Old battleships to be dismantled at Philadelphia yard
The fleet units that sailed the world in 1968 will be scrapped or used as targets after a navy order. Ships Maine Alabama Wisconsin Hlinotis Kentucky and Kearsarge will be dismantled at the Philadelphia navy yard under a directive from the bureau of operations.
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Philadelphia
March
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Maine
Alabama
Wisconsin
Hlinotis
Kentucky
Kearsaree
Navy Yard
Bureau of Opersations
Navy Department
Thefts From Cargoes Prompt Ship Managers Talks
Thefts from cargoes of vessels are so prevalent that several meetings have been held between ship managers and merchants in London to devise means of stopping it.
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London
March
Congress opens without chaplain again prayer by clerk
A congress session began without a chaplain and no member volunteered to give the opening prayer. On a later session an elderly clerk volunteered and offered the prayer.
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Congress
Apache in Two Selves Wows Broadway Audience
Dorothy Dalton stars in Thomas Ince’s Apache at the Broadway theatre in New York a Paramount-Arteart release. Dalton plays a Paris fashionista and a daring Apache dancer in a tale of wealth romance danger with a strong supporting cast and director Joseph De Grasse.
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Paris
Miss Dalton
Joseph de Grasse
Thunderbolt film set in California scene causes injury to boy
A nine year old African American boy in California endured a head injury when a fight during filming for The Thunderbolt broke out. Katherine MacDonald, producer of the Broadway theater picture, tended him as nurse and later promised a studio job as head porter.
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California
Katherine MaccDonald
Broadway Theater
Miss MacDonald
D'Annunzio Forces Clash With Italian Regulars on Canal Bridge
Verbal clashes erupt between Italian regular troops and d'Annunzio’s Sardini on a narrow canal bridge separating Sussak and Fiume. Both sides deploy guards, barbed wire, and armored cars as insults and taunting mark the brief encounter before d'Annunzio retreats to his palace. The Rome Tribunal comments on the episode as an example of remarkable administrative efficiency.
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D’ Annunzio
Orditi
Donnunzio
Carditi
Beatile
Arditi
d’Annunzio
Rapid Growth At Southern Marietta Paint Plant
The High Point Southern factory of The Marietta Paint and Color Co. has expanded rapidly over three years, shifting from supplying stains and fillers to distributing paints, enamels, leads, and oils to the region. J. L. White leads the busy operation, driving aggressive merchandising and a rising retail presence near High Point.
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Marietta Paint and Color Company
High Point
South
Marietta
Ohio
Plis
Richmond
Baltimore
J. L. White
French sanction for Havre Paris oil pipeline plan
The French government approves a double oil pipeline from Havre to Paris about 150 miles long. One 16 inch line will carry heavy fuel oils with a 4 inch secondary line for petroleum and motor spirit. Daily throughput could reach 4500 tons heavy oil and 1000 tons light oils, easing Paris coal shortages, with completion hoped for next winter.
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Loo Con
Merch
Havre
Paris
American Chamber of Commerce
London
Adverse exchange costs UK over prewar admin costs
The Daily Mail estimates that the adverse exchange rate with America costs Britain about 225.6 million pounds annually, a figure exceeding the prewar administrative costs of the entire country.
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London
March
The
Daily Mail
America
United Kingdom
Man with $2600 Income Receives $870 Value in 1918 Standard
A man earning 2600 dollars annually is shown to receive only 870 dollars in value under the 1918 standard. This highlights the disparity between income and value allowances during that period.
Woman's Weakness and Cure by Favorite Prescription
A sequence of testimonial letters from women in Nashville praising Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Mrs John Bridgers credits it with ending irregular health and avoiding surgery after years of distress. Mrs J Willis and others endorse its effectiveness for feminine ailments, pregnancy, and general strength.
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Rody N.C
Hushband
Pierca
Dr. Pierce
Hia
John Bridgers
Route 1
Nashville
Tenn
Pierce
Elaly
Io Clay
Conventions Open Today Across Multiple Trade Associations
Memphis Tri-State Retail Shoe Dealers, Sioux Falls Five States Furniture Dealers, Kansas City-Missouri Bee and Poultry Shippers, St Joseph Missouri Master Plumbers, French Lick Indiana Sanitary and Water Supply, Richmond Indiana State Plumbers. Pastries and cakes may be baked and sold only two days a week due to France flour shortage.
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Memphis
Tri-State
Sioux
Five States
Furniture Dealers’ Association
Kansas City
Missouri
Bee and Poultry Shippers’ Association
St. Joseph
Missouri Master Plumbers’ Association
Indiana Sanitary and Water Supply Association
Richmond
Ind
Indiana State Plumbers’ Association
France
Dr King's New Discovery Exalted as Cold Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr. King's New Discovery as a trusted remedy for fifty years, claiming it soothes coughs and congestion and loosens phlegm. It markets 60c and £1.20 bottle sizes as safe for adults and children including babies and croup, with no after-effects.
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Dr. King
Dr Wing’s New Life Pills Promised to Aid Digestion
An advertisement urging readers to use Dr Wing’s New Life Pills to stimulate bowel action and liver function. It claims relief from sluggish bowels and associated liver and stomach disorders. The piece promotes a bottle price of 20 cents.
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Paramount Art Artcraft
Fea Ereee
Turing Dorothy Dalton
Broadway
Ng Orpheum Theater
Billy Malone
Ical Comedy Co
Pearl White
Orpheum Theater
Nora Bayes
Chicago
Ladies First’ Company
Arthur Gordon
Springfeld, Ill
Gordon
Win “Ladies First
ATT High Point Theatres
Dannunzio
Rome
Oe Sd
Katherine MacDonald
Thackers
Thacker
South Main Street
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