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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-02
NORFOLK WAREHOUSE
BURNS; LOSS 500, 900

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. 1.-The
main warehouse OF the Planters
Manufacturing Company at West
Norfolk. 4 Portsmouth suburb. is
a mass Of srnouldering ruins today
with loss estimated at from
$4,000 to 100000.
The fire, which broke out just be.
fore midnight. did not cripple the
ficials. Seventy-five thousand
empty barrels were destroyed.
Location Of the warehouse on a
wharf made difficult work for the
firenen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-02
PRESENT FRIclD WAVE
BREAKING NO RECORD

The present cold snap, though 1t
may create some discomfort, prob
ably win not break any records. it
was stated today at the Weather
Bureau. The minimum Temperature
last night was Is degrees, degrees
below freezing. Washington already
has had temperature nearly 10
degrees below last nights low mark
this fall. III
Motorists are advised to keep
from 20 to rs per cent solutions
OF alcohol in the radiators of their
automobiles until the present cold
uave passes on.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-02
GROCER FOUND SHOT,
PARTNER rs JAILED

SPARTANBURG, 8. C., Dec. III.
4. billiard. retail grocer Of this
city, Is dead, and p. II. Cantrell, his
partner in business, Is held Ia the
county jail. pending investigation Of
the tragedy which occurred last
night.
billiard was found in the store OF
billiard and CantreIl, on North
Church street. last night about 3
o'clock, with q pistol bullet in his
right temple. Cai1treli, his partner,
who reported the case to the off.
GERS. was Immediately placed In Jail.
Mystery surrounds the shooting.
Dillard died from his wound In q
local hospital this morning.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-02

tre. It is $ times as absorbent as cotton.
Now each Kotex pad is impregnated
with new secret deodorant which our
scientists recently discovered It is the
result years laboratory experiment and
research. And this new supr>deodorant
gives the most positive protection.
Another important advantage is that
Kotex can be discarded easily, just like a
piece of tissue without bother or em>
barrassment.
Kotex.is germproof. packed in sanitary
sealed packages Of twelve. In two sizes.
the regular and KotexeSuper.
Easy to get-dnysVhere
All drugand department. stores have Kotex
Acknowledgements in plain paper.
There are no questions to ask or answer,
no needless conversation. Simply pay the
clerk and walk ont, that is all.
Today get Kotex and learn what it has
come to mean to the millions Of women
who have adopted it. It must at least Be
worth trial!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-02
How science solves
woman's oldest problem
The new way approved by doctors and nurses which
five million have adopted practically overnight

LIVE million women, in the past few
i years, have changed old habits in per-
sonal hygiene and have adopted the new
way recommended by doctors and nurses.
This new way is sciences solution of
woman's oldest problem. 1t gives greater
personal immaculacy, a new freedom
relief from embarrassment and fear under
most trying conditions.
This new way is Kotex successor to
oldfashioned sanitary pads. Former
methods were unhygienic, dangerous to
health, uncertain. But Kotex brings new
poise, new comfort peace of mind.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-02
The features of Kotet

Doctors say that 500 of ills common to
women are directly traceable to make
shift sanitary methods. 800 of the loss of
charm, they say, of the feminine immac>
ulacy expected at all times, is chiefly due
to the same reason. Every woman knows
this to be true.
Kotex is sanitary pad made of Cellu>
cotton, the worlds superintendent. It
absorbs Is times its own weight in mois>
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-12-02
Now Kotex
DeOdOrized

Every pad of Koeex today
is deodorizedl The new for
mula by which it is treated
is our own secret invention.
It is found exclusively in
Kotex-only.
After years Of laboratory
research it has been tested,
proved. There Is nothing like
it Added 70 the many other
features Of Kotex. remember
this positive protection.
Insist On Kotex at an better
drug and department stores.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-11
CRUISER HARrOoN WINS

Gnllford, Ganna July n, - When lha cruiser Harpaon anchored 0H saehfh's Head yesterday il became knawn ihal the craft Nan inc Faee for express heats from Aliddletnwn, eonn' Ia Huntington, l., l., last week and for the third time has the trophy of lhe national association Of engine and haat manlfaelnrefs which renre- Fents the express cruiser champion ship of America, The Harnoon is owned by M, $ Cornell, IF,, eomme.. dere Of the Middletawh Yacht club, The free for all express cruiser com Lest went ta new boat, Nmsva, of the shelter Island club, and il also took first in the na-limit class af saehem's Head Yacht club.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-11

HAtr and historic Fort Root scross tha river Several acres south and west nf lhe new capitol have hesn asuuiRed hs tha aatf and made into mark, but the legislature has Rosis RaRed action lo acquire land north and east of ths huiiding which nas contemplated ia round cut the capital gFalnds,
 Reeently the Tennessee corporation purchased several af these lots and announced ts intention ta erect a large apartment which would nners lnuk lhe capitol and etpn taWer above tine huge dame of the state house. lm- meiiatelE movement was s'aHad hy these who said they sought ta main tain line hcaufy of the capitol and grounds 10 prevent the erection of the building This culminated in Inc passage ef a city zaning ordinance, Inc erection af buildings more than Three staries high within certain prescribed limits near the nanital.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-11
EUROPE AGAIN INTERESTED
 IN LONDON DANCING GIRLS
Performers Haze Regun la Return to
 Their Former Fields af Activity RsfnHe ihe War.

nansig, laly English dancing girls, who disappeared like magic
 from ihe stages af Continental Eur rane in August, 1914, have begun 10 return ta Their former fields of an- tleliF and have even invaded Russia where they were always popular nTiz or ta the war, IL has heen nearly ten years since the London dancers have hhen seen ia any extent in the cities of central Europe, although at inter- kais during the war there were q few ironnes appearing in Paris, Madrid, Rome and some other places.
 Throughout Europe before ihe var, wherever there were variety theateEs or music halls, there were English dancing girls known for their snFight. ly dancing often combined with sing ing stunts, Even in old St. Peters burg and Moscow, the home of the Russian ballet. the dancing girls from London were always we'll received,
 This spring troupe has been touring the Scandinavian cities and the Baltic states and from Dangig goes on 10 Lenlngrad, where there have heen no English performers since the soviets came into power i Later the dancers will visit Warsaw. Bucharest Budapest, Vienna and nn- meraus other cities, Several other l ironnes from London also Took the road this spring and have heen an- bearing in Rotterdam. Stockholm. Copenhagen, Berlin and other north ern cities.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-11
WOMAN CHOSEN 4 JUDGE

Paris, July H. The International Amateur Swimming federation select- ed Miss Charlotte Epstein, women's swimming association of Now York to he timing judge in the competi- ton which will begin Sunday. She is me hrst woman official 10 be appoint cd. Four other American officials were named. l.. dc R. Handey, New York, and Harry Hainesworth, Buff falo, were appointed diving judges. charles A. Dean, Chicago. finish judge; Joseph A. Reilly, Brooklyn. N. r., timer. Handley also was named on the committee to revise the diving rules
New Britain herald., 1924-07-11
HEADS SIMMONS HDw. co.

New Haven, July 11.-Louis K. Liggett, trustee of the associated simmons Hardware Co.,, succeeds John F. Otterson, as president of the Sim mons Hardware Co. it was announced here today. Mir. Otterson recently resigned and few days ago he also resigned as president of the Winches- ter Repeating Arms Go.
 J. Clark Colt, now president of the Winchester Simmons Co. of St. Louis has been appointed first vice-president and general manager of the Simmons Hardware Co. with headquarters at St. Louis. .-
New Britain herald., 1924-07-11
LITTLE ROCK AGAINST
 SEVEN STORY BUILDING
Would Prevent Ereetian af Large Hotel Near Capitol, Nhish Would
 Tower Ahose nnme,

Little Rock, Afk, July 1.-The power of the United states District Court has psen invoked by a Mem, phlz, Tenn, corporation in an effort le prevent the city Of Little Rock from enforcing soHing ordinance which would prohibit the erection of seven story hotel apartment building within 4 few hundred feet Of the state capitol building
 Arkansas IS proud Of her magnif, cent state house, which sets on a hill overlooking the city. the Arkansas
New Britain herald., 1924-07-11
REPUBLICANS TO MEET

Ne" Haven. July 11.--A meeting of the republican state committee will be held at the Allyn House in Hartford next Thursday afternoon to elect 'ice-chairman of the state committee to i'll the place made vacant by the death Of Mrs. Samuel o. Prentice, an associate member will also be chosen TOT the national committee which had been filled by Mrs. Prentice.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-11
NEW YALE DoRMrToRy

New Haven. July II. - \ thren- story building at aio-sie Temple street owned hy Yale Is 10 be rsmod- elled for dormltory purpose and used by law school students. it was an- nouneed today. The house was long the residence of the F. Hayes Trow- bridge family.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-11
NEW HAVEN BOY DROWNED

New Haven, July 11.--A boy was drowned and two others who fell into Mill river with him, this noon, mar rowly escaped the same fate. All three were at play on the bank. The boy who lost his life was James Mar tarese, S, and one of those rescued was brother.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-11
ASKS AID FOR IORAIN.

Norwalk, July 11,--Mayor Thomas Robins isstied proclamation today to the people of Norwalk asking their aid for the relief of the Lorain suf- ferers.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-11

The apartment earporssian ansgar, ed with 3 ReliiloR iR federal court asking fer an inlnaellon la restrain the mayer, aldermen and ether city officials from enforcing lha ordinance,
New Britain herald., 1924-07-11

Talking at manual work has been found by official investigation to cause considera ble loss Of time, ex- cept when the work is entirely auto matc.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-11

USED CARS @- All lats models, and in fins shape cen be bought on time payments. 191S Chevrolet touring. 1924 Ford coupe. 1924 Cleveland, door eedan. 1928 Cleveland touring car. 1927 Rec touring.
 AMERICAN SALES CO.
 s ELM STREET.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-11

REAL BARGAINS IN GOOD USED CARS 1923 Maxwell sedan. 1922 Buick roadster. 1929 Durant sedan. 1921 Hupmobls touring. l92o Hudson pass. coupe.
 +oNEIMAN AUTO SALES 139 ARCH ST. PHONE aloa,
 OPEN EVENINGS
New Britain herald., 1924-07-11

WE CARRI-Flske tires and tubes; fer price and quality sss us at Stanley Guar ter Filling Station, Stanley St. Free service. Phone ss1-1t.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-11

USED CARS l922 Buick touring with Eex top. 1923 Nash 6. demonstrator.
 A. c. HANKER.
 TEL. 245s. s2 ELM ST.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-11

USED CARS t- taken Ia trade for nep EnIds Al Ia good condition and priced lo~ with easy terms. Overland touring. model s3. Allen IT. touring car. Ford 20, coupe.
 a2. touring car. o2. coupe.
 20 sedan.
 s0 ton worm drive truck. 20. i4 ton delivery. 22. roadster.
 IS. touring car. 23. coupe.
 g. roadster. 322b AuToMoTrvE USED CAR EXCHANGE PHONE 72s-2. ss ARCH ST. Y
New Britain herald., 1924-07-11
AuT0siOTIyE
Auto and Innk Ageneles

fAa aA1sA1AAs Auto and Tnlpk Ageneies RE0 MoTaR eARs-sAd masks hsnassA
 M, seagls ( Ea.s Sales and sRFyiEs, ger
 klH and RsFk siss, New BrllaiR, eenn
 Phehs 2lle, Lssal assnis fer eAhE'si
 snghheIs
 HoLLlN=snd Jelasa MeleF Cars. ssls.
 and seTKtes, 0nagata AeteT b9a As
 Main st, Phone 9.ss
 MII.Lls-kNfGHr AND pEERIANn-mes
 ter gaFs, sheNraaRa at Elan st, service F lzl Cherry s. hGhs slesksFAslss AetaT's
 k. - kalalnh. Fnaas .nsl... 1 sTunEBAKERs-Light siE touring, slais, i special sik touring, slA2si his SIX teaFiAE, I t,fka, F. q, B. faeteTs, M, lrEing Jester, 1 iss Arch st, "4his IS slnasbsksF Tear" i Autos and Trucks Tor Sale . i CAKs-in running order as lew as iI5, 50 popular cars ts select from at Ihs lows est prices ever offered, Aaron q, Cohen, Inc. isA Park st. HsFtfoFa. Open ssss inss
 puRAAT c0urEs--Ns hats , lhat have
 never hees driven even in asmenstTar
 ing, Trades ana terms considered. c. A.
 benee. bl Main st, Phone ISIS, pobaE-Iearins car. Isli, ssaTsain at low
 s.iis' s.is. C A. h'n''' 'i Main S'' Phone ED. kEAAEDYis-aato s1ehanee, full lin.
 af used cars and paflA $ Willow street,
 Phone sos2,
 fpab-lenfing cars, two. m good running
 condition, Price reasonable for quick sale.
 Inquire, Hut, lA Greenwood st. FoRn-readsteF. 1918 with Iaitaehabls body,
 Buick coupe. model BS, Buick { pass
 llsleen Garage. i0f Arch street. FORD. i9ii-touring car. This ear can be
 bought for SIS. with terms Good running condition. Antomotips Used Car Exchange, sS Arch st. Phone isey.
 HAADsoME PAIGE SPORT MODEL Series ss.sa, run s,a50 miles original fins ish, Spanish leather, never had scratch. snuhhers, power fire pump, nickel radia- tor jumbo mntormAtei, bumper, extra | tire. Reason for selling, owner bought | pass. sedan, Price reasonable, Whit. | more Paigs.jewett Co.,. 5is East Main | s', Tel, aaas Look'-isss hupmobIls touring s65bi iDlf | Hudson sedan. refinished sis5; 1917 Stan | ley steam touring. needs repairs. only | fih0, lfs0 Chandler { door sedan only | s1is Aaron c. Cohen. Inc. iss Park | s.. Hartford. Open evenings. 1928 passenger. equipped with bumper. first class eondi- .lsn. ten C. A. hense' 'i Main St. Phone PACKARD, iaa0-town car, passenger, good tires and paint. 2 spares mechan- inal condition perfect. low price. corbin Garage
 1ai9-toufing car In good running condition. C. A. Bsnce. bl Main St. Phone :2lS. ---- -- rEMPIAR, iaai-roadster, In fine shape mechanically, excellent tires paint like new. special top. Low price. Corbin Garage,
 WHITE TRUCKS. TWO-and one Brock. way. will sell reasonab ble and on easy terms Sc cohn about 1t at 2 Main St. or call 24a5. 322 PAtGE-66, sedan. Looks like new, Lots of extras. roonv passenger. s good tires. only saso. 1924 Essex coach. practically brand new, only 1850. Lotseof extras Aaron C. Cohen. lnc.. 1s5 Park St. Hartford, Open evenings.
New Britain herald., 1924-07-11
Worn i,, Place of
 Stiff Corset

The Madame X Reducing Girdle is f especially designed for reducing D --and has garters attached. The spe fort while you sit, work or play. An to adjust as you become more slendel
 It is so constructed that it touches and gently messages the entire sur- face of abdomen, waist, hips and thighs as you walk, climb stairs, riding or during any kind of exercise. Every movement you make, even your nat. ural breathing, is met by this live rubber girdle, which gently messages away the fat without any extra ex-
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-12
THE CHANGE OF \ LIFETIME

Business may be rushing you to death. You may be working eighteen hours every day; your time may be that valuable tc you that should you take few hours off. rany dollars would you lose; your future prosperity may depend upon your refusing to leave your work; and the only girl may insist upon tr.p up or down the Coast for a few days. thus taking you out of town: but take tip and do not let any thing keep you and the "best gal" away from the A. B. BARN DANCE TONIGHT. Riches untold: power Ill hamrerad and all the things that go to make up an ideal life might be yours, but all these would be as naught compared to what you would d,ny yourself should you fail to at tend the BARN DANCE TONIGHT.
 The price of admission is dollar ard half, but its worth many times that amount.
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-12
APPLE BLOSSOMS IN NOME
 IN JANUARY

Should person tell story while in the States about apple trees bursting into blossom in the month Of January in Alaska. no doubt the veracity of such story would be questioned. but such story is true. Eahlke's Restaurant has an apple tlee which is showing blooms and buds in abundance right at this time and anyone wishing to see for them selves whether the story is true. can do SO by dropping into the restau- rant and the Manager. MT. Bahlke, will take pride in displaying the blossoms for inspection. The tree which is in bloom is eleven years old having grown from a seed to its present height.
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-12
POEM CONTEST CLOSES
 WITH MANY CONTRIBUTIONS

The Nugget Poem Contest is clos eG and il has been great success as far as interest in the project is concerned. Every week since the starting of the contest there have Teen from two to three contribT- tons submitted for publication.
 The author of the poem "To tlie Chechako." has been declared the winner of the contest and if 'th writer of that article will present himself at the Nugget office, the prize which was offered will be awarded.
 The Publisher of the Nugget Is in receipt of number of poems which arrived too late for the contest. the r,anuscripts will be returned to the Nriters ;,s soon as possible.
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-12
PIONEER LADIES
 INSTALL OFFICERS

On Friday evening. January 11th., the Pioneer Ladies of Igloo No. 1, |, installed the following officers for the ensuing year: Mrs. Emma Lyle. Past President; Mrs. Sarah Crooks, P, esident; Mrs. Martha Flowers. Vice President; Mrs. Blanche Reed Secretary; Mrs. Louise Hegness. Treasurer; Mrs. Augusta Anderson. Historian; Mrs. Mary Polet. Chap lain; Mrs. Jennie Hansen. Marshal: Mrs. Louise Rauma, Inside Guard and Mrs. Emma Lyle, Trustee for T period of three years.
 The Installing Officer was Mrs. Charlotte Ross, and Installing Mar shal. Mrs. Marie Alexson.
 Card games and social were en- jcyed by all after the installation ex- exercises were over.
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-12
COAST GUARD MEN LOCATE
 LIGHT ON SEA ICE

On Sunday evening Jan. 9th at about 5:45 P. NJ. M. R. Morris, the special Observer for the U. s. Wea- ther Bureau of Nome and G. R. Jackson. cashier of the Miners and Merchants bank located what they believed to be signal of distress on the ice of Boring Sea about one and one half miles from the shore line. the United States Coast Guard Station Crew under the leadership of Capt. Thomas A. Ross responded
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-12
JOE STAKES TRAIL TO
 WIRELESS STATION

Joe Durand. Nome's "!.igh:Nng Messenger" informs IT. hat hc mas staked q trafl across the tunLr@ to the wireless station from Nome To" says there is no dargef of anyuno losing their way now. while 1n a trip to or from !hr station. He states that his idea IF stalking ths trail at this time is in D'l"r tO not be delayed in delivering tho mes saees to Nome. sholld blizzard start raging in the near future.
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-12

tc the supposed signal, equipped with winter garb and travelling on skis. after searching on the ice for some time trail was picked up which led to the Sand Spit and to their surprise found that the light which had been reported was made by flashlight in the hands of re- turning Eskimos from a Seal hunt, the Eskimcs having discarded the old fashioned Seal oil lamp for the urtodate fiashlight.
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-12
LOCAL NEWS
SCHOOL REOPENEn
 LAST MONDAY

The Public School reopened last Monday morning after the holiday vacation. and the children of Nome a,e again taking up their studies. The holiday vacation was enjoyed to the fullest extent by the youngsters, al d now that it is over and remains . pleasant memory to all. young Am ca are pursuing their different studies with the same diligence that marked their progress before the holidays.
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-12
\ MAN-SIZED BOOST
 FOR ALASKA

On page four of this issue there is q story which was written by M. B. Summers, former Chief of the Wea- tier Bureau in Alaska. This story was published in last weeks issue of the Nugget and is being run again this issue as the Publisher realizes the value of such an article in the way of boosting and making known facts that have heretofore in many instances been misrepresented ab"ut the Territory
 The writer states facts in q. way that are both interesting and easy to comprehend. such articles as this cne. stating facts and not exagger- attng one iota. are of more value in assisting the development of the Territory than any other form of publicity that might be had. MT. Summers deals with every phase of tn. weather conditions in Alaska in such an intelligent manner that the article can be read and reread with interest. The author makes com ,drisons of the weather in Alaska cities with cities in the States and the facts speak for themselves.
 Residents of the Nome district can give the Territory real boost by rrOcuring Il copy of this article writ ten by Mir. Summers. and mailing it |. friends in the States.
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-12
LOCAL NEWS
JOHN WALSH TAKEN TO
 THE HOSPITAL

John ]. Walsh. Assistant Post master of Nome. was taken to the hospital last Thursday suffering with what is said to be an attack oi Flu. Mir. Walsh was confined to his bed for short time at home pre- and last Wednesday night tho iii ness became worse and fe waa re- moved to the hospital.
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-12
ERASMUS JENSEN VISITS NOME

Rasmus Jensen visited Nome dur ing the week from his mining opera tons near Fort Davis. MT. Jensen and his son are taking out d dump this winter and report very favor able results from the pay dirt. They have two other men assisting in the work and expect to make good cleanup in the Spring.
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-12
NEW REINDEER MARKET
 OPENS IN NOME

Andy Ottoson brought in wagon lead of reindeer during the week from his herd near town and has cDened a market where the Carlton Hardware Company was formerly lo cated, next door to the Miners Union Hall. MT. Ottoson states that he will sell the reindeer by the car cass. half or quarter.
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-12
Gssi,TIN WILL I>:;E
 TRIr TO HARROW

Frank Martin. Nome agent for the Hudson Bay Fur Company. will leave Nome in few days for trip tc Point Barrow. and way points, for the purpose of purchasing skins. Mr. Martin will make an extended trip and does not expect to return to Nome before the latter part of Feb ruary
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-12
LOCAL BRIEFS

Dan Crowley returned to Nome during the week from the Lomen Reindeer and Trading Corporation herds near Teller. Mir. Crowley will main in Nome for some time be- fore returning to take up his duties at Teller.
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-12
WILL RENOVATE CAPE
 NOME ROADHOISE,

Charles Rice and Rev. Baldw.n l. fl Nome during the week for the old Cape Nome Roadhouse. for the purpose If remodeling the latter building and placing it in shape for the Methodist Mission to make use 0 next summer as a camp.
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-12
ROBERT JAMES MAKES
 INSPECTION TRIP

Robert James left Nome during the week for an inspection trip through the Second Division, in con- rection with his duties as Special Officer for the suppression of liquor among the natives. Julius Gustaf- son is escorting Officer James on his trip with the formers dog team.
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-12
MRS. RRUNELL IMPROVING
 AT HOSPITAL

Mrs. Brunell who has been confin ed to the hospital for the last few days with an attack of. Pneumonia is reported to be improving daily and will be back at home very shortly.
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-12

Dad Chase made trip to Nome daring the week from his roadhouse near the mouth of Dexter. After at tchdng to various business details, f1iends and then returned To Dexter.
The Nome nugget., 1924-01-12
WOMB UNDERTAkER STILL
 IN~THE HOSPITAL

Al Orland, the well known under taker. who is confined to the hospi- lal is reported to be improving very S s.owly Orland has been in the hospital for some time and from present indications will not be able to be out very soon.