Christmas Ship To Iraq Relief Leaves New York
New York will launch the 1916 Christmas ship for Armenian and Syrian relief on December 1. The American Red Cross and a U S government committee collect food and clothing to send to Syria. Albert W Staub of the Red Cross oversees cargo from Bush Terminal Brooklyn. Only new prepaid clothing will be sent. military rules bar second hand goods.
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New York
America
American Red Cross
Syria
Daniels
Albert W ‘Staub
Bush
Brooklyn
Staubthas
Turkey
Terminal
Staub
Rei
Ian
Isitat
Cross
Holy Land
Mike Hickey Tells Of His Reformation
Mike Hickey, once a notorious pickpocket with nineteen and a half years in prison, told 400 men at the Harlem Y M C A how he reformed. He wandered from Sing Sing to the Cremorne mission on Thirty second street and then became night man at the Bowery Y M C A, helping others turn away from crime. He argued the convict needs belief and encouragement and noted employers increasingly give chances to men with long criminal records.
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Mike Hickey
Harlem
Y. M
Hickey
Mosquitoes Close Mills In Texas Louisiana Region
The gulf coast region of East Texas and western Louisiana suffers an outbreak of mosquitoes. Large lumber mills shut down due to pest pressure. Men cattle and horses suffer bites and firelight efforts prove only partly effective as farms burn fires to deter the insects.
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Connell
Tex
Gulf Coast
Tesas
Louisiana
Honor School Janitor James Biddy Honored
Indianapolis Indiana Shortridge high school alumni honor James Biddy longtime janitor for twenty five years of faithful service. An oak tablet recounts his labor and the cheer he imparted to the students, placed in a conspicuous spot in the halls.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Shortridge High
Wvorld
James Biddy
Oal
Onion and cracker diet cited in separate maintenance suit
Ira Czliner eighty three argues an onion and a cracker should suffice for any meal as he tests the food’s sufficiency amid Dora’s separate maintenance suit alleging insults beard cutting and possible injuries. A separate brief notes Wesley Ain Re died after collapsing near a shore in a Washington state incident.
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Fankakee
Ira Czliner
Dora
Morgan invites young banker to join his firm at year’s start
The unnamed vice president recalls receiving a cryptic invitation from J.P. Morgan in 1908 to join his firm on January 1. After a tense moment in the Morgan library Morgan jokes about nearly fainting, revealing the selection of Henry P. Davidson as a partner in the world’s leading international bank.
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Monetary Commission
Mr. Morgan
London
Morgan Library
Henry P. Davison
United States
B. O. Forbes
Leslie
Advertising Do's and Don'ts for Retail Dealers
The article urges retailers to advertise with care, changing copy regularly, avoiding clutter, and keeping ads consistent and timely. It stresses pricing over personal sales, highlights the appeal of illustrated ads, and offers practical tips for writing effective newspaper advertising.
Taste and Manners Linkage in Social Conduct
The article argues taste and manners are related but not identical. Bad manners can occur without bad taste, while good manners may involve good taste born of experience. Anecdotes of Lincoln and a philadelphia reception illustrate how context shapes judgment and social behavior.
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Philadelphia
Lincoln
Town Council Duel of Wit Sparks Local Debate
A Western town, unnamed, sees a prominent citizen confront the council during a meeting. John Hammer of the same town challenges the board after an arraignment, criticizing the town’s leadership and joking about Lydia’s chances of joining the council.
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John Hammer
Lydia
Why Worry Ignorance? Proverb on Worry and Fate
A reader cites an old Chinese proverb about legs of a stork and a duck to argue that worrying cannot change inherent differences. The saying suggests accepting fate rather than dwelling on anxiety.
Fragmented Georgia dialect verse note
A garbled 1920s Atlanta Constitution fragment presents dialect lines about mobility and trust, mentioning Briery Williams and phrases on navigating obstacles. It includes questions about relationships and a comic exchange on schemes and mischief with Jack and Jeanné.
Four mitins date dispute earns award in Nfe
Four mitins dates dispute led to a notable award in Nfe. Officials recognized resolve and timeline, highlighting community commitment and procedural integrity.
Illinois Rail Fatalities Drop in 1915 Says Utilities Board
Springfield report by the State Public Utilities Commission shows 708 deaths from Illinois rail incidents in 1915, down from prior years. Of fatalities, 60 percent were trespassers, with 14 passengers and 165 railway employees killed. the chief engineer urges focus on trespasser prevention to curb casualties.
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Springfield
Ill
Ilinois
State Public Utilities Commission
Clinots
Illinois
London Death Ends A Realist's Journey At Forty One
The obituary notes Jack London died at 41 while writing, leaving a legacy of vivid realism drawn from sea and land experiences. It praises his observational gift and imagination, his socialist views, and his influence on millions of readers, while acknowledging his controversial reputation.
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Jack London
London
Humber
Annual Teachers Meeting General Session and Events
The program lists a morning session from 10:00 to 11:00 with music by Marshall City School pupils led by Miss Fung M Bailey and an address on Reading by Prof E W Cavins. Afternoon activities include more music, stories and storytelling by Prof E W Cavins, written spelling contests, an educational film, and a concert with County Spelling Contest at the High School. Admission 15 cents adults 10 cents children. proceeds fund the state spelling champion.
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Fung M. Bailey
Marshall City
E. W. Cavins
State Normal University
Miss Bailey
E W. Caving
State Normal
University
Circuit Court
Pythian Theater
Marshall Township
Lloyd V. Baxter
Cutberly
Leonard Marrs
Grace Baxter
the Brown Mouse
Clarence Briggs
Flossie Bartlett
Circuit Court Room
Harry Slusser
Rosa Batson
Ova Stanfield
Orpha M. Murphy
Fred Hubington
Florence Macke
Clyde C. Bates
Westfield
Hollister
J. G. Pollard
Casey Township
Harry L. Ryan
Martinsville
Olive Peterson
W. B. Harnish
Marshall
W. C. Thompson
Casey
B. W. Cavins
Helen Torrence
S L. Reiner
J L. P. Beaman
John M. Mckinney
Harvey M. Nickles
Martnsville
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Vash
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Targot
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Davieon
Morgan
Nels Darling
Briery Williams
Atlanta Constitution
Jack
Jeanné Ane
Waah
Nfe
Illinois Railroads Safe
William J. Burns
Chicago
Tg War
Swith
Heaten's
New Pralledolphia “Public Ledger
Realist
Clark County Teachers’ Association
Marshall High School
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