World Money Standardization Debate Sparks Nationwide Education Campaign
The World Trade Club promotes a campaign to force adoption of a universal money system based on the meter liter gram. The piece argues the decimal dollar and metric measures would simplify global trade, contrasting Britain’s pounds and inches with other nations' systems. It criticizes postwar spoils and questions ability of nations to adopt a common standard amid lingering imperial legacies.
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World Trade Club
Britain
America
England
Community Party Plans and Social News
A note on a children’s party plan with parent notifications to Mrs. Charles B. B. Royce. Mrs. Frederick F. Moore hosted a bridge club. Mrs. A. R. Taylor will host the local WCTU on May 27. Mr. and Mrs. R. Kingsland Hey to Bay Head for summer. James R. Hay and Miss Elizabeth Hay to North Hatley for summer. The couple plan residence in Goodnight Texas and California. Mrs. Charles S. Thurston hosted a bridge event. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Dunham head to Compo Beach for summer. Miss Constance Williams returns home from Edgartown Massachusetts.
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James R. Hay
Elizabeth Hay
Passaic Avenue
North Hatley
Canada
Goodnight
Tex
California
The Fragrant Weed’s Early American Discovery
The article traces tobacco use from Columbus era explorations to its native burning for fragrance and later chewing. It notes early observation of tobacco being smoked in large quantities as America was opened up and explored.
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America
Columbus
Cuba
Unaccountably Absent Minded Wedding Day Incident
A Chicago Tribune account recalls a wedding where the groom forgot the ring during the ceremony. The minister performed the service while many friends watched, and the bride remained composed as the groom blurted out his lapse.
Gold Value Through Time in Japan and Americas
The speaker Rev. Dr. W. BE. Uriffix asserts that early Japan had houses roofed with gold and that gold’s value there was historically modest, similar to its value in South America when Balboa sought the Pacific. He notes gold stayed about four times the value of silver up to 1859.
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W. BE. Uriffix
Japan
South America
Balboa
Wild Goose Behavior Prompts Hidden Egg Covering
A reflective note describes domestic geese descending from wild stock. Settlers let their geese roam and revert toward a primitive state. Geese lay unusually large white eggs that attract onlookers, so owners cover eggs when away to avoid publicity.
Trinidad Lizard Farm Signals Sugar Era Note
An article describes a Trinidad island lizard farm with equipment for breeding lizards vital to sugar planters and mentions a broader search for toads to aid world sugar output, alongside a note on a device that records car travel data to prevent vehicle misuse.
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Trinidad
The Guitar and Rat Projections in Scientific Note
The excerpt discusses the guitar as an instrument with six strings and limited harmony, noting it is easy to learn and best suited for accompaniment. It also cites Lantz’s claim that a rat couple’s undestroyed progeny could reach 20,000,000 in three years, with even higher theoretical figures. It closes with a quotation about life, love, and daily thoughts.
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Lantz
Scientific American Supplement
The Hornpipe Dance Through English Sailor Traditions
The hornpipe is an old English dance tied to England and the British sailor. It contrasts with modern hornpipes, which are more lively and American in character, believed named after the instrument once played during the performance.
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England
Japanese Soldiers Train as Gymnasts for Wall Scaling
Japanese troops are described as nearly all expert gymnasts. Barracks include a gymnasium. They can scale a 14 foot wall in under half a minute by leaping onto each other's shoulders, with one man supporting two or three others.
Bereavement thanks from E Coeyman family
The Coeyman family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during their recent bereavement especially DuPont employees for support and sympathy.
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DuPont
E. Coeyman
Dates of Western Trading Companies
The Hudsons Bay Company was chartered in 1670 by Prince Rupert and others. The North West Company of Montreal formed in 1779, and the two merged in 1821.
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Hadson's Bay Company
Prince Rupert
North Weat Fo Company
Montreal
Scout Demonstration and Food Sale At Vincent Church
Circles 2 and 4 of Vincent Church host a Saturday May 24 town hall demonstration and a food sale. Franklin A. Jane appears at the town hall Friday May 29 and Saturday June 6 for a mock trial event.
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Town Hall
Vincent Church
Franklin A. Jane
Anne 6
For Sale Sacrifice-Gentleman's House and Grounds
Single paragraph notice describes a residence with master bedrooms two maids rooms living areas florar large hall drying room kitchen pantry and linen closet four fireplaces bath porch sleeping porch bathrooms and a 115 by 200 lot. Includes vines barn garage golf club field club and high ground with a wonderful view. Easy terms. Apply Mrs. Elder 0 Vreeland Avenue. 5-10-19 tf.
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Maida
Elder
Vreeland Avenue
Mechanically Efficient Copper Washing Machine Demonstrated
The ad touts a copper washing machine built by 1877 experts, highlighting vacuum-driven washing, a light 3 pound setup, full tub use, a swinging wringer, underground mechanism, 10 sheet capacity, 14 pounds dry load, and 2 cents per hour operation. It emphasizes cleanliness, no skim buildup, compact separate unit design, no oil exposure, and simple operation.
Distributor of Electric Home Devices at Nutley NJ
Nutley New Jersey dealer located at 359 Centre Street handles electric home devices. Contact via phone 1155-M for sales and service inquiries.
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Nutley
New Jersey
Centre Street
N. J
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Nutley, N. J
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U.S. A
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Elm Place
Bridge Club
A. R. Taylor
Hillside Avenue
Mrs. R. Kingsland Hey
Bay Head
Charles S. Thurston
Whitford Avenue
Bridge
Gilli
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Sylvan Place
Compo Beach
Conn
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Nairn Place
Edgartown
Mass
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Boy Scouts of America
Pride of
Long Island
Osborne
Kodak
Lee’s Park Pharmacy
Franklin Ave
Cor
Chestnut St
Chestnut Street
Watley, WJ
Florida
Kyanize
S. S. Davis
Chestnut
R.G. Schaaf
Ney
Prospect Street
Nutley Sun Office
B. W. Stager
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