Speak First Campaign Promotes Winnipeg Smile Movement
The Life Underwriters association of Winnipeg launches a city wide campaign to foster a smiling greeting habit. Led by Petty the plan aims to make Winnipeg a city of smiles with the slogan Son of Winnipeg, Smile and Speak First. The drive spreads to Rotary Kiwanis clubs churches and other organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life Underwriters’ Association of
Winnipeg
A la Petty
Petty
Life Underwriters
Rotary and
Kiwanis Clubs
Alaska Holds Paper Supply
Alaska team supplies the country with pulp wood from its forests. The Forest Service plans to offer contracts to capitalists to develop Alaska pulp wood forests and reserve large quantities for a new enterprise. Purchasers pay little for timber and avoid taxes and carrying charges while secure access to a long term supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alaska
Num
United States
Forest Service
Mager
Probe of U S Packers by British Commerce Ministry
London reports Britain moving to probe American packers as decontrol of prices after August 31 could spur profiteering. A new powerful board of trade committee on profiteering and trusts will investigate complaints by retailers and wholesalers about price fixing and restrictive trade practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Bronner
London
Ministry of of 1608
Board of Trade
Ministry of Food
Peains
Heose Shoes Offer Durable Kids Footwear at Downstairs Store
The Downstairs Store advertises HESE Shoes built for boys with Munson army lasts, heavy leather, thick soles. Prices range from $3.50 for small sizes up to $6.50 for larger 6% to 9. Misses and children Mary Jane and dull leather Mary Jane pumps are listed with sizes 8 1 4 to 11 and 11 1 4 to 2, priced between $3.25 and $4.50. Infant Skuffer Shoes in limited sizes 6 and 6 1 4 are reduced to $1.95.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munson
The New Spring Veilince Hats and Drapes from the Downstairs Store
The Downstairs Store offers spring veiling and drape veils in novelty diamond and hexagon meshes with chenille dots or scroll embroidery. Shades include Brown Black Taupe Purple and Navy with prices from 50¢ to 1.25 and veils from $1.00 to $2.25.
Bandeau Brasieres From The Downstairs Storm
Bandeau style bras mould the figure with comfort in pink mesh or poplin. They come in back or front fastening with narrow straps, sizes 34 to 44, priced at 65¢. Other satin silk and muslin brasieres with lace trimming offered attractively.
Meat trusts and global packers tied to unions and markets
A historical report cites the American meat trust and notes big packers’ connections with firms in Australia New Zealand Canada and Great Britain. It discusses proposed investigations into trusts and suggests some combines could move to cooperatives or state ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Meat Trust
Federal Trade Commission
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
Great Britain
Ernest Bevin
Ment
United States
Argentina
America
Australasia
New Tub Frocks for Girls Range Prices to Nine Ninety Five
New tub frocks for girls priced from 2.50 to 9.95 feature two standout designs. One pink and dark green plaid gingham with a bolero lingered sash and white lace trim over organdie vestee at 4.95. The other blue cross barred gingham with tuxedo styling and white organdie cuffs, sash in self material, priced at 6.75.
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Billie Burke
Venise lace patterns offer inexpensive durable lingerie lace
The Georgette or lingerie blouse lace features Venise pattern laces praised for durability and easy laundering. Available at low prices per yard, including 10, 12 14, 15, 20 and 25 cents. The Upstairs store advertises these values.
Wheeler on trial for defrauding U.S. by improper travel pass
In Portland federal court Edward I. Wheeler a relief station agent at Vader Washington is charged with transporting a woman not his wife on a government pass and using it for himself and his wife The case hinges on alleged travel from Vader to Portland as a defrauding action along with notes on foreign trade and Beattle public library officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Pass
Edward I. Wheeler
Wheeler
Vader
Wash
Silk-top Union Suits at 2.50 in fine ribbed cotton
The advertisement promotes silk-top Union Suits priced at 2.50. Available in sizes 40 42 and 44. The text emphasizes luxury of glove silk trim and practical utility of the cotton base.
Metal Bag Frames Price 65C With Silk Bags
Metal bag frames priced at 65 cents feature pierced designs for attaching silk or ribbon bags. Frames are fitted with chain handles and showcased as spring accessories.
Dogs Replace Auto Thefts Spike In Dog Thefts
ST. PAUL February 27 reports a drop in automobile thefts while a sharp rise in valuable dogs being stolen is noted. Police urge vigilance as thefts shift from cars to pets in the city.
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ST. Paul
Caillaux Testifies In His Own Defense At Trial
In Paris on February 27 Joseph Caillaux acting as his own attorney began testimony in his war plots trial. He attempted to explain his stance on the Agadir incident which nearly sparked a clash between Germany and France. A civil service examination on March 22 will select an automobile mechanic with no steward for the freedman’s hospital. information available at 303 Post Office building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Joseph Caillaux
France
Agadir
Germany
Freedman's Hospital
Blouses Display Embroidery and Lace Inserts in Styles
Delicate aranery of worsted threads replaces silk embroidery in some blouses while others use Filet pattern lace with hand embroidered dots. The right blouse is short sleeved and collarless with Filet motifs, the left features a square neck and double Valenciennes lace ruffles with fine tucking.
Boys Workwear Catalog Notice
Here is a long life of service ahead of these Suits for they are of heavy weight wool tweeds that stand up well under hard wear. Made in a waistline model with slash pockets and belt and alpaca lining in coat. Trousers are fully lined fitted with two side pockets and hip pockets and buttons are riveted. Sizes 8 to 17 years. Price 13 50. Boys heavy blue denim unionalls is piece style to be worn without a blouse sizes 26 30 3 00.
Downstairs Store Offers Wide Trousers Selection
The Downstairs Store features a large range of trousers for young men in khaki twill kersey cassimere worsted tweed mixtures with belt loops and cuffs. Sizes start at 28 inches waist and prices run from $3.00 to $8.50.
Gas Explodes at Home Causing $300 Damage
Gasoline used for cleaning purposes exploded Thursday at the home of Mrs. George H. Biggs 2817 Concordia Ave damaging the property about $300. G Jumer's home at 1520 16th Ave was damaged $16 by a roof fire.
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George H. Biggs
Cancadia Ave
G. Jumer
16Th Ave
France
Seattle man arrives to head publicity at Chamber
E. J. Thomas, a Seattle newspaperman, arrived from the East on Thursday to assume charge of the publicity department of the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Thomas
Seattle
Chamber of Commerce
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U. S. Packers
Alf
Bandeau Brassieres
Amy
W. H. Watkins
Co-Operative Societies of England
J. A. Hobson
Sidney Webb
Rae Pownwrams Store
U. S
Beattle
Caillaux
Ertekel
San Francisco
Daniel E. Borg
Grace KE. Borg
O'Farrel Sr
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