Nanking Plans to Improve Quality of Cotton Seed
The University of Nanking will expand efforts to improve Chinese cotton quality in cooperation with Shanghai cotton mills. It aims to provide acclimatized seed and promote its use among growers, speeding up acclimatization, with a year of roguing, selection, and testing showing a third of selected specimens surpassing average American cotton and a tenth far superior to the starting material.
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Nanking
China
University of Nanking
Shanghai
Big Band Provokes Crowd at Ppelon Exposition
Unruly weather did not dampen attendees at the American Legion exposition and chautauqua. A concert by a local big band drew praise for its brass and drums while Miss White earned soprano compliments. The $5 prize went to a young woman as the expo closes tonight with a large expected turnout.
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Fc Euwe
Harry”’ Foote
White
Courts Will Settle Property Dispute In Cuba
In Havana on April 29, a criminal suit is filed by Mrs. Elena Trujillo and her two minor sons against the chancery court of Cienfuegos and the executors over a $2,000,000 estate that allegedly shrank to less than $80,000 during the executors’ year in charge. The estate of Francisca Toste Y. Garcia widow Acea died May 24, 1921, in Cienfuegos, leaving five nephews in the Canary Islands. One nephew died and his heirs joined the suit. It is alleged that $125,000 was paid for lawyers’ fees.
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Havana
Elena Trujillo
Chancery E Court of
Canary Islands
Divorce surge hits England's poor communities
A report notes a rapid rise in divorce rates across England with a focus on low income areas. The analysis highlights social strain and economic pressures as key factors in marital breakdown.
Should the girl propose this century asks a home question
A reader argues that men should offer a decent home before asking marriage and that women should not be allowed to propose. The writer contends a woman in love may feel pressure to propose, risking an unbalanced marriage. He asserts women prefer the man speak first and the sacred act should remain his privilege.
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Ian
Why We Ought to Crawl for Health
A prominent surgeon argues that walking on all fours would reduce illness. He cites evidence of ancient quadruped movement and claims upright posture causes drainage problems in the tonsils and adenoids, contributing to diseases such as influenza, diphtheria, pneumonia, and others.
Forged 10 Geer trip to States
Transylvania reports Queen Wart of Ruma Alja will delay her planned US visit until after the coronation of herself and King Ferdinand on August 16. A June wedding in Jugoslavia will prevent travel, with a busy year of official European visits ahead.
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United States
New York
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Srax Rie
Alexander
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America
Alps
Balkans
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Europe
Romania Prepares Grand Coronation for August 16
Parliament allocates a vast sum for a European coronation inviting most monarchs and heads of state. President Harding may send a U.S. representative as King Ferdinand and Queen Marie mark a throne revival tied to Romania’s World War I entry. Noble regalia and seized jewels are repurposed for the ceremony.
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Europe
Harding
United States
Ferdinand
Marie
Romania
Pearl Necklace Valued At Millions In Francs
A remark notes that her pearls alone are said to represent millions of francs highlighting their extraordinary worth and prestige.
Latvian airmen rescue German steamers in Gulf of Riga
Latvian military aviators flew regular supply runs to four German steamers trapped in the Gulf of Riga. Fishermen reported dwindling provisions while Riga air crews dropped bread in sacks onto the ice near the beset vessels.
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Riga
Latvia
Gulf of Riga
Nicholas Abdicates on Friday End of Romanov Rule
The final Russian czar Nicholas II abdicated on a Friday marking the end of the Romanov dynasty. His resignation followed mounting pressure from the standoff with revolutionaries and military defeats, signaling a abrupt shift in imperial leadership.
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Nicholas
Lightning kills four steer in Irish Corner district storm
Senator R H Boone reports four 2 year old steers killed by lightning during a heavy storm at Irish Corner. The cattle were in fence corners when the bolt struck them.
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Roncevertheh
W. Va
R. H. Boone
Irish Corner
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