Coronation of King George at Westminster and Parade
A detailed account of King George VI being crowned, taking the coronation oath with the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the royal procession. It notes the ceremony, the oath before the great Bible, and estimates of over a million spectators along the Mall and Trafalgar Square with police and crowd control described.
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England
Earl Carrington
Duke of Fife
Earl Marshal
Duke of Norfolk
Alfred Scott-Gatty
King George
Canterbury
George
Kingdom
Great Britain
Ireland
Church of England
Veni
Zadoc
Lord Great Chamberlain
St. Edward's Chair
London
Buckingham Palace
Admiralty Arch
Trafalgar Square
Royal Domain
Bridgeport to Host New Postal Savings Bank Site
Bridgeport is named as one of the new post offices where postal savings banks will be established. The Belmont county plan already includes Bellaire and Martins Ferry, making three towns in the county with designated banks.
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Bridgeport
Belmont County
Bellaire
Martins Ferry
Festival at Cross Creek Rose Fete Draws Big Crowd
The Cross Creek Presbyterian church held a rose fete and festival last night with hundreds attending and many rigs on display from sulkies to large machines. Food offerings included country fried chicken soda biscuits cakes pies jams ice cream and strawberries drawing large crowds. The Two Ridges ladies announced a second fete and festival for Saturday night for those who missed the event.
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Cross Creek
Cross Creek Presbyterian Church
Two Ridges
Frank Breska versus Blair Mining Co docket transcript
Transcript of a docket case involving Frank Breska and A G Blair Mining Co from Hagan’s court in Smithfield. Includes names, locations, and proceedings notes. No adjudicated outcome provided in readable text.
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Frank Breska
A. G. Blair Mining Co
Ac Hagan
Smithfield
Towns
Economy Summer Wear Sale with Lowest Prices Ever
An economy event highlights stylish summer apparel in tans greys blues and serges worsteds and cheviots. Items include 1.00 Lisle underwear 45c each 50c shirts 29c and 89c colored shirts with separate collars. Crush hats at 1.00 and 1.25 specials. Limited maker surplus stock 864 pieces in ecru and blue with regular stock values emphasized to attract new customers.
Silk and Summer Dress Sale At Bargain Prices
Local retailer advertises Silk Dresses at 1 2 price and Summer Dresses in white and colors for 5.00 each. Regular prices range from 8.00 to 12.00, offering a substantial discount on remaining stock.
Largest Lace and Curtain Stock Slashed at 1-4 Off
No job lots or undesirable stock. Unrestricted choice of the largest and best stock of lace scrim and swiss curtains in town offered at discount rates.
Corset Cover Embroideries Sell At 23 Cents Yard
Readable ad notes corset cover embroideries priced at 23 cents per yard. Items described as decorative fabric trims available by the yard. Customer may purchase multiple yards and receive affordable options for garment making. Local retailer promotes practical sewing supplies in era.
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Munker's
Ials
Stan Crush
Serge
Batiste
Dimities
Madras
Burson
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