Birds Sing and Oxen Labor Where Americans Saw War
Peace returns to Soissons and Chateau-Thierry area after World War I fighting between American divisions. Mangin’s observatory at La Tour Beaumont endures nine years of weather while birds nest in shells and farms resume work near Longport. Veterans and locals note changes as they anticipate an American Legion visit in September.
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Associated Press
Soissons
France
Chateau-Thierry
Mangin
la Tour-Beaumont
Villers Cotterets
Chaudun
Berry-le-Sec
Firat
Longport
Julien Damoy
American Legion
Maine
Colorado At A Glance Fire, Bridge Collapse Disaster
Saguache reports forest fire men mobilized from Salida and Saguache to combat the California fire area fifteen miles south of town on Line creek. At State Bridge on the Colorado river, a bridge collapse killed one man and injured another. three road workers and a car were on the span. Oscar Davis drowned, Montoya swam a quarter mile to save a colleague, and Howard Van Horn was thrown clear as the accident occurred.
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United Press
Saguache
San Luis Valley
Salida
Here
Line Creek
Howard van Horn
British Traders Note Shifts in Women's Fashion Trades
London reports British traders observe sweeping changes in women's fashions and consumer goods over two decades. Shoes, corsets, hair pins, pins, stockings vanish as manufacturing pivots to new uses. gloves fade. muff replacements rise. women shift from chocolate to cocktails and stronger liquor.
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International News Service
London
Britain
American Society Mechanical Engineers Chooses Dow for President
Alexander Dow of Detroit Edison is the leading candidate for president of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Officers will be elected by letter ballot with voting closing September 27. Other nominees include John K. Lawrence New York Edward Muter Cincinnati and Paul Wright Birmingham. Delegates to the American Engineering council named include Dow Kimball Marshall Alford Coes Lee Greene Brunton Harrington. Wallace Clark receives Poland’s Commanders Cross for aiding Poland’s tobacco and salt monopoly reorganization.
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International News Service
New York
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Alexander Dow
Detroit Edison Company
Detroit
Mich
John K. Lawrence
Newell
York
Fred H. Dorner
Milwaukee
Wis
American Engineering Council
Order of
Poland
Kemmerer Finance Commission
Felt Wrappers and Chipped Cups Advice
The guide recommends storing good silver in felt wrappers to prevent scratching and discarding chipped cups as they harbor germs.
Waxed Paper Uses In The Kitchen Drawer
Waxed paper belongs in a roll in a kitchen drawer for wrapping breads cakes cheese and any food needing moisture kept.
Polish government honors bestowed in New York City
In 1926 the Polish government awarded the honor during a ceremony in New York City. The Polish minister to the United States presented the honor.
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New York City
United States
Properly Heat Dinfier Plates To Avoid Cracks
Heat dinfier plates under hot water for a few minutes then dry immediately. Using the oven risks cracks and discoloration over time.
Hot Bread Preparation Tips for Fresh Baking
The guide explains making bread ahead by mixing dry ingredients separately from wet ones. Do not combine until just before baking to prevent premature leavening from moisture.
Cheese and Fruit as Dessert Relief
A simple cheese and fruit option offers a refreshing finale, with fresh or cooked varieties providing a lighter end to meals.
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Chandon
Berry-le-See
Villers-Cotterets
Colorado
World Rotary
Ostend
Belgium
Rotary International
Arthur Supp
Huntington
Indiana
Herbert Coates
Montevideo
Uruguay
Rotary
South America
Paraguay
Ecuador
Bolivia
Sapp
Canon City
Jane Dunn
Littleton
The
Colorado P. E. 0
Pueblo
Glenwood Springs
American Society Mechanical Engineers
Hills Bros Coffee
Hills Bros
Southwest Boulevard
Kansas City
Lisa Sic
Ce Oyata
Ien
J. E. Bryant Company
Amarillo, Texas
Johnson
Swift Jewel
Pearl
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