Alliances reshape postwar world as nations group anew
After World War I nations form new blocs and discuss Britain and France collaboration. Observers note France Poland and Japan ties and a potential Britain France pact to keep peace. Some call four power Pacific treaty an alliance though aims appear peaceful. Forecasters warn another war could end civilization or unite it.
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France
Poland
Japan
Europe
Great Britain
Pacific
World Organization
The Locked House Endsangerous Child Neglect
A mother left her three children aged five three and one alone in a burning house while she went to the store. Clothes near the stove caught fire and the blaze spread, badly burning all three children. The incident underscores the danger of leaving children unattended in a locked or unlocked home.
New Year Resolutions Spark Debate on Principle
The article notes many vow to give up bad habits "on principle," while reserving right to modify details later. It reflects a witty take on stubborn resolve and the humor of self discipline in January.
After Dinner Tales and Quick Quips from the Flight
A timid passenger asks an aviator what to do if the plane falls and is advised to grab anything passing. A humorous exchange questions why Hon Howland Rave avoids four minute loyalty speeches. A loyal wife worries about card sharps while noting her husband’s skill as a sharpshooter.
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Hon. Howland
Friends misconnect in rainy London then walk home
Two friends miss trains at Waterloo and Weybridge. One friend, living in Weybridge district, offers to take the other along. They walk through a heavy downpour. The host suddenly realizes they have moved to Reigate yesterday.
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Waterloo Station
London
Weybridge
Weybridge Station
Reigate
Spur Of The Moment Musings On Wealth And Winters
A collection of vintage tidbits notes high income users could fund tours and coin-box gifts while enjoying December salaries after tax and rent. It jokes about fashion prices in city eateries and questions if a husband should say Say It With Flowers to his wife, from Mervin L. Lane.
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New York
Poppy
Mervin L. Lane
Books For The Blind By Frederic J. Haskin
Washington January 10. Making Braille books for veterans becomes a popular postwar task with Red Cross volunteers transcribing stories and articles into Braille at Evergreen Baltimore. Over 800 volumes now exist in the Evergreen library while Moon type and Braille create competing systems for blind readers.
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Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Red Cross
Ritten
Evergreen
Baltimore
Rider
Hoyt
Evergreen Library
Aldrick
Dumas
Zane Grey
Thayer
Childen
Diary of Abrigal and a stormy Athens day
A note from Athens Ohio January 12 records a quirky diary entry. The writer describes a stormy day with Abrigal, letters from friends in Nelsonville and Wellford, a Masonic dance, and reflections on love and aging. The piece ends with thoughts of Rev. Cherrington and Prof. Homer V. Cherrington.
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Abrigal
Pomeroy
Cherrington
Homer V. Cherrington
Harvard
The Logan Bargain Store's Notable Crafter
A Logan admirer praises a small craftsman in a bargain store who crochets and tats, making unusual useful items. He does work like a man, inspires affection, and promises a playful warning to watch him as he crochets nets to catch you.
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LOGAN
Court House Corner Figures and Daylight Length
A Rochester reader notes a steady Court House corner presence year round and recalls a bankruptcy rumor about a dollar watch company. The writer cites Rev M F Chatley of the Christian church misnaming his denomination, mentions 120 men observed on the Court House corner, and ends by remarking on longer days and daily darkness being driven away.
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Court House
Dollar Watch Company
M. EF. Chatley
Christian Church
M. &. Church
Man orders nine Valentine booklets for wide distribution
A unnamed man orders nine booklets, sends them to California Iowa Gallipolis and elsewhere. The clerk did not record his name. The booklet contains the best articles the author has written over the last year and is selling quickly.
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California
Iowa
Gallipolis
Answers and Facts From The Athens Messenger Q&A
A digest of questions and answers on topics from American Legion membership to Dublin population and tobacco spending. Includes figures on government railways in New Zealand, whiskey in bond in 1921, plant nutrients, and belt power history. Multiple named individuals and organizations referenced.
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Dublin
Ireland
United States
Dodge
Henry Ford
John FP
Horace
E. Dodge
S. M
Lime a Great Clod Killer in Soil Studies
January issue of Timely Soil Topics from Ohio State University reports Karl B. Barnes showing that adding one percent lime to poorly conditioned soil reduces clod hardness by 72 percent. Limestone helps break soil into smaller particles and limed clods crumble after drying, improving seed bed conditions.
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Department of Soils
Ohio State University
Karl B. Barnes
Barnes
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