Moral Renaissance Proposes Change From Within For Global Peace
The article argues that peace and prosperity hinge on a moral revival led by individuals and religious guidance. It cites statements from the Marquess of Salisbury, President Roosevelt, and Roger Babson, urging a shift from economic fixes to moral awakening as the basis for national and international change.
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House of Lords
Marquess of Salisbury
Oxford
Lees
House of Lords of
Great Britain
Roosevelt
United States
God
Roger Babson
Babson Statistical Organization
Babson
It’s not the hours but what you put into the hours
A proverb-like line notes effort matters more than time spent. It cites a statistic that eighty percent of U S tornadoes occur between noon and six p.m., highlighting peak danger periods.
China Sets Zone Rates for Airmail
China announces new zone based air mail rates effective immediately. Postal authorities specify tariff bands by destination region and weight class. The move aims to simplify pricing and boost international mail flow.
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China
Practical Training Program In Jacksonville Shows Early Success
In Jacksonville Florida high school students split time between classes and real work in local businesses. Since the Jacksonville Plan began about two years ago eighty six percent of vocational students have jobs after graduation. The program extends to other southern and western cities.
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Jacksonville
Florida
Christian Science Monitor
Admiral of Yacht Squadron Beloved by Edward VII
The King has become Admiral of the Royal Yacht Squadron, the world’s most exclusive club. Edward VII was the first holder in 1901, with the club belt set in 1812. Rumors of sinking the Britannia were incorrect. sails and rigging may be sold while hull remains stored. The cutter, built 1893 for the Prince of Wales, won 231 first prizes and 129 other awards in 625 races over 43 years.
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Béward
Bdward VII
Royal Yacht Squadron
Baward VII
Britannia
Edward VII
Prince of Wales
World's Only Dwarf Elephant Arrives in French Circus
The nine year old Auguste, the smallest adult elephant, arrived at St Nazaire France to debut with a circus. He stands under five feet tall and weighs 1760 pounds. Born normal, he stopped growing early and remains a dwarf. He traveled in a crate labeled Fragile don't turn upside aaa.
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St. Nazaire
France
Auguste
Boston Aviator Keeps Passenger Log With 50000 Signatures
Captain William H. Wincapaw of Boston maintains a passenger log book that all flyers must sign before boarding. The record shows more than 50 000 signatures and notes an unusually older load of 11 passengers all aged 83 years.
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William H
Bill) Wincapaw
Boston
Massachusetts
Wincapaw
Garlicn emerges from crossing onion and garlic plants
A farmer reports creating a new vegetable named garlicn by crossing onion and garlic, claiming it inherits the best qualities of both crops.
Need More Scholarships Dr. Wallace Says Canada Needs More Funds
Dr. R C Wallace newly appointed Queen's University principal spoke in Ottawa on the need for more scholarships for students. He noted the mental ability should free a student from financial limits and urged support to keep trained graduates from going to waste. He stressed sports have value only in the proper place and that universities must be founded on education, not athletics.
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R. C. Wallace
Queen's University
Ottawa
Canada
Wallace
University of Alberta
W. Hamilton Fyffe
Aberdeen University
Biscuit Dough Instructions Fragment
Fragment of a recipe describing mixing sugar and flour with baking powder, stirring with a wooden spoon, and resting or baking for about ten minutes. Includes garbled words and stray letters from OCR.
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Sean Aguier
Emperor’s Mount of Olives Palace Could House Exiled Ruler
Halli Selassie, who fled Italian advances, may settle in the Kaiserinhof palace on the Mount of Olives. Built by Kaiser Wilhelm II for Empress Augusta Victoria, the estate served as a monastery after a visit to Jerusalem. The Negus recently toured the site.
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Halli Selassie
Mount of Olives
Kaiserinhof
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Augusta Victoria
Jerusalem
Palestine
Shoes made for Wadlow in Findlay prove too tight
A pair of very large shoes built in Findlay Ohio for Robert Wadlow the 18 year old Alton giant were returned as they pinched his feet Wadlow said the shoes were the largest ever made but uncomfortable prompting the recall
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Findlay
Ohio
Robert Wadlow
Alton
Wadlow
Noted explorer Jarry Whitney dies in Montreal hospital
New York’s Jarry Whitney, famed explorer and big game hunter born 1873, died recently in a Montreal hospital. He helped illuminate polar controversy in 1909 1910 around Peary and Cook claims and later joined Arctic expeditions with Barrett until 1930.
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Jarry Whitney
New York
Montreal
Marry Whitney
North Pole
Mr. Whitney
Admiral Peary
Frederick A. Cook
Arctic
Peary
Dr. Cook
Whitney
Roosevelt
Cook
Barrett
Reproduction Shop Displays 19th Century Silk Stockings
An American company recreates a Fifth Avenue shop exhibit of 100 year old silk stockings for Queen Victoria. Proceeds benefit the Fresh Air Fund. The reproduction mirrors a 1627 store with period counters desks a safe and a stove. Exhibits include embroidered wedding hose from 1847 and a pearl and goldleaf handbag made from a 16th century priest’s robe fabric.
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Fifth Avenue
New York
Fresh Air Fund
Electric Man T R Lintott Unhurt by Wires After Army
T Lintott a farmer from Teynham England known as the electric man suffered rheumatic fever ending his army service. He was described as a hopeless cripple but now performs repairs without disconnecting wires and can endure 150 volts. After leaving the army he discarded his crutch, rode a motorcycle, and has not needed the crutch since.
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T. Lintott
Teynham
England
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