Gas from Straw Proposed to Ease Shortages
A 1921 notice discusses turning straw corncobs and garden vines into gas. The plan, from Arlington experiments, aims to produce fuel for lighting heat and stationary engines, reducing dependence on conventional gasoline amid shortages.
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Inches and Courage Overrule Height Rules at West Point
The article notes the old West Point height requirement of 65 inches for 18 and older and 64 inches for 17 and younger, with a shift toward valuing merit and courage over mere inches. It cites Secretary Baker lowering the bar and argues that future changes may end height as a barrier.
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Italy Faces Food Crisis As 1920 Crops Fall Short
The Italian Ministry of Agriculture reports 1920 crop estimates show a shortfall across wheat rye barley oats and other staples. With a 4 006 500 ton wheat crop down 600 000 tons from 1919 and far below the ten year average Italy will need larger imports and faces a potential blockade risk amid political tensions.
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Italy
Russia
Ministry of Agriculture
Thompson sues two Chicago papers for libel
Mayor William Hale Thompson files libel suits for ten million dollars each against two Chicago newspapers. He claims city credit was damaged by political articles printed during the campaign and that the city would bear the costs of prosecuting the cases.
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Causes and cures for bad breath and lambago
The advice notes bad breath arises from ca tarrh, teeth, stomach issues, or other factors and suggests medical examination. For lambago the guidance emphasizes identifying underlying causes like gout or rheumatism, avoiding self treatment, and seeking a reputable physician with pain relief methods including back ironing as a historical remedy.
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Lambago
Causes of dark circles under the eyes in sleep
The reader asks why dark circles appear each morning despite 10 to 11 hours of sleep and ample nighttime air. Possible factors include genetics, skin thinness, allergies, nasal congestion, iron deficiency, or lifestyle habits.Consult a medical professional if persistence or other symptoms occur.
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Reo Automobile
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Noo
Dark circles may signal many diseases or natural variation
The text notes dark circles can indicate numerous diseases or be a normal trait. It warns that a diagnosis cannot be made from this symptom alone and advises contacting a family physician for a thorough physical examination due to potential danger signals.
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Public Health Service
Haakton
Disillusioned Visitor Challenges Legion Rejection
A visitor complains he was denied entry to the American Legion after claiming valor from many film battles, triggering a dispute. The note mentions Italy's lemon production, reporting about 4.8 million trees yielding 1.2 billion lemons annually.
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American Legion
Japan Faces Censure as Parliament Drifts on Democracy
A review of Japan's House of Representatives portrays a noisy session with focus on universal suffrage and military influence. The Herald of Asia notes parliamentary limits and weak democracy under restricted suffrage, while predicting an eventual broadening of voting rights and a coming political upheaval driven by educated youth.
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Ygale
Herald of Asia
Japan
Jem Mace’s near flawless boxing record highlighted
A noted line in boxing history credits Jem Mace with only two losses in 590 contests marking one of the sport’s most remarkable records.
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Annals of Pugilism
Jem Mace
Norse Nations Proposes Changes to League Covenant
The draft amendments, submitted to the League for study, call for an annual assembly meeting, a rotating four year non permanent council membership, tighter arbitration obligations, and limited economic support to protect neighbors from covenant violators. The proposals require council approval and a majority assembly vote to take effect.
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An Montely
Assembly of the Wees
Geneva
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