Local News Roundup From Irvington And Vicinity
Local notes report social visits and gatherings in Irvington and nearby towns. Alfred DeKay and family activities are noted, as well as a Tapawingo Camp Fire Girls outing to Croton Beach. Four local girls plan a Young Women’s Conference in Northfield, with names listed. Theatre visit and entrance exams at Smith College are mentioned, plus school events, perfect attendance, and local employment updates. The piece includes tax notices, club meetings, and upcoming elections, ending with a for sale bicycle listing.
Great Problem of Science and the Atomic Age
Floyd W. Parsons writes in World's Work that only three energy sources may exist in future, with atomic disintegration attracting attention. Radium’s radioactivity shows energy release, yet control over the process remains elusive. A perfected atomic power could end warfare and force nations to seek peaceful settlements and disarmament.
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Prevent
Floyd W. Parsons
Figures in City's History on Blackwell's Island Welfare Island
The piece recalls Blackwell's Island in the East River New York later called Welfare Island Its early ownership traces to the Blackwell family from 1668 via Mary Manning a Manning relative of Lord Cornbury and alleges Albert Blackwell the first proprietor married to Manning was a Patriot whose property was confiscated during British occupation Soldiers camped on Tong Island opposite and officers quartered at his residence his death linked to his financial losses
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Blackwell
New York
Tong Island
Contract Awarded for Village Garbage Removal
At the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Village Trustees the garbage removal contract was awarded to Mr HT Todd. Todd has been the successful bidder for several years and his proven record in this essential village service is noted.
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Board of Village Trustees
HT. Todd
Todd
Sats
Prize Fighting Passes Through Irvington
The report describes a special herring used for the Deampsey Carpentier prize fight in Jersey City on July 2. A large crowd gathered at Broadway and Main street to view the outfit and the river stop. Passengers noted numerous pencils and woodwork, while over 600 names were marked on the object of curiosity.
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Jersey City
Broadway
Mainreet
Ford Cars Joseph A Devine Hastings Phone
Ford Cars listing for Joseph A Devine with contact number Hastings 802. Local advertisement notes available vehicles and dealership contact details for inquiries and sales. Includes only readable data from OCR fragment and implies a small business storefront.
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FORD
Joseph A. Devine
Hastings
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