Guardians of the Coast Life Savers Preserve Treacherous Shores
A feature recounts the United States Life-Saving Service along Atlantic Gulf and Pacific coasts. It describes station layout, yearly patrols from August to May, keeper and crew roles, equipment like the Lyle gun and breeches buoy, and the demanding training and drills required. It highlights dramatic rescues on Long Island and Cape Hatteras, notes pay and duties, and praises Sumner J. Kimball as overall head of the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
United States
Noddyhead
Maine
Biscayne Bay
Florida
Gulf Coast
Florida Peninsula
Brazos
Tex
California
Oregon
Washington
Alaska
Great Lakes
Mike
United States Life Waving Service
Marine Hospital
Sumner J. Kimball
Bis
Long Island
Baland
Benjamin €. Cromwell
Sture
Bellport Life Saving Station
Statins
Ened
Frank Raynor
Albert Latham
United States Life Saving Service
A. B. Goodman
Benjamin Dalley
Bassett
Dailey
Inter
A World Chase To Snare Cupid
A weary bachelor, LeRoy Remington, pursues a chance meeting across continents to find his future wife, Edith Avery. He chases her from Omaha to Paris, Hongkong, Shanghai, and San Francisco, finally winning her after a prolonged pursuit that ends with their wedding trip.
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LeRoy Remington
Relmington
Plains
America
Omaha
San Francisco
Remington
Pacific Ocean
San Princisco
Hongkong
Globe
Paris
London
Paria
Hotel
Meurice
Mra
Edgar TD
Avery
Cal
Miss Ealith Avery
Philpot
Pilpyt
Jes
Mitter
Averys
Fhilpet
Southampton
New York
France
Miss Avery
San Francino
Edith Avery Remington
Famous Chestnut Tree Dies in Tuileries Garden
The renowned Du Vingt Mars chestnut in Paris's Tuileries gardens has died. Though not cut down, it will be fenced to honor the tradition linked to Swiss soldiers who died defending the French monarchs on August 10, 1792.
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Tuileries Gardens
Paris
Jokes and Quotes From Various Periodicals
A collage of humorous lines and quips from Washington Star Puck Bohemian Magazine and others. Snippets include remarks on independence and dress, a garbled bed remark, a purse of corset jokes, a piano of puns about reform cooking and a church sermon that fades with yawns and a sexton’s sharp cue. These items capture early 20th century satirical wit and social musings.
Uplift A Pleasant Change in Theater Outing
Mr Meekton notes a pleasant change as Harriet sits quietly while a crowd talks loudly at the theater. The Washington Star reports a calm presence amid noisy conversation and public chatter.
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Mr. Meekton
Henrietta
Washington Star
Herrietts
Washington
Premature Burial Fears Spark Spiky Exchange
In a tense exchange between Cholly and Miss Maudie, concerns about being buried alive resurface. Maudie dismisses the idea as impossible while Cholly insists the danger is real, revealing the uneasy mood and distrust.
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Cholly
Miss Maudie
Maudie
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Ling Life
Soing Tore Pri
The
Guardians of
Uncle Sam
Goodman
Cape Hatteras
Cape Tatteras
Diamond Reefs
Prinzess Irene
Goddart
Love Fill
Cupid
By Charlotte Morton
Garden
Puck
Bohemian Magazine
New York Mail
Papa
Johnny
Eeer
Chicago Tribune
National Monthly
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