Midnight sun visits Arctic zones and northern cities
The article explains the midnight sun phenomenon, noting dates from May to July at North Cape Norway and Hammerfest. It discusses how long daylight lasts near the Arctic Circle, contrasting northern cities like Petrograd Stockholm and Christiania with equatorial day lengths and extreme Siberian conditions, including Werchojansk's record cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Cape
Nome
Fair‘banks
Archangel
Russia
Catharine Harbor
Arctic Circle
Old Sol
Europe
Montreal
St. John’s
Petrograd
Stockholm
Christiana
Poles
Siberia
Werchojansk
Siberian
National Chamber seeks public view on defense plan
The National Chamber of Commerce launches a 700‑body referendum to gauge sentiment on national defense. It urges increased sea and land forces, universal military training, and private industry collaboration to build a wartime materials reserve and ensure steady production in peace and war.
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Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Congress
National Chamber
The
W National Chamber
Sprinklers Missing From North End Streets
Dust in city streets causes medical bills as Bridgeport residents complain of lacking sprinkler dampness. Taxpayers protest with $3 renderings claimed by city for the year and testimony showing sprinklers appeared in the North End only twice. Probate court reports show Hannah Elizabeth Mallett left 2795.23 cash in Bridgeport banks. heirs named include Walker family members and others from Trumbull and Bridgeport. Seven members of the Board of Education and Architect J G Rogers inspected and formally accepted Bridgeport High School.
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Bridgeport
North End
Hannah Elizabeth Mallett
Turmbull
Bridgeport Savings Banks
John French
Orvile B. Burton
Trumbull
David Walker
Longe Hill
Ida Turney
Huntington
Harry W. Walker
Maud L
E. H. Walker
Webster Walker
John E. Walker
Wilmington
Del
Louise G. Hall
Catherine Holroyd
John O. Walker
Board of Education
J. G. Rogers
FLOWERS FOR Hosige by Day Jo Reck and Son
A notice announces a flowers order or arrangement service by Day Jo Reck and Son. It notes a likely sale or display of floral items and mentions the business name in a concise advertising context.
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Hosige
DAY JO Reck & Son
May Pole Gems Display At Shakespeare Era Window
Inspectors view a May Pole Forest display of gems worth thousands in a Shakespearean themed window. Selections from May Gifts priced from 650 dollars down to 25 cents are offered.
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Remembe
Hke
May Pole Forest
Turkish air force bombs Port Said drydock and tanks
An official Turkish message dated May 10 says two Turkish aircraft dropped bombs on April 25 on Port Said drydock and oil tanks. A Cairo dispatch reports eight bombs fell on May 8 with no property damage but three civilians wounded.
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AEROS
Port Said
Berlin
BAYA
Cairo
Newtown News Highlights Local Developments and Reports
Town records show about sixty dog owners still have licenses overdue, with penalties due after May 1. Local clergy announce baptisms and social notes include visits, illness, and family events. Development ramps up in the north end as grounds and buildings of the Newtown Country Club progress, with new superintendent John Carla and plans for expandable units.
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Newtown
Oscar Pitzschler
James H. George
Trenton
N. J
Connecticut
New Jersey
Order
Patrick Lynch
Zoar
Kathryn Finnell
Long Hill
Robert A. Bevans
Stepney
John Roberts
Hattertown
George T. Sinnott
St. Rose’s Church
George B. la Tour
St. Stephen’s Church
Catherine Lillian
McCormack
New York
John McGuinn
W. J. McLoughlin
James McLoughlin
Bridgeport
Hanover Road
Taylor & Buckingham
Lillian Fairman
Sarah Glover
W. A. Canfield
Lillian Jaynes
Matteawan
York
Louise Keane
Sandy Hook
George E. Wilson
Waterbury
John R. Peck
George Robson
Robsons
P. H. McCarthy
Mallette
J. Robert Beecher
John J. Northrop
Newtown Inn
Septima Club
Morris D. Beers
State Humane Society
Broadview Hotel
Dwight C. Wheeler
Brooklawn
Wheeler
Charles ‘E. Peck
Grocery Sale Echoes In Plain Ad Copy
Fragmentary shopping list items include rye Ibs Steel Head Oat meal for . Compound Jams Raspberry or Strawberry 0. K. Salt 5 lb bag Kellogs Krumbles 10¢ pkg, 3 for 25c Prepared Mustard large jar.
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Priscilla
O. K
Robertsons
Howards
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Hoosier
San Francisco
Elm Street
U.S
Mallett Estate
Accept High School
M. J. Buechler
the Reliable Jeweler
Fairfield Avenue
Middle Street
Zimmerwald
Public Market&Branch
State & Bank Sts
E. Main ST
Meat Department
Boston
Armour’s Star
Quality Poultry
Philadelphia
Porto Rico
A. Ery
Berar
FISH
Dalston
Cartwright
Ggg
Main Street
House OF Better Shoes
Clark’s
George B. Clark & Co
Urnishers
Post Office
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