Russia as food producer and peasant hardship
An American attorney recounts his visit to Russia noting that rural production hinges on peasants’ ability to cultivate and harvest enough food for living standards and for export. He details conditions in the Volga region, drought in 1921, and the resulting suffering and shortages observed during his travels in 1917–18 and 1921.
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Russia
Alan Wardwell
New York
Chemberg
Wardwell
Volwa
Wilke
Arraignment of Hughes in Schoellkopf jewel theft
Charles B. P. Magies a chauffeur and alleged accessory after the fact in a quarter million dollar Schoellkopf jewel robbery faced general sessions Judge Grain for arraignment. Assistant District Attorney O Sullivan said Hughes mourned his mother’s death announced that shock of the arrest caused it. He was granted permission to visit his mother’s home and would be released again to attend the funeral.
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New York
Charles BP
Schoellkopf
General Sessions
Grain
O'Sulivan
Hughes
Attorney Keating to Be Reimbursed for Loss
The Bridgeport attorney and ex officer in the 26th infantry was ordered reimbursed by the government for funds he replaced after a front line loss. A military board found not guilty of fault in method, but recommended refunding the amount of 2,100 francs and 8,500 francs in a case tied to a 1917 Montdidier front.
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Ghonat I. Manning
Bridgeport Pelegram
Hinceton Sp
T. Vincent Lat Keating
Bridgenert
Conn
Saat
Congress
Schuyler
Senate
Chesuai
Keating
Chepoin
Juieut
Montdidier-Novon
Kealing
Weating
Aim
Investiaa
Board of Office
Newton ID
Baker
Gale Disrupts Long Island Sound Towboats
Yesterday a gale driven by a northwest wind swept Long Island Sound making navigation by towboats and light craft dangerous. The Bulley and Gwen J McWilliamen cleared here for New York with barges while the Byhey arrived for a tow. The Bulley turned back five miles from harbor as seas mounted and the Joanna docked with dyes for Salt Textile Company.
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Long Island Sound
Ught
Gwen J. McWilliamen
Here
New York
Hey
McCafferyine
New York Harbor
Bulley
Prices at Leipzig Fair Take Huge Drop on Third Day
Berlin, March 7. The Leipzig fair entered its third day with a sharp price slump across most stalls. Producers resisted discounts, citing inflated costs and the recent mark strengthening. Merchants warn only drastic reductions will revive transactions as buyers arrive globally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leipzig
Berlin
Ming
Reichsbank
Congressmen Invited to Alaska Fisheries Visit
Commerce Commissioner Henry O Malley announced that members of the Senate and House committees dealing with fisheries are invited to Alaska during the Congressional recess to inspect the newly enlarged fishing reserves. He cited allegations of Alaska salmon favoritism toward San Francisco and Chicago packing firms and defended the department’s actions against the charges.
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Washington
Marel T.— Stemmers
Eloust
Senate
Commerce Department
Henry O'Malley
Alaska
O'Malley
Dune, Sutherland
San Francisco
Chicago
Daegate Sutherland Iis
Mr. & Malley
Peace proposals from Cork clergy seek end to hostilities
A group of Cork clergy issued peace proposals to the Southern Republicans led by Commandant General Barryly Irather Duggan. The document calls for an immediate ceasefire by halting IRA activities and ordering the dumping of arms. It urges the arms be handed to the elected government after a general election, with Barry replying that proposals would be circulated for consideration among IRA executives. The report notes joyful reception and hope for peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Barryly
Irather Duggan
Cork
Irish Republican Army
Barry
Haseen
Milas Howe Iv Post 63 Womens Relief Corps Meeting
A regular meeting of Milas Howe Iv Post 63 Women’s Relief Corps will be held this afternoon at 2 20 o clock in Worcester Hall 1087 Broad Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milas Howe
Post
Numebr 63
Helief Corps
Woresters' Hall
Broad ‘Street
Musterole Promises Quick Relief For Flu and Cold
An ad touts Musterole as a counter irritant that relieves influenza grippe and pneumonia symptoms begun by a cold. It claims warming and cooling sensations hydrate relief and urges keeping Musterole on hand for emergencies for 65 cents in jars or tubes.
South Carolina Grants Pensions to Faithful Slaves
Columbia March 5 11 Faithful enslaved people who aided masters in the Civil War were granted pensions by the South Carolina legislature. The Johnstone bill passed the House after Senate approval 67 to 34 and awards pensions under the same terms as Confederate veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolumbia
Sonth Carolina
House
Johnstone
Senate
s&Me
Licenseless Driver Faces Second Charge
Albert Rau twenty two of Westport was arrested yesterday on improper registration of an automobile. He had been fined earlier for driving without a license after colliding with a street car on Fairfield avenue. Investigation showed his Buick bore Hupmobile registration. He will be arraigned in City court this morning on that count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Rau
Westport
Fairfield Avenue
Rau
Olive Tablets Offer Natural Liver Support
Thousands seek relief from stomach upset by using Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. The vegetable compound, morning or night, is claimed to soothe the liver and improve digestion without griping. The ad touts relief from coated tongue bad taste and low energy, urging one or two tablets at bedtime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dy Edwards
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