Nations vie in naval power as battleships loom
A lengthy analysis compares Great Britain United States and Japan noting tonnage ship counts guns and building programs. It discusses big gun power limits due to unknown 16 inch gun numbers and warns naval aviation could shake future sea power balances.
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Britain
Rica
Great Britain
J. Hhiskin
United States
Goef
Patan
United Poi
Jutland
Heligoland
Mos
Eas
Head Caught in Brooklyn Piling Rescue Story
Fifteen year old Max Rochester was trapped with his head wedged between piles at Ocean Parkway Brooklyn. Friends pulled him free but the tide rose as police and firemen worked to disentangle him, a danger he will recount for years. His father is a tailor at 21 Hughes Street.
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Max Rochester
Ocean Parkway
Brooklyn
Max
Hughes Street
Fellows
Rights revolt grows in British Parliament over tax powers
A rising dissent among independent MPs challenges government tax methods. Capt Wedgwood Benn notes the crown’s revenues should require the House of Commons consent, backing a 1921 declaration of rights act. The measure unlikely to pass, but fuels debate on taxation. Americans favor candy and ice cream production. 1919 value hits 687 million, with 1920 gains after prohibition pushing toward a billion.
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House of Commons
William Wedswood Benn
Wedgwood
Donald Maclean
Robert Deet
Frederick Banbury
Red Cross Publishes Annual Budget For 1921 Relief Work
The American Red Cross outlines a 1921 budget totaling 19.36 million dollars for domestic and overseas relief and services, with 3.67 million for disabled veterans and families, and 1.79 million for hospital services. The plan also doubles disaster funding to 548,976 and notes over 2 million to assist 8,600 chapters while European and famine relief remains funded from a 10 million dollar starting pool.
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Veterans’ Bureau
Red Cross
Army
Navy
European Relief Council
Europe
Russia
China
Red Cross Roll Call Aids Disabled Veterans Support
The American Red Cross carries on service for disabled World War veterans costing ten million dollars annually. Citizens are urged to support by answering the annual roll call from November 11 to 24, 1921.
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Washington
United States
American Red Cross
Red Cross
the Red Cross
Ownership Statement for Macomb By-Stander 1921
Notarized 1921 ownership record for Macomb By-Stander lists Publisher Macomb Publishing Co and Editor T L Roark. Names owners stockholders include T L Roark Clyde Nester Eleanor Roark George A Falder J H Reno M FE Roark Daniel Crawford I J O Harra with affidavit of truth and notary E Y McLean dated October 1 1921.
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Macomb
Illinois
Ilinois
Macomb Publishing CO
III
T. L. Roark
Clyde Nester
Eleanor Roark
George A. Falder
How to Make a Lantern Jack O' Lantern
A quick Halloween project for boys using a box and a flashlight. Cut eye nose and teeth shapes in the lid, and place the light in a circular hole at the bottom to illuminate the carved features. Copyrighted Popular Science Monthly feature.
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Hallowe'en
Popular Science Monthly
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing For Fabrics
An ad claims Diamond Dyes offer simple instructions for dyeing worn clothing at home. It guarantees rich color on wool silk linen cotton and mixes and asserts no streaking fading or running when following directions.
New Kidney Health Tonic Promises Easy Flush
Old remedy from grape and lemon acid with lithia is claimed to flush kidneys and ease bladder irritation. Advises four ounces in water before breakfast for several days to restore kidney function and reduce pain, backache, and headaches.
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