Greece Through Athens Eyes A Modern Stock of Old World Pride
The article surveys modern Greece from Athens to the Acropolis, noting Greece as a nation of language continuity and archaeological guardianship. It contrasts the educated written language with the popular vernacular, highlights Athens as a modern capital with rich antiquities, and describes agriculture, emigration, climate, and the cosmopolitan summer life that draws elites from Asia Minor and Egypt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic
Washington
Greece
Asia Minor
Athens
London
Free Law of Greece
Theo Acropolis
Lfe
Department of Archaeology
Ministry of Education
Acropolis
Partherion
Mars
St. Paul
Benin
Demosthenes
Ctesiphon
Theseus
Themistocles
America
Thuleron
Phaleron
Kephisia-in-the
Balkan
Ani
Peloponnesus
Deportees Jolted by Bolshevik Persuasion in Transit
Russians leaving America face pressure from Bolshevik consulate agents in Libau and on trains to Moscow. Deportees signing to go to Russia often surrender extra money and clothing for meals and rubles with little purchasing power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Russia
Moscow
Red Cross
United States
Libau
Esthenia
Joke Restores Speech After Laughing Soldier Miracle
Frank Kelly, a paralyzed veteran from the Royal North Lancashire regiment, regained speech at a Boston area party after a fit of laughter. He had communicated only by writing since 1917 and hopes the recovery might extend to his legs with time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Manchester
England
Frank Kelly
Royal North Lancashire Regiment
France
Lando Convalescent
Kelly
Delaware City Fisherman Nets Local Carp Record
Samuel Fitzwater of Delaware City Del landed a twenty five pound carp and total catch of 180 pounds in the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal attracting many anglers daily with fine catches and a gathering of fish reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Fitzwater
Delaware City
Del
Cheasapeake and
Delaware Canal
Pageant of Pilgrims to Be Held in Plymouth
Plymouth hosts a Pilgrim Tercentenary pageant directed by Prof George Pierce Baker. The two hour spectacle aims to show who the Pilgrims were their deeds and their influence on American ideals through verse prose and music with local cooperation and a royal procession visual elements highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
George Pierce Baker
Baker
James
England
Hollag’s
New England
Fewer Winter Wheat Acres Planted Across 17 Countries
Washington July 17 Estimates show 151000000 acres sown to winter wheat this year across 17 countries, down from 155000900 last year, based on reports from Belgium Bulgaria Poland Romania Czechoslovakia Algeria Morocco Spain France England Italy Luxembourg Norway Tunis Canada India and the United States. France faces rain shortage and hay second crop concerns. Germany crops favorable. UK showers aid conditions though rainfall remains insufficient. southern hemisphere crops reported favorable.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Belgium
Bulgaria
Poland
Romania
Czechoslovakia
Algeria
Morocco
Spain
France
England
Italy
Luxemburg
Norway
Tunis
Canada
India
United States
Germany
United Kingdom
Fallacies of Credit Laws Raise Economic Concerns
The Guaranty Survey argues that credit law misconceptions hinder economic readjustment. Proposals to cap interest at five percent and curb Federal Reserve powers could trigger panics, weaken stabilization, and erode the Fed’s role. Private farming credit machinery shows promise, reducing reliance on direct government funding while bankers back private credit expansion for livestock producers.
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Guaranty Survey
Guaranty Trust Company of
New York
House of Representatives
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Act
Federalerve Board
Federal Reserve System
United States
Federal Reserve Board
Congress
Treasury
War Finance Corporation
Federal Farm Loan Board
Federal
Banks
Or Finance Corporation
Government Indies
Advertising's Rise Shapes the Page for Marketers
A Dover Tribune excerpt laments humble ads begging readers for attention as modern advertising grows. It notes writers seek honest dollars amid big business, while advertisers place celeb brands like corsets and shampoos beside articles to capture reader eye.
Acton Notes Visitors Residents and Local Moves
Mrs Elizabeth Brown visits friends in Fitchburg. Charles Gallagher resumes business in Heaton after a vacation. A Merriam & Co factory restarts after two weeks closed. Mr and Mrs W W Dickinson new to town living on School and River streets. Calvin Morris, son of Rev Luther Morris, visits Acton from Palmer. Mrs Jonathan P Fletcher returns from Watertown visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Brown
Fitchburg
T. Charles Gallagher
Heaton
A. Merriam & Company
W. W. Dickinson
Town
School
River Streets
F. B. Roche
Calvin
E. Morris
Luther Morris
Unniversalist
Palmer
Charles L. Clark
Acton Street
Jonathan P.fletcher
H. Chandler Wells
Bates Road
Watertown
Congregational Church Announces Sunday Services
Rev Ralph A Barker leads Sunday worship at 10 30 with Sunday School at 12. A prayer meeting is set for Friday evening at 7 30 in the vestry. The topic for the series on missionary motives is Willingness to Pay the Cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Ralph A. Barker
Local Notes and Visiting Friends Around Acton Center
Acton Center where residents host visitors and travel. Mrs E W Greenwood visits Belfast Me while Miss Evelyn and Raymond Farrar vacation at Long Beach Gloucester. Misses Mildred Vernice Coolidge visit aunt Miss Ella L Miller. Mrs Taplin visits daughter Mrs Virgil Mitchell in Dixfield Me. Mrs Hulda Welch keeps house during Miss Taplin's absence. Aspinwall and two children return from Sat Willis Holden's in New York. Scout trip to Neponsett camp North Dana. Weekend visitors include Misses Frederickson Boston and Dorothy Dusseault Somerville. Marion Fobes to Amherst Agricultural College trip. Farm Bureau Pig Club premium for 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank BK. Parsons J
E. W. Greenwood
Belfast
Evelyn
Raymond Farrar
Long Beach
Gloucester
Mildred
Vernice Coolidge
Hudson
Ella L. Miller
Emily C. Taplin
Virgil Mitchell
Dixfield
Hulda Welch
Taplin
Breckenbridge
Aspinwall
Willis Holden
New York
A. W. Doolittle
Concord Junction
Neeseponsett
North Dana
Frederickson
Boston
Dorothy Dusseault
Somerville
Sylvia Robbins
Iver Pedersen
Edward Spearman
Horace Tuttle
Joy in Heaven sermon and parish canvass results
On Sunday morning Mr May delivered a children's sermon titled Joy in Heaven based on Matthew 7 20. Parish canvassers urged fair giving during afternoon calls across five districts of Precinct 1. The Acton Evangelical Visitor paper was distributed, and canvass results will be announced next Sunday.
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May
Antit
Pede
God
Precinct
Acton
Outings and Socials During the Week
This week promises first class weather for social events. The Congregational Sunday school picnic took place at Fort Pond on Tuesday. On Wednesday the county picnic was held on Middle Sex School grounds Concord or the County Farm Bureau. Thursday features the 14th annual Grange lawn party and dance. Saturday hosts the Middle Sex District Christian Endeavor and Local Union picnic at Long Pond. Evening entertainment in the church vestry by Campfire Girls and Young Men's Club.
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Fort Pond
Middlesex School
Concord
County Farm Bureau
Grange
Middlesex District
Christian Endeavor
Long Pond
Littleton
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Baby Snake
J. A. McCabe
Riverside Drive
Mrs. McCabe
Joke
the Merchants of
Marlboro
Mbbed Enterprise
PAV
Dover Tribune
SQUTH
Acton Center
Maynard Garage
Butler Ave
Maynard
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