Terrible conditions in Denikin retreat from South Russia
A British Expeditionary Force non- commissioned officer describes chaotic scenes as Denikin's army withdraws southward through Taganrog Rostov and Ekaterinodar. Refugees suffer cold, hunger, and violence while townsmen loot and guards fire on crowds. He recounts theft of telephone switchboards, bribed engine drivers, machine gun fire in Toysoi, and a brutal response to a would-be attacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Deni- Kine
Frussia
Taganrox
Taganrog
Sea of Azov
Daily News
Wwew
Great Headquarters
Rostov
Tostoy
Ekaterinodarthin
Novorossick
Keep Your Firearms Clean and Oiled for Best Service
Manual urges rifle owners to clean and oil their guns after use, warning neglect leads to rust and inaccurate shooting. Explains how bore grooves and lands affect bullet fit, stresses routine maintenance, storage cleanliness, and avoiding barrel damage for long firearm life. Mentions careful handling and regular inspection of lubrication and residue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vulua
Goupil Exllery
London
National Grain Corporation Name Change
The Susman-Feuer-Brownstein Company, based in Bridgeport, formally adopts the National Grain Corporation as its new title. Ownership and management remain unchanged under David Feuer president Benjamin W. Brownstein secretary and Samuel Susman treasurer as the firm expands to serve a broad northeastern market with its mill and grain elevator facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Susman-Feuer-Brownstein Company
National Grain Corporation
Water Street
Pert
Milion Dollar Municipal Plaza
David Feuer
Benjamin W. Brownstein
Samuel Susman
Bridgeport
Erdizeport
Bridgeport Business Leader Builds Landmark Liberty Building
Tauvid Fever, key figure in Bridgeport's grain and flour trade, built the Liberty Building at Main and Bank Street, a symbol of his enterprise. He and associates Samuel Susman and Benjamin W. Crownstein expanded a nationwide network and reinforced ties to New York firms. The article also lists voluntary compensation awards for several workers across Bridgeport firms, detailing weekly sums for various injuries.
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Tauvid Fever
Bridgeport
New York City
Liberty Building
Main
Banke Streets
United States
Ordnance Department
Feuer Lees
Out
Puntry
Broadway Central Bank of New York
Hutiness Men
Denver
Colera
Capital
Ava
Park Avenue
Comple
Ual Bridreport Eth
Mtr. Feuer
National Grain Corporation
New York Producer Exchange
Obituary notices of Mary Johnson and others in city
Obituaries list Mary Johnson who died after a brief illness and was taken to Walker and Banks morgue. Several funeral notices follow for Emma Cook, James Henchey, Ella Pettit, Rebecca Bassick, Henry Fowler, Eliza Burroughs, Mary Conton, Sister Mary Laurentia Coogan, with service times, burial places, and officiating clergy.
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Mary Johnson
Walker & Banks
Pairfield Avenue
Emma Cook
Putney District
Putney Chapel
Robert C. Whitehead
Stratford Congregational Church
Putney Cemetery
James Henchey
Parrott Avenue
St Patrick's Church
John CG. Lynch
St Michael's Cemetery
Rebecca EB. Bassick
Rebecca
EH. Webb Bassick
Fairfield Avenue
Stephen F. Sherman, Jr
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Mountain Grove Cemeter
Eliza G. Burroughs
Elia G. Burroughs
Stephen and
Anna Gregory Burroughs
Long Hill
Fruita
Col
Grace Episcopal Church
N. R. Sheffield
Arial
Long Hill Cemetery
Mary T. Conton
William Conton
Famply
Olive Rev
Robert J. Bowen
St. Augustine's Church
McCann
John Murray
P. J
Roger O'Donnell
Loring Robinson
Joseph Callahan
St. Michael's Cemetery
St. Andrew's Cemetery
Colchester
Mary Laurentia Coogan
Sacred Heart Convent
Hartford
Mary Aurentia
Sacred Heart
Eigth
St. Agnes
Mary Laurentia
Order of Sisters of Mercer
Windsor
Coogan
Nauru Island A Tiny Riches Atop Phosphate Wealth
An article excerpts from The London Daily Mail details Nauru a small island in the central Pacific rich in phosphate rock worth millions. It notes phosphates boost soil and crop yields with Australia Japan and others showing demand while Britain asserts rights to the treasure island near the equator and distant from major powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Daily Mail
Thomas J. McMahon
G. S
Central Pacific
Nauru
Australia
Japan
Naura
Equator
New Zealand
America
Treasure Island
Marshalls
Britain
Girls Favored More Than Boys for Adoption
New York report shows demand for baby girls at agencies exceeds supply while a few good baby boys may be offered. Agencies note strong preference for girl infants, with adoption care routines focusing on matching hair color, eye color, and religious background to prospective families.
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New York
United States
Palestine
City Charities Department
Sage Tea Dandy to Darken Hair
An old Lacre recipe Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound is advertised to darken gray or faded hair quickly. The ad claims natural, even coloring after one or two applications and promises a youthful appearance, urging readers to buy at drug stores.
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Wyeth
Explosion on U S Shipping Board Tanker Marne at Cristobal
An explosion ripped through the hull of the U S Shipping Board tanker Marne at Cristobal on Saturday. The ship recently refloated after sinking during gunfire and was being refitted when fire broke out again. Fire remained as crews feared gas ignited the blast.
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Panama
Cristobal
U. S. Shipping Board
Marne
Steep San Frantisco Side Streets Add Cement Steps
In the side streets of San Frantisco steep gradients require wooden stains or indentations in the sidewalks to aid climbers. Some sidewalks are even cement steps with 200 or more per series.
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San Frantisco
Crades
Water bags and hot water bottles spark prohibition debate
Washington lawmakers question enforcement as Representative Igoe cites a long list of prohibited beverages and devices. He mocks inspectors and cites a Virginia arrest for a hot water bottle of whiskey while noting global advances in diving and air powered trains.
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Mr. Igoe
Virginia
Minnesota
Mr. Volsteads
Change of name for gas yacht VAXYU II to REMAR approved
Official notice reports CG D Mallory's application for changing the gas yacht name from VAXYU II to REMAR. Commissioner of Navigation authorized the name change on March 5, 1920, with Connecticut Bridgeport district details and signature by J L McGovern, Sou Collector of Customs.
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CG. D. Mallory
Commissioner of Navigation
J. L. Mgovern
State OF Connecticut
District OF Bridgeport
Brégeport
Walter Callaghan
Walter Callahan
Bridgeport
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Buckingham
Charles Callandria
Hallett Street
Columbia Graphophone Co
Value Ribbon Body Co
Vincent Coleron
Restonvenue
Mutual Fur Cutting Co
Hentz
South Neerwalls
American Hi; Manufacturing Company
Patrick Costello
South Norwalk
Crofult & Knanp Company
John Eberhard
Sixth Street
Levering & Jarrizuos Company
Walter K. Jones
James S. H. Jones
Teland Henderson
American Chains Company
David Pror
Ela S. Pettit
Ella
Pettit
Famly
Colorado Avenue
Ralph H. White
West End
Henry E. Fowler
Henry 5. Fowler
Whitney Avenue
Henry J. Bishop
Herbert S. Brown
Olivet
Miss Rose Valicenti
Alling
Plaza Theatre
Fairfield Ave
Washington, Mar
Igoe
United States Wheat Director
Meat Department
Harbor Blues
QUEEN
Occident Brand
Per Bolden Syre
Dommne
Public Market&Branch
State & Bank Sts. E
Main ST
Hamilton Beach
American Hardware Stores Incorporated
Earnchy Av
Andee A
Cartwright
Main Street
Watson Bank
John ST
Closis Evers
Oxfords
the House of Botter Shoes
Hayes Fish Company
Telephone Barnum
Jan. Zist
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