World crop outlook shows variable yields across regions
The report notes mixed prospects for 1921 22 with Argentina Brazil and Australia varying from favorable to down. Wheat and rye rise in Europe while India rice acreage grows and Japan sees good harvest potential. Cotton and sugarcane forecasts differ by region as overall world production softens from 1920 levels.
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Ture
Drougate
Hoop
Viter Stenda
United
Lower Plains
Austrasia
South Africa
Cape
Russia
India
Japan
Biam
Urgypt
United States
British
Railroads Consider Ending Foreign Shipping Contracts
Representatives of the Pennsylvania Southern and Mobile and Ohio railroads told a shipping board committee they may cancel preferential contracts with foreign lines after Commissioner Thompson warned such deals harm the American merchant marine. Several carriers said contracts are now practically inoperative, while the board weighs its stance and the intent of the Merchant Marine Act.
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Washington
Pennsylvania, Southern and
Mobile & Ohbio
Shipping Board
Thompson
Chicago
Ington
Lorado & Bouthers
Spaniards Conquer Interesting Tribe in Morocco
A dispatch describes the Beni Buyahl and Beni Bulffur Berber tribes reoccupied near Melilla Morocco after Spanish victories. It details tribe size about 16 000 with 6 000 fighting age, nomadic life, aduar tents, social roles, polygamy, hardship for women, daily tasks, and wedding customs including dowries and sequence of ceremonies.
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Melilla
Morocco
Associated Press
Morofeco
Allah
Woman jailer in Texas uses force to control prisoners
San Angelo Texas Mrs Pat Conway jailer of Tom Green county jail shows kindness but uses force when needed. She is reportedly the only woman jailer in Texas and among the few in the country. For over 12 years she has supervised criminals from cattle house breakers to thieves, sometimes feeding inmates from her own table and keeping order during tense incidents. In one alert she calmly faced a planned escape attempt during a meal, aiding in subduing a large black prisoner and stopping the breakout.
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San Angelo
Tex
Pat Conway
Tom Green
Mrs. Conway
Wireless time signals from Paris jewelers
In Paris jewelry and clock shops about 1500 wireless units were installed to receive time signals from the Eiffel Tower. The compact nine inch devices use a ground wire and a plug instead of an antenna and can be set to relay the tower’s broadcasts. Signals were described as clear and easy to hear during tests.
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Paris
Associated Press
Eifel
Eiffel Tower
Anglo-Japanese Pact Lives On Amid Conference Standoff
A British expert predicts the Anglo Japanese alliance endures at the Washington conference though Britain and Japan press over details. The article notes Hughes vs Balfour and Kato moves with potential shifts if India threatens a boycott of Japanese goods unless the alliance is denounced.
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Philip Sims
Washington
Britain
Japan
Far East
Arthur Balfour
Balfour
Hughes
Kate
Kato
Hegg
Uncle Sam
Great Britain
England
Nippon
India
Dominions
Life improves for middle aged women say Lydia Pinkham ads
An advertisement from a Minnesota paper touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for hot flashes and related symptoms in middle aged women. It includes a testimonial style endorsement and urges readers to try the product.
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H Minn
Mrs. Block
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Allied power politics loom in Japan Shantung talks
A British opinion section questions the 1917 secret pact that left Japan with control of Shantung and Pacific islands. The piece warns the United States must assert a strong hand or risk renewing an A-1 alliance, with Hughes poised to influence the deal as negotiations continue.
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Japan
Shantung
Pacific Islands
United States
America
Hughes
Railroads Willing to Cancel Foreign Shipping Contracts
Six of eight American railroads with preferential foreign shipping agreements urged the Shipping Board to cancel those contracts. Baltimore and Ohio Northern Central Southern Mobil and Ohio and Boston and Albany voiced willingness to terminate. Pennsylvania claimed only a business understanding with International Mercantile Marine, cancellable if desired. Grand Trunk requested time to confer. Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul offered cancellation if the board guarantees replacement business.
Daniel Drawing Featured in Georgia Cracker Magazine
The Georgia Cracker reproduces a Daniel drawing in its December issue, originally in the September Cracker. Frank Daniel, joint editor in chief, notes other editor drawings have been copied by leading publications and he remains on Cracker staff.
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Frank Daniel
Georgia Cracker
Decree Exempts Cattle Imports to Aid Mexican Ranchers
A decree exempts cattle and pork imports from duties to aid ranchers in Mexico City. The measure aims to replenish herds depleted by years of revolutions and economic disruption.
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Mexico City
Sinn Fein Cabinet to Convene on Ireland Peace Terms
London reports that the British government’s latest settlement terms for Ireland will be considered by the Sinn Fein delegates in Dublin on Saturday. The plan appears to include early Irish unity with Ulster a possible withdrawal after six months and a commission to determine territorial areas. The allegiance issue remains unresolved as officials seek a workable declaration. Also Belfast notes a failed Londonderry jail breakout by Sinn Fein prisoners, two policemen killed and attackers captured.
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London
Associated Press
Daileireann
Dublin
Sinn Fein
Ireland
Alater
Ulster
South Ireland
Belfast
Londonderry
Sinn Fein Hesitates on New Terms in London Talks
Sinn Fein delegates in London show little hope for acceptance of the latest British government plan. Griffith and Ga van return to Dublin with cabinet views while Collins and Duggan head home. Ulster will be informed only after Sinn Fein signals acceptance or rejection.
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Sinn Fein
Uisterean Dee
Boundary” Commission
Binn Fein
London
Lloyd George
Griffith
Ulster
Beating Pool Champion Conti Tops Match With 1600 Points
In a Thursday night match Conti scored 66 5 to 143 as the bulk line billiard champion Jake Schaefer Jr. saw his best run reach 246. The event featured a large turnout with nearly six percent of the du lo mo blocks disposed of by year end.
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Jake
Schaefer, Jr
Conti
Schaefer
Cardus Health Boost Credited By Local Reader
Richmond resident Mia Courtney shares a letter praising Cardus for restoring her health and strength after years of tiredness and back pain. She describes regaining energy to work and a positive life change following the remedy.
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Richmond
Cardus
Cora Courtney
North Seventeenth
Mia
Courtney
Mr. White Promotes Rat Poison With Potatoes Tip
Local ad promotes RAT-SNAP rat bait with a potato serving idea. Fred White claims five sets of potato pieces attract rats and urges customers to try the product. Price points 60¢ 65¢ and $1.25 available at Sel Rae Pharmacy.
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Fred White
White
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