British Women Fail to Retain Seats in House
Hazel Hankins reports the 1923 UK general election saw 41 women candidates, only four win seats. Lady Astor narrowly held her Plymouth division while Dorothy Jewson lost Norwich seat amid Lib-Lab dynamics. Ellen Wilkinson was elected among 21 Labour women. others, including Dame Helen Gwynne Vaughan, failed to win.
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Capt. Woolf-Brennan
London County Council
Labor
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Berwick-on- Tweed
Mabel Russel
Wintringham
House of Commons
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Gix
England
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Chelsea
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Richmond
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Watford
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International Woman Suffrage Alliance
Carris Chapman Catt
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Ilkeston
Anna Barlow
Lord Denman
Australia
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Frome
Barlow
U. S.A
Helen Gwynne Vaughn
Old Kent Road
Birbeck College
Ellen Wilkinson
Distributive Workero
Middleborough
Verdun Six Years After War A City Rebuilds
Verdun marks six years since the armistice amid wrecked streets and stalled commerce. M Sommern notes population drop to about 14 000, garrison down to 1 600, and Verdun’s dependency on tourism with little industry and fading wartime pride. Reconstruction is partial with memorials along the Sacred Road and Candymaking remaining Verdun’s notable industry as tourism wanes.
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How To Strengthen Eyes Advertisement Claim
In a short time a camphor witch hazel hydrastic mix in Lavoptik eye wash is said to strengthen eyes and aid work. A small bottle promises results and an aluminum eye cup is offered free. Mike Geugs Phar marr. Wey.
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Freezone corn remedy advertised for quick relief
An advertisement promises immediate relief from corn pain with a drop and a tiny bottle of Freezone sold by druggists. It claims to remove hard or soft corns and calluses between the toes without irritation, enabling easy lifting with fingers.
Ford Runs 57 Miles On Gallon Of Gasoline
John A. Stransky of Pukwana South Dakota announces an automatic self regulating device claimed to increase mileage to 36 to BF miles per gallon. The gadget removes carbon reduces spark plug trouble and overheating and can be installed in five minutes. He will send a sample at his own risk.
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John A. Stransky
Fourth St
Pukwana
South Dakota
Stransky
Lim
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets for bad breath and cleansing effects
Advertisement claims Dr Edwards Olive Tablets purify the blood and clean the system by stimulating the bowels and liver. The sugar coated tablets are described as a vegetable formula with olive oil, taken nightly for a week for relief from bad breath. Price listed 30 cents.
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Dr. Edwards
Edwards
M. Edwards
Marmola Tabifeta Offer for Easy Fat Loss
Advertisement claims a simple fat loss method using Marmola tablets four times daily with no diet or exercise. Promises substantial meals, laziness, and rapid slimming, urging readers to buy Marmola tablets or mail order from Marmola Co. in Detroit.
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Gera Motors
Detroit
Alica
French diagnosed Larex promise for catarrh relief
A French scientist claims a drugless Larex method kills the catarrh germ in three minutes and clears head and lungs overnight. The ad offers a free postpaid treatment with no obligation to prove the cure, inviting readers to mail name and address to W. R. Smith in Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Fire Destroys Ku Klux HQ in Worth Worth Texas
Fire destroyed the new Ku Klux Klan building in Worth, Texas, today. Officials say the blaze, deemed incendiary, caused losses of several hundred thousand dollars. Investigation found flames started at both ends of the structure simultaneously.
Coolidge Eyes Cabinet Shake to Fill Key Posts
President Coolidge weighs cabinet reshuffle as he plans the next four years. He expects changes with retirements and department heat transfers, focusing on agricultural policy and tariff questions while seeking a working congressional majority.
Simple home remedy dissolves blackheads with powder wash
A old time tip promotes dissolving blackheads using two ounces of meteoric powder mixed on a hot wet cloth. Rub the treated area briskly and wash away to reveal cleaner pores. The method claims dust dirt and secretions melt, leaving skin in natural condition.
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