Greece as a Fragile Ancient Nation and Its Long Struggles
The bulletin traces Greece's history from ancient city-states to a fleeting nation under Alexander the Great and later under Rome and Byzantium. It notes persistent regional divisions, Greek maritime reach, and the difficulty of forming a unified modern state despite shared Hellenic identity.
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Alexander
Greece
Europe
Hds
National Geographic
Empire of
Alex
Great Britain
Mediterranean
Aegean
Peloponnesus
Asia Minor
Sicily
Hit
B.C
Persia
Berlin-to-Bagdad
Athens
Pero
Sparta
Thebes
Minys
Greek
Alexander the Great
Romie
Omere
Constantinople
Bayzantin
Mongolia Seeks to Break China's Hold in Eastern Front
A Geographic Society report by C Le Manyon describes Mongolia's push to shed outside influence, noting its language, Buddhism, and cultural tensions. The piece portrays Mongolia as highly isolated yet increasingly assertive on sovereignty.
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Mongolia
China
Fonal Geographic Society
An C. le Manyon
lLyv
Proper Time to Advertise
Forbes Magazine notes that when demand rises and orders are plentiful it is crucial to advertise and maintain selling expenses. Many firms cut advertising and sales staff during boom times, risking lost market share as sales rebound. Experienced advertisers urge continuing efforts and learning from seasoned competitors.
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Forbes Magazine
N. Y
German Taxicabs a Torment
A satirical take by Kenneth L. Roberts in the Saturday Evening Post mocks German taxicabs. He claims meters resemble slide-rule readings with seven clocks per ride, including for luggage waiting luxury tax and good luck, all running continuously.
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Kenneth L. Roberts
Wang
After-War Bride and Returning Soldier Wed by Judge
In a court scene described by the Argonaut, a returning soldier and his bride-to-be sought a license. The judge prompted a ceremonial salute and the groom, flustered, performed a quick heel-click salute with fellow doughboys before the judge signed the license.
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Vier
Mivs
Vic
A Noble Purpose and the Rena Haywood Scheme
In 1920 a Mollie Gray and Sister Nora scheme to raise funds for a charitable drive is exposed as profit driven. Rena Haywood uses flattery and a powerful patron Peter Linley to extract money while a newsroom boss contemplates leverage. The piece follows manipulation, civic philanthropy, and a proposed marriage centerpiece as the plot unfolds.
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Rena
John Smith
Peter
Mrs. Rigby
Mesopotamia
Nora
Rena Haywood
Mrs. Gray
Peterkin
Gray
Linley
Ing
Bank Ft
Makethalf
New St Christopher Nevis stamp joins Leeward issue
The combined St Christopher and Nevis stamp issue displays two oval designs: a King George portrait and Christopher Gobnius at sea. The larger stamp marks the first joint issue with King George and notes the telescope scene predating Columbus by over a century in philatelic history.
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St. Christopher
Nevis
Leeward Islands
Wes
St. Witte Nevis
Island of
King George
Christopher Gofnobius
Columbus
Glass bouquets replace flowers in ceremonial uses
Hot weather shifts customary bouquets to glass Ghass flowers for table decoration gain popularity. Glass blooms last longer, avoid fading, and renewals are only needed if broken. Glass is expanding beyond decoration to practical uses such as colored glass baths that harmonize with bathroom schemes.
Rats Multiplied by Quarantine Policy On Leviathan
New York Times reports that starvation policies to curb the rodent population during quarantine led to hordes of rats attacking a large cat family and gnawing ship furnishings on the steamship Leviathan tied at the Brooklyn pier.
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Thenne
Boken
New York Times
Why Not Let Kim Go Mad in Piano Contest Talk
Leonard Liebling weighs in on a long distance piano contest in his regular Ma column. The piece surveys how seasonal chatter may shape opinions and public comment, with a light editorial tone.
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Kim
Leonard Liebling
Long Distance Piano Battle Sought in Croydon England
A Londoner aims for a 100 hour non repeat piano contest with a world's championship prize in Croydon England. Harry Kemp has set a 82 hour record and trains 10 to 15 hours daily with arm bandages and alcohol sprays to harden his fingers while his wife distracts him with trinkets to keep him sane.
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Sical Courier
Musical Courier
Croydon
England
Harry Kemp
Greenwich Village
Kemp
Philadelphi
Mrs. Morris Wields .22 Rifle to Kill Chicken
Mrs. Jackson Morris, wife of Kentucky's adjutant general, is described as so handy with a gun that she can kill a chicken from the back door with a Belgium brought rifle. The weapon was presented to the adjutant general by his son.
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Frankfort
Jackson Morris
Kentucky
Adjutant General
Belgium
Tle
Turkey Helped by Germans Under Occupation Hard Times
Acknowledging gratitude to Germany, the article notes hardships under the Turkish occupation. It describes many poor in Constantinople selling on the streets, peddling jute bags used for carrying rice onions bread or other purchases.
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Constantinople
German Sand Bags Reused In Constantino ple After War Plan
In World War I days a plan to seal the Suez Canal with desert sand was aided by millions of German jute bags. The American relief ships found German warehouses at Deriidje used for humanitarian aid. Some enterprising firm cut and repurposed bags for local use in Constantinople, earning thanks from the city. The canal remains open for traffic.
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Egypt
Suez Canal
Promised Land
Timany
American Committee For Relief In
Near East
Constantinople
Deriidje
Gulf of Nicomedia
Trafic
Orient
Neighbors See It Walt Pulitzer at concert tale
Walter Pulitzer meets a concertgoer who boasts six vocal students among her children. She calls her home a nest of singing birds and Pulitzer quips that neighbors would wish someone had stolen the eggs.
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Walter Pulitzer
Mr. Pulitzer
New York
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