Colors of Auto License Plates From All States
A lengthy list describes license plate colors by state, noting tones such as white on green for Alabama and Wyoming, white on blue for California and New York, and various other color pairs like crimson Georgia and maroon Iowa. The piece reads as a travel street scene catalog listing plate colors to aid vehicle identification.
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Alabama
Colorado
Indiana
Mississippi
Nebraska
New Hampshire
Washington
Wyoming
California
Ilinois
Kansas
Louisiana
Massachusetts
New York
Maryland
Minnesota
Michigan
Oreg
Yelagd
Tennessee
Bam
Drege
Georgia
Iowa
Kentucky
New Jersey
Ohio
West Virginia
Nevada
Delaware
Maine
Virginia
Florida
New Mexico
South Carolina
North Dakota
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Arizona
Arkansas
Montana
South Dakota
Utah
Texas
Wisconsin
Missouri
Oklahoma
Columba
Connecticut
Idaho
North Carolina
Modern Girl Drives Demand for Colorful Cars
A Oakland body engineer W R Milner notes a trend toward colored motor car bodies driven by the American girl. He cites street, afternoon, evening, and seasonal colors as proof that the feminine influence shapes auto design. He says new tints spread rapidly nationwide and designers yield to brighter, more colorful bodies.
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W. R. Milner
Oakland
Governor Martin Tightens Florida Speed Trap Probe
Florida Governor John W. Martin campaigns to curb speed traps and unfair traffic enforcement after motorist complaints. He orders investigations into undue penalties and dismissals of officers in counties where fines enriched officials.
Litchfield News Roundup Highlights Local Sickness and Visits
Litchfield notices Mrs H Foskett has been quite ill this week. Mr and Mrs Homer Homan spent weekend with friends. Mr and Mrs Hiram Christian of Berea visited Falcone residence. Mrs Saetwell visiting Falcone home for two weeks. Carl Scott returned to Elyria. Carl Anderson of Trenswick visited Hatchett home. Paul Kruegel to return from California soon. Marold Gillert from Elyria listed among names.
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Litchfield
H. Foskett
Homer
Births and family notices from local briefs
Announcements record a birth on July 16 to Mr. and Mrs. Merie Lloyd in Lansing Michigan. Jane Wilson recently returned from a grocery job in Geneva and is on a week’s home leave. Crow appeared as a caller in Akron on Tuesday. Mrs Meyers, mother of Mrs Joe Barth, has been quite ill.
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Ting
Wife of ferryboat employee bears quadruplets again
London July 17 The wife of a Ferryboat Company employee at Constefstinople has given birth to quadruplets two boys and two girls on the anniversary of the day a year ago when she also gave birth to quadruplets.
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London
Constefstinople
Central News
Snare Anti-Toxin Soon on the Market
Philadelphia reports Dr Alfonso di Amarol a renowned venom expert is preparing rattlesnake serum for commercial use. He tours the Southern U S to gather venom sources and establish a supply for testing and production. The former Harvard professor and Anti Venom Institute leader credits his serum with saving three children.
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Philadelphia
Alfonso di Amarol
Harvard University
Anti- Venom Institute of America
Odell Learn
Dean Inge Sees Asia Adapts Christianity Differently
The Rev. Dean Inge of St Pauls Cathedral said Asia will not become Christian in the Western sense. He warned against assuming the continent seeks Western light and noted its religions are its own affair whether worshiping Buddha or Christ.
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Dean Inge
Asta
London
St Paul's Cathedral
Asia
Charleston 18 Proud Of Namesake Dance
Mayor Thomas P. Stoney defended Charleston’s historic name against a Memphis teachers’ appeal to rename the local dance. He argued Charleston’s dance tradition predates Memphis on the North American map and dismissed the proposed change.
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Charleston
Von
Society of American Dancing Teachers
Thomas P. Stoney
Carolina
Memphis
North Americ
Stoney
Indiana Plans Massive Road Spending Amid Growth
Indiana will have spent about 61 1/2 million on grading and paying roads in seven years, says John D. Williams, director of the State Highway Commission. Over 6.2 million expected this year for grading and paving. more than 5.72 million in paving contracts already awarded. The commission aims to add about 20 miles of paving and 10 miles of grading this summer, costing over 500 thousand dollars. Since 1919, 1,030 miles of concrete roads laid. plans call for 232 more this year. Road funds come from a 3 cent gasoline tax yielding roughly 7.506 million in the last year, with two thirds to highways and one third to cities and counties. Cities and counties may contribute to highway building. federal aid averages over 1.5 million annually.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
John D. Williams
State Highway Commission
Williams
Highway Commission
Highway Department
Des Moines Considers Lowering City Dance Hall Age
Des Moines Iowa July 17 plans to lower the city dance hall age permit to keep girls under eighteen in city limits for supervision. Advocates say current country halls attract girls twelve to sixteen, with deputies monitoring but lacking enforcement outside city rules. Dr Carrie M Dicky notes public laxness in providing supervised entertainment for young women. Lowering the age limit within the city would benefit girls and parents.
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Des Moines
Carrie M. Dickey
NEW OBERLIN COMMUNITY GOSSIP AND MEETINGS
NEW OBERLIN July 17 notes guests include Mrs Emme Justin Pearl with Charles Wear sch Avon visitors William Peabody at C R Summers Hollywood Oberlin areas families host Elyria folks visit Ver Milion lake trip and grange gathering Ridgeville unions report total Wood Wire and Metal Lather International Union lists 18 members.
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New Oberlin
Emme Justin
Pearl
Charles Wearsch
Avon
William Peabody
C. R. Summers
Hollywood Oberlin
J. J. Schwitz
Elyria
John Wohleber
Peter A. Schmitz
Frank Rusinger
Michael Smith
Dorothy
Leo
Vermilion
F. J. Schmitz
Carl
H. Dion
Arthur
Henry Knieble
Gulf Street
C. Webber
Fremont
Frank Justin
C. Justin
International Union Reporta
Hitchers New social problem seen by Denver in 1920s
Denver officials report a rising phenomenon labeled hitchers as people in cars seek rides for companionship rather than marriage. Anna Williams of the social service bureau notes many hitchers beg for food and lodging, sometimes cannot verify marriages, and illustrate a clash between free companionship and formal matrimony amid broader social unrest.
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Denver
Colo
Anna G. Williams
Social Service Bureau
Willian
Williams
One Man Buys Entire New England Town in Cash
R I town in complete sale. Henry E Beck of Danielson Conn paid 200000 dollars for every inch of the town including 60 dwellings two mills two boarding houses two general stores and several smaller buildings. Real estate transfers listed show parcels sold in Elyria Ridgeville Avon Lake Grafton and related deeds.
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R. I
Mapleville
William A. Ely
Nichlas Vernel
Mendelson
Elyria
Mary Feel
Rebecca Eger Guhilot
Cleveland Road
Ridgeville
Frank Krueger
John Ruypert
Grafton
Edward B. Birmingham
John H. Allport
Avon Lake
Henry Beam
J. F. Manning
Russia
Famous cave used by rumrunners in St Louis garden days
T Louis July 17 a famous Uhrig cave once famed as a showplace theatre garden and beer hub near Chris's garden above the cave has been raided revealing a bootleg whisky operation with two 200 gallon stills and 24 000 gallons of mash officers accessed the cave via a long forgotten entrance 1852 established connected to the Uhrig brewery and later used for dramatic and musical acts
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T. Louis
Uhrig
Avery Spigot
Steis
St. Lows
Uhing
Man's Heart Is Shoved Back In Place
In Columbus Ohio July 17 Harry Cramer a 45 year old Big Four railroad switchman recovered after a rare operation at McKinley Hospital to correct an abnormally displaced heart caused by pus in the left lung. He remained conscious throughout and was progressing toward recovery following the unusual surgical correction.
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Columbus
Harry
Cramer
New McKinley Hospital
Ohio
Rox
E Cramer
Big Four Railroad
Rence
Perpetual Nelson pension remains UK’s lone grant
London July 17 The British government still pays a single perpetual pension of 25000 pounds annually, created in 1806 for Admiral Nelson and his male heirs or any lineal descendants of the Earl Nelson. Chancellor Winston Churchill disclosed in Parliament that the current recipient is the grandson of the nephew of the first Earl Nelson. No other perpetual pensions are issued to soldiers or sailors.
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Admiral Nelson
London
Earl Nelson
Winston Churchill
Young People Shown Steady in Religion Says Evangelist
Lewis B. Smith, evangelist, told ministers and laymen in Boston on July 1 that today’s youth are less wild than painted and will follow sound religious teaching. He asserted a better class of young people exists than a generation ago and urged clear guidance.
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Boston Evangeliot
Boston
Lewis 8. Smith
Fragmentary OCR item on religion and spending needs
Partial text references religion and happiness, mentions a large sum of 9,113,720 dollars in connection with health and government agencies. Describes a woman with a pretty perhaps portrait sketch for friends. Limited readable facts to form a full item.
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Tallahassesr
Fla
John W. Martin
Chambers of Commerce
Alalka County
Uty
Univerity of Florida
Allounty
Justice of the Peace
Martin
Ind
George C Tee
Unitec Banking & Trust Company
West Broad Street
Mrs. Eddy
Mary Baker Eddy
Annie C. Bill
Christian Science Movement
Christian Science
Bin
Philadelphia Battery and Ignition CO
East Avenue
Mason Or Fish Tires
Ai & A. Auto Supply
W. Broad St
West Street
Chas
H. Les
City Auto Wrecking CO
Andress
H. M. Andress & Son
Cadillac
Hudson
EASEX
Prt
Sax Axtrey
Paige
Mrtrantia
Lorain County Auto Service Company
Cedar Street
Grace Court
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