Orgenthaus Plea for Helping Near East
Henry Morgenthau calls for aid to Turkey and war refugees in the Near East. He warns of mass homelessness and genocide and urges United States action to rescue Christians and provide relief amid Turkish cruelty.
19 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1919
Page
1
Henry Morgenthau calls for aid to Turkey and war refugees in the Near East. He warns of mass homelessness and genocide and urges United States action to rescue Christians and provide relief amid Turkish cruelty.
A damaged text fragment appeals for help and relief for Armenians. It mentions wealth and power used to aid, and a call to support those in dire circumstances through loans or donations. The speaker emphasizes unity with fellow nations and promises aid to those in need.
A piece urges readers to shop early and mail gifts early to avoid holiday delays. It emphasizes avoiding last minute shopping and supporting workers handling deliveries, urging timely preparation for Christmas.
A fragmentary report urges American action to assist Armenians amid horrors of war and Turkish campaigns. It calls for aid to relieve starvation and displacement, notes near East reporting, and condemns oppression as the world weighs responses to the crisis. It praises American hospitals and educational resources and emphasizes moral responsibility.
A distressed speaker describes buying grand plans, planes, cars, gems, and a life of debt on a monthly plan. He laments inability to burn cash while neighbors flaunt wealth, fears debt growth, and foresees ending in poverty as expenses mount and social pressures rise.
A fragmented editorial extols habits and thrift, praising notable figures and institutions linked to habit formation and social progress. It cites Hilbert Hubbard quotes and claims broad impact on wealth, health, and character, contrasting thrift with waste while railing against uncontrolled spending.
Treasury offers federal farm loans at favorable rates in Polk Yamhill Linn counties. Loans available through the National Farm Loan Association with contact to K. Piascki, Secretary, for details and application.
Lawrence Marion Hall known as Lark Hall died at his Monmouth residence after recent illness. Born November 20 1846 in Eyreau county Illinois, he came to Oregon with the Donner party and later settled Buena Vista. He married twice and had nine daughters. a longtime Polk county figure, he served as sheriff from 1878 to 1882. Memorial services will be held at the home of Claude Sindarin in Monmouth.
Mexican lecturer and philosopher Senor Louis J. Abitia promotes a 400 year life theory via a raw vegetable diet of rice and oats. Critics argue such a diet would dull life’s purpose and overlook the value of meaningful achievement over mere longevity.
A dated editorial ribbing Americans for starting many ideas but finishing few. It urges perseverance and practical action, urging that all sectors from business to government embrace the discipline of finishing what they begin and overcoming limitations.
Complete program for Farmers and Homemakers week at the college runs December 29 to January 3 with topics on thrift in the home music in the home child care rural sanitation child welfare adapting commercial patterns camouflage in dress and household knowledge aimed at practical everyday use.
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