Britain’s merry jack tars temperate debate on rum ration
London March 22 Britain’s navy faces a renewed talk of abolishing the rum allowance as rum consumption declines. Churchill era methods and later changes reduced grog, with reports suggesting further adjustments may affect naval finances. Meanwhile furs and fashion dominate London scenes with exotic skins from Brazil India and Africa surfacing, alongside rising tobacco and cigar trends and royal update on Princess Mary’s duties in Queen Mary’s absence.
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Britain
Jozephus Daniels
Navy
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
Queen Mary
Mediterranean
Greorge
Princess Mary
Viscountrss Las~ Velles
Hatanae
Duchess of York
Buckingham Palace
Mary
Princess Witlemake
Chesterfield House
Ter
Paper Farthest North Suspends in Nome Alaska
America's farthest north newspaper, the Weller Alaska Pioneer Scout, suspended publication after its publisher, editor, composing room force, pressman, advertising and circulation manager, and reporter left for Seattle to finish high school. Walter J. Marx, 17, held all positions. The paper started four years ago and issued weekly with about 60 subscribers, mostly in Nome, Teller and on the Seward peninsula northwest of Nome.
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Nome
Alaska
America
The
Weller
Pioneer Scout
Reont Force
Preassman
Seattle
Walter J. Marx
Piper
Teller
Seward Peninsula
Recover Quick from Grippe or Fla
After a spell of Grippe or fiu, when your system is run down and legs weak, Tantac starts to improve. It claims to cleanse the blood, revitalize the digestive organs, restore appetite, and restore vigor, using a Tanlac formula of roots and herbs. Buy a bottle today and get started. Take Tralae Vegetable Bilin for Constipation.
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Taniac
Todd's Tonic Restores Health For Suffering Reader
A barber notes digestion problems and poor appetite, then credits Todd's Ton ic with full systemic recovery. He reports renewed energy and better digestion, praising the tonic as making him feel like a new man. The testimonial cites local drug stores in Indianapolis and Charlestown as distributors.
Finland Rescued From Money Crisis by Governor Ret
Risto Ret, former lawyer and 1914 London researcher, elected 1919 to Finnish parliament as chairman of the Finance Committee, credited with saving the country from bankruptcy amid tax resistance and fiscal turmoil.
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Finland
Risto Ret
London
Artificial fog used to combat frost in Sweden tests
Wartime fog making experiments to shield crops from frost expand in Sweden. Vidar Jernbers has developed a fog method that neutralizes frost effects on tender plants to four Celsius below zero. The agriculture academy approved extended trials near the capital to assess cost, effectiveness, and meteorological conditions for potential wider use amid Romania facing a grain shortage.
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Sweden
Vidar Jernbers
Academy of Sgriciture
Othe
Playgrounds Cut Street Accidents Report Declares Shift
March 25 New York The toll of child deaths and injuries from street accidents is reduced by playgrounds in many cities, the Playground and Recreation Association of America reports. In Duluth safety committees mapped accident sites around playgrounds, finding spotless areas near play areas. Albion Michigan reviewed a summer program with four playgrounds and eight weeks of activities, reporting only one serious incident. Massachusetts notes July is dangerous for motor vehicle accidents involving children, linked to closed playgrounds. Natues, N H records a winter of 1924 with no drownings due to safe skating rinks open late. The national safety council and Hoover safety committee seek cooperation with the association. The Automobile Chamber of Commerce promotes playground safety zones. The association, active 19 years, serves 300 cities with bureau support and welcomes international visitors. Sixteen thousand members.
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Playground and Recreation Association of America
Duluth
Chamber of “Commerce
Polata
Albion
Mich
Massachusetts
Lewis E. McBrayne
Massachuaetts Safety Council
N. H
Recreation Commission
National Safety Counsil
Dretary Herbert Hoover
Committee On Safety
Automobile Chamber of Commerce of America
Assation
Playground and Recreation Association
Ciel
Burea
Ja ‘Pan
China
England
Russia
Canada
Mexico
Preaniaition
Association
Growth of colony at the Greeux crfet noted with events
White Sulphur Springs reports the colony at the Greeux crfet has grown substantially in recent days. A large weekend luncheon and tea were held, with spring flowers decorating the venue. The social scene will shift toward outdoor life centered in the community from now on.
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Greeux Crfet
McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promise Quick Gain
An early 20th century advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets claiming a gain of 10 pounds in 20 days for adults, with testimonials of improving health and vigor. The ad urges readers to buy a 60 tablet box, promising at least 5 pounds in 10 days and stresses ease of use and authenticity.
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Mery
Yitallaer
Aesh
McCos
Nintey
Hort Bros. Orany
Agnerlea
McCoy’s
Genuine
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