Skating Fads and Fashion at Astor Ritz Roof Garden
Helen, guided by Warren, learns skating amid a stylish crowd at the Astor Ritz roof garden rink. A bungled lesson by a groggy instructor ends in a humiliating fall and a Midtown dressing room scramble before a late supper and reflections on true skating grit.
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Warren
Helen
astor-Ritz
Jove
Curtis
Christina
Hofmann
Jack Wheeler
Wheeler
Bronx
British Break Hindenburg Line and Overrun Cambrai
British forces penetrate the last German defenses before Cambrai, seize more than 10 000 prisoners and heavy guns, and advance eight miles into the Hindenburg line. Cambrai is shelled as Byng’s troops reach within about three miles. Tanks cavalry and infantry disrupt supply lines and push toward German depots with open fighting reported north of the Cantin area.
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Cambrai
F. B. Maurice
Maurice
Berlin
War’ Office
Byng
No Man’s Land
St. Quentin
Scarpe
Julian Byng
Canal du Nord
Bapaume-Cambrais
Pershing
France
Field Marshal Haig
London
Hindenburg Line
Gans
Bapaume-Cambria
Lecarpe
Cantaing
Fontaine Notre Dame
Hindenburg
Havrincourt
Shoes That Wear 25 Years Promise Durable Esparto Varieties
A correspondent notes Esparto grass based shoes may last decades. Single pairs are touted with a 6000 mile guarantee and long life claims, though some say esparto has only recently shown true durability and comfort for territory footwear.
Indiana Rail Tariffs Boost and Food Warning From Barnard
Indiana public service commission allows 5 percent freight rate increases while permanently suspending 15 percent raises amid case delays. State Food Administrator Barnard warns of possible fixed rationing, urges hoard avoidance, and cites wheat and pork concerns as war risks grow.
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Indianapolis
Public Service Commission of
Indiana
Interstate Commerce Commission
J. L. Minais
Commission
H. H. Barnard
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Mr. Barnard
Indiana militia staff list published by adjutant general
The adjutant general released a general order detailing the staff personnel of the First Regiment and the First Separate Battalion of the new Indiana state militia. Command is to be by Col. Che Gerrard of Indianapolis.
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Harry B.smith
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Daig
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John N. Hurty
United States Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Bureau of Animal, Industry
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Fred Zimmerman
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Nashville
Brown County Farmers’ Institutes
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Browning
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Muncie
Gola Patton
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Smith
Rossville
Mary Gaddis
State Coal Administration
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Decatur
Newecastle
L. P. Hart
Cadiz
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Rushville
Russel Moore
Seth Moore
Richmond
W William Tompkins
Charles Duncan
Sandusky
Columbia
J. Friedersdorf
Frank Morgan
Peru
Fulton
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B. L. Hummel
Whitley County
Anderson
Madison County
Pipe Creek
Madison
Delaware
Evansville
Russell Stroud
Urah Stroud
Dale
Spencer County
Warsaw
Judson Mason
Winona “Agricultural’ College
Boonville
Charles Schneppett
Newcastle
George A. Elliott
Jess ‘Plnnkett Fire
Calvin ‘Osborn
George
Clarence
M. ‘Brown
Seymour
Sofum
Hich
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