Health department staff to wear ID cards with star
Chicago health inspectors and other department workers will now carry identification cards showing their photo signature and bureau chief, with the department star on the front and the star number on the reverse. Dr. Arnold H. Kegel cites cases of impostors selling goods or magazines and urges the public to demand both card and star before letting a person into homes or businesses.
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Department of Health of
Chicago
Arnold H. Kegel
Kegel
Dr. Kegel
Health Department
Cinc
Camvaccir
Chicago Tuberculosis Institute
A. R. E. Wyant
Heath Allstant
Janet Coon Voted Washington's Most Popular Maiden
Janet Coon was chosen by over 20 000 residents of Washington as its most popular maiden. She will receive a trip to Hollywood movie wonderland with all expenses paid by a local newspaper.
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Love
Washington
Janet Coon
Capitol City
Hollywood
Microbes Divide and Multiply Through Life Stages
Text discusses microbial reproduction noting that microbes do not die naturally but divide at a certain life stage, producing two organisms that grow to normal size and repeat the process leading to continuing multiplication. Source: 1929 Western Newspaper Univ.
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Univ
Thrift Magazine Quote on Money Addiction and Wealth
A Thrift Magazine excerpt attributes to Harry Daniel the claim that the nation prides itself as great money makers yet forfeits its last nickel. The remark notes our knowledge of money yet ignorance of how to use it.
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Harry Daniel
Thrift Magazine
St. Pauls Major Bowling League Report
Feb 18 1929 update from St. Pauls Major Bowling League notes standings and results of matches, naming participating teams and key players. The brief highlights scores and league positions amid the season’s progress.
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St. Paul’s Major Bowling League
Lake levels higher than expected in January
The January water level in Lake Michigan did not drop as expected and remains above the December mark. Lake Huron sits .06 feet below December and shows 1.83 feet higher than January 1928 and 1.55 feet above the ten year average. The note questions the Drainage Canal’s claimed intake of excess water.
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Lake Michigan
Lake Huron
Youth and Middle Age Quip From Ohio State Journal
A quip contrasts youth and middle age noting that after adopting a modern improvement, middle age may long for the old one, reflecting a humorous take from the Ohio State Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Journal
Proverbs on conscience and the ends justify the means
A brief reflection on how proverbs about conscience should not be used to dismiss moral wrongdoing. It argues that the idea the end justifies the means does not excuse harming others or ignoring ethical principles.
Hoover in Capital Ready for Big Task
President-Elect Herbert Hoover has reached Washington after a Florida stay to finalize cabinet plans and key transition details. Inauguration coverage notes broadcast advances, parade plans with governors, and the presence of former Presidents Taft and Coolidge on the platform.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Florida
United States
Hoover
Theodore Roosevelt
Hoaver
Jacksonville
Iiec
William Howard Taft
Los Angeles
Taft
White House
Calvin Coolidge
Capital Plaza
Republican National Committee
Colidge
Hloover
Coolidges
Little House
Northampton
Mass
Edward Higgins Named Salvation Army Chief in England
Edward J. Higgins of England becomes commander in chief of the Salvation Army after a secret high council vote of 42 to 17 over Commissioner Evangeline Booth. The appointment follows General Booth being judged unfit to continue due to health.
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London
Salvation Army
Edward J. Higgins
England
Higgins
High Council
Evangeline Booth
Bramwell Booth
Booth
Secretary Kills Doheny Then Takes His Own Life
E. L. Doheny Jr., a 36 year old oil magnate linked to the Teapot Dome case, was shot by his secretary and companion Hugh Plunkett in Doheny’s Beverly Hills home. Plunkett killed himself with the same revolver minutes later as Dr. E G Fishbaugh arrived.
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Los Angeles
Calif
E. L. Doheny, Jr
Hugh Plunkett
Plunkett
Doheny
Beverly Hil
E. G. Fishbaugh
King Alexander's Widow Granted $5,000 Pension
The chamber of deputies voted a pension of five thousand dollars for the widow of the late King Alexander in Athens.
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Athens
Chamber of Deputies
Alexander
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Pennsylvania
Conrad Kern
Indiana Ave
Riverdail
Janet
East 154Th Street
Harvey
Illinois
Shell Gas
Am. Legion
Hansman Colts
G L. Band
American Legion
G. L. Band
P. Miller
American Legion Maurer
Bowse
Schlieman
Riech
Simnick
Schlinger
Albrecht Locker Wee
Miller Ads
Hausman Colts
M. Nerche
W. Nerche
Bremer
Nortoff
Ortinau
G. L. Band Janeschefski
Radthe
Wiegel Huber
Markus
Arenda
Hausman
Raquel Forres
Dolton Auto Laundry
Chicago Street
Harry Franke
New Salvation Army
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