Publishers Press Paper Prices At Commission Hearing
At a Federal Trade Commission hearing in Washington witnesses debated whether price increases for news print paper were driven by manufacturer collusion or surging demand. Publishers reported sharp contract hikes and threatened bankruptcies, while mill executives cited rising demand and restricted supply. The FTC will draft a report after hearing testimony from industry figures and editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Federal Trade Commission
Frank P. Glass
American Newspaper Publishers‘ Association
H. T. Dodge
International Paper Company
J. H. Zerbey
National Editorial Association
Pennsylvania Associated Dailies
George F. Steele
Timothy
Zerby
Canada
Woman Given Two Bays
Mrs Thos McGonigal of Philadelphia describes severe female trouble lasting four years. After reading an advertisement she used Lydia F Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and reports relief after four doses and three bottles. She grants permission to publish the letter to help other women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Lydia F. Pinkham
Be Careful in Using Soap on Your Hair
Consumers advised to avoid alkali heavy soaps and shampoos. Use plain massified coconut oil as a greaseless cleaner available at drug stores. A small amount creates rich lather, cleanses thoroughly, rinses easily, and leaves hair soft bright and manageable while removing dust and dandruff.
Funston cracks down on lieing war correspondents at border
General Funston orders investigation and possible barring of militia camp correspondents who file sensational untrue stories from the border while praising honest reporters. He plans boards of militia officers to vet dispatches and end the carnival of lying that harms families and foreign perceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adjutant General
War Department
Funston
Texas
Brownsville
Nogales
Protect Tanks Spark Austin Fire Insurance Warning
Austin officials may open an inquiry into exposed oil tanks after a warning from Robert M. Hamby that fires risk could push the state fire insurance key rate from 24 cents higher. He urged city action to prevent higher premiums and safeguard the city.
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Austin
Tex
City Commission of
Robert M. Hamby
State Fire Insurance Commission
Hamby
Book on Infant Care Issued in Texas
A Texas booklet titled Infant Care by Mrs. Max West will be mailed monthly to each mother listed in the state's vital statistics. The guide covers infant life from birth to nursing, with practical advice in plain language and hygienic clothing guidance illustrated for clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Max West
Bureau of Vital Statistics
State Health Department
Report of Vital Statistics
W. A. Davis
State Registrar of Vital Statistics
Davis
State Fire Insurance Commission to file demurrer in mandamus suit
In Austin Texas the State Fire Insurance Commission plans a general demurrer in the mandamus suit filed by the Texas Policyholders Protective Agency of San Antonio. The case set for September 18 before Judge C A Wilcox seeks to compel removal of the Texas Standard Fire policy as unjust to policyholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
State Fire Insurance Commission
Twenty-sixth
Texas Policyholders’ Protective Agency
San Antonio
C. A. Wilcox
C. M. Dickson
Texas Standard
Charters Issued for Texas Firms in Austin August
Charters issued include Los Angeles Heights Realty Company of Austin with $24000 capital. Central Mill and Elevator Company of Sweetwater with $35000 capital. El Paso Home for Aged and Orphans under Masonic supervision. Hup Motor Sales Company in Plainview. National Free Moving Ticket Company of Dallas with $2000 stock for general advertising. amendment filed for Thompson and Ford Lumber Company of Grayburg changing its business to Houston.
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Los Angeles Heights Realty Company
Austin
Capital
Carl Luetcke
W. C. Korff
B. O. Witte
The
Central Mill and Elevator Company
Sweetwater
G. M. Sublett
J. E. Pitzer Jr
G. E. Bradford
el Paso
No Capital
Masonic Incorporators
C. O. Coffin
H. F. Tin
Hup Motor Sales Company
Plainview
Capital Stock
G. H. Connell
W. Connell
E. C. Edmonds
National Free Moving Ticket Company of
Dallas
Inco
Arthur L. Kramer
John W. Albert Kramer
H. R. Reilly
Thompson and Ford Lumber Pany
Grayburg
Houston
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America
Palm Beach
Mohair
Alamo Plaza
West Texas Military Academy
West Point Military Academy
United States Army
Chas. J. Lukin
A Select Home
Augusta Street
Mulholland School
Wellesley
Vassar
Kate B. Jackson
Avery Tractor
Priese
Reansen
Alamo Iron Works
San Antonio, Texas
Commonwealth Bank & Trust Go
Os Drought
W. R. Wiseman
T. N. Smith
Texas Refining Co
Trade Commission
Horlick
Whisenant’s Soda Water
Gunter Office
Crockett
NOA Spears CO
Losoya St
Persea
Beouston
Gunter Hotel
Goth TransferGo
Chas, Zoller
Dolorosu St
Lydia E. Pinkham
Houston Hicks
Crown Chemical Co
Haecker Mfg
Soklean
Rhone Or
Trum Gamps
General
Board of Inquiry
He Swan
Anheuser-Busch
ST. Louis
USA
Means
Berman & Zadek
Health Department
State Insurance Commission
Austin, Tex
Mili
Jong
Firestone
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
Commerce St
Akron, Ohie
Akron, O
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