Creation of Bic School to honor Women of the Confederacy
The Southland Memorial Association announces plans to create a great southern institute of learning in memory of the Women of the Confederacy. Organized in 1924 with United Confederate Veterans, Sons of Confederate Veterans, and United Daughters of the Confederacy backing, the project seeks support from governors at the United Confederate Veterans reunion in Little Rock. The goal is a lasting tribute to Confederate women from 1861 to 1865 and a national mecca for students.
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United Confederate Veterans
Little Rock
Ark
Florida
United
Southern Memorial Association
South
Moodie
Dickens plaques empty city limits London
Bronze tablets mark six Dickens residences in London but no statues exist in the metropolis to honor the great novelist.
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Charles Dickens
London
Metropolis
Vinegar River Name Linked to Acetic Waters in South America
The Rio Vinagre, or Vinegar River, in South America earned its name from waters charged with acetic acid. Local scientists and historians discuss possible origins including mineral salts and microbial processes affecting the river’s chemistry.
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South America
Paris Bread Crofts Aims to Curb Hand Contact
Paris reports an American slogan untouched by human hands is being sent to France. Police urge bakers to stop customers from handling bread to prevent contamination and ensure hygiene.
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Paris
France
Paris Soldiers Choose Flat Loaves or Ringed Varieties
Paris reports that French soldiers may now select between flat circular loaves and ringed loaves with a middle hole for easier carrying. The change aims to improve portability for troops.
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Paris
Lone Eagle at Orpheum Delivers Thrills and Warm Applause
The Lone Eagle opened at the Orpheum yesterday to strong audience reaction with moments of quiet suspense and notable applause. Raymond Keane stars as a Royal Flying Corps youth who overcomes fear, falls for a French girl, and earns respect among British comrades under Emory Johnson’s direction with solid support from Jack Pennick Don Stuart Nigel Barrie and Cuyler Supplee.
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Lone Eagle
Orpheum Theatre
Orpheum
Raymond Keane
Royal Flying Corps
Barbara Kent
Emory Johnson
Jack Pennick
Don Stuart
Nigel Barrie
Cuyler Supplee
State buys rifle linked to 1863 Minnesota rebel clash
The state historical society acquired a rifle reportedly used in the 1863 Minnesota redskin uprising, described as the weapon that killed the last Indian slain in that conflict.
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St. Paul
Minnesota
The
State Historical Society
Loughran to Meet Sokyra at Dayton Derby Eve Card
Light heavyweight champion Tommy Loughran has agreed to fight Joe Sokyra of Dayton, Ohio at the Jefferson post American Legion program in Louisville. Terms were settled in New York yesterday between managers and Legion matchmaker Frank Carricato. the bout set for the armory in Louisville.
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Louisville
Tommy Loughran
Joe Sekyra
Dayton
Ohio
Jefferson Post
American Legion
New York
Frank Carricato
Legion
Merit Store Theft Case Heard In Municipal Court
Hampton RB and Gaddis employee of High Point Box and Lumber faced charges for theft of about 150 dollars from Merit Shoe store at 130 South Main last Monday night. Gaddis pleaded guilty to forceful trespassing and received eight months suspended jail term plus 50 dollar fine and costs. Detectives Fulton and Neal arrested him yesterday at his plant after three days of investigation.
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Hampton RB
Gaddis
High Point Box and Lumber Company
Merit Shoe
South Main Street
Fulton and Neal
Jumbled ramble on sports and figures in brief notes
A light collection of quirky observations notes boxing credits at colleges, a Des Moines coaching golf tourney, and various personals. Mentions Joe OGeoffy, Bull Montana, Gene Tunney, and Mr. Cermak with scant context and historical references.
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Tunney
Mr. Cermak
Chicago
Senate
Gene
Marines
Miss Carroll Cox Crowned Queen At A M College Ball
Chosen from agriculture and mechanical students at Texas A and M College in College Station, Miss Carroll Cox of Stephenville was named queen of the recent annual ball, reflecting the campus social scene and traditions.
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Agriculture and Mechanics
Texas A. and
M. College
College Station
Texas
Carrol Cox
Stephenville
Sheep Population Dominates Southern Chile’s Economy
In Punta Arenas region of Southern Chile more than 60 sheep per inhabitant thrive. The total sheep count reaches 2,311,000 as wool remains the main money crop while lamb and sheep skins are also exported in quantity.
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Magallanes
Punta Arenas
Chile
German stylists study American fashion and sales methods
Ten of Germany's leading stylists visited Chicago to learn American clothing styles and selling methods. The article notes German sales practices restrict fire sales and long sales events, with police stopping any sale running over two weeks and only two such sales allowed yearly.
France seeks Davis Cup victory eyed by champagne bowl
Dispatch from Paris notes France could lift the Davis Cup again this year and fill the bowl with champagne. Separately, National Air Transport marks nearly two million miles flown since starting the Chicago to Dallas route on May 12, 1926.
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France
Paris
Chicago
Dallas
National Air Transport
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Tub Prints
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Montana
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