Call Attention to Edict Against Foot Binding in China
Pekin reports new circular from the ministry of interior urging officials to enforce the ban on foot binding. Despite western influence, the practice persists in remote areas with bound feet seen even in North China cities. Missionaries note some deterrence by offering smaller-footed girls admission to mission schools. Rewards will be offered to family and clan chiefs who curb the practice.
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China
Pekin
Ministry of Interror
Feowea
Plac
North China
South
General Electric in Berlin Pays Large Sum for Welfare
Berlin reports General Electric Co. paid 1,548,359 marks for employee families during 1915-16. Net profit stands at 27,293,409 marks after taxes and expenses, with plans to declare 12 percent dividend on old stock and 6 percent on stock drawn into the army. One and a half million marks to be given to charitable causes.
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General Electric Co
Berlin
General Electric Company
Agricultural Schools Planned for the Poles
Warsaw reports plans to open agricultural schools to teach modern farming to Poles, especially peasants, as part of kingdom reforms. Ambassador Page declines comment on resignation rumors. General Electric announces a 10 percent wage increase. Two hundred ophthalmology specialists attend Memphis convention. Furness Line steamer Messina arrives seven days overdue at St John. Lloyd George to deliver first speech as premier next Tuesday. United States Truck incorporated at Cox & Car with $2000 capital.
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General Electric Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Furness
Messina
London
St. John, N. B
Lloyd-George
House of Commons
United States
Cox & Car
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