Tariff Board and Sugar Tax Debate Sparks Lee in Senate
David J. Lewis, ex member of the United States Tariff Commission, urged severing the board from White House influence. He testified about disagreements with former Commissioner Burgess, questioned actions by Senator Smoot, and alleged Cuban sugar cost report pre‑briefing related to tariff discussions. He cited Utah refining investments and urged restraint in the tariff inquiry.
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Washington
Feb
United States Tariff Commission
David J. Lewis
Commission
Maryland
Sanate
White House
Lewis
Cook
Thie Tor
Aident
William Burgess
Eagar B. Brossard
Smoot
Utah
Binet
Lewin
Thage
Lowsdise
Alng
Heat pain relief with applicator and cork brush
An ad describes a heat applicator for pain in hands elbows shoulders or joints. It promises penetrating soothing heat, immediate relief from soreness, and claims two soothing ingredients without irritation. The product, named Heat, is sold for 60 cents at drug stores.
Mayor Plans Legislation to Benefit Hagerstown
Mayor Charles B Bowman expects to announce bills for General Assembly action this week. Proposals aim to improve tax collection, including a provision that vehicles must have taxes paid before license tags are issued, with possible measures requiring sale of property with a year’s taxes due. other bills to be drafted and released soon.
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Hagerstown
General Assembly
Charles B. Bowman
Paas
Head of House of David Arraigned in Michigan Court
Benjamin Purnell leader of the House of David appeared in St Joseph Circuit Court on charges of criminal assault. He was carried in on a stretcher as former women members testified. Judge Charles B White accepted no plea of guilty or not guilty and set no trial date, while cult officials and attorneys stood nearby.
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St. Joseph
Mich
Benjamin Purnell
Thy House of David
Charles B. White
Benjamin
Mary Purnell
Wits
Flu Peril Spreads Across Cities Warning of Ills
The notice warns influenza appears in Great Britain, Southern France, the Philippines, and Chicago. It urges fortifying the system with Bulgarian Herb Tea from drugstorrs to prevent colds and stay healthy, recommending hot servings and regular use at the season's start.
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Great Britain
France
Chicago
Sehmmon Attends Zion Church Service With Eagles Group
A barge representation of Hager town Aerie 684 of the Fraternal Order of Duclos attended services at Zion Reform Church on Sunday night. Rev Dr Beol R Wager delivered two sermons citing Jeremiah 28 5 and spoke on the order history and its four cornerstones Liberty Truth Justice and Equality.
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Sehmon
Duclos
Zion Reformed Church
Beol R. Wager
Wagsner
California Fig Syrup Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old fashioned advertorial urges mothers to use California Fig Syrup for constipated or feverish children. It touts a gentle laxative effect that “cleanses the little bowels” without griping, promises quick relief within hours, and warns buyers to insist on the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Company with a battle-printed label.
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California
California Pig Syrup Company
Elks Plan Big Program Night In Hagerstown Lodge
Hagerstown lodge of Elks hosts Past Grand Exalted Rulers night with an elaborate program. A larger crowd is expected as the affair doubles as a reunion and nominations for the coming year are prepared. Notable past Rulers include Mumma Shafer Bikle Tennant Armstrong Powles Rida nour Hoffbein Yourtee Nachtel Youss Minium Pawles and others.
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Hagerstown
Elks Dance Planned at Hagerstown Country Club
Oscar Eurleh William H Bovey and D B Moore announce a meeting to arrange the Elks dance at the Hagerstown Country Club on Monday evening February 1. The program will begin with the pageant or parade.
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Oscar Eurleh
William H. Bovey
D.B. Moore
Hagerstown Country Club
Death Ends Argument At Lodge Meeting In Toledo
A lodge meeting in Toledo ended in gunfire with a man fatally wounded and others seriously injured. The incident disrupted plans to travel to the eighth annual national convention in Cincinnati. A special committee is organizing a charter train for several lodges from Hagerstown Frederick Waynesboro Chambersburg and Baltimore to attend the convention in Bellevue. A social wedding was planned after the meeting.
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Los Angeles
Cornelius J. Callahan
t/automobile dealer
Toledo
Ohio
Hele
Bellevue Golf Club
Haks
Calvert K. Hartle
Tulor
Hagerstown
Fredera
Waynesboro
Chambersburg
Baltimore
Junior Ire Company Banquet Invitation Issued
Invitations to the nanval banquet and get-together of the Junior Ire Company were sent to members by secretary Harry TH. Kershner. An elaborate program will be held in connection with the banquet on Thursday evening February 10.
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Nanval
Ire
Harry TH. Kershner
Constipation Loudly Warns of Skin Trouble
A vintage advertisement promotes Kellogg's All Bran as a cure for constipation and related skin issues. It claims rapid relief, 100 percent bran content, and doctor recommendations, with serving ideas and wide availability in hotels and grocers.
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Kellogg's
Kellogg’s
Stronger Than Death Tale Wins True Story Contest
The March True Story Magazine declares Stronger Than Death the first prize winner in its $50,000 true story contest. A Kentucky lumber camp setting follows a refined city girl thrust into rough frontier life among river men and loggers.
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Kentucky
True Story Magazine
True Story Magazine March feature by H M Sutherland
A Virginia World War veteran records a powerful true story about Margery and a tragic drama told to Sutherland. The piece stresses honesty and moving impact, calling it the outstanding account in the Silty thousand received in the greatest true story contest.
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H. M. Sutherland
Virginia
Cumberland Mountains
Margery
Mr. Sutherland
Tion
True Story
Fragmented plea of love and fate in a coerced marriage
A distressed speaker pleads for escape with John Devignet while torn by duty and memory. She doubts a doomed future, recalls George’s pleading face, and questions sacrificing happiness for presumed wrongdoing as she faces marriage and a feared forged past.
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John Devignet
George Eliza
Billy
Drude
Himemoh
Ray Woul
Bin
George
Minera
Boas of cha lumbermen inspires fear and awe
A rugged lumberman named Boas, tall and handsome, moved with bold resolve along the river. His fearless bearing and commanding word made him a local law among his peers, drawing respect from both men and women who observed his stern, decisive presence.
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Mony
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