Rockefeller Plans Wild West Themed Youngster Playgrounds
John D Rockefeller and Harold McCormick back a new playground program for city children. Capt Jack Crawford will oversee the first site, a wilderness tract near Manistee Michigan, featuring hunting woodcraft swimming and daily drills inspired by the old west.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Army of Philanthropists
Harold McCormick
John D
Jack Crawford
Michigan
Manistee
Marooned Island Plan and Isle Survival Tale
A report outlines a frontier life study program funded by Rockefeller and McCormick with Capt. Crawford, plus a dramatic account of the Norwegian bark Alexander Dubis marooned near the Galapagos. Survivors describe famine, salt water, and cannily living on turtles and lizards until rescue after five months.
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Southampton
Alexander Dubis
England
Christiania
Galapagos Islands
Pacific Ocean
Morrison
Chattam
Letter in Flags Delays Mail Readable Only by Inspectors
A Cleveland address on a letter covered with international signal flags caused postal delays in Philadelphia. The flags spell out the recipient as Miss Eva Sable at 1960 East Seventieth Street in Cleveland Ohio. Postal officials forwarded the letter after deciphering the code to reveal the address.
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Philadelphia
United States
Eva Sable
East Seventieth Street
Cleveland
Hen Steals A Diamond At Poultry Show
At a state poultry show a Buff Orpington hen peeled off a diamond ring from grain man A H Betts. Betts and secretary Scallin investigated as the bird clutched the gem. The hen died after surgery but the diamond was recovered.
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Mr. Betts
Scallin
Globetrotting Dutch Captain Sails Vast Sea Measure
Captain Gerhard Eckhoff, master of the Dutch tanker La Hesbaye, crosses the north Atlantic for the 236th time and his tenth as master. He has circumnavigated the globe 31 times totaling 775000 miles and reached 1000000 miles at sea. He reports never losing a man or a ship.
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Globe
Boston
Gerhard Eckhoff
North Atlantic
Eckhoff
Prince Erik of Denmark to study farming in earnest
London report says Prince Erik of Denmark, 17, third son of Prince Vindemar, will forgo naval or military service and pursue a practical farming education. He believes agriculture is Denmark's principal industry and aims to master all arts of husbandry to boost national prosperity, with emphasis on dairy farming.
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London
Prince Erik of
Denmark
Vindemar
Alexandra
Sonkety
Mooney the Greyhound Returns Home After Long Journey
A valiant greyhound named Mooney completed a 1500 mile trek from western Montana to Oakland. Fatigued, he reached Michael Ryan who had bought him in December. It remains unclear how long the dog wandered, but Ryan hoped he might stay if he loves his old home as much as the TAL top 40.
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Schaffer
San Francisco
Mooney
Montana
Oakland
Michael Ryan
Ryan
Longtime Antwerp Sailor Reaches 118th Voyage
A seasoned mariner completes his 118th round trip to Antwerp, keeping steady at sea without incident. The note highlights a long career and consistent voyages to the port.
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Antwerp
Representative Frank Orren Low of Illinois
Representative Frank Orren Low, who was admitted to the bar at 26, served as a professor at Northwestern University and led the Law club of Chicago for a period, holding prominent positions in his career.
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Frank Orren Lowden
Illinois
Northwestern University
Law Club of Chicago
Auto Baike with Elopers in Cleveland Wedding
An automobile voyage to Sandusky for a wedding ends with a halt en route. Harry W. Cowdrey and Miss Margaret Batchelder marry after taking a trolley to Sandusky. Their car resumes running after the ceremony with the chauffeur in charge.
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Auto Baike
Elopers
Cleveland
Harry W. Cowdrey
Margaret Batchelder
Cowdrey
Sandusky
New York Timber Reserve Needs Expansion
New York holds 1 518 450 acres in timber reserves mostly in the Adirondacks. In a late message Governor Hughes urged the state to purchase a large amount more timber land.
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New York
Adirondacks
Lobster in Casting Maine Reaches Unusual Size
A lobster harvested near Casting Maine measured 37 percent inches from tip to tip and weighed 174 pounds in one claw, an exceptional find for local fishermen and seafood markets.
Ice No Good and Moth-Eaten Ice in Fulton County
Ice dealers Bennett and Sons in Bloomington Fulton County found ten tons of ice stored years ago riddled with moths. The honeycombed ice was hoisted and discarded during house cleanup as they prepared for a new crop.
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Bloomington
Fulton County
Bennett & Sons
Acosa
Cow in Swarthmore Dorm Delights and Frustrates Night Watch
A Jersey cow was smuggled into Parish hall at Swarthmore College as a dorm prank. The cow mooed through the night forcing the night watchman to move her down stairs with help in the morning. College officials seek the guilty students for possible expulsion.
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Philadelphia
Swarthmore
College Farm
Parish Hall
Brindle bull terrier delivers unplanned dairy gift
A Kansas City Times tale recalls a brindle bull terrier on a porch who retrieved a plain wrapped package. The dog carried a pound of cream cheese into the kitchen and guarded it while neighbors and grocers denied orders. The family kept the cheese and enjoyed rabbit stew that night.
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Kansas City Times
Marysville Hobo Receives First Bath in 30 Years
James Hines, jailed for breaking into a schoolhouse, endures a forced bath under Sheriff Berenbaum after years of unwashed living. He fights the process but is immersed as assistants scrub him with a brush. He is scheduled to be bathed daily for ten days.
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Marysville
James Hines
Hines
Berenbaum
Engagement Rings Lent Out by Australian Jewelers
In Australia certain jewelers lend engagement rings as part of normal trade practices. The arrangement allows customers to trial rings before purchase, reflecting a contemporary approach to engagement jewelry.
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Australia
Darning Laces Not Necessary to Throw Away Torn Trimmings
The article explains lace repair methods using muslin or white paper as temporary foundations, and guides on darning Hamburg edgings, inserts, and lacework with machine or hand stitches. It covers mosquito netting bases, proper trimming, machine pressure, and thread choices for delicate laces.
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Hamburg
Hairpin Case Adorns Looking Glass With Looped Silk
A charming heart shaped hairpin case with silk or linen finish hangs from a mirror frame. It holds Berlin wool loops for secure pin storage and can stand on a table with cardboard backing. Instructions detail pin removal, hinge joints, and flat headed hooks for even spacing.
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Berlin
Velvet neck slides for dresses with velvet ribbons
A brief guide to making velvet neck slides for high collar outfits. It suggests black velvet or coordinated tones like pink blue or mauve, using a ribbon strip to fit over the collar and turning ends, or using inexpensive pins as an alternative to costly slides.
Black Plaided Serge Fit for Winter Automobiling
A Montreal Herald description notes a glossy black serge 57 inches wide with a half yard plaid pattern and black satin braid at edges. It highlights heavy cloths suited for winter driving and mentions Astrakhan and Persian fur imitations, plus a plain black plush at 12.75 per yard and 49 inch width.
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Montreal Herald
Princess Slips and Fabrics Dominate Fashion Choices
The article notes slips as valuable wardrobe items easily paired with various dresses. Taffeta tops the list for the finest white or light colored slips, with other materials also highly sought after for versatile wear.
Large keeps-egg basket for breakfast use
A new style keeps eggs warm for four or five at a time. The basket is a small square base lined with cotton wool and flannel, with a quilted silk lid and ribbon finish. It aims to ease morning breakfasts and egg removal.
Muffs in Winter Fashion Turn Flat With Fur Accents
The winter muffs described are flat and vary in materials including chiffon. Some feature chinchilla or sable fur with heads paws and tails, or a complete fox skin. Fur matched to the teque or stole is common for these accessories.
Silk and organdie frocks suit budding youth in shops
The piece notes near silk fabrics and easy organdie dresses that give a fresh look. A simple frock over a silk slip paired with bright accessories can outshine pricier outfits, preserving youthfulness and charm without over elaboration.
Droopy Hat Model dazzle with blue satin and gold lace
A droopy evening hat features pale blue satin with gold thread Valenciennes lace hidden under knife plaited frills. A blue velvet chain trim sits on the right, with a pale blue willow plume, creating an exquisite simple design.
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Rome
Bummer
Mounted Service
New Mexico
Texas
Portage Laka
Government Canal
Rockefeller and
McCormick
George Gould
Crawford
Hampstead Chautauqua
Mr. Rockefeller
Pacific
Hen
Walden Fawcett
Lucille N. Littauer
Congress
Gloversville
N. Y
Littauer
Harvard
Prince
Erik
Tramp
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