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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1923

Page

5

Ted and the Pirates honors for nine year old author

Charles Winter Berdo, nine, earned special honorable mention in Des Moines Register Gold Medal contest for his story Ted and the Pirates. The tale follows Ted aboard a pirate ship, his two years as cabin boy, survival of a storm, and life on a mysterious island with a shipwrecked servant who pledges loyalty.

Charles Winter Berdo Boyd Berdo Des Moines Register Charles Ted Register Téd Ted Cam

Oil pollution control urged by Bureau of Mines

The Bureau of Mines backs practical steps to prevent leaking and refuse oils from polluting rivers and coasts. It calls for ship oil waste devices, harbor receivers, streamside plant controls, and oil-water separators, with international conference invitations to follow final findings.

Associated Press Washington Bureau of Mines Phota Congress State Department Schuylkill River Philadelphia Pensacola Fla Houston Ship Channel Houston Teaxs Port Arthur Tex Texas Atlantic Gulf F. W. ‘Lane A. D. Bauer The Vutean H. P F. Fisher American Petroleum Institute P. N. Hardine American Steamship Owners’ Association

Bargain Leather Shoes and Pumps From Local Market

A catalog-style listing showcases brown leather tip and apron shoes, black and mahogany lace oxfords, blucher laces, and pumps. It notes Goodyear welt soles, rubber heels, built in arch supports, imitation tips, and prices ranging from $2.35 to $6.50.

Goodyear Pet Goodyear Taupe Nu Goodyear Welt Army Munson Munson

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