Bare knees ban at Coney Island prompts modest bathing
A morality committee at Coney Island urges the New York City board of aldermen to pass an ordinance regulating bathing attire for females aged ten and older. The proposal echoes 1861 styles with high covered bodices bloomers knee-length skirts and stockings. Proponents aim to curb indecent displays while pavilion owners fear confusion on busy days.
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New York
Coney Island
Board of Aldermen
West End
Coney
Humbert Savarese
Forest Protection Week Observed Across Nation
Observance urged by High Point Woman's Club as Forest Protection Week runs May 22 28 1921 with focus on preventing fires. President Harding urges governors to designate the week and educate citizens on conserving timber and natural resources in a proclamation dated April 7 1921 in Washington. Burglar Peter Greene of Philadelphia is in custody in Pottsville for a polite break in at William De Long’s home.
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United States
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America
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Pottsville
Peter Greene
Philadelphia
William de Long
de Long
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Green
Educating Children Through Farm Life Urged by Prof Sharpe
In Boston on May 26 Prof Dallas Lore Sharpe urged every American child to spend a year on a farm as part of their education. He said modern youth see little nature and too much media and consumer life, citing Lincoln as an example of natural education.
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Boston
Dallas Lore Sharpe
Boston University
Lincoln
Train Struggles Up Mountain Grade in Cornwall Wales
Travelers as firemen in Cornwall Wales in May report a train failing to gain steam due to poor coal. Passengers gathered sticks and logs to stoke the engine and helped it reach the destination on time.
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Cornwall
Wales
Rev Claude Jones Continues Revival Sermons
Rev Claude C Jones of Greensboro preaches another revival sermon in Harriss hall on The Way of Life and the Way of Death Five minute talks to children are featured Tonight he will speak on The Conversion of the Distinguished Jew Police Chief Accused As Bandit Frank J O Boyle former Carbondale police chief released on 2500 bail after arrest in a train robbery case in Leavenworth denial of prison record
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Claude C. Jones
Greensboro
Harriss Hall
Mr. Jones
Scranton
Frank J. O'Boyle
Carbondale
Frank Grigware
Leavenworth
O' Boyle
Jamestown Visitor Cc E Brown Stops In City
Cc E Brown of Jamestown is visiting friends in the city today, stopping briefly to catch up with locals and share news.
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Cc. E. Brown
Jamestown
Craven to Lecture on Humane Movement in City
Richard C Craven humane society organizer sent from Albany to lecture at the city high school auditorium next Tuesday at 3 o clock. The talk covers the growth of the humane movement and proper care for animals. Admission is free.
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Humane Society
National Organization
Albany
N. Y
Craven
R. C. Sevars
High Point Humane Society
Free Trade in Moscow Means Widespread Food Speculation
Helsinki May 25 Markets reopened in Moscow and residents live on speculation in food. Trade is allowed only in provisions. Crowds gather as previously wealthy sell clothing and personal goods for food. Food prices fall but shortages persist with July flour supply in use.
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Helsingfors
Moscow
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