Arctic relief expeditions plan daring summer runs
Two rescue missions organize from Labrador and New York led by Captain George Comer and Burt McConnell. They aim to reach MacMillan near Etah, Greenland, and search north of Alaska for Stefansson with hydro airplane support amid the Crocker Land mystery.
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United States
Donald B. MacMillan
Etah
Greenland
Vilhjalmar Stefansson
Mackenzie River
MacMillan
Stefansson
Alaska
Canada
North Pole
Admiral Peary
Crocker
Labrador
George H. Cluet
American Museum of Natural History
American Geographical Society
University of
McConnell
States
E. W. Deming
Mac
Siberia
Rodgers
Jeanette
Amundsen
Arctic
Fram
Crocker Land
Peary
The
Aero Club
Victoria
B. C
Nome
Port Clarence
Beringstrait
Aeen
Td McConnell
Storkersen
Ole. Anderson
Tell Birlessons
New Navy Slang Replacing Old Terms
An article notes shifts in naval slang with newer colorful terms for roles and items. It lists examples like chaplain called The Fire Escape, windjammer moved to the bugler, Pills for medical corps, and the morgue for cold storage, reflecting changing language aboard ships.
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Navy Blue
Engineer’s Force
Bldék “Gang
Boston
Massachusetts
Government of
Navy
Seterno
New York
Chickens Used in New Jersey Theft Case Eyed in Court
A Sun correspondent recalls the Rev. James Johnson of New Jersey once indicted as head of a chicken-thieving ring that robbed farmers near New Brunswick. Johnson admitted taking birds from friends and selling them, sharing proceeds, while denying ownership. The witness identified another man as part of the gang and Johnson labeled him unregenerate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York ‘Sun
James’ Johnson
New Jersey
New Brunswick
Johlison
Mr. Johnson
Elmer
Bent
Up-to-Date Religion We’re Episcopalians What’s It Called
A light feature notes a trendy religious label play on Episcopalians with a humorous take on naming Apostolic or modern sects. The piece captures satire and church identity cues in a brief oddity column.
Bill Fights Price for Ornament Materials and Plans Exposition
In a Kansas City Star fragment Bill declines ten cent colored ornament rolls for his wife’s front room and buys tobacco and cigars instead. He weighs a Kansas City jug house consignment and seeks funds with friends. He favors a San Francisco exposition trip proved useful by his St Louis visit. His wife Mrs Shiftress wishes to accompany but he doubts boarding arrangements.
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Bill
San Francisco Exposition
St. Louis
Mra
Ike
Kangas City
Household Negotiation Over Flat Near Noisy Street
Mrs Youngwed Well and Youngwed-Won discuss a new flat with electric car noise outside. The landlord promises brief disturbance after two nights. They plan to sleep first two nights at mother's.
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Mrs. Youngwed
Youngwed
Mrs.Youngwed
Mother's
Not Prepared Quote on Europe War and Football
A remark contrasts European slaughter with American football, noting unfamiliarity with such games abroad. The exchange implies a clash between wartime trauma and sports culture, highlighting a cultural disconnect in attitudes toward conflict and entertainment.
After society discards a woman she wonders how she endured it
A fragment reflects a woman’s question about endurance after social shunning and a remark on time failing to soften a tough hallway sandwich scene.
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Karluk
Donald B. Tallam
Sao Sonn
Weeansson
Les
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Tallway Restaurant
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