Island of Runo a Small Baltic Outpost in War Geography
The National Geographic Society bulletin describes Runo as a land fragment of less than ten square miles in the Bay of Riga. It notes a Swedish village of 300, a 275 year old church, a single forest, and no accommodations, with strategic value near Riga and at the Gulf of Riga entrance.
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Runo
Berlin
Bay of Riga
City of
Riga
Windau
National Geographic Society
Washington
Mary Magdalen
Fimo
Gulf of Riga
Livonia
Courland
Experts in the Water: Japan’s Noted Swimmers
The Los Angeles Times describes Japanese swimmers as skilled in long distance and unusual feats. It notes systematic training, exceptional underwater stability, and historic references to samurai practices crossing rivers with armor and weapons on the head.
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Japan
Los Angeles Times
Superstitions of Sailors Rare on Unladen Vessels
Sailors view passengers aboard ships not carrying regular fare with mixed favor. A child aboard is seen as a bad omen, women bring misfortune, and lawyers are disliked as unlucky. The term sea lawyer is the worst insult. A cat on deck is believed to portend gales, with the old phrase a cat carries a gale in her tail. Pigs aboard also carry a bad reputation.
Fourteenth Annual Catholic Educational Association Opens
Catholic educators gather in Buffalo for the fourteenth annual convention starting June 26. Delegates attend solemn mass at the Cathedral with Bishop Dougherty celebrating as presidents professors and clergy from Catholic colleges and educational communities join the event.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Catholic Educational Association
Dougherty
National Church Council Postponed in War Time
The National Council of Congregational Churches meeting in Los Angeles has been postponed due to the war. A new meeting is planned for October in a city central to the denomination's strength.
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National Church Council
Boston
Mass
National Council of Congregational Churches
Los Angeles
Automobile engine powered vacuum cleaners invented
A novel device uses an automobile engine to operate a vacuum cleaner. The invention combines car power with cleaning capability, signaling potential new markets. Meanwhile Transvaal begins citrus fruit production, expanding regional agricultural activity.
Campaign total for Princeton Red Cross rises to 8183 14
M G Harper division manager reports 208 more gifts and Rev L W Irwin receives 180 from Athens, boosting Princeton campaign total to 8183 14. Harper's donors include Virginian railroad workers at Eccles Page and Mullens and a Harper section gang sent 22. Irwin leads with 4014 to 3910 73. Irwin married Katherine Peck in Athens at 6 PM.
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M. G. Harper
Red Cross
Rev. L. W. Irwin
Athens
Pringston
Rev
L. W. Irwin
Mr. Irwin
Relief appeal for Jewish war sufferers in Europe
Mendel Abrahamson, authorized by the American Jewish Relief Committee chaired by Henry Morgenthau, seeks funds in Bramwell for Jewish war sufferers in Europe. Contributions listed include $100 from Edward Cooper and others. a June 23, 1917 letter from Cooper urges liberal local support amid broader Red Cross appeals.
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Mendel Abrahamson
Bramwell
American Jewish Relief Committee
Henry Morgenthau
Turkey
Vicinity
Europe
Edward Cooper
Charles W. Freeman
Frank Hewitt
Maree
House OF Representatives
United States
Washington
D. C
W. Va
Abrahamson
Jewish Relief Committee
Red Cross
Mercer County
America
Edw
Cooper
Sprigg Plant Managers Named K Peck and Garnett H Fints
K Peck and Garnett H Fints of Sprigg are identified as managers of the local electric plant in the report.
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K. Peck
Garnett H. Fints
Sprigg
Electricc
Anxious to Join Army Youth Undergoes Major Operation
Clarence Ball twenty in Hopewell Virginia was rejected for army service due to a physical defect. He had a major operation at Princeton General Hospital yesterday to remove the ailment and hopes to be fitted for a soldier.
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Clarence Ball
John K. Ball
Hopewell
Princeton General Hospital
Miss Edwards Hosts Complimentary Card Party Tonight
Miss Hannah Edwards invites Mrs. Robert M Kyle and others to a Wednesday evening gathering at eight thirty featuring miniature parasols on the invitations. The notice highlights a social event with a closing call to attend.
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Miss Edwards
Mrs. Kyle
Hannah Edwards
Robert M Kyle
War's Effect on Shriners Conclave in Minneapolis
A national conclave of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine opened in Minneapolis with no merriment due to wartime restrictions. The event omits the usual brilliant festivities and focuses on order business rather than social program.
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Shriners
Minneapolis
Minn
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