Cattle Congress Hippodrome Acts Promised as Best Yet
Entertainment features for the 1928 Dairy Cattle Congress and National Belgian Horse show October 1–7 at Waterloo are promoted as the cream of the entertainment world. Acts include dancers skaters gymnasts and international performers from France England Russia Germany Switzerland and Australia plus the Hobson family with six horses. The program also features the Mangean troupe from Russia the Gold Dust twins and foot jugglers Evans and Perez among others.
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King Boris Refrains From Signing Death Warrants
In Sofia central prison three condemned prisoners await potential commutations as King Boris延期 to approve death warrants. One inmate, Praudkhine, formerly police prefect under Stamboulinski’s agrarian government, was linked to an assassination attempt on opposition members at a cinema.
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Rev G J Fritschel Dies at Lutheran Orphans Home
Funeral services for Rev G J Fritschel superintendent of the Lutheran Orphans home in Waverly Indiana will be held with prayer at 2 pm at the home and public rites at 3 40 pm in St Pauls Lutheran Church The death due to carcinoma leaves a widow two sons and a daughter The older son Alvin was ordained here during a synodical convention in ceremonies attended by his father and Pastor E H Rausch Fritschel had recently resigned as superintendent and a successor had not been named.
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Republicans to Lose Votes in Iowa Counties Meeting
In Council Bluffs Iowa leaders from Shelby and Montgomery counties report Republicans will lose votes among farmers while Democrats lose more to Hoover. At the Ninth district Republican conference attendance was poor due to bad roads with three counties unrepresented.
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Scouts From Galena Honor Grant With Wreath at Tomb
Two Galena boys and their troopmates traveled from Grant’s hometown to New York to lay a wreath of his leaves on General Ulysses S Grant’s tomb. Stanley Grimm placed the wreath while Tom Morgan played taps, as scouts from nearby homes gathered to observe the 30 year memorial.
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Yankee Refused Albanian Crown in 1914 Efforts
George Williams former congressman and U S minister to Greece recalls offering to help Albania form a government after Prince Wied left. He declined the throne but worked to mobilize financial support, returning to the United States as World War I halted plans and Albania later restored a monarchy with Ahmed Zogu as King Scanderbeg II.
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Alsace Mourns Its Oldest Inhabitant
Bourg Bruche France September 12 Alsace mourns its oldest inhabitant Madame Florence who died aged 106 She lived with her 80 year old daughter mother of nine with large families The centenarian had an imposing funeral with representatives from villages and hamlets in the Bruche valley villagers sent delegates to the service
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China Reform Committee Sets Rites For New Regime
A nationalist government plan in Bhanghal outlines democratized ceremonial rites for weddings funerals and sacrificial services. The committee calls for economy simplicity and joy at events with national costumes to cover civilian military student officials and foreign affairs roles using native materials.
MELLO GLO Face Powder Promises Pure, Youthful Complexions
A vintage ad touts MELLO GLO Face Powder as a French beauty product that conceals pores and keeps skin looking peachy and youthful. It claims long wear and superior purity for women, urging readers to purchase a box.
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