British report says few derelicts now threaten ships
A British board of trade committee reports that dangerous Atlantic derelicts are steadily diminishing. Most are wooden and soon replaced by steamers, lowering risk mainly in the western North Atlantic. Only nine of 1,500 worldwide British ship casualties in ten years were due to wrecks. The committee urges wireless reporting of derelicts to coast stations and Lloyds free transmission of such reports on affected routes.
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British Board of Trade
High Seas
North Atlantic
Lloyd's
Lloyd’s
Memorial Day Remembers War Love at the Soldiers Home
An old veteran recalls Decoration Day as generations pass since the Civil War. He and a fellow retiree recount a nurse Nan who aided him during capture, hiding him in a Virginia barn. He vows to lay flowers on Nan’s grave each Memorial Day, ending with a reminder to honor the fallen.
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Seven Ines
Virginia
Pines
Laan Nan
Johnnies
Libby
Yank
Johnnie
Ana
Bnak
Siure
Seni
Nan
United States
Nam
Memorial Day
Fashions Describe Trim Coat and Modish Blouse Details
A description of attire highlights a curved belt with a long coat, white belt matching a white collar and cuffs, and modish oxford shoes with black silk stockings. The text notes various blouse styles, cutaways, and belts worn to emphasize a slim waist, with fullness drawn in and belts positioned below the waist line as favored fashion statements.
Strawberry Desserts and Light Dishes for Fresh Fruit
A memoir of strawberry preparations suggests several ways to use imperfect fruit. It covers Tempting Sweets with orange juice poured over berries, a leftover fruit syrup dish, Chartreuse of Strawberries molded with jelly and gelatin, a Strawberry and Lettuce Fruit Salad, and a Strawberry Custard Pudding baked slowly and served hot or cold.
French Archaeologist Finds Ruins of Babel Tower
Paris scholars discuss Abbe Henri de Genouillac’s report from El Ahymer near the Euphrates. He uncovers Kiss, an ancient Babylonia capital, and a colossal palace with a temple tower named the Foundation of Heaven and Hearth. Artifacts date to around 2100 B.C., amid claims the find hints at the biblical tower of Babel.
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Great Tower
Paris
Academy of Inscriptions Belles Lettres
Henri de Genaouillac
Babylon
Tower of Babel
Abbe
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Ireneh Institute
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Bagdad
Euphrates
Kiss
Babylonia
Zuma
Zuma. This Temple With Its Strange Name Is, Thinks the Abbe de
Return to native dress in China as Western styles wane
American consul at Swatow L L Williams reports a shift back to native clothing in China after a post revolution trend toward foreign dress. He notes about 60 percent of those who adopted Western outfits last year have returned to native garments while silk prices rise, signaling renewed demand for traditional attire.
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Washington
L. L. Williams
Swatow
China
Mr. Willams
Minute Movies of the News Right Off the Reel
A disjointed recap notes Avoenth in York jail hunger strike and release, St. Louis police height cut for patrolmen, New York eateries must advertise benzoate of socia ples, Hearth Commissioner Lederte action, Purser John Reade retiring after long voyage, a banker’s letter to Senator Martine calling for tar and feather, The Chance quip on opportunity.
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St. Louis
Police Board
New York
Lederte
The Hill Suffered as Soil Washed Away and Left Bare
A narrative describes a hill stripped of soil after relentless sun and storms. Plants die, soil erodes, rock cracks from ice and water, and sand forms as water carries the grains down the slope. The hill becomes level, and all remember the vanished life that once stood there.
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Evelyn
Daddy
Meunier vs Hderefist Fashion Hint Shirt Waist Pattern
The notice describes fabric choices for a simple shirt waist linen radius and pattern with an open neck and fancy sleeves using Voile or crape. For a medium size the waist requires three and a quarter yards of material twenty seven inches wide. Name and address fields appear as placeholders.
New Hand Bags Shape From Small to Pocketbook Style
The article traces a fashion shift to long narrow handbags carried by cords or tassels, evolving from compact shapes to oversized flat designs. The latest bags resemble pocketbooks with envelope flaps, single short straps, and are made of polished leather or moire, lined in white kid or satin. Some upscale versions feature jeweled clasps, while ordinary ones use plain gilt fastenings.
A Novel Hat Rack Idea For Storing Hats Nicely
A girl seeks a stylish solution to stash multiple hats in her room. The text proposes a nest of three large square hat boxes on a white three tier stand, with lids and decorative banding, the boxes covered neatly with linen or halyard, yielding a pretty display inspired by wicker cake stands.
Pressing a Suit and Collar Cuff Sets Advised
An old practical guide explains pressing a suit using a damp cloth to avoid shine. It warns against pressing wool dry and suggests damp cloth use on collars and cuffs, noting adjustable color printed crepon accessories. The notice ends with an invitation to advertise in the Daily Record.
History of the World Two-In-One Puzzle Summary
Fragmented OCR text references a puzzle titled History of the World Two-In-One Puzzle with garbled phrases about decodings, battle names, and a Confederate general. The readable elements suggest a puzzle or game item rather than a coherent news event.
Fooling Her Stern Papa and a Country Classroom Tale
A muddled humorous vignette shows a daughter feigning innocence to test her stern father while a London publisher notes a Habityhan address. In a rural school, a teacher assigns Plymouth Rock drawings as pupils imagine a Pilgrim story.
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Plymouth
George
Training an Oriental in polite greeting
A Canadian woman tries to teach her Chinese servant how to announce visitors. After an afternoon miscue she finds the servant outside the door and quips that she fooled him yesterday and will try again today. The brief exchange ends with confusion over the greeting.
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Bing
Dudge
Not Discriminating
An elderly woman thanks a laborer who gives up his seat in a crowded car. The laborer replies that a man should not let a woman stand, noting some men only help if she is pretty. The exchange reflects casual chivalry and social attitudes in London.
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London
Woman Scholar Distracted by Science Sparks Parenting Talk
A Baltimore American item notes a quarrel over a mother who studies astronomy and neglects her child’s dirty face. The dialogue mocks her devotion to the sky, suggesting she should pay attention to domestic duties while joking about a marriage proposal.
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Lidly
Baltimore
An Appeal to Wives for Orine Relief
A wartime style home remedy appeal describes Orine as a solution for households troubled by a drinking husband or son. The ad claims the product has saved thousands, is a home treatment, available secretly, and refundable if ineffective. It invites readers to visit Wert's Pharmacy for a free booklet, noting the price of one dollar per box.
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Orrine
Wert
Fragmented overheard dialogue and hints of a mysterious conversation
A Portsmouth Chronicle excerpt presents a scatter of overheard lines about exhumation, a confession of desperation for $50, and a suspicious stranger asking about business. The scene suggests a crime or discovery motive intertwined with cryptic dialogue and a Buffalo Express reference.
Garden lore on roses hardy perennials and pruning
The article explains rose classes including climbers ramblers and perpetuals, noting bloom times and how to maximize summer flowering. It advises cutting stems with clusters, mulching with manure or bone meal, and regular soil work to reduce watering needs, ending with a quip about a Buffalo Express line.
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Palmileld
American Beauty
Christner Wight
Hsko Vlae Tie Montes
Ets
Hy Tvid
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