Rochester Manufacturing opens Shanghai branch amid NRA code
The Rochester Manufacturing company based in the Milami Building announces a Shanghai branch in China. Founded 1925 by Mrs Florence Rochester, the firm began with handkerchief gifts and grew from Enid Oklahoma sales to a San Antonio operation, moving to Milam Building in 1933. It remains a wholesale ladies linen and handkerchief maker under NRA code with a large staff.
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Rochester Manufacturing Company
Shanghai
China
Mary
San Antonio
Hoover
Florence Rochester
Wee Ming
San Antonito
Shores General
Topeka
Kan
Taade
Milam
NRA
Condemned Woman Granted Reprieve in London
Lyda Binks, condemned to die January 3 for murdering her child, was reprieved today. Frederick Rush, a 29 year old farm hand convicted with Mrs. Binks of burning their child born at York last March, was not reprieved.
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London
Lyda Binks
Frederick Rush
Worth
Mrs. Binks
York
Church Services to Mark Year's End
The last Sunday in the year will be observed at Central Christian Church Sunday. The Rev John Bruce Dal iom, pastor, will preach on Pawl's Principles of Progress and The Journeys End.
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Central Christian Church
John Bruce Daliom
Pawl
Spain Lore at Nobel Awards Sparks Editorial Critique
Madrid dispatch reports El Sol denounces the Nobel Prize selection as a lottery. It criticizes the 1934 literature choice of Pirandello and claims Spain has been overlooked for 30 years, naming Menendez Pelayo Perez Galdos Ortega y Gasset Palacio Valdes as worthy contenders.
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Madrid
Nec
el Sot
Pirandello
Ttalian
Spain
Menendez
Pelaso
Perez Galdlo
Ortega Y Gasset
Palacio Valdesas
Resident Nice Cottages at 1220 East Quincy Street
The President Tourist courts offer well furnished cottages that are clean and comfortable. Features include well kept yards with regularly cared for shrubbery, a small park feel, and safe spaces for children. Each cottage has individual garages, and a neighborhood shopping district adds convenience.
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Ieraird
Quincy Street
President
Cauris
Rev Jenner to Open Revival at Beacon Hill Church
The Rev William H Jenner, re-elected 25 years in the Baptist General Convention of Texas, will open a revival at Beacon Hill Baptist Church on January 7. Announcement was made Saturday by the Rev William C Moffett, pastor.
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Joyner
William H. Jenner
Baptist General Convention of Texas
Beacon Hill Baptist Church
Wiliam C. Moffett
Poker Game Turned Strip Affair in Boston Heist
At 2 a m in Cambridge three masked hold up men burst into a poker game in a building near an automobile, after draining a passerby. They stripped a woman of her belongings and fled with $72, triggering a police investigation.
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Boston
Det
Cembrigge
Weather and Men Prefer Blondes at MIT Experiment
At Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers tested humidity control devices and found blonde pairs most effective for stabilizing atmospheric moisture. The study notes the humorous premise that weather and men also prefer blondes, reflecting campus wit about scientific trials.
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Cambridge
Mess
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Battle Creek Services Wide Hydration and Weight Loss Clinic
The Battle Creek Health Center on 308 Fast Martin Street offers hydrotherapy massage and corrective procedures aimed at muscle toning and appetite renewal. Officials emphasize a breaking-up method to reduce body parts without overall weight loss, noting moderate rates and a staff of specialists.
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Battle Creek
Fast
Martin Street
Babe Creek
Battle Creek Iiss
Managempnr
Special Prize for War Horse at Belgrade Show
A special prize was awarded to Velik Gradisiila a 28 year old mare ridden by Natdan Savitth of Djurkova. She served from the 1912 Balkan conflicts through World War I, carried her owner in the retreat through the Albanian mountains, fought on Salonika fronts, and returned home with the Serbian army. Since the armistice she has produced 14 foals, with some winning prizes at shows.
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Belgrade
Velik
Gradisiila
Natdan Savitth
Djurkova
Roodat
Albaniaty Mountains
Salonika
Agvante If
Inis Seme
Turks Forbidden to Chatter in French
Istanbul dispatch reports a Turkish nationalistic drive under Mustapha Kemal to replace French greetings with Turkish equivalents. Men and women previously greeted each other with Bon Jour and merci, but Bayeun for good day Baptun for good night and Sag Ol for thank you are now promoted. The change underscores a broader cultural assertion rather than a casual language shift.
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Istanbul
Turkey
Mustapha Kemel
Bayeun
Gas Mask Instruction Courses for Civilians Begin
In Helsingfors on December 29 a civilian gas mask course started. The program, organized by police authorities, aims to train residents in mask use during war and to prepare those chosen to guard town safety in air raids.
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Helsingfors
Modern Printing Equipment at Schneider Printing Plant
Schneider Printing company at 209 West Alarket street displays up-to-date machinery across all divisions. The feature photo shows the automatic and cylinder pressroom in operation.
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Schneider Printing Company
West Alarket Street
Cod Liver Oil Endorsed By Ford Staffel Chief
Gerald Staffel, president of the Ford Staffel company, emphasizes cod liver oil’s importance for feeding livestock and dogs. He notes its vitamin content plus iodine, claiming one ounce of their high grade product delivers about 8600 vitamin D and 16,000 to 17,900 vitamin A, with strong curing effects on rickets in young chicks.
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Gerald Staffel
Ford Staffel Company
East Commerce Street
Ford Staffel
Staffel
UW. O. P
Schneider Printing predicts gain in 1935 business
Schneider Printing Company at 209 West Market, San Antonio, led by Charles J. Schneider, projects higher demand in 1935. The modern shop offers color work, business cards, invitations, folders, catalogs, and automatic binding capabilities with complete punching and perforating equipment. Estimates are given without obligation.
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Schneider Printing Company
West
Market
San Antonio
Charles J. Schneider
San Antonians
Schneider
Farmer Fights Off Giant Eagle Attack in Finland
A Leppavirro farmer, riding home at night, fought a huge seven foot wing span eagle that swooped from a bush. After a desperate struggle he managed to strang le it, though his clothing and body were badly lacerated. The incident occurred on a lonely road in Marth Finland.
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Helsingfors
Leppavirro
Marth Finland
Conntry
Dewas
Vithan
Missionary Roy Fields to Speak at Beacon Hill Church
The Rev Roy Fields Cleveland who returned after over twenty years in Africa will speak at the Sunday morning service at Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church announced by pastor Rev A Bound.
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Roy Fields Cleveland
Africa
Apeak
Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church
A. ¥. Bound
Sea Foam Laundry Adopts Modern Cleaning Ideas
Sea Foam Laundry at 122 East Park avenue expands with new equipment to boost cleanliness in laundry and dry cleaning. Manager F. G. Hummel notes daily citywide delivery, courteous cart service with a 20 percent discount, family finished work, and affordable prices. A water softener is used to improve dirt and stain removal, with careful handling of women's dresses and men's suits in the dry cleaning department.
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Sea Foam
East Park Avenue
F. G. Hummel
Iportant
Hunrarel
Sea Foam Laundry
Kidnaper Enters Police Service in Burma
Mya Bin sought refuge from police by joining them as a constable in Burma. A relative betrayed him. he was exposed and now serves a five year sentence for kidnapping.
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Rangoon
INS
Mya bin
Awfur
Burma
Girls Preferred by Adopters of Babes in Denver
John L. McMenamus, superintendent of the Colorado Home for Dependent Children, says that with many inquiring families on file there is a shortage of girl babies available for adoption as rain showers continue to limit newborns.
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Babes
Denver
John L. McMenamus
Colorado
Dr Hill to Preach at First Presbyterian Church
Dr P B Hill pastor will preach on Preparing for the New Year at the Sunday morning service. A vesper address at 1 o clock will treat The Armor of God. He will lead both services at First Presbyterian Church as part of the holiday observance.
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Dr. Hill
P. B. Hill
First Presbyterian Church
Baylor Student to Preach at Central Baptist Church
Baylor University student will preach at Central Baptist Church Sunday night in an arts program honoring young people. Other students will speak as well, sharing messages and perspectives from campus life.
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Baylor University
Rutledge
Central Baptist
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