Fate of Underwood Muscle Shoals bill in limbo
Washington January 20. The fate of the Underwood Muscle Shoals bill hinges on Senate conferees as supporters clash with three opponents over who should be named. Norris McNary and Smith resist yielding conferees while supporters press for three to waive their privilege to serve. The dispute could force the presiding officer or a direct Senate vote to appoint conferees.
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Washington, D. C
Underwood Muscle Shoals
SGN
Senate
Norris
McNary
Oregon
Smith
South Carolina
Agricultural Committee
Ims
Rainfall in Wichita Is Lowest in Seven Years
The total rainfall in Wichita county in 1924 was 14 inches, the lowest record for seven years. In 1921 only 14.02 inches fell, with 24 inches in 1918 as the next lowest. Despite initial moisture scarcity, recent heavy snow promises a good 1925 crop season.
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Wichita
Wichita Falls
Wichita County
Who Is Your Skinny Friend Ethel
Me Cor Liver Oil tablets are advertised as a safe, tasty alternative to the fishy oil. The ad claims strong results, including five pounds gained in 30 days for adults and even more for children, with a promise of refund if not satisfied.
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Ethel
Me- Cor Laboratories
Ofew York
Wasners
Sommers
Dr. Bell
Eis Stien
Maccabees Report Shows Death Claims Near Four Million
In Chicago on January 20 the Maccabees reported 1924 death claims totaling 3 857 000. The fraternal order added about 4000 deaths among U S and Canada members and over 45 000 new members, boosting enrollment to 200 000. Assets exceed 21 000 000.
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Chicago
the Maccabees
A. W. Frye
United States
Canada
Coal strike clouds gathering in Plansy
In Scranton Pennsylvania on January 20 1940 prospects of averting a 60 000 miner walkout in District 1 United Mine Workers dimmed amid broad efforts to resolve disputes. Union and company officials demand the miners return to work before grievances are heard. A district convention and strike vote loom in Wilkes Barre with district president Cappellini warning local chapters of revocation if they join the walkout.
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Scranton
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania Tosl
John L. Lewis
Grovances
Wilkes Barre
Rinaldo Cappellini
Vanity leads men to boost tax payments in New York
In New York on January 20 Harry Berkowitz of the bureau of internal revenue told the New York Credit Men's Association that some businessmen deliberately increased income tax payments to enhance apparent credit. He said vanity prompted this, not credit improvement, and noted a case where a man feared publicizing a deficit asked if overreporting income could avoid prosecution.
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New York
Harry Berkowitz
Bureau of Internal Revenue
New York Credit Men's Association
Mir. Berzo
Mystery prowler hunted by police after two incidents
Two prowler reports are under police investigation. Mrs. Meyer of 626 Cedar Street heard an attempt to force a rear screen and called for help, but no footprints were found. Nearby, Mrs. Pirtie on East Myrti Street was alerted by neighbors about a Peeping Tom, yet no sound or trace was located.
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7. C. Meyer
Cedar Street
W. C. Pirtie
East Myrti Street
French fogs delay expedition to Chad
Faris Jun 20 The log jam blocking the French airship expedition to Lake Chad continues as fog blankets the Paris region causing several disruptions. In Bordeaux heavy mist makes navigation on the Garonne river impossible and ferry service is suspended. From the Bastile quarter, no army docks were located during the wars.
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Faris
Wulen
Aerick
Lake Nehad
Suridan
Bordeaux
Garonne
Bastile
Banking Institute Officers In Session
Banking Institute officers meet for a two day session with members from all counties and several Iowa cities. Edwin Vo Krick of San Francisco is named president as the council governs the institute.
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Banking Institute
Dus Monee
Officare
Amercan Institute
Daning
Feta
Das’ Sergion
Jaliendanes
Edwin Vo Krick
San Francisco
Toter Saves Four In Fire In Providence
In Providence Rhode Island a fire trapped five children on a second story. Marion Browning 16 awakened her mother and helped launch a baby and two girls aged four and six from a 30 foot fall onto the frozen ground. The mother and daughter later jumped to safety but were injured. The two boys perished and the father worked nearby.
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Providence
R. I
Marion Browning
George
Walter
Joint Ease advertised to ease rheumatic joints
Pharmacists endorse Joint Ease for sore, inflamed joints promising quick relief. It is advertised as a remedy that limbers joints and penetrates quickly, priced at sixty cents a tube with a free book offer titled The Timely Mysteries of Rheumatism sent to H. P. Clearwater, Box 800, Holiowell, Maine.
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H. PF
Clearwater
Holiowell
Maine
Mentho Sulphur Heals Skin Fast Says Specialist
A noted skin specialist praises Mentho Sulphur for unsightly skin eruptions, gashes, blotches on face and body. It claims immediate relief the next day due to germ destroying properties, with brief guidance to apply a small amount for eczema and irritation. Obtain Rowles Mentho Sulphur from a druggist and use as cold cream.
Exposition of Summer Frocks in Elegant Linens and Braid
Display highlights approved Spring and Summer fashions in imported and domestic linens English broadcloths fine repps and ginghams Frocks feature striped linen Peter Pan collar pearl buttons price 16 95 Style No 428 Linen frock with soutache braid trim pockets with buttons price 11 95 Style No 5830 Checked linen coat frock with contrasting solid color linen price 13 95 Style No 554 Charming with buttons and tidy tuckings price 16 95 Style No 482 Novel side buttons and decorative tucking price 16 95
Linen Frocks and Poplin Coat Style Prices
Linen Frocks Style No. 5154 A coat style in French hand drawn linen described as unusually charming and beautiful at 10.95. Style No. 2360 Made of English poplin with striped broadcloth and pearl buttons, priced at 6.95.
Lovely Gingham Frocks Style No 2614
Gingham frocks with chambray pockets and pearl button trim priced at 2.50. Bright practical styles feature contrasting pockets and high quality finish likely appealing to shoppers of the era.
French Gingham Frocks Style No 2850
Exceedingly attractive frocks in French gingham trimmed with piping down sides and sleeves. Priced at $4.95.
January Silk Sale Offers Wide Fabric Discounts
A January sale advertises assorted silks and fabrics with yard prices listed. Satin Canton Crepe to Crepe Chiffon and Pongee varieties show marked reductions, including Radium, Foulard, and Printed Crepe de Chine options.
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Needne
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CG. J. Hisrtman
Wbradfield Regulator Co
Bajg, Atlants, Inc
Maccabees
Tchad
Toter Saves
Avery
Stuart
Ie Woltz & Marx Co
Houston Street
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