Confessions of an East End Tattooist Portrait
A humorous East End sketch describes Mr Lovett of the Polk Lore Society recounting a tattoo scene in an East End shop. A young woman has I love Joe Smith inked on her arm, later humorously noted as not that name, with plans to touch up to a new inscription if the romance ends. The piece highlights long names and evolving designs as a light anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Steggall and Co
Marine Terrace
Lovett
Polk Lore Society
Waters
Giles
Badtaad
Delle
Lovett Kivee
Sr. Lovett
Joe Smith
Mr. Lovett
Eay
Ball Adame
Mr. Covet
Trees in Books. A curious botanical collection in a Continental town
A small continental town houses a unique collection of books that are actually wooden blocks. Each volume bears the tree’s bark as a title and shows grain, fracture, and polished wood on its faces. The pages inside preserve the tree’s fruits, weeds, sap, and insect life, with full descriptions of the species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Han
German Anti-aircraft Guns Through World War I
German industry developed a range of anti aircraft weapons as air power grew. Krupp rifles evolved from 6pdr to 7.3 inch guns with mounts for ships and inland use, offering long range and high elevation. Smaller guns for motors and field work, with night sighting and glow equipment, complemented efforts to counter Zeppelins and aerial threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Denn
Airahipa
Kerupp’s
Krupp’s
Norisental
Krapp
Bunny’s Bad Look-out and a Pocket Blaster Tale
A humorous tale recalls a Christmas outing where a clergyman’s poor shooting nearly misses a rabbit. Jack jokes about improving, while a tiny electric blasting device is described as a future clever tool. The piece also mentions baking powder to remove warts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Bunny
Tas Bean
Cornish pasty recipe and notes from Womans World
A fragmented recipe describes mixing Ger mix with water, rolling into paste, baking in a tin, and serving hot for pasties. It contrasts Cornish pasty made from raw food and local customs, noting cold suitability and small neck pasty portions priced at 3d, with mutton as a preferred filling.
Stew Red Cabbage and Manx Soup Hints
Culinary tips describe stewing red cabbage with butter salt and pepper for three hours and serving with roast pork. Manx soup uses water or stock to taste, aiming for table readiness. Also includes odd household hints and a comical exchange about unbreakable footwear and political banter.
Missing Captain Robinson VC Amid Zeppelins Raid
The report notes Captain Robinson VC is missing after a major air offensive in France. Commander William Lesfo of Keonevn leads the effort to shoot down a Zeppelin raid as crowds acclaim Robinson at Windsor after a motor journey to receive a royal decoration. Details on Bodine and Mrs Jean Whipple are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lesfo
Keonevn
Zeppelin
England
France
Robinson
V.C
Shou
Deliveranos
Mt Waas Gill
Windsor
Bodine
India
Sghiing
Jean Whipple
Canadian Club Dinner Reveals WWII POW Atrocities
Mr Gerard, speaking at the Canadian Club in New York on April 10, described German prisoner of war camps, recounting starvation, guards, and harsh treatment of POWs. He said authorities investigated abuses, and demanded action, noting punishment threats and a commandant’s removal after protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rturn
America
Gerard
New York
Umeg
Martin Lowther
Ater Taj
Weeds Greek Gx Poriamphs and Colas mover facts Ba
Weeds Greek Gx Poriamphs and Colas mover notes summarize local topics with names and actions, presenting a concise card-style update. The readable fragments hint at ongoing movements or decisions involving groups or entities in a regional scene.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Anderson
Rmitage
Geraldton
St. George’s Buildings
Macaipines
Crooks , Brooker
United, Marine Terrace
Ofraldton
Federal Eye
McAdam
Chapman
Chidren
Newlands
Oaaliioa
Than
Shipard
J. FitzPatrick & Co
Sydney Fong& Co
Mbocerr
Sam ‘Msorssaats
RGNG
Erice Tharoma
Comaiey
Uae
Tattersall’s Billiard Saloon
Geo. Laing
PIP
OIG
SOE R· Se Et
Madame C. Kieni
Wiesda Fania
Voor Office Lan
Ghtaldtom
J. Saggers & 3 & Co
Sea, Geraldton
Meeratharra
Shang Pope & So
F. & R. Ward Slacksmiths & Wheel
C. Stokes & Co., Saddle
Soller
Besa Ae Geraldton
WSP
Mead Office
Ansiralle
London
Tidearth
Ballsbery Pats
Savings Bank Department
Joseph
Moses
Zealand
Capt
Robingon
V.C. Missing
Rugiaut Wen
Iether
Hey
Bertin
Sao Capon
Charles Hormann
Eleanor Street
Gerald
N.B
Atridger
GUMS
Lowes Peiem
Bardware
Tmgen Cp
Westerx Australiay
Raver
Sl Farm
Preduca
Geraldton Timber Co., Ltd
Mesers. Fallowfield Aca
The
Driele
al Mead
Pice
Richard Purser Are
West Guildford
Starros
Edward Fore
Constantine & Gardner
NORTE
Perte
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