Catacombs of Honolulu Rival Those of Rome
Honolulu officials Fred J. Ohrt and C. W. Wentworth report a vast underground system beneath the city reaching to Diamond Head. Pools host eyeless fish, skeletons, and relics while natural caves likely formed 20,000 years ago. Catacombs served as refuges during tribal warfare and possible sacred burial spaces for high chiefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Hawaii
Fred J. Ohrt
Honolulu Water Bureau
C. W. Wentworth
Rome
Paris
Diamond Head
Wentworth
Neighbor Tips for Food and Florals from 1910s Guide
A reader shares kitchen and garden advice including olive and pepper fillings with mayonnaise for sandwiches and a decorative organza dressing for a young girl. It also covers seed sowing in flats, transplanting care, poinsettia trimming, and plant fertilizer use.
When East Meets West In Mutual Responsibility
Leonard A Barrett argues against the inward looking corner mindset that divides people by class and wealth. He warns that social and economic barriers create tragedy as two strong individuals fail to stand face to face and share responsibility.
CHIC DINNER DRESS
A Western Newspaper Union message extols unity and shared human dignity in democracy. It urges burying malice, practicing humane mentorship, and standing with the weak to strengthen society, proclaiming that no East or West exists when two people meet as equals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Newspaper Union
Meeting of East and West Through Shared Suffering
The text argues that poverty and ignorance need to meet wealth and culture to unite nations. It cites floods and disasters as levelers that reveal mutual need and the power of Red Cross and Near East Relief in prompting face to face aid. It stresses sacrifice, compromise, and the value of humanitarian action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
West
Ministry of the Red Cross
Japan
China
Household Fints by Betty Wells
Betty Wells surveys a New York house wares show with gadgets for home use from broccoli steamers to travel irons. She highlights compact portable appliances, self cleaning tools, and a roll top cabinet while noting practical layouts for a boy’s attic workspace with light green walls and plaid accents.
Women Lead As Losers In Fort Worth Stores
A Fort Worth survey across department stores buses trains and street cars shows women lose more articles than men though less expensive items. Hairpins and gloves are common losses with gloves singled out as most misplaced and husbands appearing among lost items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Tex
The Pie Eating Judge of Vermont
Judge Charles S. Dana of New Haven Vermont claims pie eating as a lifelong habit eating pie for breakfast lunch and dinner and even between meals He asserts he has tasted over 100 kinds of pie daily since boyhood Mrs Dana bakes them and his legend has reached Washington where officials consider inviting him to share his pie craft
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
New
Dana
Vermont
Washington
Charles A. Plumley
Mother daughter sew your own party fashions
An article shows a mother and daughter sewing their own party dresses using Barbara Bell patterns. It highlights the joy of making elegant wear at home, explains pattern details for sizes from children to adults, and promotes the Barbara Bell Spring and Summer Pattern Book with a 15 cent order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marge
Rose
Joanie
Auntie Rose
Jolly Twelve
Barbara Bell
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Wacker Dr
Chicago
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Quotations on Peace and Music by Historical Figures
A trio of quotes reflects concerns about war and peace. Franklin D. Roosevelt warns that weapons of death threaten civilization, Leopold Stokowski praises music that grows on the ear, and the Bishop of Manchester likens the world to a powder keg with lunatics at the torch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Leopold Stokowski
Bishop of
Manchester
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Iowa
Ir] Tubs
University of Iowa
Tubs
University of Miami
Associated Newspapers
Gojo Panners
California
U.S
WNU Service
Leonard A. Barrett
Chic
Betty Furness
Miss Furness
Ousehold Ffints
Betty Wells
New York
By Fred Neher
Rolling Home Trailer CO. Distributors
Dodge St
Omaha, Nebr
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