Meighen Denounces British Policy On Empire Ties
Canadian Prime Minister Meighen challenges the British foreign office at the imperial conference with four propositions. He demands dominion inform, reform, and consultation on policy affecting India Mesopotamia and the East, insists treaties require dominion parliaments approval, and seeks Canadian veto power in matters involving the United States.
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Meighen
Canada
Lord Curzon
Ganada
India
Mesopotamia
United States
Samuel Gompers Active Leader of American Labor at 71
Samuel Gompers remains a vigorous force as president of the American Federation of Labor. He travels about 100 miles daily, including a flight to meet engagements, writes books and pamphlets, edits the American Federationist, and fights for legislation while overseeing labor's national efforts. He married Sophia Julius of New Jersey this year. Born in England, he immigrated at fourteen and organized the cigarmakers in 1864. He has led the AFL since 1831, except for one term.
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Gompers
American Federation of Labor
United States
American Federationist
Washon
Sophia Jullan
New
Ute
Gertrude Gleave Neuscheler
Zanesville
Ohio
Eagland
America
Churchill's Reminiscences fetches $80,000 in deal
Winston Spencer Churchill, British secretary of state for the colonies, secures an $80,000 payment from Thornton and Butterworth for his Reminiscences of the last eight years. The two volume work, to appear this autumn, may reveal official documents shedding new light on Britain’s war and postwar policies.
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Winston Spencer-Churchil
Colonies
London
Thornton & Butterworth
Herbert Asquith
Great Britain
Fle
Lord Randolph Churchill
Jewels for Gates Heiress Face New York Inheritance Tax Review
New York has summoned executors of Mrs. John W. Gates to decide if the estate owes inheritance tax on two bases: 894.08 for New York personal property and 17 million for property in Texas and elsewhere. Jewelry in New York is valued at 458,870 with items including multiple pearl pieces and diamond pieces among other valuables. Paintings in the Plaza apartment valued at 824,026 are listed among personal belongings. Delora F. Angel of Lake Forest Illinois is the residuary beneficiary with a life estate arranged for Edward J. Baley.
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New York
John W. Gates
Texas
Gates
Adaptable All Day Dresses Popular with Busy Women
Showcasing a versatile fall frock made from suit fabrics for busy women. The article notes straight line cuts with some flare and embroidery, detailing features like a narrow strap belt, bell sleeves, and inverted pleats. It argues the dress suits continuous wear in all weathers and appeals to many figures.
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Pamela
Dirk Calors
College Girl Sport Suits Go From Wardrobes To Fad
Article notes sport suits are immensely popular for college wear among American young women. It highlights a two color crossbar skirt with jersey coat, patch pockets, and lace net vest options suitable for indoors. Describes colors, lengths, and tailoring details as practical for campus life.
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Jersey
Good Roads Save Much Gas Across Dirt Highways
A Columbus Dispatch summary reports good roads reduce gasoline use sharply. Tests show a two ton truck averages 5.78 miles per gallon on earth roads, and 16.7 miles per gallon on improved gravel. Savings per mile imply large overall fuel cost reductions and broader economic benefits for farmers and truck operators.
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Freighe
Winnays UK
Cesamic Ylla
Tylwig
United States
Columbus
Liberty Town
Detour Sign System Guiding Traffic Around Closed Roads
A guide explains how detours in Tow a are marked for travelers. State supplied signs feature a yellow arrow on black with detour text. Counties receive blank signs, and crews stencil in the arrow direction and place detour wording before deleting it with brick palette.
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Towa
Mathematics of Bad Roads and Farm Losses
Uniton Times analyzes road conditions causing annual losses for farmers. A mule and 14 percent hours lost across two trips monthly translate to about 214000 hours, valued at 75 cents per hour, yielding STG2,000 per coin? The piece considers annual road bond costs at five percent interest.
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Vkteat
Points of Interest Marked near Philadelphia and Detroit Center
Notice highlights marked points of interest within 75 miles of Philadelphia and notes Detroit as a top rest area and traffic center. The article emphasizes extensive highway marking and the prominence of Detroit as a transportation hub.
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Philadelphia
Pays Good Dividend A Oppolige Trak
Fragmentary text mentions a garden or food item, unclear events, no discernible names or organizations, leaving the main item and outcome unreadable.
Succulent Salads and Preserves From Early Home Kitchen
A vintage Kitchen Cabinet article lists salad ideas and pickling tips. It details Tomato and Cucumber Salad Pear Salad Pineapple and Cheese Salad and Cucumber Boast plus Beet Salad with rich dressing notes. It also shares old canning methods for peaches grapes currants and preserved jams with step by step guidance.
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Lenan
Simen
Literary Invention and a Wild Publishing Moment
A playful literary scene shows an author claiming a clever plot device with a raucous altercation about a book. The publisher celebrates wildly, tossing drops of ink or possibly a manuscript out a window, as the exchange parodies writing craft and market hunger.
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Blo
No Hope for Him in Boston Transcript Exchange
No Hope for him. He and she exchange terse lines in a brief Boston Transcript item, with one party asserting finality. The dialogue tag hints at a public dispute or notable quarrel reflected in the era’s terse reporting style.
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Boston Transcript
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