Salesmen Embrace Merit Over Banter in Prohibition Era
Chicago reports indicate traveling salesmen shift from entertaining with dinners and drinks to proving product merit. Leo K Mischell of Milwaukee notes the National Association of Men’s Apparel clubs members say prohibition ends the “jolly traveling salesman” era. Salesmen now focus on selling points and evidence rather to charm.
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Chicago
Leo K. Mischell
Millwaukee
Wis
National Association of Men's Apparel Cluba
Fischel
Finchel
Little Ben the Navy Boat Pelts Through San Diego
In San Diego on September 22 a naval boat nicknamed Little Ben shows a large appetite. Its mast petty officer Benjamin Lewis in charge of the North Island receiving depot reports the craft already consumed a pot of library paste and a crate of vegetables, and has begun on the municipal wharf.
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Little Ben
San Diego
Benjamin Lewis
North Island
Ban on Still Sales Tightens Water Stills Rule
Washington reports new order restricting still sales. Purchasers must file affidavits promising use for distilling water. Failure to file affidavits will imply sale for illicit purposes amid reports of high still traffic.
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Washington
Stilla
Truck Tire Economy and United States Solid Truck Tires
Truck owners weigh tire costs along with service wear and traction as they consider the United States Grainless Rubber Solid Truck Tire. The ad touts durability and uniform wear, urging readers to consult their dealer before buying new tires.
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United States
United States Rubber Company
Kentucky editors share harvests from readers in a week
Frankfort dispatch reports editors in Kentucky receiving produce from readers. Cynthia Democrat notes 17 apples, five canned to a gallon. St Sterling Sentinel Democrat records a 6 3/4 pound tomato. Damile Messenger cites three tomatoes weighing four pounds. Hartfort Republican lists a corn stalk with 13 ears. Irvington Herald notes a one pound Irish potato.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
Cynthia Democrat
Robert mm. Cluuch
ST. Sterling
G. W. Elkin
Damile Messenger
T. M. Lackey
Hartfort Republican
G. TL Dockery
Beaver Dam
Irvington Herald
T. P. Roberta
Low Neck Evening Gowns Barred by University of Kentucky
Lexington Sept 22 The university bars low neck evening gowns and extravagance in dress materials. Dean of women Miss Josephine Simrall warns prospective students that such attire is incompatible with college ideals and prescribes formal afternoon gowns for university functions.
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Lexington
University of Kentucky
Misa Josephine Simrall
Simrall
Ex-Farm Boy to Be Lannon's Mayor
Alderman James Roll, longtime Pickwick Coaching club figure, named London's next lord mayor. He started life as a farm boy and began in the city as an office boy. He is a renowned fourteenth hand driver. In some Pacific groups exes are preserved by syrup.
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London
James Roll
Pickwick Coaching Club
Ex-Marine Besow Seeks Honor as Justice Rules on Record
Frederick E Besow a 20 year old ex marine pleads guilty to passing a 300 dollar bogus check on the Salvation Army. Judge Ronald asks for his Wisconsin service record claiming Belleau Wood and Chateau Thierry define his merit. Liberty hinges on the veracity of his war record as prosecutors lobby for discharge papers.
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Besow
Fred C. Brown
Wisconsin
Lerry
Doyich
Salvation Army
Belleau Wood
Chateau Thierry
Ronald
Berson
Monroe
Doctors Fail, Tot Saves Life in Georgia
In Georgia on September 22 a five year old girl saved Vera Buick after nine doctors failed. A prune seed lodged in her lungs for two months. After three unsuccessful operations and an unhelpful X-ray the child was dying with a silver breathing tube. A six year old friend accidentally dislodged the seed by slapping her on the back, and Vera recovered.
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Memons
Vera Buick
F. A. Buck
Vern
Man Goes Mad at Wife's Arrest
London reports Mrs. Katherine Mbale jailed for three months after stealing a wallet with 40 dollars at a tube station. Her husband, a former army officer, reportedly lost his reason upon learning of the arrest.
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London
Katherine Mbale
Cigarette Fatal to Ailing Woman
London reports Susan Nah Hingham a 62 year old woman died from burns after a medicated cigarette begun by her asthma flare smoldered and ignited her dress while she slept on a couch.
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London
Susannah Hingham
Eczema Treatment Ad From E. W. Rose Co.
An antiseptic liquid marketed by the E. W. Rose Company of Cleveland Ohio claims to stop itching eczema and other skin troubles. It emphasizes quick effect, non staining properties, and dependable use across various skin conditions.
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Zema Eczema
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Bear in Mind A-B Pipeless Furnaces Advise Self-Cleaning
The ad touts A B pipeless furnaces as self cleaning with a deep slotted fire pot and large corrugated combustion chamber. It promotes reduced fuel use and invites customers to visit the store to consult heating engineers and plan for economical home warming.
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Washington
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Washington Title Insurance Company
Seattle
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Edwin J. Brown
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