Rivers and Harbors Bill Stalls Before General Beach
Washington May 19 Congressmen have been advised that the board of rivers and harbors engineers has prepared its report on the proposed harbor on the Southwest Texas coast and submitted it to Maj. Gen. Lansing H. Beach chief of engineers. A decision is expected soon with hopes it will reach the Senate within two or three weeks. The report’s recommendation regarding Corpus Christi or Aransas Pass as the harbor site remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
B. C
Board of Rivers Mud Harbors Engineery
Igs
Texas
Geuy Lansing HF. Beach
Senate
Bolivia Not Given Seat in Tacna Arica Parley
Washington May 19 The Chilean Peruvian conference resumed after a two day recess with delegates hopeful of definite results. Details remain secret but Chilean officials deny Bura rights to seat. discussions focus on provisional shelved matters and the on again off again understanding of the Ancon treaty. The talks aim at quick, collateral issues before moving to broader questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
B. A
Ampere
Hugo
Chile
Incomplete Fragments Reflect Ongoing Conference Noise
A fragmentary note hints at unresolved major issues in a late evening discussion. The text reflects interrupted conversations and added noise rather than concrete outcomes or decisions.
Unemployment in Illinois Edges Down Slightly in April
Chicago May 19 The advisory board of the Illinois Department of Labor reports a reduction of less than 1 percent in unemployment in April across Illinois. The slight dip is attributed to changes in coal mining and general industry, with hopes that a broader boom may lift figures further. Actions by employers and labor shifts influenced the margin, and the board regards the outlook as promising amid evolving economic conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chilcago
Minois
Milinois Department of Labor
Coclwell
Str
Ie Board
Tees
Fatty Writes Plays In Los Angeles With New Vision
Roscoe Pate Antuckle, a noted figure writer, has penned a new dramatic work in Los Angeles. Early reports say his initial effort is titled The Vision, though the title may change before public presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Roscoe
Pate) Antuckle
Goe
Keating
Dodson's Liver Done Painless Calomel Substitute Ad
An old advertisement extols Dodson's Liver Lane as a safe laxative to replace calomel which causes salivation and illness. It claims the product is a vegetable substitute that cleanses the liver without side effects and can be given to children, promising relief without harming health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madson
Dane
Toilet Requisite Specials from the Era
A list of assorted personal care items and prices including Cuticura Soap 25c, D and R Cold Cream 45c, Pebeco toothpaste 1.00, Piver products 1.00, Nadine and LaBlach powders, Mennen talcum 22c, Red Cross talcum 1.25, toilet water 0.50, Long’s bleaching and cold creams, Beyond and Ivory items, plus tooth brushes and buffers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Beyond
Knit Union Suits and Children’s Nightwear Sale
A vintage ad lists ribbed white union suits for women at 75 cents with summer weight vents. Childrens nanspokt union suits in sizes 4 to 12 are shown with extra buttons and priced at Jac. Also notes women’s ribbed styles at 25 cents and he.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richelieu
This Is Wash Fabric Week at Wolfson s
Fabric shop ad outlines a sale on varied textiles including Swiss dotted voiles, dotted Swiss, organies, ratines, dimities, Lombard tissue, woven tissues, and linen blends. Prices per yard range from about 2c to $1.56, with multiple widths and color selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfson’s
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill
General L. H. Beach
Bolivia
Tacna-Arica
Lille
Thuchiz
Saul Wolfson
Harvard
Fatty
Candy Star
Pries
Dell-Burto
Alamo Plaza
Milan
Kahki
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!