Lost Pacific Continent Theory Explored Across Pacific
Hawaii and South Sea investigations seek evidence of a former connected landmass. Stanford botanist Professor Campbell claims fern finds on Hawaii show a historic link to southern and western lands near the Malay peninsula. Kilauae Observatory head Professor Jaggar agrees the Pacific islands may have been joined. Professor Bryan of Hawaii surveys South America and South Sea data.
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Honolulu
Associated Press
Hawaiian
South Sea
South America
Douglas R. Campbell
Botany Department
Stanford University
Hawaii
Malay Peninsula
T. A. Jaggar, Jr
Federal Observatory
Kilavea Volcano
Campbell
Pacific
Campball
W. A. Bryan
College of Hawaii
South Sea Islands
Indian Bicycle Ad Promises Value at Gilbert Street
An old advertisement extols the INDIAN bicycle's value with comparisons to a diamond and glass, claiming superior quality and customer satisfaction. It touts $1 weekly payments and a $31.00 price, inviting readers to buy at 105 Gilbert Street with Sunday and evening hours.
Von Falkenhayn Defends Record Amid War Critique
Berlin October 102 AP General Erich Von Falkenhayn defends his 1915 16 tenure as chief of staff arguing Verdun losses were not excessive and Somme results were achieved under his direction He says Allied gains were due to Austrian collapse and Romania’s war entry preceded his retirement citing preparations of the general staff.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Erich von Falkenhayn
Verdint
Somme
von Falkenharn
Roumania
No Baseball for France in World War I Excerpts
The article reviews American efforts to teach French and British soldiers baseball and basketball during World War I. It notes basketball gained lasting appeal in France while baseball and football failed to catch on. French teams excel at rugby and soccer, and the piece hints that outdoor sport culture may revert to local forms as American influence fades. The report also covers Waterbury charity staffing and a Washington police union split from the AFL.
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France
Ales
American Legion Weekly
Pittsburgh Telegraph Chronicle
Myrtle Beach Masquerade Ball Planned in Mootsford Hall
Myrtle Beach Hose Company presents a masquerade ball at Mootsford's Hall on October 24. Prizes will be awarded for best costume, most comical outfit, and best dressed group of four or more people.
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Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach Hose Company
Mootsford's Hall
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