Panic in the Dark on West Shore Train in Weehawken Tunnel
Marcella Timer of Clifton New Jersey recalls a summer 1925 West Shore ride that ended not in a crash but in a terrifying coal gas poisoning when a coupling failed and two cars halted mid tunnel. Passengers fought gas suffocation as others fled through a window and an emergency engine arrived after twenty minutes. Marcella and her son revived. daughter saved after a life threatening ordeal.
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Ello
Marcella Timer
Clifton
N. J
New England
Ridgefield Park
Marcella
Hartford
New York
New Jersey
West Shore
Weehawken
West Shore Railroad
City of
Jersey Meadows
Copyright
Diverse views claim Dostoevsky surpasses all as greatest novelist
The article contrasts John Cowper Powys praise with opinions on Dostoevsky's stature in fiction. It notes his claimed superiority in artistry, psychology, prophecy, and thought, placing him alongside Homer and Shakespeare among the greatest creators. It also mentions Heather as a versatile Scottish resource used in walls, beds, thatching, pots, ropes, and dye.
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John Cowper Powys
Dostalevsky
Homer
Shakespeare
Scotland
Hunting
Mrs. Ella Boole Aims to Restore Dry Era in U S
In New York Mrs Ella Boole 80 year old prohibition leader appears at a W C T U luncheon marking Frances Willards centenary. She recalls decades of anti liquor work with husband the late William Boole and notes her Brooklyn residence as a western battleground against saloons. Dr Donald A Laird of Colgate University retires after 14 years of writing and teaching, offering quirky maxims on evolution sleep and everyday life while praised as a noise and sleep expert.
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EW. York
Ella A. Boole
Prohibition
Morris Sheppard
Texas
Middle West
Mrs. Boole
New York
E. Willard
William H. Boole
Willette Street Methodist Church
Bowery Dives
Wooster
Ohio
University of Wooster
Prohibition Board
Stratey
van Wert
Brooklyn
Donald A. Laird
Colgate University
Laird
Dionne Quints
Dr. Laird
Indiana
Dubuque
Iowa
Colgate
WNU
What to Eat and Why Fish and Shellfish Value
Nutritionist C Houston Goudiss discusses how fish and shellfish fit into a diet. He compares fish to other meats noting lower fat, higher water content, easier digestion, mineral richness, especially iodine in saltwater fish, and the vitamin D role of fish liver and body oils. He highlights sea harvests, variety, and canning options like salmon, tuna, sardines, shrimp, and clams.
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C. Houston Goudiss
Fashion Patterns Offer Youthful Petticoat Frock For Home Sewers
A feature on new Patterns in Patterns showcases a youthful petticoat frock with exaggerated flare jackets and Victorian touches. The piece notes easy-to-follow sew charts for beginners, fabric choices, and ski or ice wear versatility. It lists pattern No 1669 and No 1673 with sizes, yardage, lining details, and mail order from The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Chicago.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Varieties of Shellfish and Nutritional Notes
The article describes shellfish such as clams oysters and shrimp differing from other seafood by containing carbohydrates and very little fat. Oysters are noted for iodine content and a resemblance to organs like liver and kidney as sources of vitamins A B and G.
Place of Fish in the Diet
The article highlights fish as a protein source interchangeable with beef and poultry and notes the iodine and vitamins in sea foods. It contrasts fatty fish like mackerel and salmon with lean options such as cod and haddock, suggesting rich sauces or frying to boost energy and advising homemakers to serve fish or shellfish more than once weekly.
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WNU
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