Episcopal Bishop Wears Greek Patriarch Robes in Near East Visit
The Rt. Rev. James Henry Darlington of Harrisdurf, Pennsylvania, sat in the seat of the Orthodox Greek Patriarch during a religious service in Constantinople. Accompanied by Admiral Bristol and embassy attaches, he tours the Near East to foster closer ties between American Episcopal, Eastern Orthodox, and Catholic churches. The Greek Patriarch, after removing his own robes, urged Darlington to wear them as he spoke on cooperation with eastern churches.
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Darlington
Harding and Fall on Mexico War Temper in Senate
The New Republic charges the dominant Senate bloc aims at war with Mexico. It accuses Senator Fall of New Mexico of pro war propaganda and links Senator Lodge’s stance to Mr. Harding. The piece urges Harding to disavow or align with the Fall report and Lodge speech.
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Senate
Mexico
Fall
New Mexico
Harding
Foreign Relations Committee
Lodge
No Fair Telling and Imitation Pearls Dialogue
A witty exchange unfolds as a customer asks how to tell imitation pearls from real ones and a salesman responds with sly caution that the buyer should keep the knowledge to herself. The brief, theatrical repartee highlights skepticism toward deceptive wares and streetwise selling.
Box worn auto inner tubes and packing advice
The article explains that inner tubes become damaged when packed loosely in a box during car transport. It recommends wrapping tubes in soft cloth or paper to prevent chafing and chattering, and suggests using a tube bag as superior protection and inexpensive insurance against cuts and wear.
Native Yaupon Tea Considered For Home Hedge Use
Henry Smith may plant a yaupon hedge that doubles as a drink source drawn from Ilex cassine leaves. The plant, recalled from southern Indian use, grows along the Atlantic coast and offers a decorative hedge plus an invigorating beverage for the family.
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Henry Smith
Virginia
Texas
Lafayette wireless station in France turned over to government
The Lafayette wireless station near Bordeaux built by American forces during the war has been handed to the French government. It is the most powerful in existence with a range over 13,000 miles, twice that of the Annapolis plant, and part of a broader system to reach French colonial points by wireless. Light steel towers near the Woolworth building area support antennae covering a wide aerial surface.
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Lafayette
Bordeaux
Annapolis
Woolworth
Isht
Wittel
Lyons
New York Daily
Paper attire and paper goods in a brave new world
Washington reports the Department of Commerce has cabled Europe for samples of paper suits used in Germany and Austria during the war. The piece humorously questions if people will order suits by the dozen and jokes about fashion fads, picnics, and cautious crowd behavior. An anecdote ends with a witty exchange about a hostess and a guest teasing a birthday.
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Washington
Department of Comerce
Europe
Germany
Austria
Hats Sell Cheap in Front of Store Crowd
The vendor offered straw hats and leghorns ranging from $1 to $4.50 with some priced up to $25 and $30, while a few were as low as $18. The sale drew a long line and customers crowded the main floor rear area.
Resolute Crew Highlights Scandinavian Sailors in Cup Victory
Among the many contributions of Scandinavian immigrants, the Resolute’s all Scandinavian crew dominates the International Cup win. Sailing master Capt. Chris Christensen, John Christenson, Gus Olsen and 19 Norwegians lead a team that includes seven Swedes and one Dane, all American citizens. Christensen, 56, from Arendal, Norway, is famed for wind sense and composure, having raced across American and European waters and becoming a top Atlantic coast skipper. Louis Ex, racing superintendent for the New York Yacht Club, is also Norwegian.
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Chris Christensen
John Christensen
Gus Olsen
Sverre Lim
Christensen
United States
Arendal
Norway
Old
Capt
Louis Ex
New York Yacht Club
Play Shoes for Rest of Vacation Bargains
Bargain shoe sale offers sizes 5 to 8 at discounted prices from 2.75 to 2.35, sizes 8.5 to 11 at 2.50 to 3, and sizes 11.5 to 2 at 2.75 to 3.50, with regular prices listed as reference. Limited quantities, hurry to save.
Partridge Joke and A Car Crash Insight
An old sportsman recalls a bird dog that pointed at a man on a bench named Partridge in a park tale revealing a witty misunderstanding. The piece notes that automobile crashes are rising as conservatives buy heavy cars to blunt the impact on others in wrecks.
Supreme Linen Stationery Box Sale Item Description
Boxed stationery includes one quire each of envelopes and paper. Regulation size envelopes with pointed flap and gilt edging. Smooth writing surface and neat finish in white gray blue or pink. Priced at 75 cents. Main floor location.
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Supreme
Clearance of couch hammocks moves stock fast
Store clears out couch hammocks with khaki and green styles including chain suspended and tufted mattress models. Cotton filled mattresses reduce price from 10 to 7 50 and 12 to 10 while green tufted options drop from 19 50 to 15. Limited to third floor.
Sinn Fein gains strong Irish support and loan oversubscribed
In southern Irish counties the Sinn Fein program won 84.4 percent of votes under proportional representation, signalling growing popular trust. Dal Eireann announced a 300,000 pound loan for agricultural and industrial development was oversubscribed by 20 percent, with 300,000 pounds raised despite British obstruction, reflecting broad faith in Sinn Fein leadership and constructive policies.
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Dublin
Ireland
Sinn Fein
Ulster
Dal Eireann
America
Re-arrest of 16 Savin Rock gambling operators arises
New Haven Aug 11 state wide interest centers on Savin Rock gambling cases as 16 men are re-arrested after officials from West Haven and New Haven clash over what constitutes gaming. The group reviewed booths with prosecutors and police, eight stands were cleared, 14 more faces cases later.
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West Haven
John R. Booth
Common Pleas Court
Jacob P. Goodhart
Simon Persky
West Haven Court
Pickett
Thomas F. Eagan
State Police
James Tiernan
Weat Haven
Savin Rock
Goodhart and
Persky
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