Salvation Army Shock Troops Purify London
In London on March 2 a force of about two hundred Salvation Army troops led by a brass band conducted a midnight march through Regent Street Piccadilly Circus Shaftsbury Avenue Leicester Square and Charing Cross. They cited disorder among young women on the streets and urged action to curb dancing and revelry that lead to sorrow.
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London
Salvation Army
Regent Street
Piccadilly Circus
Shaftsbury Avenue
Leicester Square
Charing Cross
Cox
Argentina Cotton Industry Boosts Northern Growers
Argentina's northern cotton sector has surged in importance from 1918 to 1921, with planted acres rising from 12,000 to about 60,000. Yields run 1,400 to 2,600 pounds per acre, aided by state support and new facilities including a gin and a cotton seed mill. Labor shortages hinder harvest as mechanization shows limited success.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Aber
British plan to begin new colonization work
London reports the British government will convene a conference with dominion representatives to craft a policy promoting settlement of British colonists in undeveloped empire regions. The program aims to redistribute UK population, populate empty empire spaces, and ensure British birth and spirit while aiding defense and development and reducing female surplus at home.
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London
United Kingdom
World’s Champion Flour Maker Kraft Retires After 46 Years
John Kraft, aged 69, retired March 1 after 46 years as a flour miller in Minneapolis. Engineers estimate his output totalled 138,000,100 barrels, enough to feed the U S population for a year with a large surplus. Born in Germany, Kraft started as a sweeper and rose to head miller in 1883 overseeing three mills.
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Kraft
Raft
United States
Scratt
Minneapoli
Schietzau
Germany
Milla
French Continue To Pay War Time Prices
Faris March 18 The French households face living costs still over four times pre war levels despite a decline. Government figures compare costs with the United States and Britain, showing peak prices in April 1920. December readings show reductions but still well above 1913 levels amid unemployment concerns.
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Faris
France
United States
Bradstreet
Great Britain
Weanea
Unitedtates
Britain
China Starts National Drive For Food Relief Funds
Peering into famine in China, Yen Hui-ching urges a nationwide fundraising campaign in Peking. He warns 20 to 30 million people face starvation, cites relief work by international societies, and seeks United International Relief to direct efforts with a target range of 300000 to 506000 dollars for Peking.
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China
Dre ‘Yen Hui-ching
W. W. Yen
Peking
America
England
Japan
Yen
United International Relief Societies
Read Co Silk Jersey Petticoats In Spring Colors Sitcom Label
Spring catalog notes silk jersey petticoats in Sitcom label promising satisfaction. Also lists alum teapot kettles with curved spouts and wood handles, straw table mats in sets of three, natural splint lunch baskets, enamel or decorated as desired. Basement, Second floor display.
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Silk
Jersey
Gingham Dresses in Plaid Amoskeag Gingham
The notice advertises Noor gowns in Amoskeag gingham with checks and stripes. Available sizes range from 36 to 46, emphasizing color appeal and durable wearing qualities.
Jersey Sports Suits for Early Spring Wear
The piece recommends sensible free and easy sports suits for early spring. It notes they can be worn for business or everyday use, come in tuxedo or reversal styles, and available in a good line of colors.
Quality fabric price fits tidy width and feel
The text notes a 36 inch wide fabric priced at 19 cents a yard and describes a tight weight with a finish that feels soft to the touch, appealing to women seeking this particular quality at a reasonable cost.
Peter Thompson Linen Returns on Market at $1.50 Yard
Linen buyers report the genuine Peter Thompson quality is back in stock after years of scarcity. The fabric, thirty six inches wide with a smooth lustrous finish, is offered at one dollar fifty cents per yard, suitable for ready made suits and dresses for children.
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Peter Thompson
Linen Crash One Thousand Yards Excellently Priced
An advertise description touts heavy linen crash fabric offered at 29 cents per yard. It claims the material is excellent value, high quality postwar, suitable for dish towels and hand or roller towels with narrow red or blue borders. Quantity limited.
Silk Stockings Offerings for Easter Gift Purchases
Women's stockings described as Silk Lisle and Phoenix Silks in multiple colors with full fashioned backs. Prices range from 59 cents to $2.35 per pair, highlighting black white Cordovan gray options, with Easter gift appeal and varied pricing for the season.
Brassieres and Shields at Notion Counter
Brassieres made of fine white marquisette with shields attached. Shields to wear with kimono sleeves. These are attached to a smalllet jacket. $1.00 each. Shields 59 cents. Notion Counter.
Holland Paper Rules Readers Use Hollander Not Dutchman
Amsterdam reports the Handelsblad urges readers abroad to call themselves Hollander rather than Dutchman. The debate mirrors postwar sensitivities with correspondents noting that Americans and Britons react unfavorably to the term Dutchman. The discussion highlights that Netherlanders prefer Hollander as the respectful self designation.
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Amsterdam
Holland
Amsterdam Handelsblad
Handelsblad
United States
Ngland
Tngland
Silk Crepe and Oxford Weave Fabrics Feature in Vendor Sale
A buyer’s list highlights Of Silk Crepe priced at 9.50 with neat narrow stripes on white and Oxford Weave noted as durable yet soft. Madras patterns and new accessories appear with prices from 1.25 to 75 cents for scarfs, 50 cents for boy’s plaid ties, and hosiery from 40 to 75 cents per pair. Mam floor shows Delpark Soft Collars at 25 and 50 cents.
A Pathephone Easter Gift Outline
A Pathephone brings delight for all ages with Easter music. The ad promotes a $125 Pathephone plus $25 worth of records and a free $25 record offer, highlighting in home entertainment for the holiday season.
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Harrison St
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Sadie M, Dillon
Etta G. Murphy
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the Electric Shop
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United Mhuminating Co
Cer
Broad & Cannon Sts
Barnum
John Kraft
Milans
Chedd
Gingham
Id Noor
Newark State
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Brassieres
Holland Paper
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Madras
Delpark
Pathephone Department
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