Admiral Mayo Under Fire During Ostend Naval Attack
New York report recalls Admiral Henry T. Mayo on a wartime mission with staff officers during Allied operations around Ostend. The group, including Capt. Ernest J. King and Leigh Noyes, faced German gunfire from a Terror monitor and air raids while escorting British forces and inspecting troops in Boulogne Dunkirk and Dover.
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Admiral Mayo
Ostend
New York
Henry T. Mayo
Europe
Wing
Admiral Sims
Mr. Richardson
Babcock
Hubertson
United States
Mauretania
Gravesend Bay
Pennsylvania
New York Navy Yard
Wilson
Brest
Cuba
Mayo
Italia
Army and Navy Club
Washington
Navy
San
Toonee
the &Y. Lewis
Mr. Wing
Jefficoe
Ernest J. King
Leigh Noyes
King
the War College
Boulogne
Dunkirk
Jellicoe
Bacon
Oliver
Broke
Evans
Dover
London
German Ring Causes Suit For Injuries In Kid
Kansas City Missouri sixteen year old Italian boy Nlow John Scarello wore a German iron ring that snagged in a box making machine at Inman box factory. The ring bore an inscription of loyalty to the fatherland. Judge Southern ordered a verdict for the defendant after the jury found the ring belonged to Scarello. The suit for 5000 dollars was dismissed with the finding for the defense.
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Kansas City
John Scarello
Inman
Span dau Arsenal Loses Millions Under Government Shutdown
Berlin reports the Span dau state arsenal has posted monthly deficits of 8.75 million and projects a 15 million loss for April to June. Despite large peace production hopes, the plant must be dismantled and re-equipped. Once a major employer, it has become a radicalism center with Communist intimidation of workers.
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Berlin
Spandau
Chart National Air Lines Map Progress for US Routes
The army air service reports major progress in drafting national aerial routes. A master map shows distance fields landing stations and terrain notes for three coast to coast trunk routes with about twenty four feeding routes. Completion is targeted by year end.
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Washington
Army Air Service
United States
Grist Mill at Huntington Harbor Closes After 107 Years
Huntington Harbor mill ends 107 years of operation as proprietor D Webster Smith says grain traffic dropped and the mill ceased business. Built in 1752 it stands as a historic relic now unused on the west side of the harbor.
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Huntington
L. LA
Huntington Harbor
D. Webster Smith
Pickwick and Johnson Debate Dord Johnson Admiration
A discussion in The Nineteenth Century and a Toronto Mail and Empire writer debate whether Dickenss Mr Pickwick is inspired by Dr Samuel Johnson. They note similarities in size dignity and speech while differing on whether Pickwick displays Johnsonian sternness and a playful skater persona.
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E. R. Thompson
Toronto Mail
Empire
Dickens
Mr. Pickwick
Samuel Johnson
James Boswell
Johnson
Pickwick
Boswell
Toronto
Mail and Empire
Doctor Johnson
Mr. Winkle
St Mark the Evangelist Born of Levi and Early Ties to Peter
The article outlines St Mark as a Levi-origin Jew and sister’s son to St Peter, possibly taught by Peter and closely associated with him in travels. It notes his founding of the church in Aquileia and tradition that he wrote the Gospel of Mark, with his martyrdom on April 25 and symbolic lion.
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St. Mark, the
Evangelist
Levi
St. Peter
John
Mark
St. Barnabas
Aquileia
Christ
St. John the Baptist
Busy Bee owner found by cautious shopper
A Sandy Mush Arkansas resident recalls finding the Busy Bee store operator asleep in the back room on a keg while questioning him about axle grease. The man appeared in odd health but dismissed concerns, saying to return later when he would likely be upright.
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Busy Bee
Sandy Mush
Ark
Tuminville
Kansas City Star
Muscular Music Sparks Political Jibe From Denver Leader
Handel Booth, secretary of the Denver Philharmonic Society, derides Richard Strauss as the Hun in a wartime outburst. He quips about starting Strauss studies, joking that piano rebuilding costs depend on how often it must be rebuilt.
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Richard Strauss
Handel Booth
Denver Philharmonic Sorciety
Strauss
First national convention of business women to convene
The first national convention of business women of America will be held in St. Louis Missouri on May 14. The event aims to discuss housing for business women and push toward federation led by a national committee of professional women with headquarters at 600 Lexington Avenue New York City. Executive secretary Lene Madesin Phillips directs the federation.
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Business Women of America
St. Louis
Daly
Federation of Business Women
Lexington Avenue
New York City
Lene Madesin Phillips
Federation
No Escape: Peace Delegates Seek Armistice Terms
A morning exchange has Mrs Jagshy confronted by two men claiming to be peace delegates sent by Mr Jagshy to arrange armistice terms and determine the indemnity owed. She demands his presence within an hour or threatens行动 to seize him in Bolingh.
Mend an Ugly Tear and Patchwork Tips
Practical sewing hints cover mending tears in gowns and trousers using rubber tissue and matching fabric. Tips include padding embroidery with chain stitch, patching tablecloth patterns, repurposing a nightdress yoke as a dress protector, and using old leather as interlining for tron holders.
Pongee Pongee Parasols Highlight Summer Fashion
Summer wear turns to pongee parasols in various forms. Brown framed parasols feature brown cords and tassels, while one blue butterfly embroidered design decorates the inside with matching blue cord and end caps.
White Oxfords and Black Laces Set Summer Trend
The new fashion decree from New York approves white oxfords with black laces and black stockings for a summer look. Most women will opt for the conservative all white style.
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New York
Summer Sport Suits Present A Modern Wardrobe Option
A vintage style piece discusses the rise of sport suits for warm weather, noting their versatility and practicality. It describes outfits with white satin skirts, bright green silk tricolette coats, and several two tone or patterned sport fabrics, highlighting vests, belts, and varying embroidery details.
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Atlantic
Capt
O. P. Jackson
Amiens
Y. M
France
National Air Lines
Sees Pickwick AS
ST. Mark
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