Azores Ranked as Atlantic Communication Hub
A Washington Geographic Society bulletin extols Fayal Island as the Atlantic communications hub with four cable companies and 150 plus dispatch operators. The report links Fayal to Europe and the Americas, notes Horta’s charm and wartime references, and recalls the Azores’ volcanic history and dramatic earthquakes.
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Fayal Island
Azores
National Geographic Society
Sao Miguel
Angra
Horta
Fayal
Atlantic
Europe
Americas
Africa
Pico
Jersey Justice in Interlaken Forces Driver to Pick Litter
A motorist wearing white flannels was made by Interlaken’s chief of police to walk the muddy road and remove every scrap of paper he dumped from his car while speeding through the town known for its exclusive cleanliness.
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Horta
Hlorta
Mark Twain
Mark
Azores
Asbury
N. J
Interlaken
Deer Bursts Through Windshield in Maryland Mountains
A large buck leaped through the windshield of J. B. McMillan's car in the mountains near Johnsonburg, landing in his lap and startling him during the drive in Hagerstown Maryland.
Crooked bankruptcies drain 250 million from firms
New York World reports a nationwide scheme of crooked bankruptcies defrauding legitimate businesses of about 250 million annually. Rackets center in New York with fronts buying on credit then selling assets to cash buyers before filing. Buckner and the National Association of Credit Men have tried to counter the scam.
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New York
New York World
United States
Buckner
National Association of Credit Men
Warns Women Smokers In Atlantic City Visit
A visiting Australian expert Dr Franz Fremel warns women smokers in Atlantic City New Jersey that smoking harms voice and sweetness. He notes bathing beauties puffing during their stay.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Franz Fremel
Smile in Unexpected Moment Shines
A brief note captures a small, uplifting instance where a warm smile brightens a moment, spreading a quiet sense of connection and optimism among those nearby.
Electricity Aids Chicks Says Poultry Expert
In Newport England poultry expert Prof Borlase Matthews says ultra violet rays and electricity increase chick growth. Nine weeks of treatment with UV exposure twice daily yields double weight versus untreated birds and eggs may rise by about fifty percent.
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Newport
England
Borlase Matthews
Professor Matthews
London Underground
Hummingbirds’ Long Night Flight Surprises Scientists
Researchers note tiny hummingbirds can cover more than 600 miles in a single nocturnal soar, challenging assumptions about their migratory endurance and navigation. The finding highlights remarkable stamina and energy management in small avian species.
Ostrich boas and capes dominate fall fashion
Julia Bottomley notes that ostrich boas and fur accents return as key statements for autumn and winter. Paris fashions influence capes with shirring and reversible canton crepe designs, while black velvet hats and plaided capes provide bold, chic options for the season.
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Julia Bottomley
Western Newspaper Union
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Restores Faltering Health
Ethel May Snider and other women report overwork and illness improved after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. The tonic helps housewives and working women regain energy to meet daily tasks. Testimonials note better strength, endurance, and ability to attend school or work.
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Traftford City
Ind
Ethelargh
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ethel May Snider
Lydia BD. Pinkham Medicine Company
Lynn
Scenes Iean Beem
Warning over Aspirin counterfeit risk and Bayer plea
An advertisement warns buyers to look for the Bayer name on packages or tablets to ensure genuine aspirin. It claims Bayer is proven safe by millions and prescribed by physicians for 26 years and urges saying Bayer when purchasing to avoid dangerous imitations.
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Bayer
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Lydia E. Yitlem
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