Store Owners Hear Experts at Pittsburgh Convention
Pittsburgh June 18 The National Retail Goods association closed its annual Convention with talks on small-store problems. Benjamin F. Sisson described a treasure hunt budgeting method. T.Q. Sperry urged strict department checks. H.J. Watson stressed merchandise handling from arrival. W. L. Linder received the Ernest Katz award for a top essay on control.
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Pittsburgh
National
Hetailery Goods Association
Benjamin F. Sisson
Binghamton, N
Toledo
H.J. Watson
Bramford
Conn
W. L. Linder
Milwaukee
Ernest Katz
Convict Oil Man of U.S. Mail Fraud
I B Davis was convicted of mail fraud in federal court yesterday in Lampasas County. Mrs Carrie Dunnagan and S B Roberts were acquitted. Sentence was deferred.
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U.S
Dallas
I. B. Davis
Lampasas
Carrie
Dunnagan
B. Roberts
Open Forum Letter Critics Bonus Debates and Texas Pride
A letter to the editor from B Teagarden defends veterans, condemns bonus critics, and questions taxation linked to postwar benefits. It argues against disrespect toward World War I enlistees, ridicules planned political actions by Garner, and defends Texas civility against sensational portrayals by national figures.
Traffic Lights Too Small for San Antonio Streets
A letter to the editor argues city officials should replace small traffic lights with large ones to aid tourists and pedestrians. The author notes downtown intersections still use faded, hard to see signals, causing strangers to miss them and risk accidents. DMITRI.
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San Antonio
Strangera
Dmitri
Tribute to Germany Cheaper Than Bonus
A discussion questions whether paying a bonus to ex soldiers is cheaper than alternatives. It notes about 300000 ex-soldiers are unemployed while a bonus could extend to far more, with critics saying many did not receive benefits. The piece analyzes public rhetoric and policy implications.
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Germany
Broutus
Cowboy Slur Sparks Editor Letter From Texas Readers
A Texas reader letter from McAllen residents condemns a wild west stereotype as a slur. The group met and resolved to speak out, urging respectful discourse and awareness of cultural misrepresentations in local dialogue.
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Texas
McAllen
Refutes Claim On Assassination Rumors
The writer critiques rumors about the French president’s death, condemns a misstatement by a “Student of Prophecy,” and asserts that Communists oppose wars for wealth. He advises studying communism and notes travel plans while promoting used car ads in a light classified section.
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Sient
Prospery
Russia
France
Rouke White
J. B. Gentry
Bandits Raid Gambling Den in Chicago Robbery Scene
Seven armed bandits stormed the Dells roadhouse at dawn fatally wounded one guard and wounding two patrons, as 200 gamblers were forced to the wall and about $10,000 seized from roulette chuck-a-luck and dice. Special guards replied while two bandits and one woman were among the injured.
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Chicago
INS
Dells
Marjorie Brute
Fred Pacelli
Leroy Marshak
Pacelli
Value of Human Bodies Declines in Wartime Prices
Hamilton reported on June 16 that the cash value of human body material has fallen by 31 cents. Dr. C. H. Mayo of Rochester, Minnesota, notes that wartime estimates pegged bodies at 98 cents, but current prices place the value at about 167 cents.
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Hamilton
Ont
C. H.* Mayo
Rochester
Minn
Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf Betrothal In Coburg Palace
Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden betrothal to Princess Sybille of Coburg Gotha announced at Callenburg Palace Coburg Germany. The ceremony saw a plain gold ring placed on her finger as the two become engaged.
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Coburg
Germany
Gustaf Adolf
Sweden
Sybille of
Baxe- Coburg-Gotha
Callenburg
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