Oil Leakage From Ships Kills Rare Sea Birds
Berlin reports that oil leaking from ocean steamers endangers sea birds by the thousands, risking extinction of rare species. Dr Weigold, government ornithologist, warns oil from ship pumps coats water and feathers, causing hypothermia and starvation. guillemots and auks suffer near California ports and Heligoland Bay. He urges immediate measures to protect birds valuable to fisheries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Berlin
Germany
Heligoland Observatory
HW. Weigold
Hamburger Fremdenblate
Ais
California
Heligoland Bay
Algo
Starlet’s vanity fuels a wary gaze in cinema
A passerby notes her pride in looks and hints at a film offer she awaits, while another exclaims a boastful lineage line about being “an old foal” and unique, with the claim of no other like her. The brief exchange blends concern, humor, and pride in personal fame.
New Foreign Minister of Germany Appointed
Dr Haniel von Haimhausen is named to direct Germanys foreign affairs succeeding Dr Walter Rattenau who was assassinated in Berlin. He previously served as secretary for foreign affairs and is regarded as one of Germanys ablest statesmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haniel von Haimhausen
German Republic
Walter Rattenau
Berlin
Germany
Lima Beans Prefer Rich Soil For Best Growth
An old guide notes Lima beans thrive in rich soil and should be planted edgewise eye down for strong germination. It contrasts bush and pole varieties, recommends fencing with chicken wire as a substitute for poles, and advises spacing, depth, and soil enrichment including fall manure.
Airana Europe’s Remotest Capital Described in Colorful Note
A National Geographic Society bulletin contrasts Tirana with other inland capitals like Tegucigalpa and Durazzo, noting Albania’s rugged terrain, lack of railroads, and a bustling market life. It highlights Tirana’s surprising grandeur, bazaars, mosques, palatial homes, and rich crafts as a snapshot of a capital amid Europe’s upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tegucigalpa
Central America
Tirana
Albania
National Geographic Society
Durazzo
Adriatic
Fiume
Europe
Household Goods and Beauty Aids Price List
A dense catalog of beauty powders face powders cold creams and toners with brand names such as Pompeian Palmolive Jergen Djer Kiss and Love Me. Also listing tonics pills and cleaners including Tanlac Pinkham's Compound Scott's Emulsion Nujol and O Cedar polish. Prices range from 3 to 75 cents per item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bbc Pompeian
Tanlac
Pinkham
Scott
Earle
Bae
Bromo Seltzer
Pierce
Dewict
Nujol Dean
Baby Care Items and Prices in Local Shop Ad
A compact listing of baby care goods and prices including vacuums and milk brands. Items shown include Bre Melins Food Eagle Brand Milk Hand's Baby Remedies 2l Castorin Fletchers Merck Milk Supa Sterate Zine Rubber Pants Baby Rattlers Sykes Comfort Furder with prices around 68c to 52c and 19e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melins Food Eagle Brand
Hand's Baby
Fletchers
Merck
Sykes Comfort Furder
Shaving Specials and Razor Items Listed
The notice lists shaving products including Gillette razors Gem razors blades and assorted blades. Also featured are several shaving creams such as Mennen Palmolive Lysol and William’s brands with auto-strap and Ender’s blades noted for availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillette Razor
Gillette Blad
Ender's Blades
Star Blades
Mennen
Molle
William's
Albania a Country of Simple Homes and Highland Hero
The piece surveys Tirana with its 15,000 residents and contrasts urban living with mud houses in outer regions. It highlights Tirana as a potential health retreat and elevates Kruja as the cradle of national hero Skanderbeg, noting his guerrilla resistance and legendary 3,000 Turks slain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tirana
Albania
Krola
Kruja
Scanderberg
Vietor
Paris Fashions Blue Face Paint Over Rouge Trend
Paris women adopt blue face paint as a fad to replace red cosmetics seen as overused. Advocates compare it to changing outfits and favor a subtle blue with white powder, noting the shift from red dominating fashion. A French writer signals a new phrase, while a line about Harding’s golf score appears in the clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Small Craft Carries Booze Cargo To Cuba
A tiny seven foot punt loaded with whiskey was spotted by a U.S. patrol on the Detroit river. When asked by officers where it was bound the man said Cuba and produced Canadian clearance papers, and he was allowed to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Detroit
Mich
Detroit River
United States
Canada
The Jingler and His Wife Question Money Rattle
A verse exchange shows a humorous courtroom moment as a poet admits difficulty hearing money jingle while his wife taunts him about shaking himself to earn wealth, prompting a witty judicial remark from the judge.
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Wright's Markets
Cantaloupes
Rene Bos
Erewene
Wee Bos Han You
Nabiscoes
Namocold
Franklin
Salderg
Burt Onley
Hamburg
Wright’s Markets
Sanitary Fruit Market
Bell-3450
Lincoln
McCartney Road
Lincoln Park
New Castle
Youngstown
Johnson
S. Jefferson ST
Cutleurs Laboratori
EMERY
North Mill Street
Puritan Brand
Wilder & Curry
Belt
Citizens
Auto Realita
R. A. Bailey
South
Jefferson
Airana
Eddison Ivy
Smart
N. Mill St
McKee
Howard's
Pond
Woodbury's
Daggett & Ramsdell
Hinds H. & A
L. Reese
Luxor
Stillman’s
Mennen's
Rao
Lve
Bae Phut
Austin
Woodsbury’s
Cutburn
Packer
Pure Castile
Vege
Sap
Pebeco
Kolynos
Forhan
Rebreco
Euthymal
Lyon
Grave
Werner
Bsc
Hem-Roth
Nature
Miles
Squibb
T Red Cross Palmolive
Ayer
BBC Sterno
Horlick’s Malted
Steer Eskay
Nestle
Mead
Harding
Victor Records
Mather Bros. Co
East Washington St
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