Prominent Names Discussed for Seats in French Academy
Paris May 11 Elections to vacancies in the French Academy are adjourned for the war. Among possible appointees are Jules Cambon former Ambassador to Washington and Berlin, Joseph Beinach linked to the Dreyfus case, Arthur Chuguet from the Institute, Maitre Charles Chepu, and Henri Welschinger Emile Picard Edmond Perrier Henri Robert Pierre Mille and Fene Vallery-Radot. Also debated is admitting another general to honor France's war effort.
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Paris
French Academy
Jules Cambon
Washington
Berlin
M. Briand
Foreign Office
Francis Charames
Revue Des Deux Mondes
Joseph Beinach
Dreyfuss
Paul Hervieu
Arthur Chuguet
Institute
Ste
Henri Welschinger
Academy of Aioral Sciences
Emile Picard
Edmond Perrier
Academy of Sciences
Henri Robert
Order of Avocats
Pierre Mille
Fene Vallery-Radot
Academy
France
Lony
Many Women Take Banking Tests For Jobs In London
London May 11 The growing presence of women in city banks raised interest in the Kings College examinations linked to the Gilvert Lectures on banking this year. Four of the 22 top scorers were women and one earned first with examiner approbation. Seven other women appear among certificate or prize winners. Eaton Wimborne, Lord lieutenant of Ireland, has resigned.
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London
Kings College
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Sailor Suit Dress Making Guide From The Pictorial
Practical dress making lessons describe a sailor suit design for small boys with a large center front perforation motif. It covers pattern features, sleeve plaits, collar, hems, eyelets, lacing, and trimming in self color braid with sizes 8 4 and years and price 15.
Romance by mail and dangers of gossip in love stories
In Laura Jean Libby's daily heart talks, a romantic mail courtship unfolds from staged introductions to a proposed wedding, while a modern tale warns of the hazards of gossip and scandal. A young woman seeks advice on stopping cruel insinuations, regaining respect, and restoring peace.
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Laura Jean Libby
McClure-No
Miss Libbey Answers Your Letters Return Address
Miss Libbey replies to readers with initials printed. Correct name and address must be used for attention. Personal letters will not be answered. Address Miss Laura Jean Libbey No 916 President St Brooklyn N Y.
For Love Not Money Advice Letter on Proposals
A reader asks whether a five year younger lover who proves loyal and rich should be trusted to propose. The writer favors marriage for love, not money, noting flattery should not sway judgment and urging prudence in romantic advances.
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M. J
Lovers Part Message Seeks Faithfulness During Absence
A letter from M H E asks whether a sweetheart will stay faithful while the writer attends school for three years. The couple have avoided quarrels, apologize for parental opposition, and value gentlemanly conduct. The note ends noting that parting tests true love.
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Perents
Forget Scandal A girl’s plea from a pitiful story
A 17-year-old narrator writes about being a girl drawn into a troubling narrative. The brief fragment hints at personal hardship and a plea for understanding, framed by a desire to escape scandal and find compassion. The text conveys youthful vulnerability and social pressure.
Bible Society Centenary and Early American Efforts
The article outlines the centenary of the American Bible Society in New York, tracing its 1816 launch, first president Elias Boudinot, early distribution figures, and influence alongside the British and Foreign Bible Society. It covers its divisions, rival societies, and global reach, with notes on Welsh and British origins and broader scripture circulation.
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New York
American Bible Society
British and Foreign Bible Society
America
Elias Boudinot
Israel
Bible Society
New York Baptists
Philadelphia Bible Society
Massachusetts
Connecticut
British America
Halifax
The
Baptists
American and Foreign Bible Society
Secedere
American Bible Union
Apiexspen Bible Society
Rican Society
Thomas Charles
Wales
American Society
Wong
Veil novelty for the motor girl sparks fashion trend
A turban style veil with a pastel flower wreath is shown in new sports and motoring wear. The horizontal striped novelty comes by the yard in gay modish shades and is popular for motors and active recreation.
King Lear Playbedroom Antics From Benny Notebook
Miss Kitty tells of a class discussion on King Lear as 300 years old while Benny and Sue role play the play at home. Grandpop is asked to be Lear, with Benny as oldest daughter Bedelia and Sue as youngest. A pillow fight erupts over the paper, finishing with Benny and Sue playing submarines as Grandpop reads.
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Miss Kitty
King Leer
Sue
Grandpop
Bedelia
Danter
Dawter
Hooz
Seer
Julius
Seezer
Monte
King Geers
Anatemik Shoes Offer Anatomical Comfort In Footwear
A physician designed Anatemik shoes claiming to fit foot anatomy, prevent contractions, and avoid muscle strain. Advertised for men women and children, these shoes are fitted at W. K. Mollan's shoe shop on 1626 Main Street.
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W. K. Mollan
Main Street
Lessons in Fox Trot and Waltz at Quilty’s Dance School
A brief advertisement invites dancers to Quilty's School of Dancing at Colonial Ball in Fairfield Avenue for one hour lessons on Thursday and Friday evenings. New dancers will learn the fox trot and those who know the waltz can master the fox trot. Lessons run 8 to 9 pm, with a private class Friday followed by an evening of dancing for one admission. Also notes a Spring reference to country life and phosphate scent.
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Quilty
Pairfield Avenue
The Derelict Poem and Club Meeting Notes
A poem fragment depicts a spectral sea lord marching across waves and wrecks with the refrain Make way as the derelict hunts ships. The scene shifts to a Boston Transcript item noting a Wo men’s Club meeting where papers on rising costs, trusts, tariffs, and gold supply are discussed and neutral nations’ role mentioned.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Pink Condition
A long running health ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a cure for pale complexions, dull eyes, headaches, and listless bowels. It claims the well known vegetable mix with olive oil cleanses the liver and bowels, producing a normal action and a rosy, healthy look. Thousands use them to stay in the pink of condition.
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F. M. Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Corners of Cooks Gluten Bread and Spring Dishes
A fragmented kitchen guide featuring gluten bread instructions with yeast and milk, a dandelion onion greens salad, sweet potato and macaroni bake, chocolate dessert, lettuce and cheese salad, braised corner tongue with butter sauce, apple cake with maple syrup, baked veal chops with sauce, rhubarb bake, and a sponge cake method all in rough, OCR corrupted text.
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Seemeertin
Bible Society Centenary
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Little Benny
Lee Pape
Anatemik Shoes
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Herbert Randall
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