History of eyeglasses from ancient to modern times
James A. Lose led a Frederic lecture on spectacles tracing origins in Rome Egypt and China. The talk covers early glass making legends Cho Tso the first maker legends of rank benefiting from glasses and the rise of American optical industry led by McAllister Philadelphia and later the American Optical Company.
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James A. Lose
Lecreon
Frederck Hentsday
Lang
Fey Lear
Egypt
China
Cho Tso
St. Pauus
Haltar
Girl Saves Village By Spreading Forest Fire Alarm
Miss Jaramet led a village defense from near Batiste by riding a motor to alert residents as a forest blaze spread across miles of valber land. Her actions helped safeguard the town and mobilize men to respond to the growing danger.
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Jaramet
Batiste
Miles
Sey
Onis
Stowaways Describe Banana Ripening Experiment
Nine Jamaica men onboard the Norwegian freighter Sama claimed to have ripened green bananas in twenty four hours by using heat. They described consuming Planters rum during the process and expect deportation. Caruso earned over two million dollars from phonograph royalties.
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New York
Ninetsen
Jamaica
Negreas
Sama
EF Island
Stowaways Die After Heat and Gas On Board Santa Theresa
Immigrant tragedy aboard the Santa Theresa leaves five stowaways dead from heat and gas asphyxia. Survivors Jose Hernandez 28 Bernardo Fernandez 34 Antonio Fernandez 35 Sanshee 34 describe hiding in coal bunkers behind a bulkhead during the voyage from Cuba to Gloucester. Immigration Commissioner James L. Hushes reports the deaths and the crew contends the men were found near the coal bunkers while the ship sailed two days at sea. The dead were lowered over the side as the captain read funeral rites, with the stowaways believed to have been among the most exposed to the furnace heat. The group faces deportation to Havana. birds in cages and other off-topic notes follow in the report.
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Philadelphia
Santa Theresa
Gloucester
James L. Hushes
Jose Havilandez
Barnardo Fernandez
Antonio Fernandez
Bernardo
Sanshee
Tose Ramindez
Ted
Cuba
Frida
Myrsery
Yitlie
Svaester
T. S
James TL
Jalen
Havana
Tees
Syes Orher
Ohimm
Go es Home to Sober Up In America Prohibition Talk
New York reports Lord Castle Tose son of Lord Kinmare sailed on the France to return home to sober up. He notes drinking in America is widespread and questions when prohibition becomes effective. He remarks on people offering liquor in public places and jokes about Al Smith.
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Lord Gastierouse
America
New York
Lord Castle Tose
Lord Kinmare
Hillarney
France
I. Vardon
Annie
al Smith
Wisconsin Repeater Buried in Tucker Bill Debate
Madison, Wisconsin June 14 final action on the Tucker bill repealing the Severson prohibition enforcement act is delayed after a calendar placement was buried in the assembly.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Thut
Dave's Mentha Pepsin Advertisement Claim
Smashed the cause of indigestion by urging readers to try Dave's Mentha Pepsin. The letter-like ad extols relief from dispepsia and sour stomach, praising strong, lasting effects and recommending the Co-Operative Drug Co. and other druggists.
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Sis
Dave
Iocan
Trenton
Nant
Mentha Pepsin
Co-Operative Drug Co
Curfew Enforced in Ruhr as Guerrilla War Intensifies
Reports describe a nine o'clock curfew across Ruhr cities amid ongoing sabotage on railways. Authorities brace for further measures as security forces battle guerrilla activity, with rapid actions expected from the garrison and police.
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Ruhr
Benet Fi Sistsen Recites Saturday Sioned
A fragmentary item notes Benet Fi Sistsen scheduled for a Saturday performance or recitation labeled Sioned. Details are unreadable, but the reference suggests a cultural event on a weekend.
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Benet Fi
Sistsen
Fatalities Reported in Dortmund Shooting Tragedy
The report lists six people killed in Dortmund on Sunday night including a restaurateur, an electrician, a miner, a merchant, a Swiss citizen who owned a works in Hoerde, and an unidentified sixth. Also named are a 16 year old boy, two doctors, and a police officer killed in Dortmund. A state of siege was proclaimed in Hauhausen following the curfew hour.
Refuse To Sail In Dry Ship
Nearly half of the crew on the French liner G2 threatened to strike over conditions as captain received notice of impromptu plans to limp to America. Arrangements were made for limited wine rations. the line warned passengers of possible delays and reduced provisions amid the dispute.
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France
Row Over Liquor Ends in Gunfire at Valley
A town dispute over liquor escalated when J Tune 14 and George clashed at Valley. A confrontation led to a man firing a revolver from a second story, striking Bowers in the chest after Bowers refused to leave.
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Rbetviceres
J. Tune
George
Valley
Seris Bowers
Iie
Bowers
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Alleges Health Restorative
Citizens report improved energy and relief from weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. Mrs Myges of Winston-Salem North Carolina says it helped her perform housework and support her husband at the store. Mrs Hammmoodon of Keene New Hampshire reports backache relief and renewed strength enabling work and advocacy.
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Winston-Salem
N. C
Ron
Lydia EE
LK. Myges
Eléth &J
Winston-Salem, N.C
Keene, N.H
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E Pinkham
A. F. Hammmoond
Carpenter Street
Keene
N. H
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Benjamin
ING
American Optical Company
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J. H. Ape
G. Kevin Robert
Rotary Club
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Hood
J. FE. Gamtrill, Jr
Hood College
Insuitu
Apple
Wlr. Doty
Lot Jefferson
Christ Lutheran Church
Rochesvier
NX. Y
Gettysburg
Gettys Rotary
Doty
Ster Hatary Club
Ree
Stancheon
Harry MacDonald
Frederick Hid
Edward Tiber
York
R. N. Reindotlar
Survers
Keeclab
Caruso
Everett True
Tree & I Hovesut
Toon
Nsw
REAT
Ensfami
Hiany
Atlanta
Georgia
Court of Appeals
Sam Ware
Ailgrounderigker
Ware
Cssker
Gary
Chicago
Ahi SA
Lake Michigan
Lfe-Saving
Ind
Wirs. Bowker
Niahi
Sentember
Trip
Frederick F
York St
Cook
Nsval
Surehorse
Dew Cousult Honklet
Nincara Falls
Susauehan
Walter
Pennsylvania
Lydia Eascne
the News Job Printing Office
FF. Dolley Company Inc
Buffalo, N.Y
Cardiff
Cord and Glenkirk
Madras
B. Rosenour & Sons, Inc
ST. James Tires Square
Grand Central
Utes Pennsylvania
W. Tomson Qurex
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