Daily Mail publication masthead fragment
The fragment presents the Daily Mail published in Hagerstown with established 1628, listing addresses for foreign representatives in New York Chicago and Atlanta, and noting editorial, business, circulation contacts, and a 1929 circulation line.
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the Mail Publishing Co
South Jonathan St
Hagerstown
Burke Kuipers & Mahoney, Inc
Graybar Building
Lexington Ave
New_York
Wabash Ave
Chicago
Constitution Bldg
Atlanta
Georgia
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Daily Mail
Phillips
Hagerstown Postal
Verse Reflections on Life and Travel by Psalms and Southey
A compact musing compares life to a journey, noting time passes in wrath and years become a tale told. The author echoes Southey on road amusement versus seeking rest, framing life as a contemplative voyage with a wish for calm.
President Used By A Politician In White House Visit
A Drury high school band from North Adams Massachusetts visits Washington and meets President Hoover. Congressman Allen T Treadway arranges the audience for photos, prompting critique that the moment serves private interest rather than the president. The piece argues such interruptions should be avoided.
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United States
Drury High School
North Adams
Mass
Washington
Allen T. Treadway
Massachusetts
White House
President Hoover
Treadway
Mr. Hoover
No title available for the fragment
A fragment argues that a practice to impress the Tread way constituency should end and notes the president is too busy to be bothered by it.
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Treadway
Advance In Education Shows Education Expansion
The federal bureau of education reports major gains in the last two decades with high school attendance rising from 915000 in 1910 to 3757000 in 1926 and junior high enrollment exceeding 1.6 million, over 300000 of high school rank. About half of high school graduates move on to higher learning, underscoring democracy through education.
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Federal Bureau of Education
The Worker Produces More in Modern America
The May issue of the Quality of Business from Central National Bank of Cleveland notes 1928 productivity at $7568 per worker, up from $3445 in 1914. Growth owes to labor-saving machinery, better production methods, and worker efficiency, signaling strong American industry health.
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Qutlitie of Business
Central National Bank of Cleveland
Chicago to claim world’s tallest building
A compilation of assorted notes mocks publicity stunts and editorial opinions. It mentions Chicago pursuing a record height, a St. Louis journalist winning a Pulitzer, and casual gossip about news found on street fences. It also references Swiss prohibition results, coast guard presence, conversations between Gann and Longworth, a pharmacist named Warry Sinclair, and a display of shrunken heads at the Museum of the American Indian.
Berlins Leave On European Vacation
NEW YORK May 20 Mr and Mrs Irvin Berlin sailed on the Olympic Saturday for a three month vacation in Europe They plan to visit London Paris and motor across France and Italy Their young daughter was left in the care of a nurse. CREATING WORK LONDON Spring and summer approaches have brought a new female occupation to light Here window box girls tend to four homes and care for window flower boxes They start displays and replace plants monthly to keep boxes blooming through the season.
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New York
Andl
Irvin Berlin
Europe
London
Paris
France
Italy
Senator McWhorter Pushes Plan for Organized Congressional Cheer
Washington May 20 A satirical proposal by Senator J Boomboom McWhorter envisions rival cheering sections in Congress with megaphones and rules to boost applause for law enforcement actions. He pitches a system that would reward cheers for arrests and raids while keeping silence for killings of bootleggers, requiring no major expense beyond a few megaphones.
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Washington
J. Boomboom McWhorter
Congress
McWhorter
Rum-Ranner
Bishop Cannon
U.S. Congress
MclWhortier
How Weak Nervous Women Grow Stronger Feel Better and Look Younger
A vintage testimonial style ad touts Tanlac as a natural tonic that strengthens weak nervous women, improves energy, and youthfulness. It features a Baltimore reader who claims lasting relief from nervous and stomach issues and promises money back if not helped.
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Taniac
Irs
F.C. Martin
Frederick Ave
Baltimore
Chick Hadda Hot Time In New York Cafe
In New York on May 20 police arrived at the Traffic Cafeteria after loud Chinese curses and clattering pots and pans. They found Chick Gum, a Chinese cook, in a chest burning display, after attempting to flip a pancake and dropping it into his shirt.
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Chick Hadda
New York
Chick Gum
Chick
The Tired Man's Sleep Dream in Edgar A. Guest Verse
A tired man longs for a peaceful night of rest and relief from daily burdens. He imagines a perfect home evening but is halted by his wife inviting him to a dinner date just as he settles in. The poem reflects on fatigue, yearning, and a humorous domestic twist.
Cranberry Poultices Not Helpful Against Erysipelas
Dr Morris Fishbein discusses erysipelas, its causes, and historical remedies. He explains the germ streptococcus involved, the development of antitoxins, and the ongoing challenge of controlling streptococcal infections while noting the limited value of cranberry poultices and the dangers to newborns and vulnerable patients.
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Morris Fishbein
The
American Medical Association
Hygeia
St. Anthony's
Bright
Conrad Birkhaug
Victor C. Vaughan
Lindy Plans Long Journey To Buenos Aires Survey
New York May 20 Colonel Charles A Lindbergh and J T Trippe announced plans for a Miami to Buenos Aires survey flight for a mail and passenger route. The proposed path would run down the west coast of South America via La Valparaiso Chile across the Andes to Buenos Aires covering about 6300 miles. Planned time for the trip is 60 hours.
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New York
Charles A. Lindbergh
Air Trail Blazer
Miami
Fla
Buenos Aires
Lindbergh
J. T. Trippe
Fran- American Airways, Inc
Col
South America
la Valparaiso
Chile
Andes
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Daily Sie
Mail
Hawken
Associated Press
Daily Thought
Southey
Congressman Treadway
Marine Corps
Advance In Education
Beares
St. Louis
Switzerland
Mr. Gann
Mr. Longworth
Warry Sinclair
Museum of the American Indian
Borney Dutcher
NEA
Senate
Senator McWhorter
Tanlac
Milton Botiles
Edgar A. Guest
Nicodemus National Bank of
Hoffman
Chevrolet
W. Washington St
Honest Financial Sdvice
Community Finance Service, Inc
Grand Building
Grand
Lindy
Florida
W. R. Spielman & Co
Wareham
Accounta
Hagerstown Paint and Glass Company
W. Franklin
the House OF
Bentz & Dunn
Oldsmobile
E. Franklin ST
Mimmeograph
Hagerstown Bookbinding and Printing Co
Franklin and Jonathan Steets
Frederick Pierce & Co
New York - Phila
Ameri
Chieftain Royaltins Corp
Denilke Kids
Crows & Cackies
Fred E. Speck
Clearspring
Joseph E. Himes
Weverton
Hagerstown Storage & Transfer CO
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