Monastir Blast Buries Soldiers and Civilians in Serbia
A massive explosion at an ammunition depot near Monastir, Serbia, killed or buried about 2,000 people and left 3,000 homeless. Reports say 1,800 soldiers, many Greeks, plus hundreds of children perished or were wounded. Fire followed the blast as panic spread and communications to Saloniki and Monastir were cut off. Relief efforts from the American Red Cross were under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Monastic
Serbia
Monastir
Saloniki
American Red Cross
Civil War Begins in North China as War Lords Clash
Peking April 21 reports say Wu Pei Fu and Chang Tso Lin opened fighting at Machang south of Tien Tsin. Rival warlords have marshaled forces for a week, halting freight traffic and spurring peasants to seek safety in cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Wu Pei Fu
Chang Tso Lin
North China
Machang
Tien Tsin
Prohibition Agents Mistaken Raid Nabs Weiss
In Chicago on April 20 Prohibition Agents A R Harris and Victor Dowd raided S R Weiss at 741 West Lake Street by error seizing three gallons of hooch and 24 pints of moonshine before realizing the correct saloon was one block west Weiss was taken into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
A. R. Harris
Victor Dowd
S. R. Weiss
West Lake Street
Weiss
Harding OKs McNary Bill for $350 Million Reclamation Fund
President Harding approves the McNary bill creating a $350 million revolving fund for development of western and southern reclamation and drainage projects, confirmed during a White House visit by a congressional delegation on April 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
McNary
Whi Ouse
Two Killed in Rock Island Train Wreck Near Pratt
Pratt, Kan April 20. Engineer Charles Widamao and G P Frick both Pratt residents were killed when Rock Island passenger trains 311 and 812 collided at Plains Meade County about 100 miles west of here. Mrs Hil ton Guyman Okla was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratt
Kan
Charles Widamao
G. P. Frick
Rock Island
Plains
Meade County
Here
Hilton. Guyman
Okla
Beaded Frock Fashion Holds Strong Across Seasons
Beaded frocks remain popular with lavish evening dresses and beaded decorations on afternoon frocks. The fashionable three piece street suit features a beaded blouse and lingerie inspired bead touches appear on sport suits. Buyers returning from Paris confirm beads are leading the trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ett
Bac
Paris
Latour Becomes Popular Figure in Washington Circles
MME F S Latour wife of Guatemala's new minister to the United States has become a popular member of Washington's diplomatic circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mine
F. S. Latour
United States
Guatemala
Washington
House Passes the Big Navy Measure
Washington reports the House approved the big navy bill by 279 to 78 and sent it to the Senate. An earlier amendment to raise enlisted strength from 67,000 to 86,000 was adopted 221 to 148, with two present, as part of the same naval funding debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Appropriations Committee
Harding
Navy Department
Aunt Alice Vows Resistance to League Voters
Congresswoman Alice Robertson of Oklahoma declares she will not bow to the League of Women Voters. She claims the group is a powerful lobby but says she serves the people, not a single class of women, and has thrown down the gauntlet. Rumors say her stance relates to the Sheppard-Towner maternity bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alice Robertson
Oklahoma
League of Women Voters
Congress
Alice
United States
Miss Robertson
League
Sheppard-Towner
Hollis Divorce Declared Not Recognized in Bulgaria
Sofia reports that a divorce granted to former Senator Henry F. Hollis of New Hampshire by a Unitarian pastor in Dubnitza lacks Bulgarian state recognition. The Bulgarian Foreign Office says no official approval was given and orders proceedings against Pastor Toplisky for issuing the divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofia
Bulgaria
Henry F. Hollis
New Hampshire
Dubnitza
Department of Religion and Education
The
Foreign Office
Washington
Toplisky
Mrs Lee seeks divorce from golfer husband in Detroit
Detroit April 24 Mrs Helen Bourne Joy Lee sues Howard B. Lee for divorce alleging she was forced to stay home and do dirty wash while he golfed. Lee, a noted golfer, is son of Henry B Joy former Packard president and niece of Senator Truman Newberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Helen Bourne Joy Lee
Howard B. Lee
Lee
Henry B. Joy
The
Packard Motor Company
United States
Truman‘’ Newberry
Beaded Garments Remain Safe Investment for Wardrobe
Trimming effects on French fashion circles leave beaded garments as a prudent consideration for a girl planning her wardrobe and contemplating future service needs.
Russia and Germany Accept Allies Demands at Genoa Parley
At Genoa on April 22 the German and Russian replies to Allied demands were presented. Germany agrees not to participate in talks with the Russians, while Russia accepts debts settlement and restoration of foreign property if the Soviet regime gains de jure recognition and financial aid. The responses aim to preserve the conference and outline plans for a new Russian currency and banking system, with disputes over foreign debts and property to be resolved by a seven expert committee and a ten member subcommittee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genoa
Russia
Ioana
Cannes
Iussia
United States
Germany
World Farm Delegate Named
Washington April 20 G BE Van Norman president of the Worlds Dairy Congress association has been appointed commissioner of agriculture and delegate of the United States to the general assembly of the international institute of agriculture to be held May 8 to 18 at Rome Italy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Farm
Washington
Braided Gells Belts Used On Heavier Sport Dresses
Braided belts are described as trimmings for heavier sport dresses, crafted in the same style as the other decorations.
Handkerchiefs Embrace Mimosa Yellow in Latest Fashion
In fashion circles the mimosa yellow handkerchief is making a bold statement. Designers showcase sunny folded accents and coordinated accessories, signaling a trend toward vibrant, optimistic color in menswear and ladies’ ensembles.
Red trimming graces spring frock in sharp showpiece
A spring fashion display featured a black wool crepe frock with a long semi fitted waist a full peplum and wide sleeves. A cape draped the back and red cloth bands trimmed the dress extending down the skirt sides. The model paired the frock with matching accessories.
Dr Hall Young Named Alaska Mission Superintendent
The Presbyterian board of home missions will confirm Dr Hall Young as superintendent of all Alaska work and he will spend the rest of his life in Alaska. A former sky pilot, he has been with the board in New York but returns to lead missions including Point Barrow’s hospital. He is seventy five years old yet vigorous.
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Presbyterian Board of Home Missions
Hall Young
Alaska
Doctor Young
Board of Home Missions
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Presbyterian
Point Barrow
Windy City hit by destructive windstorm
A Chicago windstorm on April 19 killed one girl and injured several others. Evelyn Johnson died when a building side collapsed. her sister was seriously hurt. William Brandt, 66, was burned by downed wires after a telephone pole fell. Winds reached 54 mph with roofs, signs, and trees damaged citywide including Immanuel Baptist Church and North Side Turner Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Evelyn Johnson
Wiliam Brandt
Immanuel Baptist Church
South
Michigan Avenue
House Starts Coal Probe
Washington April 21 a new sweeping inquiry into the coal industry was begun by the house labor committee aimed at centralizing information from scattered agencies. The plan calls for a new federal agency to diagnose problems and administer a permanent remedy and to open all coal business aspects to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Labor Committee
Big Gas Reserve in Light
The bureau of mines forecast a billion dollar gasoline storage reserve with 818.5 million gallons on March 1, the largest in industry history. This March 1 total rose 112 million from February 1, surpasses May 1921 high by 14 million and exceeds March last year by 188 million gallons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Mines
Peking Seized by Chang Forces in Manchuria
Peking and Tilousin fell to Gen. Chang Tsolda troops who replaced local police without incident. President Hsu Shih-chang warns civil war between Chang Tso-lin and Wu Pei-fu is taking a grave aspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
China
Chang Tsolda
Manchuria
Tilousin
Hsu Shih-chang
Chang Tso-lin
Wu Pei-fu
Wide Cines at Neck Linen Dresses Description
The description notes wide boat shaped necks on linen dresses with a narrow finishing band that confines fullness at the back and front, illustrating a garment feature from a period catalog.
Large Summer Mats Displayed with Ornate Fow Frames
Very large soft-brimmed mats are shown for summer. They feature heavily ornamented fow elements and varied decoration. The display emphasizes elaborate patterns and generous brim shapes.
Fire at New Willard hotel devastates upper floors
A blaze originating in the New Willard banquet hall in Washington caused $250000 in damage with the tenth floor ruined while the eighth and ninth floors were damaged by water. No one was killed though a fireman was injured. Vice President Coolidge and Gen Sawyer fled to the White House as guests were awakened on multiple floors.
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Washington
New Willard Hotel
Harding
Coolidge
Pershing
John D. Rockefeller
United States
Gridiron Club
Fourteenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Treasury
White House
Peacock Alley
National Capital
New Willard
France
Maryland
Calder
New York
C. C. McChord
Interstate Commerce Commission
McChord
McNary
Orelyons
T. R.dunn
Rochester
N. Y
Homer Snyder
Charles B. Rawson
Towa
T. Coleman
DuPont
Inve
Sawyer
Sawiver
Dan Mulvane
Kentucky
Morgan Likely to Attend Paris International Banker Meeting
Paris reports indicate J. P. Morgan is expected to travel to Paris next month for the allied reparations commission meeting to discuss floating a German loan. While no formal word has arrived, the expectation centers on Morgan himself if a firm accepts the invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paris
J. P. Morgan
Allied Reparations Commission
Germany
Reparations Commission
Morgan
U. S. Guards Nationals as China Turmoil Grows
Foreign authorities in China move to protect citizens amid civil war disturbances. Col. Martin of the Fifteenth U.S. Infantry meets with Dr. J. G. Schurman in Peking. British send troops to guard the legation. American Marines reinforced in Peking.
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Tientsin
China
Martin
Fifteenth
United States Infantry
Peking
J. G. Schurman
Capes for Children Highlight Styles and Fabrics
Capes remain popular for children and adults with silk collars and ribbon ties on cloth versions for dress up. Practical models include light-weight sport capes, plaids, and coldras with button and strap trims. Some capes are neat bound with braid or ribbon and colored cloth.
Brevity News Bits Tell of Rail Heists and Labor Strife
Armed bandits rob the Marseilles Nice express car of 20000 dollars in France. Hoyt Gibson and Helen Johnson toil in Riverside. Hooper, ex Chicago Board of Trade chief, dies at seventy.govt failure prompts power cut at Camp Grant. A sweeping coal inquiry begins in Washington. Farmers’ 1921 wealth reaches 12366 million. Police killed in St Louis payroll heist. Flood control funds rushed through. West Virginia treason trials loom for 200-300 miners. Labor concerns and tariff talks dominate national scene. Irish talks adjourn without settlement. Rail unions plan strikes ahead of Chicago convention.
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Marseilles-Nice
France
House Labor Committee
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Morris Packing Company
St. Louis
Mississippi River
Senate
House
West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
Davis
Daugherty
McCumber
North Dakota
Finance Committee
John McCormack
London
New York
Detroit
Mich
Employers’ Association
Bulgaria
Baron Wrangel
Syas
Chicago
Railway Employees’ Department
the American Foderation of Labor
Evacuation Underway in Shantung Barracks
Chinese troops occupy the Shantung railroad first section barracks and guard them as the area is handed over to China per Washington disarmament accords. Japan confirms steady evacuation of Shantung by foreign office.
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Shantung Railroad
Tokyo
Shantung
China
Foreign Office
Soviet Foreign Minister Meets Italian King Aboard Conte di Cavour
George Tchitcherin, Soviet foreign minister, shocked Italian Socialists and Communists by meeting King Victor Emmanuel in Genoa. He accepted the king’s luncheon invitation aboard the battleship Conte di Cavour during the royal visit.
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Genoa
George Tchitcherin
Victor Emmanuel
Historical Market Price List for Wheat Hay and Livestock
A dense price list shows flour types priced from 5.75 to 9.23 per bushel with various patents and sacks. Hay classes range from No 1 timothy to clover mixed with prices from 18.00 to 74.00 per ton. Cattle include prime steers and heifers with quotes from 4.75 to 9.00, hogs from 9.15 to 10.70, sheep with lambs and yearlings priced 8.00 to 17.00. Goods listed for warehouse delivery and soft H. flour categories also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Wool collar completes Jjly straight ensemble
A white brushed wool knitted collar finished the Jjly straight outfit. The accessory adds a clean, refined touch to the overall look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jjly
Parasols with natronate bands described in text
A fragment describes parasols with bands of natronate Greek figures worked by machine. It notes a white or blue color scheme and a heavy blue rear section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mualin
Alli
Suet Dishes and Prose Passages from a 19th Century Column
A page features recipes for suet based meals including hash, potatoes with dressing, noodles, vegetable soup, stuffed onions and rice with suet. It also contains literary quotes about action from Malone and Henry Drummond, with a brief note on universal interaction.
Homemade Desserts and Dressings From Simple Pantry Items
Five to six servings from these old fashioned recipes include Date Pudding with whipped cream, Cracker Pudding with raisins, Lemon Rice Pudding baked until brown, Cornflake Masaroons with meringue, and Cream Salad Dressing made from cream eggs vinegar mustard and starch. Each item stresses simple ingredients and practical yields.
Newlyweds Laments Garden Woes in Suburban Home
Mrs. N narrates garden troubles from the suburbs to a sympathetic caller. She notes disappointment over tomato harvests and asks what caused the poor yield, expressing their longing for luck in the garden.
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Mrs. N
Aarnet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Near East
Wu Pei
Hooch
M’nary
Mme. F. S. Latour
Women’s League of Women Voters
Hollis
Mrs. Lee
Senator Newberry
Parley
DR. S. Hall Young
Burns
U. S
King
Italy
Malone
Suet
Henry Drummond
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