Chicago River Graveyard for Ancient Ships
In Chicago’s manufacturing district a river graveyard hosts a fleet of historic vessels. The U-97, stripped for training at Annapolis, rests among the Essex, Yan tic, The Hawk, gunboat Wilmette, and decommissioned submarine chasers. Several chasers will be sold, two already fetching 12000 and 20000 dollars.
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Chicago
Great Lakes
von Tirpit
Roines
Annapolis
Scapa Flow
United Bans
Lincoln
Greely
Discovery Harbor
Mark Hanna
Ohio
Havana
Wilmette
Eastland
Navy Department
Navy
Grasshoppers Devastate Texas Fields Across Panhandle
Fort Worth June 15 reports say grasshoppers swept from the Middle West in May and are devouring acres of wheat and grazing lands in West Texas. Agricultural agents mobilize to combat the infestation, with cattle ranges denuded and fears of total plant destruction in some areas.
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Fort Worth
Texas
West Texas
Middle West
Panhandle
Cattle Raisers’ Association
Adrianople A City of Charm Amid Eastern Decay
The article portrays Adrianople in Thrace as an oriental city of charm and decay. It describes its mosques, rivers, and gardens seen from the air, the diverse trades of Turkish Greek Bulgarian Armenian peoples, and a gentle, orderly Turkish administration, with hints of looming political strife and a measured decadence evident in the Sultan Bayzid mosque and street life.
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Adrianople
Thrace
Orient
Europe
Jules Sebotin
Sinan
Selim II
Balkans
Mardin
Tigris
Paris
Dijefer Tayar Bey
Constantinople
Asia Minor
Sultan Bayzid
Mussulman
Bulgaria seeks real seaport on Aegean Sea
Sofia reports that Bulgaria demands a territorial outlet on the Aegean. Former Prime Minister and current deputy Ivan E. Gueshoff tells AP that mere economic access will not suffice and urges American support to settle a vital Balkan question with far reaching Peace Conference consequences.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Bulgar
Aegean Sea
Ivan E. Gueshoff
Associated Press
Balkan Peninsula
Aegean
Fiume
Jugo-Slavia
M. Gueshof
United States
Thrace
Child Welfare Take Up in Several States
Hartford June 15 Professor H P Fairchild executive secretary Connecticut Child Welfare Commission outlines progress in Nebraska Ohio Illinois and the Civil Code Commission in Connecticut. In Lincoln and Columbus he gathered social worker insights and visited the State Charities Board and Juvenile Research Bureau noting strong local committees and juvenile court and probation systems. He found broad agreement on central state agency for child welfare questions.
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Hartford
Middle West
H. P. Fairchild
Connecticut Child Welfare Commission
Connecticut Commission
Nebraska
Ohio
Mllnois
Civil Code Commission
Lincoln
Fairchild
C. E. Prevey
Children's Code Commission
Lincoln Frost
Chicago
State Department of Public Welfare
Columbus
Board of State Charities
State Bureau of Juvenile Research
H. H. Goddard
Connecticut
Survived Crucifixion Seeker Returns to Mexico City
Dr Jose di Gabriele, the Italian religious zealot nailed to a cross by Tequizistlan Indians of Oaxaca last Good Friday, arrived in Mexico City in poor health on his way home to Pachuca. He proclaimed himself savior and was seen by thousands on Easter after a railway spike crucifixion. Tequizistlan officials ordered his transport to Tehuantepec. Tequizistlan mayor and four others were arrested.
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Mexico City
Jose di Gabriele
Tequizistlan
Oaxaca
Pachuca
di Gabriele
Tehuantepec
Great Interest in Alaska Land
Juneau Alaska June 15 Requests for information are being received by the Alaska Bureau of Publicity from capitalists across the country interested in pulpwood timber mill sites and water power. They believe the Department of Agriculture will propose long term leases to develop pulpwood and a paper making industry on the Tongass national forest home to vast timber and mill sites.
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Juneau
Alaska
Alaska Bureau of
Department of Agriculture
Tongass National Forest
Demands Replay for Ex Dry Agents in New Haven
A June 15 letter from U S Marshal Palmer protests the dismissal of Prohibition Enforcement Agents Hogan Monahan and Reynolds from Chief McAuliffe s staff. Affidavits support their good character while countering Internal Revenue investigator Sands claims. The case cites drunkenness and disorderly conduct accusations in Bridgeport amid a Boy Scout era tone in coverage.
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New Haven
Hogan, Monahan
Reynolds
Prohibition Enforcement
McAuliffe
Washington
United States
Palmer
R. T. Sands
Internal Revenue Department
Sands
Bridgeport
Barteniers
Shevlin
New York
Monahan
Waterbury
Nolleg
Dresses Add Bouffant Draperies For Smart Silhouettes
A selection of dresses features bouffant draperies for slim silhouettes. Many gowns are beaded or waist embroidered in fine patterns with tunics flowing in graceful lines. Materials include taffeta Georgette crepe and crepe de chine, offered at a special price.
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Copenhagen
Crepe de Chine Fine Sat In
Organdy Flouncings Offer Fine Textures in Color
Fine organdy flouncings in white rose wisteria blue green yellow and pink. Thiry eight inches wide with dainty ruffles offered at delightful extra value 2.50 and 3.50 per yard. Center aisle rear.
Pretty and easy shoes for bathers on main floor rear
Bathing footwear priced for all ages described as protective, light, bright, and contrasting. High cut cork Artex elk rubber soles offered in navy white green black with trims and stripes, women and girls shoes priced from 85 cents to 1.75 dollars.
Rich lamp for bride's gift and home décor
An advertisement describes art metal lamps for table use in various shapes and finishes with rich shades. Lamps are equipped for either gas or electricity and priced from 7.50 to 50 dollars. Mahogany lamps range from small boudoir styles to tall piano lamps with distinctive shades, priced 4 to 75.50 dollars. Fourth floor.
Mowers and garden hose advertised in fourth floor listing
An old advertisement highlights mower options from sixteen inch plain bearings to ball bearing ranges priced from 13.50 to 18.50 and five bladed mowers at 20 to 21.50, with 25 and 50 foot garden hose bundles and Simplex reels for hose storage.
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Chicago River
John Beck
SON
Beit Ores i
OLOGY
Hindle
rrartl_ gan Drug Stores
State OF Connecticut
District OF Bridgeport
S. Probate Court
Rose Wince
Signea
Paul L. Miller
Willie Boys
Minot
Lowland
Esany
Howland Dry Goods
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