Canary choir joins German Reformed Church in Ralph Street
Gossip of the Borough reports six new choir members at the German Reformed Church of Jesus their trained canary birds. The birds perform under director Henry Fannal with a prize warbler. Pastor Rev William Oswalt led the service and a child crowd enjoyed the feathered chorus. Detectives probe petty thefts including cigars and coins at the court building.
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German Reformed Church of Jesus
Ralph Street
Central Avenue
William Oswalt
Henry Fannal
Mr. Fannal
Supreme Court
Kelly
Justice Maddox
James McGee
Museum Exhibits the Mythic Great Egg at Brooklin
The Brooklin Museum on Eastern Parkway unveils a mammoth egg of the 42pronis, a bird rivaling legends like the roc. Collected after a year’s research by Rowland Ward, the specimen cost 20 dollars and faced a shelved voyage through agencies before arriving at the museum.
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Eastern Parkway
Ronal Bar
Anlephant
Rec
Eavier
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Povey
Madagascar
WSS
Rowland Ward
America
American Express Company
Emouy
Wedding News From Flatbush And Brooklyn Borough
Multiple society weddings reported across Brooklyn and nearby areas. Laura Steers wed Dr. William H. Bayles at Flatbush church. others include Siefke Trexier nuptials in Bay Ridge, Hastings Root, Henning Schumann, Hewitt Mitchell, Cooper Budd, and Foster Franklin ceremonies.
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Flatbush
Dutch Reformed Church
Laura Louise Steers
Alfred E. Steers
William H. Bayles
John Elwyn Lloyd
Steers
Bedford Avenue
Dorothy Fosser
Manhattan
Helen Baines
Port Jefferson
Long Island
Gertrude E. Schefers
Ida M. Tompkins
Augusta Folser
Mildred Steers
Helen Schmidt
Alfred E. Steers, Jr
Samuel D. Abrams
Inwood
Charles F. Stratmann
Harry T. Spelman
Charles J. Rathjen
Two Adams Daughters Host Luncheon For Engaged Elizabeth de Selding
Miss Jean Dunbar Adams and Miss Ethel James Adams entertained at luncheon honoring Miss Elizabeth de Selding following news of her engagement to Henry Mason Day. Also present were Miss Mary and other guests in the social gathering.
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Jean Dunbar Adams
Ethel James Adams
Horatio Mortimer Adams
Elizabeth de Selding
Henry Mason Day
Mary
Monday Budget of Big Values at Bargain Store
A sweeping sale listing dozens of items with low sale prices for corsets, underwear, fabrics, hats, shoes, and home goods. Notable deals include Nemo Corsets 210, U S Special Corsets 1.98, Navy Blue Serge 49c yard, 36 inch Shantung Pongees 84c, parasols up to 6.00, and many discounted notions and dresses.
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C. la Mode
Cretonne
Not on Sale Until Tuesday Extraordinary Sales for Tuesday
A catalog style listing shows discounts on various fabrics and trims including veiling satin chiffon laces and embroidered flouncings. Items priced per yard or per piece include 49c 69c 89c and under a dollar with several yardage reductions. The sale promises notable discounts on lace waists and piazza dresses priced at 3.98.
Harnessing Sun and Wave to Power the World
The essay predicts vast powers from solar engines, wind and tidal devices, and intra atomic energy. It cites Edison and Mouchot and describes a South Pasadena solar pump, a sun motor network, and tides turning wheels. It envisions wireless power, space travel, and Mars voyages enabled by radium and ether energy.
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Rimini
Italy
Atolus
Jupiter
Wotan
Plato
Kant
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Mars
Notable Society Voyages and Social Appointments
A list shows Buchanan Jennings and several Misses among hosted guests. Mr and Mrs Ernest Pressprich sail on the Lusitania June 3 then plan continental motoring. St Clair MecKelway depart on Carmania for Europe. Pierrepont on La Savoie to Havre and the L Mauretania travelers depart. Keiser and Nissen couples plan summer abroad with July 1 and August mid returns. Rev Dr Newell Dwight Hillis leaves for a Northwest trip lasting a month.
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Ernest Charles Pressprich
Lusitania
Replenishing the Lobster Supply in Maine Waters
The U S Fish Commission steamer Gannet freed over 16 million lobster fry in Maine waters, bringing total releases to about 16.9 million in recent days. Breakdowns show 3,000 at Kennebunkport and Cape Porpoise, 1,000,000 at Kennebunk Beach, and 3,000,000 near Portsmouth New Hampshire to restore regional seed stocks.
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Maine
United States Fish Commission
Kennebunkport
Cape Porpoise
Kennebunk Beach
Portsmouth
Solar Power Promise From Ancient Rays to Modern Use
The article argues that solar energy will vastly reduce dependence on coal and water power as direct use of the sun becomes feasible. It cites solar heat and energy: on a bright day each acre wastes 1400 horsepower, Manhattan lighting equals national manufacturing horsepower, and historic experiments from Archimedes to field trials illustrate concentrated sun power.
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Garrett P. Serviss
Manhattan Island
United States
Archimedes
Syracuse
Bathing Accommodations Planned by Fife Coal Company
Vice-Consul Charles Drysdale reports the Fife Coal Company will offer bathing facilities for miners after their shift. A small weekly charge, about two cents, will apply. Uncertainty remains whether the miners will accept the new amenity as only a fraction have indicated interest.
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Charles Drysdale
Dunfermline
Fife Coal Company
Railway guards of old trains and their evolving duties
The article traces the evolution of railway guards from exposed top-guard duties to safer practices. It notes roles, communication with enginemen, luggage security on roofs, passenger safety rules, and the shift from handbrakes to automatic brakes, including the porting of an under guard to a locomotive tender and later improvements for comfort and safety.
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Ostiers
London
Great Western Company
Dickey
Var
North London Company
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