World War I era notes and public health discussion in High Point
A collage of editorials and notices covers European travel, Ireland, and U.S. policy, plus reflections on venereal disease conference outcomes, legal lore about lawyers, and the rising cost of living. It cites figures from the Industrial Conference Board and Bureau of Labor Statistics, noting double prewar price levels and wage debates.
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Industrial Conference Board
Merchants’ Association
New York
Labor scales down wages threaten subsistence level
The article notes a public concern over reducing wages, arguing that any scale down must stop before workers fall below subsistence. It cites a prominent editor's view in Baltimore papers and presents the ongoing debate about cost of living and labor costs.
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Baltimore
Iba Weier
Ecaaes
van Bisa
Rats cost the nation millions yearly and grow unchecked
The piece argues rats cost about 365 million dollars annually and outnumber humans in rural areas, harming grain, poultry, fruit and food stores while spreading disease. It also criticizes a proposed 50 new Congress members as wasteful, urging immediate protest though the election remains distant.
Rats Threaten U S Food Supply Amid Rising Rat Populations
The report warns that rats pose a greater menace than food destruction in the United States. It notes high annual costs per person and argues that rat-proofing buildings and extermination require coordinated scientific effort.
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United States
About the True Spirit of Christmas Giving
The piece contrasts gift giving driven by expectation with spontaneous generosity. Constance frets over finding a unique gift for Cousin Claribel, fearing stinginess if she gives merely practical items. Claribel battles similar pressure, trying to outdo others while considering needs versus waste. The text argues true Christmas gifts come from willing generosity, not obligation.
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Claribel
Constance
Chilean coal fields to become dry if law passes
Southern Chile coal regions may become dry or bone dry under a signed agreement between miners and operators. The pact seeks to ban alcohol in mining areas and hours disputes, with a separate proposal to criminalize distilled drinks across nitrate regions. The debate hinges on a Democratic Party measure pushed by Deputy Adrien.
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Santiago
Chile
Ultimas Noticias
Adrien
Democratic Party
Bolshevik Propaganda Experts Linked to Moscow University Plot
The report notes Bolshevik propaganda experts in Amsterdam and Central Europe handling micrographic propaganda matter. Authorities enlarged the stamps to ordinary size. A Moscow propaganda university is said to devote extraordinary effort to literature and promote women training and international Communist associations to form farmers’ communes and Red Guards.
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Amsterdam
Dee
Oneaman
Europe
Moscow
International Women's Communist Associutions
Branney
Atmética
Red Guards
Commission to Study China's Foreign Interests Names Four Members
The assignment includes Lin Ching-jen, former minister to Russia, and Shen Jui-lin, ex-minister to Austria. The Shantung affair is among initial questions for the commission to consider.
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Ny Melvin
China
of Nations
Lin Ching-jen
Russia
Shen Jui-lin
Austria
Shantung
Wages in Haiti’s Labor Market In Demand and Illiteracy
Market Evique Port au Prince reports no high labor market in Haiti. Daily workers earn one bourde or gourde and a half, cooks about $1.50 weekly plus six cents a day for food. Interior wages are lower. many live in mahogany houses as Haiti’s population nears 2.5 million with 97 percent illiterate.
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Port AU Prince
Haiti
Highwayman A Regular Gent
Daniel Cable a pottery worker reported to Steubenville police that a robber leaped on him and rifled his pockets. The thief then produced a roll of bills from his own pocket and offered Cable 19 dollars saying Here brother you need it worse than I do. Cable declined.
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Steubenville, O
Dee
Daniel Cable
Cable
American shipping agents eye regular Baltic sailings
Riga reports American agents expect resumed regular sailings between the United States and Baltic ports. They note potential passenger and freighter service revival as U S ships eye routes to Riga and other Baltic hubs.
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Riga
Latvia
America
Baltic
Feral
Pita
Japan
Memol
Danizgix
Poland
Lithuania
Wezhonia
Mies
Earlie
Decline in Font and Budget Notes
Fragmentary OCR reports a decline in a weekly family budget and costs in Ontario and Philadelphia. It mentions tanned hides from 670 steers used for a 2006 pound transmission belt and scattered monetary figures, lacking clear context or full data.
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Post Ontario
Eekly
Aye Foods N Counds
Philadelphia
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