Rain Tree of Tropics Watering the Desert Myth
A historical piece analyzes the rain tree legend, noting multiple versions and likely non magical explanations. It traces origins to Ferro in the Canaries, where humid uplands and cloud deposition could yield water, and mentions similar ideas in Australia and Madagascar with large leaf reservoirs collecting moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaina
Consular
Australia
Erskine Lee
Mentor
Tropics
Amatica
Ferro
Canaries
G. V. Perez
Madgaascar
Paris Sightseeing by Autocar Draws Mixed French Reaction
A New York Tribune reporter joins English travelers on a Paris sightseeing autocar tour. They view Joan of Arc, the Tuileries, Vendome, the Champs Elysees, and the Eiffel Tower while noting elegant dress, heavy glasses, and Kodak gear. The trip ends with tea at a hotel and a newsboy greeting in French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
New York Tribune
Town
Mont Blanc
Paris
Rue de Rivoli
Joan
of Arc
Saint
France
Tuileriés Garden
Jeanne d‘Arc
Tuileries
Rue de la Paix
Boulevard of the Madeleing
Rue Royale
Babylon
Place de la Concorde
Louis XV
Dauphin
Louis XVI
Marie Antoinette
Francois 11
Mary Stuart
Fouguier-Tinville
Champs-Elysees
Grand
Petit Palais
the Invalides
Napoleon
St. Helena
Hudson Lowe
Pasteur
Hiffel Tower
St. Lazare
Dienne
Newhaven
London
Charing Cross
Bankrupt Elm City Provision Company Faces 63 Creditors
In a voluntary U S bankruptcy petition filed yesterday Elm City Provision Company of 145 Einen Avenue lists 63 creditors and assets of 28 717 86 and 5 777 09. City of Bridgeport appears among creditors owed 243 in tax. First meeting set for Tuesday September 25. Trustee appointed is Charles Weigarten and appraisers Isadore Klotler Max Schwartz and Maurice Bernstein. A 20 percent composition offer from Rose Lebovitz was not objected to by creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Elm City
John Keogh
Isadore, Klotler
Max Schwartz
Maurice Bernstein
Rose Lebovitz
Spruce Street
Civic Affairs Meetings Resume September 24
The Chamber of Commerce Civic Affairs meetings will resume Monday September 4 with Fred J. Trinder, state director of Vocational Education, speaking on "Our Mradé Schop What it is What it Needs." A follow up informal discussion will cover city improvements and invite attendance from the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Fred J. Trinder
Bridgeport
Chattanooga Welcomes United Spanish War Veterans Encampment
Chattanooga prepares to host the United Spanish War Veterans for the 25th national encampment with ceremonies and events planned in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
United
Autumn Frocks Debut Showcase Rich Texture and Style
The new collection features versity in theme and richness in both treatment and materials. Autumn frocks include satins charmeuse Canton satin crepes Poiret Twills velvets lace combinations and fine tricotines.
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The
Lee Bros. Furniture Co
Main Street
Majestic
le RY
Mts
Rugs
Georgeous
Axminsters
Brussels
Main ST
Janet Clegg
Rich Owen Selbey
Angus
Ruby M. Ayres Story
Bridgeport Post
Elm
Che
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