Making of Shoes Reveals Four Types and Factory Marvels
Washington April 19 A National Geographic Society article explains four sole attachment types welt McKay sewn turned nailed or pegged in shoe making. It details machinery, skilled workers, and the complex process from leather uppers to finished welted shoes with precise fitting and finishing at a Massachusetts factory.
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Washington, D. C
William Joseph Showalter
National Geographic Society
Maine
Walther
Iskin
Massachusets
Island Population Grows as Crime of Ancient Crew Impacts Pitcairn
Tahiti reports Pitcairn Island’s community, descendants of mutineers and Tahitian women, may face changes after the opening of the Panama to Australia sea route. The island’s 240 residents share crops, auction phonograph privileges, and govern under English law with a magistrate reporting to the British Consul in Tahiti and to Fiji.
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Paperte
Tahiti
Girele
Panama
Australia
Pitcairn Island
England
Tahitii
Pacific
Fiji
French Forces in Frankfort Under General Demetz Accused
General Demetz commands French troops in Frankfort amid allegations his orders caused deaths of German civilians during violent demonstrations. The report notes women and children among victims and describes the unrest surrounding the clashes.
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Demetz
Frankfort
Pitcairn Island Opens To World With New Ocean Lane
Pago Pago March 28. The opening of a new ocean lane has linked Pitcairn Island with the outside world. Pitcairn, long isolated in the eastern South Pacific, now lies on the Great Circle route from Panama to Australia, bringing contact with world events. The island is inhabited by descendants of the Bounty mutineers and Tahitian wives. forty families remain today.
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Pago Pago
American Samoa
Mal
Pitcairn, Island
South Pacific
Panama Canal
Seven Seas
Panama
Australia
Pitcairn Island
Bounty
Bligh
Tahiti
Pitcairn
Tropical island’s climate draws ships to trade routes
The island lying south of the Tropic of Capri corn enjoys a semi tropical climate. This allows both tropical and temperate fruits to flourish and makes it a welcome stop for vessels on regional trade routes.
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Sland
Capricorn
Gabes Dome Fashion Sparks Army Grooming Craze
Gabriele d Anunzio inspired officers to shave their heads and grow Van Dyke beards as mimes of the poet. Flume aviators adopt the trend calling themselves Tron Heads and youths imitate the look. Mixed French horizon blue and Italian grey green uniforms circulate with pride.
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Fiume
Mall
Gabriele d'Annunzio
Flume
d’Annunzio
Factory Waste Shown By Tossing 147 Silver Dollars
An eastern factory manager illustrates waste by tossing 147 silver dollars from a window to show 4 weeks of needle production losses. The act highlights how improper waste handling costs money and resources.
Real Estate Ad Promises 6 Percent Return at Union Trust
J A Kirkpatrick offers real estate and insurance services at 1824 Carey Ave and promotes a 6 percent earnings opportunity through Union Trust Company. The notice emphasizes investment returns and local financial services.
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J. A. Kirkpatrick
Carey Ava
Union Trust Company
Urgent Call to Save Waste Paper in War Time
Secretary of Commerce Alexander urges saving all waste paper to ease a nationwide shortage. He notes waste paper substitutes for ground wood pulp in books and writing papers and stresses that recycling reduces lumber use, with common mixed waste powering boxes and shipping containers.
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Washington
Secretary of Commerce
Alexander
Wwe
United States
Waste reclamation guides offered by Commerce
The Department of Commerce offers two publications on Waste Reclamation, showing how a large city developed a city-wide system and how to organize and operate the service. Copies are available to interested persons, emphasizing satisfaction first.
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Department of Commerce
Ene Esa
Sehid
Pereona
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