Forgotten Hartford Battleship Tugs Toward Charleston
In Charleston a Civil War era warship, the U S S Hartford, once Farragut’s flagship and key to Union victories, lies neglected at a Navy yard. The now training vessel and storeship bears only a single memorial plank bearing its famous line as it slowly sinks into the mud with the tides.
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Charleston
D. C
David G. Farragut
U. S
Hartford
Naval Nnass
Fort Sumr
New Orleans
Mobile
Coopers
Annapolis
Charleston Davy Yard
George Dewey
Conoe
Naval Academy
Charleston Navy Yard
Farragut
Mobile Bay
Mississippi
Sumter
French Auto Plant Under Receivership
Citroen Automobile factories in Paris were placed in receivership by the tribunal of commerce. Three receivers were appointed to run the company as it faced serious financial trouble threatening nationwide repercussions. Andre Citroen petitioned for the receivership. bankruptcy actions by creditors were rejected. The government had spent cabinet time discussing how to save the 2 billion franc debt.
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Paris
Citroen Automobile Company
Tribunal of Commerce
France
Andre Citroen
Henry Ford
Modern Etiquette Q&A Highlights Etiquette Rules
Roberta Lee answers common questions on letter salutations Christmas gift exchanges in workplaces and maid of honor dress fabrics. The column confirms "My Dear Mr Blank" as a formal salutation and notes gifts are appropriate only in exceptionally friendly offices while satin is suitable for a maid of honor dress.
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Mr. Blank
Look and by A C Gordon Quiz on Common Knowledge
A quiz by A C Gordon asks five questions and provides concise answers: the oldest dog breed is the collie, Arkansas is pronounced Ar-kan-saw with the first syllable emphasized, 69 is LXIX, a periwinkle is a trailing evergreen herb with blue or white flowers, and Australia extends farther south than Africa.
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Arkansas
Australia
Africa
Fortune to Address Deaf at St Marys Episcopal
R C Fortune of Durham, a missionary to the deaf, will preach to deaf attendees in the Parish room of St Marys Episcopal Church Sunday at 11 oclock. All deaf residents are invited to hear him.
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R. C. Fortune
Durham
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Mr. Fortune
Field Museum Unearths 3500-Year-Old Egyptian Bread
The Field Museum of Chicago reports the discovery of a remarkably preserved loaf of bread from ancient Egypt estimated to be about 3500 years old. Experts note its age and starch composition offer insights into ancient baking and daily life.
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Field Museum of Chicago
Egypt
BC Headache Relief Promises Quick Nerve Calm
A licensed pharmacist compounds BC a remedy claimed to ease violent headaches and nervous tension in three minutes. The formula blends several ingredients believed to work faster than single drugs and is also recommended for muscular pains colds fever and neuralgia.
Aluminum dyeing method promises permanent color
A company failed to secure banks and industrialists to refloat the firm, making receivership the only viable path. A new method claims to permanently dye aluminum, offering a durable finish.
Global gold weights total 18,600 tons in central banks
The total quantity of fine gold held by central banks worldwide is 18,600 tons. This figure reflects accumulated reserves across nations and remains a key indicator of global monetary stability.
Regional names for chain pickerel vary by state
In Massachusetts the fish is called pickerel while Maryland and Virginia use pike and South Carolina uses jack. The note highlights regional naming differences for the same species across states.
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Massachusetts
Pike
Maryland
Virginia
South Carolina
Daily Lessons In English By W L Gordon Profusion
W L Gordon presents a vocabulary note on profusion meaning abundance and lavish supply. Example sentence shows a person being showered with a profusion of gifts. The piece also hints at pronunciation and usage guidance.
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W. L. Gordon
How to Launder White Silk and Speed Cooking
A reader asks how to launder white silk to prevent yellowing. The answer recommends dissolving a teaspoon of powdered borax in cold water until the article is covered, soaking about an hour, then washing in tepid water with white suds to avoid yellowing.
Early Flemish Hand Cannons Date Back to 14th Century
Hand cannons were used by the Flemish as early as the 14th century. The exact invention date of this instrument remains unknown.
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William and Mary First College
Hoover
Low Henry
Leland Stanford
Mosoring Public
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