Sports Minister Vidal Leads France’s Athletic Push
The Paris correspondent notes Gaston Vidal, Under-Secretary of Public Instruction, becomes de facto Sports Minister to promote physical education in schools. A former Rugby star and war hero, Vidal (33) founded on and off field leadership, guiding France’s athletic revival and securing government support for sport after 1919 reform efforts.
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Gastor Vidal
Paris
London
M. Vidal
France
le Pays
Eire Nouvelle
Gaston Vidal
Chesseur Alpin
New Zealand
Union of French Societies of
Horse Racing Acceptances From Napier Meeting
The list from Napier dated June 20 shows acceptances for Hunters’ Hurdle Handicap Steeplechase and related events with multiple horses and weights including Whetoki Tornea Pavilion Torps Gaekwar Stronvar Ah Fu Master Oriflamme Silta Golden Point and others across hurdles and steeplechase events. Key entries include Hawke’s Bay Steeplechase and Hastings Hack Handicap with entrants such as Lake H., Foeman Mattock Mort Avis Prodiza Gamboola Robust Waterform Earthshine Steepholm Prince Willonyx Jolly and more.
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Whetoki
Tornea
Pavilion
Torps
Gaekwar
Stronvar
Ah Fu
Master Oriflamme
Silta
Golden Point
Waimatu
Woodlands Hack
Dick String
Juan
Fiddler Baronet
Uhatai
Whiez Bang
Rangikaha
Hawke's Bay
Lake H
Foeman
Mattock
Capsal
Multive
Lord Nagar
Simon
Hautawa
Kahumangu
Robust
Utter
Lachson
Waterform
Earthshine
Steepholm
W. Royal Gift
Amba
Kai
Heather Suri
Menelaus
Molyneux
Crucelle
Matatua
Prince Willonyx
Bang
Asterina
Actifid
Bagdad
Simonides
Arch Salute
Forest Gold
Prince Martian
Tari
Potentiality
Weldone
Ambe Princess
Dorict Tips
Jolly
London Lift Disaster: Man Impaled by 24-Foot Steel Rod
An accident at Magnet House in London left lift engineer George Neal impaled by a 24 foot steel rod after a shaft mishap. The rod pierced his shoulder and leg, exiting at the knee, missing vital organs. Surgeons lacked tools and a hospital plumber assisted, extracting the rod with a wrench as Neal recovered. No parallel case in surgery is noted, with Venables praised for steady aid.
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England
London
Magnet House
George Neal
Wimbledon
Charing Cross Hospital
United States
Thomas A. Venables
Venables
M. C. Lake
Neal
Posed as Policeman Cited for Insulting Act at East Ham Court
William James Lawson faced East Ham Police Court charged with insulting behavior and unlawfully posing as a police officer after accosting two girls and declaring himself a detective. Robert Fuller of Croydon admitted to posing as an officer for a lark while James Mercer of the Crown Hotel corroborated details.
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William James Lawson
East Ham
Lawson
Robert Fuller
Croydon
James Mercer
Crown
Fuller
Liquid poison feared as future aerial threat
A New York report cites a U S Chemical Warfare Service officer claiming a liquid poison so potent that three drops kill on contact. The plan imagines aerosol dispersal from airplanes, two tons could blanket a 100 ft by seven mile strip, limited only by electric power.
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New York
Ofier
U.S. Chemical Warfare Service
Digestive Disorders and Morse Indian Root Pills
Digestive disorders arise from various causes and affect digestion and assimilation. Dr Morse Indian Root Pills are promoted as a gentle remedy aiding digestion and regulating the system.
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Morse
London blind women knit frocks and color ideas
Blind women trained by the London Association for the Blind knit frocks and choose color combinations themselves. The Tsar Kolokol bell in Moscow Kremlin weighs 198 tons and was never rung due to a casting crack. It stands as a famous bell landmark alongside other large bells, while lace remains The largest bell in use weighs 128 tons with others at 80 and 57 tons. ARREST. DENTAL DECAY. Fluenzol mouth wash and gargle is suggested for mouth and throat health.
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London Association For the Blind
Tsar Kolokol
Kremlin
Moscow
Nazol proves effective for rapid cold relief
A fragment claims Nazol offers instant relief from throat soreness and huskiness, while urging refusal of substitutes. The note emphasizes no after effects and cautions against cold-related discomfort with confident, promotional tone.
Fragmented OCR Note on a British Currency Entry
The readable portion lists several currency figures with pounds shillings and pence values. It appears as an OCR fragment indicating a financial entry or record with mixed digits and symbols. No clear event date or full names are discernible.
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Tomlinson
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