Evolution of Navy Will Be Seen at Sesqui
In Philadelphia during the sesqui centennial, the navy exhibit will display the frigate Constellation from the War of 1812 era alongside the Monitor Cheyenne and the Olympia, flagship of Dewey at Manila, with a modern destroyer and submarine nearby. The display includes historic uniforms, ship models, and replicas of carronades, plus a restored Olympian and relics from Civil and Spanish wars, illustrating 150 years of naval evolution.
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Philadelphia
Constellation
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Navy
Constitution
Olympian
Monitor
Olympia
America
Bon Homme Richard
Ohio
Hartford
Merrimac
Chicago
Brooklyn
Oregon
Lexington
Philadelphia Navy Yard
New Hygiene by Kotex Brings Modern Comfort
Modern women adopt a new hygienic method that replaces old sanitary pads with true protection. Lightweight designs, filmy frocks, and freedom to dance or drive for hours without worry. Available at drug or department stores under the brand Kotex for only a few cents.
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KOTEX
Alf
Radio Spreads Gospel Power Across Nation
In Chicago on June 11 radio is hailed as the right hand of many parsons boosting religious programs to reach millions. Dr S Parkes Cadman of the Federal Council of Churches calls radio a vast field for propagation and notes pastors use it to reach unaffiliated listeners and aid those unable to attend services. The Greater New York Federation of Churches backs radio church work with 374 ministers broadcasting in 1925 and plans growth this year.
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Chicago
S. Parkes Cadman
Brooklyn
Federal Council of Churches
United States
Greater New York Federation of Churches
Wet or Dry Illinois Voting Set for November Ballots
Illinois voters face a hot issue as the November ballot questions whether to legalize or prohibit liquor. Democrat George E. Brennan leads with a wet platform while Republican Col. Frank L. Smith campaigns across Illinois opposing prohibition. Smith emphasizes a statewide effort with a focus on Chicago and downstate counties amid GOP tensions in Cook County. The piece also notes the Illinois State Fair event and mentions Channel depths in the English Channel as a contrastive aside.
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International News Service
Springfield
Ill
Illinois
United States
George E. Brennan
Frank L. Smith
Wright
U. S
William B. McKinley
Smith
World Court
Brennan
Chicago
Prohibition
Small
Colonel Smith
Cook County
Summer Union Suit Sale Details
A local sale advertises boys summer union suits in porous knits with knee length shorts and short sleeves. Sizes 24 to 34 offered at 44 cents on Saturday.
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Nainsook Union
Reactant
Children’s three quarter length fancy cuff hose
Advertisement item detailing boys and girls socks with fancy cuffs in French Nude Buff and Gray top colors. Describes three quarter length ed hosiery with plait design and price 44c.
Silk Chiffon Hose for Women in Various Colors
Women’s hose offered at 88 cents for silk chiffon lines in colors Black Rose Taupe Stone Gray Blonde Beige Harvest French Nude Peach Moonlight. Sizes range from 8 to 10.
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Lehigh
Grass Rugs with Reversible Japanese Grass Matting
Rug listing notes bound edges and bordered patterns with double warp Japanese grass matting. Sizes include 18x36 and specials up to 9x12 feet.
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Amsterdam
Axminster
Taxi Fare Sparks Fatal Dual Shooting in Clean
In Clean New York Samuel Barr 31 of Colegrove Pa is dead and Seth McGee 765 of Colegrove Pa is dying after a quarrel over a seven dollar taxi fare. Barr allegedly shot Amos McGee gon then was shot by a shotgun in return.
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International News Service
Clean
N. Y
Samuel Barr
Colegrove
Seth McGee
Barr
Amos McGee
Seth
Eldred
McGee
Britain To Retain Stage Censorship
London June 11 The British government will keep St James Palace as the censorship headquarters despite calls from dramatists including George Bernard Shaw to abolish censorship and recommendations to move it from the Lord Chamberlain to the London County Council. The Home Office favors tradition over reform while public morality groups press for a cleaned stage and bookstores. Shaw endorses abolition and argues no official body can be trusted to judge morality.
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H. K. Reynolds
International News Service
London
St. James Palace
George Bernard Shaw
London County Council
Home Office
London Public Morality Council
Home Secretary
Bernard Shaw
Shaw
St Pauls and Archbishop of Canterbury Assessor Statement
The fragment references St Pauls, the Archbishop of Canterbury, and an assessor role involving the speaker. Exact names, dates, or events are unclear from the text. The note appears to be a partial caption or quotation lacking context or complete details.
Center Street Kiddies Go Barefoot as Summer Arrives
Center Street greets summer with children seen playing barefoot on the street. The oldtimers recall May barefoot weather, but today it appears to begin after school ends. Visitors in New York City average 190,000 a day.
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Center Street
New York City
Alderman To Face Locke In Chicago Showdown
Alderman Fred, MSU sprint star, leads the year with a sole win over Ro land Locke of Nebraska. The two runners set for another meeting in Chicago as Alderman aims to extend an unbeaten spring record in the 100 and 220 yard dashes and the broad jump amid strong national rivalry.
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East Lansing
Mich
Fred Alderman
Michigan State College
Roland Locke
Nebraska University
Chicago
Locke
Alderman
Cornhusker
Ilinois
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NEW Castle, Butler & Jeannetive
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