Revive Greek ideal of physical fitness shown by Mrs Watts
Mrs Diana Watts, the English physical culturist, presents a revived Greek ideal after five years of study on Capri. At forty seven she appears a new type of perfect woman with youth in her cheeks and physique. She lectured at Institute Marcy in Paris, then at Yale and the British embassy in Washington. She is photographed in the Regina Archer pose.
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New York
Diana Watts
Watts
Institute Marcy
Paris
Richet
Institute
Yale
Washington
Regina Archer
Jewels of London Museum Moves to Stafford House
The London museum relocated from Kensington to Stafford House, presenting a chronological exhibit of London history. A notable private-view addition features 150 early seventeenth century jewels found by a workman beneath a London house. The gems, though worn by time, appear modern. buried centuries ago, the case and the finder’s reward remain shrouded.
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London
London Museum
Kensington Palace
Stafford House
Kensington
Mall
Volcanoes Vesuvius and Etna Active Near Naples
Naples reports continued volcanic activity from Etna and Vesuvius with explosions every thirty minutes and a dull rumbling noise like an express train. The lava mass within Vesuvius has intermittently risen to notable heights, indicating heightened eruption intensity.
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Naples
Etna
Vesuvius
Explorer Dives Into Stromboli Crater After Gas Flood
A Hungarian engineer Arpad Kirner clad in asbestos suit and a metal helmet descended Stromboli’s crater to 700 feet. His oxygen failed and he was pulled out after triggering an electric release. He endured near suffocation from gas and injuries from falling lava and stones.
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Arpad Kirner
Stromboli
Miss Jeannette Allen Engaged to Lieut F M Andrews
In Washington Miss Jeannette Allen daughter of Lieut Col and Mrs Henry T Allen has announced on a recent Sunday her engagement to marry Lieut F M Andrews of the Second Army unit. The announcement places her among the younger social set in the capital.
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Washington
Jeannette Allen
Henry T. Allen
F. M. Andrews
Andrews Bride and Fort Ethan Allen Union
Mrs. Andrews wins many horsemanship prizes and is a familiar figure at society fox hunts near Washington. She will reside at Fort Ethan Allen Vermont with Lieutenant Andrews whose regiment is stationed there.
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Washington
Fort
Ethan Allen
Vermont
Unknown Artist Paints New Municipal Building Scene
An unnamed artist arrived by car and left his card on the rear seat before painting a view of the new municipal building. He worked for several hours as a large crowd watched the artistic endeavor.
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New York
Jailers Attend Banquet for Sheriff Zimmer
Jailer and guard staff at the county jail feasted at a banquet honoring Sheriff Michael Zimmer at the Congress Hotel after ensuring prisoners promised good behavior and locking cell doors before the event.
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Chicago
Michael Zimmer
Congress Hotel
Prisoners Freed Over Carfare Dispute in Suffern
In Suffern New York Police Justice Tilton ordered three escaped prisoners discharged rather than pay one dollar carfare for their return after being captured in Hackensack.
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Suffern
N. Y
Hackensack
Tilton
Clown Hawes Becomes Minister at Richwood Baptist
Urbana Ohio reports Daredevil Hawes the former circus clown and high diver has begun duties as minister and taken charge of the Richwood Baptist church pastorate.
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Clown
Urbana
Daredevil
Hawes
Circus Clown
High Diver
Richwood Baptist Church
Cassimine making and furniture restoration guide
The article outlines recipes for cassimine using glue and white pigments with color tints, and describes lime cassimine as a cheaper mix. It explains methods to apply remover marks on furniture, dampening with methylated spirit and rubbing in one direction, then finishing with a dry cloth and furniture cream.
Stir Milk Dangers Prompt Uniform Mixing In Retail
The United States Department of Agriculture reports that skimmed milk results from vendors pouring off the top before serving customers. It recommends selling milk in bottles or thoroughly mixing bulk milk before distribution to prevent unintentional skimming, using a long-handled dipper rather than shaking the can.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
A Simple Shelf System for Spices and Cans
A reader suggests a compact shelving idea to save time when locating jars. Use a stepped, stair like set of shelves with the narrowest top and progressively wider steps. Place small cans on the top and larger ones lower to keep each shelf occupied by one item width.
Spanish Beans Recipe from Old Home Cookery
A dated bean dish uses pink beans soaked overnight and canned tomatoes. Fry onion in olive oil or butter until pale, add red peppers or cayenne, salt well, then mix with tomatoes and beans. Bake three to four hours. Optional salt pork or bacon.
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