Great International Armament Conference to Meet in Washington
The world awaits a November gathering in Washington where five major nations Britain France Italy Japan and China join the United States to discuss disarmament and Pacific issues. Delegations will receive escorted entry with the secretary of state welcoming visiting leaders including Lloyd George Briand and other premiers.
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France
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Japan
China
United States
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Hughes
Lloyd George
Briand
Garages Surpass Homes as 1920 Construction Focus Says Labor Dept
Secretary Davis cites a 1920 survey by the Labor Department showing 98,121 garages built versus 74,039 for one and two family homes in 196 cities with populations over 35,000. Moving picture venues and schools cost more than churches while housing for families lags demand.
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Government to Open Vocational Universities for Veterans
Charles B Forbes announces planned network of regional vocational universities across the East Midwest South and Pacific coast to aid veterans lacking in trades. Govern ment courses will cover agriculture science and trades to prepare service men as productive citizens.
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Plan for Four Vocational Universities Revealed
The speaker outlines a plan to establish four vocational universities to reform and train men for civilian life. He expects the first campus to open within ninety days with about 2,000 men in training. Currently about 4,000 men are in rotational training across trades such as masonry, architecture, plumbing, printing, and electrical work, plus agricultural courses in horticulture and dairying.
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Nthety
Government renters urge citizens to own farms
The piece argues the government rents vast property across agencies like Agriculture, Post Office, Navy, Labor, Treasury and Public Health. It notes rent totals reach about ten percent of building value annually and contemplates issuing bonds to finance ownership, urging a shift from renting to owning.
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Tire waste costs Americans millions in 1920
A 1920 article warns drivers that careless tire use costs about 150 million dollars annually. It urges longer tire life through proper chain fitment, wheel alignment, careful braking, and regular front-wheel testing to prevent wear, blowouts, and costly replacements.
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Handy overshoe for tires by Mullikin in New York
The Scientific American describes an overshoe for tires by B. J. Mullikin of New York. It covers the tire casing and inflatable tube to reduce wear and puncture risk. The design uses projections and recesses to resist movement and allows easy replacement of the worn overshoe.
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West Fifty-second Street
New York
Automobiles News From Early 20th Century Reports
Reports show 9 470 motor vehicles valued at 18 979 970 imported into South Africa in the first eleven months of 2020. An inventor suggests kerosene, a driver shares tips on starting stubborn bolts with a wire trick. Betsy Merritt, Jacksonville saleswoman, notes strong car sales from experience and mechanical knowledge. New York registration receipts for the first three months of 1921 surpass the entire previous year.
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Jacksonville
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New York State
Rules for Gentlemen Drivers on the Road
Road conduct guidance urging drivers to keep right, slow at crossings, signal turns, brake gradually, and change speeds slowly. Emphasizes helping motorists in trouble, offering lifts to pedestrians on country roads, and stopping for drovers with livestock. Promotes courteous behavior, proper parking, cleanup after picnics, and following local traffic rules.
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Daily tire cleansing urged for all drivers
Officials insist drivers and those in charge must clean tires daily. Mud should be washed with a damp sponge to reveal small cuts and abrasions, which must be repaired promptly before they worsen.
Household Cookery Tips From Everyday Foods
A late 19th or early 20th century kitchen note covers practical cooking methods and recipes. It urges roasting in an iron kettle, advises beef shoulder simmering with a touch of vinegar, salt and pepper during cooking, and outlines stuffed potatoes white sauce Russian salad apricot ice cream and steamed coffee pudding with coffee sauce plus sardine canapes and fruit cocktail ideas. It stresses practical, nonspecific guidance and names several dishes and techniques for home cooks.
Remarkable Kentucky Coffea Tree Featured in Forestry Magazine
The American Forestry Magazine calls the Kentucky coffee tree one of the most remarkable American forest trees. It may reach about 100 feet tall and is found over much of the eastern United States, noted as one of the rarest forest trees.
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American Forestry Magazine
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