial hearings and eventual discredit of the plan.
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Bell
Townsend
Associated Press
Washington
Jasper Bell
Union Club
Jackson County
Missouri
Capitol Bill
Daniel
Lions’ den
Townsend Old Age Pension Plan
Kansas City
Dr. Townsend
Congress
Committee of Eight
C. Jasper Bell
House of Representatives
F. E. Townsend
California
Marmola reduces fat without dieting or exercise
An advertisement claims Marmola tablets shrink fat with no diet or workouts. It asserts rapid weight loss, a world famous corrective, and physician endorsement. Since 1907 over 20 million packages have sold, with buyers urged to start now and stop when satisfied.
Bell Family Political Ties Across Congress and Senate
The text notes a family pattern in Congress with John Bell of Colorado Hiram Park Bell of Georgia and William C Cowherd of Missouri visiting the House, James Robinson of Kentucky in the Senate, Robinsons father a former Kentucky governor, John C Bell of Tennessee a Civil War era speaker, and the current Bell at 50 described as tallish, gray curly hair, blue eyes and a conservative manner.
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Congress
John Bell
Colorado
Hiram Park Bell
Georgia
William C. Cowherd
Missouri
House
James Robinson
Kentucky
Senate
Robinson
John C. Bell
Tennessee
Bell
King Edward Man of the People Says Lord Provost
Glasgow notes King Edward, after touring the Liner Queen Mary and the city, is described as a very human man by Lord Provost John Stewart. The monarch departed for London following his city inspection amid greeting crowds and official ceremonies.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Edward
John Stewart
London
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for Women
A vintage advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a dependable vegetable tonic for women monthly ailments and motherhood. It cites Mrs H E Rows ey of Richmond Virginia praising relief from weakness headaches backache and improved appetite after short use and notes a new 50 cent size with tablets available.
Scotsman’s Penny Balancing Trick Attracts Attention
In a private room a Scotsman demonstrates penny balancing at ten. He jokes about returning the penny after a failed attempt. The caption notes Arthur Haylock of London claims five years of earning a living by eating unusual items such as razor blades, glass, and metal.
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Ternoon
Arthur Haylock
London
Tennis Flag Adopted in London by Tennis Association
The British Lawn Tennis Association approved a design for a new flag featuring the Union Jack. The plan outlines replacing old emblems with a flag meant to symbolize national tennis unity across clubs and events.
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Associated Press
London
British Lawn Tennis Association
Union
Local Laundry Soap Sale Ad Features P G Small Deals
An old newspaper snippet advertises P. and G. Small Ivory Soap at 7 for 25 cents and Oxydol in medium size at 2 for 18 cents, with Ivory Soap doubled for two bars at 15 cents per offer.
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Gilbert
Townsenensend PI Plan Old Age “Ge Revolving ‘Pensions. Ltd
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V.O
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Gov't
Seagram
Gov't Supervision
Outelle Ri
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Gruen
Benrus
Bulova
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Gorham Sterling
Rogers, Holmes & Edwards
Community
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South Fayette Street
Beckley
W.V
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Association
Canterbury Cash Gro
P. & G. Small
Ivory
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Bair Bidg
A AS Tibek
Tehea
Pautee
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Oleo
del Monte
Sunnyfield
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