Honeymooner Languishes in Chicago Police Cell
Lynn Worden aged 21 claiming to be Gideon Bornen's son from Charleston West Virginia and his Ottawa Canada bride Marjorie Paisley face multiple charges after a honeymoon of travel misadventures. They sought parental help as authorities investigate auto theft and fraud linked to trips through Rochester Detroit New York Chicago. The couple says their parents will resolve the situation.
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International News Service
Chicago
Lynn C. Sorden
Gideon
Young Worden
New York
Marjorie Paisley
Baltimore
Toronto
Rochester
N. Y
Detroit
How The Tank Got Its Name
The British war office kept tank development secret in a guarded enclosure. Civilians heard rumors of explosives and gases, then a cover story claimed oil tanks for Russia were built there. From that deception the term tank emerged for the new armored vehicle before its combat use.
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British War Office
England
War Office
Russia
Longest Tunnel To Be Under Hudson
The article discusses a proposed tunnel beneath the Hudson River to connect New York and New Jersey. It would be over a mile long and at least 30 feet in diameter, permitting multiple lanes of traffic and up to 6,045 vehicles per hour, with ventilation challenges addressed by an extensive pipe system.
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Hudson River
New York
New Jersey
Fifth Avenue
Several Birds May Be Taught To Talk
A historical note on talking birds discusses parrots as the most capable talkers among birds. It compares parrots with ravens jackdaws magpies and jays, citing their humanlike speech and the parrot’s superior voice due to beak tongue and head structure.
Is Cloth Clothing High Court To Decide
New York June 18 The Supreme Court has been asked to decide if cloth counts as clothing under the Levers act. Federal Judge granted a writ of error in the profiteering case of American Woolen Companies of New York and Massachusetts and William M Wood president, after Mack quashed indictments saying cloth was not wearing apparel. The writ sends the case to the Supreme Court. An aside mentions French women using extra-dry champagne as a shampoo for hair lighting.
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New York
Supreme Court of the United
Busy Saturday Bargain Flyer With Household Goods
A local sale advertises Ouija boards at 98c and a range of discounted items. Pillow cases, sheets, unbleached muslin, crash toweling, silk hose, gloves, union suits, and other fabric and apparel priced for Saturday only.
95e Yard Natural Japanese Pongee Silk Listing
A Saturday only sale offers 95e per yard for natural Japanese pongee silk 34 inches wide. Described as very desirable for mens shirts and women's waists and dresses and washable like muslin with minimal wear. Previously retailed at 1.75 to 2 dollars per yard.
Black Silks Priced At 1 95 Yard Now
Announce yardage of black Messaline black taffeta fabric offered at 1.95 per yard. Compare to recent prices of 2.50 and 2.98 per yard and urge readers to buy now for a timely supply.
Silk Blouses in Crepe Georgette and Tri Colettes Sale
Entire stock of silk blouses in crepe de chine georgette and tri colotte offered in all shades and sizes including stout. Dozens of styles priced from 4.95 to 27.50 with a 25 percent deduction at purchase for present reduced prices.
Voile Waists With Embroidered Collars and Cuffs
A shipment of voile waists with collars and cuffs in flesh rose orchid maize and light blue arrives. They are neatly embroidered and priced affordably at 2.98 dollars each.
Waterproof Rubber Baby Pants Sale at Special Saturday
Advertises waterproof rubber baby pants in small, medium and large sizes with a special price of 35c per pair for Saturday only.
Sale of ginghams in new lot at special price
Zephyr ginghams in plaids checks and plains offered at a special sale price of 59 cents per yard. The message notes 75 cent value and promotes the new lot as very pretty.
June Sale Prices on Axminster Rugs at Ardsley and Beauvais
A sale list shows discounted prices for various Axminster rug models from Ardsley, Fervac, and Beauvais brands. Items include seamless and high pile rugs in multiple sizes such as 7.6x9 feet, 9x12 feet, and 8.3x10.6 feet with sale prices ranging roughly from 11.50 to 148.50. Packages note June sale pricing across several color and pile variants.
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Ardsley
Axminster
Fervac
Beauvais
Sele
Sh. Ss. S. Eee
Karnak Wilton
Liberty Axminster
New Arrivals Boys Wash Suits For 2 To 8 Years
Our new line of wash suits for boys offers sturdy striped and plain colors plus white. Dress him for Sunday and he will look sharp and fresh, as if from a band box. Sizes 2 to 8 years. Prices from 1.98 to 3.98, modest for quality.
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Hooneymooner
Hudson
Children’s Sox
Lisle
New Castle
Butler
W. J. Offutt CO
Offutt Company
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Ede
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