Far Off India voyage from San Francisco to Honolulu
A shipboard diary recounts leaving Frisco for India aboard a China bound liner. The writer describes baggage, farewells with friends, cabin life, seasick trials, dining routines, a New Year’s Eve watch night, and plans to land in Honolulu before continuing toward Asia, with about 1227 passengers aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koert
Bro. Burger
Miss Willison
Brother Smith
Littl
India
Mother Sill
Bay
Berkeley
Aries
China
Ary Alliance
Indo- China
Shanghai
Claude Pony Ah Agite
Japan
California
Peapate
Frisco
Honolulu
Half Billion for Roads in United States This Year
Officials of the Bureau of Public Roads forecast highway expenditures reaching about 500 million dollars in the current year. State departments estimate 386 million for roads and bridges, with potential $126 million more from forthcoming federal funds. Local districts could spend about 150 million more for construction and maintenance across 132,000 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau
Post Office
Spring Millinery Now Ready at King's
Ladies invited to inspect a fine new line of spring millinery at King's. Old customers and prospective new ones urged to call and view the stock.
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King’s
Being Things at Monte Carlo 1919 Daze of furlough
A letter from a Company E soldier on furlough describes travel from Lyons to Monte Carlo and Nice, praising the Blue Mediterranean and Riviera beauty. He notes Monaco as a winter haven, visits the Prince’s palace, cathedral, museums, and the Casino, and reflects on war fatigue and the contrast with peacetime ease. Clarence accompanies him, they take photos, and locals treat soldiers well.
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Hotel de la Terrasse
Monte Carlo
Company E
Lyons
Valence
Marseilles
Montone
Monaco
Riveria
California
France
Albert I
Prince of
Italy
Prince's Palace
Augustus Ceaser
la Turbie
Nice
Castrio
Clarence
Quiet Place Enjoyed by English Tourists Cards From Points Of Interest
A brief note describes a peaceful locale loved by English visitors. The writer mentions sending cards from key sights and plans to add a personal line on the back. Both Clarence and Archie are well and extend affection to everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Archie
Creeping barrage on screen in Griffiths The Greatest Thing in Life
The Baker Theatre to show D W Griffiths The Greatest Thing in Life starring Lillian Gish on March 19 and 20. The film vividly presents the creeping barrage with heavy smoke, exploding shells, and a bombing aircraft illustrating a new warfare tactic for home viewers.
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D. W. Griffith
Lillian Gish
Baker Theatre
Prohibition Ban Fete Features Barleycorn Farewell
More than 100 attendees praised the long fight for National Prohibition while President Pennington acted as toastmaster. Edith Minchin spoke on the temperance struggle, with other toasts honoring Prohibition and its global impact. Plans to counter illegal import of alcohol were discussed, including sending workers to the Mexican border. Miss Gladys Hannon was named as a field worker and fundraising efforts expanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennington
Edith Minchin
Jesse Edwards
G. A. Pollard
John Barleycorn
G. H. Lee
G. Miller
Harvey A. Wright
Ada Wallace
Gladys Hannon
Newberg
Successful Music Recital Delights College Audience
The college music department staged a successful recital in Wood-Mar Hall with a large audience. The first half showcased young students led by Thelma Stretch Katharine Dyer Helen Virginia Moore Robin Moore and Bertram Miller on piano and Wilma Evans on violin. The second half featured older pupils including Elizabeth Cady Kathleen Cone Grace Little Estelle Stroud and Hil.
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Wood-Mar Hall
Thelma Stretch
Katherine Dyer
Helen Virginia Moore
Robin Moore
Bertram Miller
Wilma Evans
Elizabeth Cady
Kathleen Cone
Grace Little
Estelle Stroud
Hil
Memorial for Richard M. Kennedy in Germany hospital
Richard M. Kennedy died in a Lazemburg Germany hospital after a ten day flu and pneumonia siege. He was 22 and a Reed College graduate of 1920, attached to the Rainbow Division, 150th Field Artillery. The family resides at 1227 El Sereno Ave Los Angeles with Louise Kennedy in the city library. Theodore M. Kennedy arrived in New York aboard Caponic on February 20.
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Richard M. Kennedy
Lazemburg
Germany
R. H. Kennedy
Red Cross
Newberg High School
Leideprey
Verdun
Argonne
Kennedy
el Sereno Avenue
Los Angeles
Louise Kennedy
Theodore M. Kennedy
New York
Evening Concert Ends With Trio Performances
Lis Hanning on piano and Cecil Pearson on voice led the program with two string trios. Glenn Taylor on violin Mr. Hull on cello and Mrs. Hull on piano closed the evening, and the performances were enthusiastically received.
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Lis Hanning
Cecil Pearson
Glenn Taylor
Mr. Hull
Mrs. Hull
Revival Services Continue at Friends Church
Special meetings in progress at Friends Church draw public attendance. Fred E. Carter, pastor, notes ongoing revival services with strong Christian support urged for all to attend.
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Friends Church
Fred E. Carter
British troops add Welsh version to Bethesda pool story
The Pool of Bethesda display now features seventy eight language versions of the healing tale from John five, after a Tommy writes the account in Welsh when his language isn’t represented. The note adds a humorous touch to visitors seeking the biblical tale.
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Bethesda
Stepe
Tommy
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Mrs. K. Hawley Jack E. P. Dixon
Pacific
Conland
Golden Gate
Etaira
China Sea
Mitie Evans
Clarence Coe
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