Down the Volga Journey From Moscow to Gorki
A traveler recounts a perilous Moscow to Gorki train ride plagued by ptomaine poisoning among several party members. Doctors and a nurse aided recovery, while notes describe Gorki’s Ford-like auto plant, wages, pensions, and Soviet life amid a Volga cruise with dramatic riverfront scenes including a near drowning of Bob Gibson and rescue by Fred Kelley Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Gorki
Russia
Ford
Detroit
Astrakhan
Caspian Sea
Volga
Central Empire
Bob Gibson
California
Misa Dana
Buffalo
Fred Kelley Jr
Minnett
Gibson
Kelley
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets touted by physician for liver and bowel aid
An advertisement describes Dr F Edwards' Olive Tablets as a remedy for a pale complexion, tired eyes, pimples, and sallow skin. It claims they normalize liver and bowel function, remove waste, and improve overall health with regular use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FM Edwards
Edwards
Dr. Edwards
Edwards Olive T. Br
Spring crepe silk dress pattern No 2626 in fashion book
Fashion note promotes a crepe silk print dress pattern No 2626 with a simple two hour sewing time. It advertises sizes 36 to 50 bust, 334 yards of 39 inch material for size 36, and includes an illustrated sewing chart in the pattern. Order by mailing 10 cents with size circle noted.
Narrow Escape at City Pool Ends Safe
A tense incident at a local pool left a swimmer facing drowning after ingesting water and slipping under. Kelley, an experienced swimmer, stabilized the situation and brought him to safety after a 36 hour bed rest period. To be continued tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley
Heldmyer Co Publishes Free Booklet on Painting Beauty
Heldmyer Co of this city has received a limited number of free booklets from Hanna Paint Manufacturing. The booklet titled Beauty is color illustrated and covers wall tints exterior finishes and decorating ideas for homes. Copies may be picked up at Heldmyer Home Co store while supplies last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heldmyer Home. Co
Hanna Paint Manufacturing Company
Heldmrer Hdme. Co
Chinese Women Take Spotlight in Public Life
United Press reports Chinese women, from singers to professors, dominating social life, politics, and public events in Peiping and across the country. Notable figures include Miss Yao Zai fan described as a modern Amazon leading volunteers against Japanese rule in Manchuria. At Peking National University women protested Chancellor Chiang Monlin’s orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Peiping
China
Han Fu-chu
Shantung
Manchuria
Yao Zai-fan
Jean d'Arc
Miss Yao
Shanghai
Peking National University
Chiang Monlin
Chinese Generalissimo Orders Moral Control Amid War and Rumors
The report cites actions in Kiangsi where Chiang Kai-shek bans pleasures in sing-stone houses of Nanchang and imposes military law on officers caught gambling opium. It notes coeds resisting morality policy at a Virginia relief home and rumors of Communist informers inflaming beliefs in free love. It also mentions a legend of a women’s land linked to the Kurile Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wei
Kiangsi
Chiang Kai-shek
Nanchang
Kurile Islands
Kuriles
Blow-pipe fish of Malay used to catch flies
The blow-pipe fish of Malay earns its name from behavior when feeding on flies. Standing on its tail and surfacing, it blows a tiny water drop at a fly with precise aim. five times out of six the drop hits, sending the fly plunging, allowing the fisherman to capture it.
Local visits and social calls in Pittsfield area
Mr and Mrs Jesse Ford from South Russia visited Mrs A M Sherburne Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Sumner Folk of Amherst called on Mrs Eva Piper and family. Also Mr and Mrs Ben Schubert and others spent the past week with farmers niece and family Mr and Mrs Le Roy Lounsbroush. Wallace Bear's business trip to Akron and Alliance and LeRoy Lounsbroush with Ben Schubert to Columbus Monday. Rev and Mrs C Buchholz and children from Dover Center were Sunday callers at the Piper home. Mrs Bertha Kuhl and children of Wakeman spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs William Hayes. The many friends of Mrs Hayes will be glad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Ford
South Russia
A. M. Sherburne
Sumner Folk
Amherst
Eva Piper
Mtoo
Ben Schubert
F. Davidson
Childern
Barhard
Elsie May
Camden
LeRoy Lounsbroush
Wallace Bear
Akron
Alliance Mone
Columbus
Dover Center
Piper Home
Bertha Kuhl
Wakeman
William Hayes
Hayes
Maury Charts Faster Ocean Routes Cut Voyage Time
The text notes Maury as a key hydrographer and naval officer who mapped wind patterns to optimize the England Australia passage. It recalls prior voyage times of about 224 days to Australia and 250 days round trip, then cites a route reducing trips to 93 days one way and 65 days return under favorable winds. It closes with a moral about happiness and admiration without desire.
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Matthew F. Manuty
England
Australia
Maury
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Lenin
Societ Union
Inne Irares Gorki
Murbach Coal & Supply Co
West Bridge St
Helen Williams
Tapesry
Farbion Bureau
Elyria Chronicle-Teleataw
Fifth Ave
New York, N. Y
Ptolemy
Copernicus
H. R. Ekins
Edith Mae
Hygrade Dry Cleaners
Middle Ave
Virginia
Federal Transient Relief Bureau
Lynchburg
Pittsfield
Crooks Coal CO
Sean Seroco
Seroco
Hour
Uaa
Sears, Roebuck and Co
Broad St
Elyria, Ohio
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