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Newspaper
Salisbury Evening Times
Location
Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1925
Page
8
R Powell and Co announce completion of a large 15 passenger capacity elevator installation in their Main street department. Renovations include stock rearrangement and interior redesign to improve accessibility and functionality of the West Main building section. Completion expected within a few weeks.
A former Russian resident receives permission to Americanize and take a new surname. Gordon, native of Talcon, has lived in the United States since 1912 and arrived here in 1942. He operates a mercantile business in this city and seeks naturalization.
In Rutland Vermont on July 7 a report claims only two auk eggs exist in the United States. The bird itself is said to be extinct and the egg, once found, was owned by Bertram J Field and valued at $1200.
A portable steel shield built from rollers stands about eight feet high to protect police during barricade storms in New York on July 7. The device aims to provide cover while officers advance on suspect positions.
A British shipbuilding company forecasts a transition from steam to motor ships with fourteen large vessels to be powered by gasoline engines, signaling a modernization of maritime transport.
A July Tallahassee record notes an old Spanish funeral practice where a silver tray carried by a servant was used to announce the ceremony while the street observed the procession.
In Torrington Connecticut a group of boys gathered in a neighbor’s yard after games. When a stray ball broke a window she calmly retrieved it and returned it. The boys organized a small collection to thank her with candy for her courtesy.
A report notes children from Wicomico enjoying a vacation at Miracle House on Bay Shore. The piece mentions organizers and activities shaping a cheerful seaside retreat for youngsters.
A chaotic report describes a care site with elderly residents and children from Maryland, noting hourly visits by a caretaker. It mentions 74 Maryland children receiving care and hints at admissions processes and missing details inside the facility.
Washington reports that the United States remains independent of German dye manufacturers. The article notes 96 percent of dyes produced in the country are domestically made, reflecting American sourcing and production during the period.
In Reno, Okio a large snake wrapped around a transmission line disrupting power. Local crews worked to remove the animal and restore service as residents watched. No injuries reported.
Alien Devil, an actor in The White Cargo, is in critical condition after being shot by his wife Edith Parker. She was held on a charge as evidence and statements describe a heated argument at a New York hospital scene.
Detectives are assessing a visitor's claim that Mira Davis expressed affection for her lover. The probe focuses on statements made during the visit and any potential implications for the case.
A fragmentary report notes Port Waarvel as the setting with unclear details about purpose or events. No names, dates, or specific actions are clearly readable. The text indicates confusion or unknown motive behind the cited situation.
A partial OCR fragment references thinking ability and self perception with unclear context and potential notes on cognitive function. Further readable details are unavailable in the text provided.
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