Concrete Steamer Faith Makes East River Voyage to New York
Newsreel of the Faith, first ocean going concrete ship, passing quarantine and docking at the Brooklyn refinery of the American Sugar Refining Company. The 5000 ton freighter, 36 feet long with a 14.6 foot beam, sailed from Cuba with raw shear cargo and arrived in New York on November 21 after seven days at sea.
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New York Harbor
East River
Brooklyn
American Sugar Refining Company
Brooklyn Bridge
Redwood City
Cal
San Francisco
Seattle
Portland
Penu
Chile
Panama Canal
New Orleans
Cuba
New York
Hatteras
Thrift Stamp Boy Found Idle Truth in Suburban Walk
A woman in a suburban village encounters a boy leaning on a gate who insists he is working for a Thrift Stamp. He explains Mr Smith on the veranda will pay the price of a stamp if he watches for his father, a claim the woman questions as idle talk.
Honor Edith Cavell grave ceremony in Brussels
The British community held a ceremony at Edith Cavell's grave in the Tir National Cemetery amid rain and mud. Attendees included the British minister, Lady Villers, the Earl of Athlone, the Belgian and Spanish ministers, and American minister Brand Whitlock who gave a tribute. The wreaths were laid by the British and American representatives.
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London
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Pupie Ledger Co
Brussels
Edith Cavell
Tirsur National Cemetery
George
Queen Mary I
Sir Villers
British Legion
Brand Whitlock
Lady Villers
Legion
Earl of Athlone
World walls torn down for highways under new government
The piece notes ancient Chinese walls once built to ward off civilization are being dismantled and crushed into material for roads. It claims this will help a new government utilize American made motor trucks. An advertisement for Universal Electric Irons and Sam Speir Howe Co at 219 Los arno appears.
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Aq Universal Electric Irons
Espomestic Electric Irons
SAM Speir Howe
Losarno
Diodanding Grave Problem for Germans Demobilization Strains Industry
A London Times report in The San Antonio Alsht and The Philadelphia Public Ledger outlines German demobilization woes. Transport and material shortages hinder industry as Munich stores face delivery delays while Ruhr workers face reallocation and stalled rail contracts.
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London Times Service
San Antonio Alsht
Philadelphia Public Ledger
London
Vorwarts
Germany
Ministry of War
Munich
Holstein
Silesia
Dusseldorf
Cologne
Mhine
Cologne Gazette
Ruhr
Reichstag
Dortmund
Salon. Jen
Entente
Endres
Ukraine
Finland
Turkey
Balkans
Endowment for a French chair at Oxford in honor of Foch
An Oxford announcement states Sir Basil Zaharoff offers £25,000 to endow the Marshal Foch professorship of French literature and promote French studies. The plan includes occasional lectures, travel scholarships, and strong Paris representation on the board.
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Oxford
Foch
Toodon Times
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
The
Public Ledger
Basil Zaharoff
Marshal Foch
Basil Zahasti
England
University of Paris
Paris
Europe
Basil Zahatoff
France
University of Petrograd
University of London
Imperial College of Science In Technology
Legion of Honor
The Grasshopper an Idiot
A satirical piece from the Minneapolis Journal denounces the grasshopper as an idiotic insect lacking brains and purpose. It contrasts various insects with the grasshopper’s supposed aimless existence and mocks its appearance and behavior.
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Minneapolis
Get Rid of Pimples with Stuart's Calcium Wafers
Advertisement touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a fast cure for pimples, boils, and skin blemishes by cleansing blood and impurities. Claims promise rapid beauty results and a 60 cent box, with a free trial offer via mail.
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Stuart
Gloves for Christmas Best of Gifts at Joske Store
The ad promotes a wide range of gloves including women's silk and chamoisette styles, driving gloves, Grace Kid Gloves, washable cape gloves, misses gloves, and knitted woolen options. Prices span 75 cents to 8 dollars 50 cents, with exchanges allowed for gifts.
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Joske
Grace
New Blouses at $4.98 from $8.50 Value
A large stock of blouses from the New York office arrives with crepe de chine and Georgette crepe options. Styles include collarless and high necks, bead trimmings, braids, embroidery, and tucks in white flesh bisque navy black. Sizes up to 46. Values up to 8.50, sale price 4.98 each. A second group offers Georgette and crepe de chine blouses at 3.89 for values to 7.50.
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New York
Express
Gifts of China and glass at half price across sets
Richest display of Nippon and glassware features wine sets decanters and trays matching etched designs. Plain optic glass wine sets 99c. full wine and cake sets from $4.98. bonbon dishes nut sets and berry sets priced from $1.98 to $2.95. Electroliers lamps with colored shades and Royal Cauldon service plates offered by the dozen.
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Nippon China
Toyland Tomorrow Show Promises Electric Toy Marvels
Tomorrow at Toyland a dazzling display showcases miniature stages with electric switches and tiny actors in Aladdin's Lamp. Featured toys include Daisy Air Rifles, scout pistols, electrical cars, and thousands of dolls. Aimed at Christmas shoppers, the event emphasizes value and variety for children and parents.
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Santa Maus
Portable Christmas Toys and Dolls Highlight Store Sale
A local ad catalogs bright toy options and ride ons with prices from $1.25 up to $15. A range includes Velocipedes $2.45, tricycles $6.95, wagons from $1.25, and Victory Dolls with real hair and moving eyes. Strong value and variety noted.
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Victory
Free Trial Coupon Offer From Stuart Co
A customer expresses desire for a free trial package of Stuart's Calcium Wafers and provides a mailing request to be sent by return mail to a Marshall Michigan address with incomplete street details. The note references Nama Street and an unclear state designation.
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F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall, Mich
Stuart
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