Danish Vessel Sunk in the Delaware
The Danish steamer Fredensboro was rammed and sunk by the British freighter Manchester Shipper in the Delaware river. The crew of the Fredensboro were rescued and taken to safety.
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1926
Page
6
The Danish steamer Fredensboro was rammed and sunk by the British freighter Manchester Shipper in the Delaware river. The crew of the Fredensboro were rescued and taken to safety.
Democrat David J. Walsh defeated Republican William M. Butler to win the U S Senate seat in Massachusetts, a clash noted as Butler being a key Republican figure and ally of President Coolidge.
Regulations issued by Frank T. Hines establish a fifty dollar monthly compensation for World War I veterans with service connected tuberculosis rated as arrested. Payments start July 2, 1926 or when arrest occurs, with ten dollars for clearly arrested cases and regular re examinations for others. Veterans should request bureau review to have cases considered under the new order.
The American Legion cites escalating numbers of mentally afflicted World War II veterans. Watson B. Miller says Congress may be asked to authorize more funds for new veterans bureau hospitals as beds fill. Officials note current facilities show few available beds and overflow strains may arrive before new hospitals open. An expert predicts over 80 000 mentally disabled veterans could need care.
Christine Karales, a fourteen year old Chicago student of Grecian descent, won the Minnesota American Legion slogan contest with Friends of Freedom, Foes of Lawlessness. Andrew J Keefe of Kingston, New York, took second with Our Country and Comrades Forever.
The American Legion post at Havana Cuba won first honors and a prize of 2000 dollars for a float in the Carnival Paseos event. The float depicted a World War front-line trench with a mock battle continuing along the parade route viewed by over 200000 spectators. Floats from many nations competed.
The American Legion men of Minnesota adopt the slogan Land of 10,000 Lakes or Land of Ten Thousand Lakes as the state motto highlighting regional pride and identity.
More than 800 beds have been ordered added to the capacity of the United States Veterans' Bureau hospital at Palo Alto California.
Readers praise Lydia E B Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for improving health and energy. Testimonials from Mrs W M Battry of Atlanta and Mrs Anna Core of Parkville describe regained strength, weight gain, and ability to perform daily chores and household tasks after using the product.
A doctor appeared only once and that visit proved decisive as authorities push forward with the case. The dialogue notes rapid medical advances and the swift turn in public sentiment.
A compact pancake recipe using canned corn and milk, eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, melted butter, and maple syrup. Beat eggs, mix in milk and corn, sift and fold dry ingredients, fold in butter, and cook spoonfuls on a hot oiled griddle. Serve with maple syrup.
A speech by New York Governor Smith at Bear Mountain camp last month urged prudent marriage timing. A joke from a young woman to her father recalls a birthstone question. An ad promotes Dr Peerys Vermifuge for worms, and a Thebes library inscription reads Medicine for the soul per Diodorus Siculus.
The Riley family in Fort Worth recounts a healing with Tanlac after Bridget Riley suffered indigestion headaches and loss of appetite in 1922. She recovered quickly with improved sleep appetite and energy. Thomas Riley credits Tanlac for renewed strength and health and urges readers to consult their druggist for Tanlac as a tonic and restorative.
In a tense courtroom eight women compose the jury while defense concerns loom. The defendant faces a charged accusation of stealing another woman's cock, raising fear of a possible death sentence.
The piece notes that one in five working women is under twenty, two-fifths are under twenty-five, and another two-fifths are between twenty-five and forty-four, highlighting a predominantly young workforce.
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