Fall of Berry and Marne salient shapes Paris defense
Dispatches describe American and Allied forces pressing toward Berry south of Soissons, breaking through German lines on the Chateau-Thierry front as the Marne salient tightens around Paris. The Twenty-eighth Infantry and Buck’s men push the last German garrison back while heavy shelling continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soissons
Chateau-Thierry
Marne
Twenty-eighth
Berry
Patesu
Seissons
Paris
Jesse James
Deanmont Bo Burk
Tameaury
Cerion
Ergoled
High Cost of Marriage Across Austria Triggers Discontent
Vienna readers in New York report marriage costs soaring to 240000 crowns for the bride, about 6000 dollars, with dresses worth 200 crowns and furniture valued at 164000 crowns. In Austria it is customary for the bride to furnish the house and provide her trousseau.
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Austrian
Vienna
New
Yor
Ansirin
London Road to Last a Century in New Borough Plan
A new road-picking system to last about a hundred years has been adopted by Marytbone borough. It aims to repay a portion of Oxford Street Lomina. Old formations cleared and deepened to above eighteen inches. Wooden blocks replaced with creosote coating and two of them are being fitted.
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London Road
Marytbone
Oxford Street
Lomina
Speedy Antelope and Adventurer Roy Clapcoat Andrews
Mongolian explorer Roy Clapcoat Andrews arrives in this country with an ante lope cover. Prof. D. L. Mayle and family return to Cutler after visiting here with Mrs. L. G. Weeght and daughters.
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Roy Clapcoat Andrews
D. L. Mayle
Cutler
L. G. Weeght
RAT SNAP Fights Rodents In Homes Farms And Buildings
KILLS RATS and mice using RAT SNAP cakes with no mixing required. 25c single cake for pan areas, 50c two cakes for chicken houses, 1.00 for larger farms and factories. Sold and guaranteed by John Cook & Sons, J Sudranshi & Co, R P Mullins.
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John Cook & Sons
J. Sudranshi & Co
R. P. Mullins
Seven Wonders of the World Across Ages
A Boston Globe column by Uncle Dudley quibbles over defining wonders. He traces ancient and medieval lists, then proposes seven modern wonders: wireless, telephone, airplane, radium, antiseptic and antitoxin, spectrum analysis, and X-rays. The piece lauds the human mind as the ultimate marvel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley
Boston Globe
John Eliot
New Orleans
Jim Corbett
Jon L. Sullivan
Pyramids
Egypt
Hanging Gardens
Babylon
Diana
Ephesus
Jupiter
Vhridias
Artemisia
Hatharnassus
Rhodes
Rome
Alexandria
China
Stonehenge
Pisa
Nanking
St. Sophia
Constantinople
Woolworth
Eiffel Tower
Local Residents Attend Trips Events and Meetings
Mrs. James P Hughes and Mrs John Cannon departed Tuesday for a three week Canada and East tour starting in Chicago with lake boat travel and likely Montreal New York and Washington. Kentland visitors Mr and Mrs J E Baney and son spent the day with William and Mrs Baney and returned home. Mrs C Sumner Woody visiting relatives in Indianapolis will return to California after University Commencement. County board of equalization checks shipper assessments with a $9 000 error found. Green Castle Golf Club members anticipate a weekend tournament with Neely O Hair claiming class leading victory. Max Weill Indianapolis hide buyer touring Greencastle. Mrs O F Overstreet and sister Mrs Robert Lyon of Bloomington travel to West Point graduation events. Mrs Merle Lisby visiting parents in Washington DC. Dr W W Ticker to Cincinnati for medical reunion and clinic. Mrs C N McWethy and daughter Annabelle return from Lexington KY graduation. Mrs James Riddell Knightsville guest of Mr and Mrs A O White. Section 1 Christian Church meets Friday at 2 30 with Mrs John H James. picnic postponed. Max Irwin Terre Haute Indiana poet visiting University friends. Mrs C C Huestis hosts luncheon at 1 o'clock on East Seminary. Miss Katharine Switzer to host a Thursday thrift party honoring her sister. For sale Thursday Organ and household goods 503 E Hanna St. Mrs Floyd Newby visiting Knightstown mother. A G Brown and Charles McGaughey depart for Chicago to direct Republican party. George Feld and family to move to Denver. Miss Clara Feld to accompany them.
Tire Doctor School Expands Capacity in Akron
Degree of Tire Doctor, a tire maker in Akron Ohio, runs a popular school of tire repairs. Since last August it has averaged 35 graduates a month and plans to double capacity. Each student earns a diploma after completing lectures textbooks and practical shop work. The program covers construction details repair stocks and venturing into common trouble sources with experienced instructors from factory and retail sectors.
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Akron
Institutin
Convention at M F Church in Fillmore on June 13
The Marion Township Sunday School convention meets at the M F Church in Fillmore on Sunday June 13. Speakers include Dr Eckhardt Prof Smythe Prof Tilden and Rev Raphael. Music will be provided all day and a basket dinner will be served.
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Marion Township
Thh
M. F
Fillmore
Eckhardt
Smythe
Tilden
Raphael
Development of Aerial Photographic Cameras Explored
An article notes rapid progress in aerial photography equipment. Ordinary cameras struggle at high altitudes while specialized cameras, often six feet long, require delicate adjustments. Photographers balance them with handles and brace them on plane edges for steadiness.
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Caamera
Sliced Ham and Bacon Prices Across Week
Grocery ad fragment listing sliced ham bacon shoulder and bacon strips with unit prices. Includes corn, peas, peaches, tomatoes, oranges, lemons, cabbage, syrup brands and coffee, sugar, and canned goods. Mentions sale items and assorted pantry staples.
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Rayon Squires
New York Shoe Dealer Sparks Backlash With Odd Pricing Gag
A New York shoe dealer faces social censure for a witty advertising stunt. He priced each shoe differently in a shop window with amounts like 4 and 5 dollars. When customers inquire about a specific shoe they are told the price is too high for one fine pair. The gag draws mixed reactions and potential loss of friends.
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New York
Nature Kind to Snake A Queer African Species
A queer African snake adapts a tooth like spike on its back just behind the head. The spike punctures the egg as the snake swallows taking care to avoid spilling any fluid contents. This strange adaptation preserves the egg during intake.
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Betry
Harper's Weekly
Thador Depwsonm
Austria
Emile Chautard
Mayflower Photoplay Corporation
Real Art Pictures
Aval
Wetioe
Frank Flowents Jr
Boston
James P. Hughes
John Cannon
Canada
East
Chicago
Montreal
Washington
J. E. Baney
Kentland
Greencastle
Mr. Baney
William Baney
John Stoner
Indianapolis
Woody
California
Mrs
Frank Donner
County Board of Equalization
Grencastle Golf Club
Neely O’hair
Neely
Max Weill
O. F. Overstreet
Robert Lyon
Bloomington
West Point
Merle Lisby
Washington, D. C
W. W
Ticker
Cincinnati
United States
C. N. McWethy
Annabelle
Lexington
Jeanette McWethy
James Riddell
Knightsville
A. O. White
The
Christian Church
John H. James
Max Irwin
Terre Haute
Indiana
C. C. Huestis
East Seminary Street
Katharine Switzer
E. Hanna Street
Floyd Newby
Knightstown
Josephine Lew
A. G. Brown
Charles McGaughey
George Feld
Denver Colorado
Clara Feld
Denver
Royal Cook Book
Heysal
Royal Baking Powder Co
Fulton
Buick
Avid Ad
Greencastle Buick Company
Herald
Ween
Gide
Dhe
L. Jones
Aaya
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