France Transformed by War Says Lloyd Allen
In 1919 Paris dispatch, Lloyd Allen argues four years of total war reshaped France into an industrial nation with new ideals yet a persistent fear of Germany. He notes France depends on German coal, faces massive raw material losses, and must balance anti-import laws with rebuilding, amid trade frictions with the United States and Britain.
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Lloyd Allen
Western
Union
Western Newspaper Union
Paris
France
Germany
Europe
Alsace-Lorraine
England
America
Radfen
Ides
Pranece
Prenel
Andre Citroen
Citroen
Ciroen
Austria
United States
French Textile Revival Amid War Shifts and Policy
The piece discusses postwar French textile reconstruction, Spain, and German competition. It notes France’s export limits, the hindered import of foreign spindles, and the aim to keep French money at home to bolster industry and employment despite challenges. It references American and British observers and ends with a brief court anecdote from Jackson Mississippi.
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Lille
France
America
England
Americs
Europe
Paris
German officer Porten tried for selling air fleet to Bolsheviks
London lieutenant Porten a former German aviation officer, faces court martial in Berlin on charges he sold an entire park of airplanes at Vilna to Bolsheviks for 2,000,000 marks, though the planes were valued at 10,000,000. He fled to Koenigsberg and led a conspiracy against the garrison commander at Kovno. the plot was uncovered and Porten was arrested.
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London
Porten
Berlin
Vilna
Koenigsberg
Working Men's Council
Kovno
Notable Dog Appraised Higher Than Household Goods in Oklahoma
Oliver Black, a Oklahoma City lawyer, is noted as the only man in the state with a dog valued as highly as all his household goods. Assessor Beaty lists Bach at $100 as the dog's valuation.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oliver Black
Beaty Weaue
Bach
Through the Looking Glass by Evelyn Nesbit
An essay urging readers to accept their nature and talents. It contrasts chickens ducks and sparrows as metaphors for human ambition. The piece promotes embracing one’s own path while warning against envy and excessive pride.
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Evelyn Nesbit
Mary Jones
Linen Tea Cloths Charm Off Old Table
An afternoon tea discussion praises linen and filet crochet pieces made from heirloom materials. A hostess describes small linen rolls spun by her grandmothers in New England and Old England and details creates two covers including a 12 inch square table cover with crown and scepter motif and a dinner cloth reinforced with embroidery stitches.
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New England
Old England
Furniture Cleaner for Safe Home Polishing
A simple home cleaner mixes oil with inkewarny water and pure soap to wash furniture. Wipe with a warm dry cloth to restore woodwork and leather shines without harsh chemicals or varnish damage.
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HH. Hirschberg
D. W. Sears, Vee
Transacia
Maid Online
H. Hirschberg
W. H. Walker
D. W. Sears
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