Ex Queen Alexandra Aids Wounded in War Effort At 71
The Dowager Queen Alexandra marks seventy first birthday today while active in relief work for wounded soldiers and families. She has long supported multiple charitable societies and earned popular affection as an angel of mercy in Britain and Ireland.
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Queen Alexandra
British Isles
Queen Mother
Copenhagen
Christian IX
Denmark
George
Greece
Alexandra
Edward, Prince of Wales
St. George's Chapel
Windsor
Alexander
Dagmar
Edward VII
United Kingdom
Thyra
Duke of Cumberland
Hanover
Prussia
Constantine
Christian X
Duke of
Brunswick
Victoria Louise
Queen Maud
Gaffney Eyes and Diplomacy Amid Wartime Recall Fear
A column on Mr. T. St. John Gaffney, U.S. diplomat, facing implied indiscretions judged by rival powers. It notes that diplomats must please host nations, and recalls may come if any power dislikes their appearance. The piece ends with a sardonic remark that luck favors those sent home rather than killed in Europe.
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ST. John Gaffney
United States
Mr. Gaffney
Germany
France
England
Russia
Europe
Mr. T. St. John Gaffney
Defective Educational System Hinders Skilled Labor Availability
A news note cites widespread shortage of locally skilled workers despite abundant unskilled labor. It blames schools from common to college for overemphasis on self culture and underemphasis on direct work training. It urges targeted technical education and talent identification to align schooling with industry needs.
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Teres
Uny
The Utility and Critics of Football
A historical critique argues football draws many players and spectators yet questions its usefulness. It notes shifts in social habits from stagecoaches to railroads and cars, compares rough pasts to present excesses, and questions whether watching others exercise harms those with sedentary lives.
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Ward
Fide
Paterson Chief Defies Rights in Flynn Case and City News
Reports from Paterson show Chief Bimson ordering Miss Flynn from town amid labor protest rhetoric and a clash over free speech. The testimony notes he acted on his own responsibility, while Flynn faces charges of inciting violence. Nearby, Summit death on a train and bank note thefts are noted, with Panama-Pacific Exposition attendance surpassing 138 million and gifts of armored train and aeroplane for militia use announced in Albany.
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Aterson
Wilson
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn
Bimson
Miss Flynn
Sim
Mr. Simpson
Miss Flynnn
Leonard Abbott
Paterson
Bridgeport
Jewish Chanukah Celebration For Eight Days
Jewish children begin Chanukah the evening of Eislev twenty fifth December as eight candles burn through eight nights. The festival honors Judas Maccabaeus who led a revolt to reclaim Jerusalem from Antiochus Epiphanes, with the oil miraculously lasting eight days. Gifts, games, and rare music mark the observance in orthodox communities.
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Eislev
Judas Maccabaeus
Jerusalem
Antiochus Epiphanes
Palestine
Maccabaeus
Mattathias
Antiochus
Judas
John
Simon
Eleazar
Jonathan
Jupiter
Judea
The Stubborn Prince Crowned as Serbia’s Acting Ruler
Crown Prince Alexander of Serbia, age twenty seven, is described by diplomats as the real ruler, with King Peter effectively abdicating in his favor. Alexander, born December 4, 1888, is supported by his Montenegrin mother Princess Zorka who died young, as the nation fights for its existence.
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Alexander
Serbia
Peter
Zorka
Montenegro
Nicholas II
Italy
High Quality Furs and Coats for Christmas Offerings
A catalog of fur garments and accessories highlights Hudson Seal Coats in various lengths and collars, Musk Rat and Hair Seal Coats, Leopard and Fox Sets, and Separate Muffs. Prices range from about 12.50 to 175.00 with selections including beaver or skunk trims and different fur combinations. Available items emphasize quality and moderate pricing for holiday shoppers.
Boots and footwear offered at new Boot Shop Tan Russian Calf line
New Boot Shop presents Tan Russian Calf Lace Boots in fashionable 8 inch models with Cuban Louis heels and perforated ramp, plus a conservative 134 inch military heel walking boot. Complete seasonal lines for street and dress wear with prices from 4 to 10 dollars.
Dansant Boor High Cut Shoe Model Debuts
A new high cut model in black gray and bronze kid and white calfskin features hand turned soles and Cuban Louis heels. Model 121% inches high is shown on the second floor.
Prince Alexander's stubborn stand shapes Serbia's war fate
Read Co reports on Prince Alexander of Serbia, aged about fifteen at his father's exile, and his brothers. Alexander's refusal to concede to Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania is blamed for delaying Allied aid. The piece notes his quiet, studious nature and contrasts with his elder brother's wild conduct, while praising Alexander's resolve amid war. Also ads promote AUTO GLOVES and related glove items.
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Alexander
Switzerland
Peter
Serbia
Bulgaria
Greece
Romania
Saxony Town Imposes Unmarried Tax in Oschatz
Berlin reports Oschatz in Saxony becomes the first German municipality to levy an extra tax on the unmarried applying to both men and women except Catholic priests. Unmarried incomes above 1 800 marks taxed at five percent rising to twenty five percent above 10 000 marks. Farmer Want Ads. Que Cent a Word
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Berlin
Oschatz
Saxony
Meccano: A Wonderful Engineering Plaything for Boys
A description of Meccano sets as a practical miniature engineering toy for boys. The piece encourages parents to explore basement shop play, highlighting bridges, towers, locomotives, and other models possible with Mec combo outfits.
Sewing Baskets and their furnishings at the Art Section
Silk Bags with ivory rings and work baskets lined in pink and blue priced 59c to 3.50. Leather work boxes large 1.25 small 59c. Child's work box with sewing items 25c. Candleshades 2.50 to 3.50. Nation Section features a sewing set of ivory rings with scissors and needlecase 50c. Le Cretonie hair-pin boxes 25c. Celluloid tape measures and sachets in silk or scrim. Crochet tumbler covers 50.
Christmas Gift Dressings From Dennison Shop
Christmas gift dressings offered by the Dennison shop include flags seals cards greeting cards folders for bills coin boxes gummed ribbon tinsel card ribbonzone red and green paper tissue and assorted Christmas designs. A fine line of large tags suitable for children s gifts plus handy boxes passepartour outfits and jewel cases for adults. Crepe paper napkins luncheon sets table covers and related decorations complete the section.
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