Opium Trade Control Debate in Shanghai’s Customs Figures
The article surveys Shanghai opium activity and customs seizures over four quarters through December 1923, noting no year-to-year decline. It highlights the persistent illicit trade, seasonal fluctuations, and remarks by Sir Francis Aglen on a possible opium monopoly as the only viable control method, amidst government and police efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
North China Herald
Devember
Monica Pelegauite
Bouwell
Carey
Sina
Shanna
Francia Aglen
Customs
China
Ini Wat Tase
Infoline
Verelan
Wireless Pioneer Freeman of Dundee and His Vision
The article recounts Scottish inventor James Watt era wireless trials and the life of a Dundee pioneer whose commitment to education and discovery outpaced wealth. It highlights his early experiments with telegraphy and wireless signaling, his public demonstrations, and his choice to seek societal benefit over profit, enduring poverty while pursuing scientific progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natural cd Vluasen
Ghenearse
Dundee
Penury
Booka
Simwell
Michal
Fashion Fabrics and Shirts Offerings Across Styles
Readable remnants describe various cloths and apparel items including Muslin de Sole in multiple shades, Sun Resista fabrics, and ASC Clean Sweep specials. Tourist shirts with double collars, men and boys shirt waists, and Emperor SAP notices seem listed with prices and descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiehe
Elwant
ATOR
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Jack & Newell
Jack and Newell Ltd
Poplan
LE Poplin
Poplin
Inhudes
Madras
A. J. Draper Ltd
Cairns
T. Seald
Fe von Wareenan
Che Ted
Wireliss
Achelstian Science Monitor
Wininy Paragraph Ng
Cheaneah
Wettha Ha Wien Teeraphy
Trail & Winstone
Eit
Digule Entertece Rail. & Winstone
Gordonvale
Cairns and Innisfail
Jane Bor
Bert
ACB
Tilly
Chilliges
Pacial
Colson
Manchester
Holland
Fineay
Vasally
Bamaa
Ie Vichmed
Syed Slo
Ace
Aidan
Ceat's
Oaly Derby
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