Greece Transformed by Refugees and Aid Efforts
A Near East Relief report on Greece notes 1,350,000 refugees in the country, with nearly $10 million spent by America to aid them. The influx initially strained finances but by 1925 refugees are becoming a productive asset in agriculture and industry, aiding commerce and employment. Greece’s railways and shipping show gains and U.S. trade with Greece has surged.
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New York
Turkey
Greece
Eece
Near East
Meétrica
Persia
Armenia
Urbey
Syria
Palestine
America
Ouravor
United States
News Star Classifieds Drive Big Dividends
Classified ads in the News Star offer strong return potential for advertisers seeking broad local reach. The publication emphasizes value, audience, and quick response for merchants and individuals selling goods or services.
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News-Star
Dignified Motor Picnic And Elegant Luncheon Recipes
A refined motor picnic offers a formal country luncheon with a well stocked hamper. Describes cold and hot menu options, from latticed potatoes to strawberry tarts, and includes two recipes for almond cakes in paper cases. Readers invited to obtain a free 80 page cookbook from National Household Service at 565 Fifth Avenue, New York.
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National Household Service
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Balloon bursts into flames during English Channel crossing
A balloon descended on the funnel of a steamer while crossing the English Channel and burst into flames, causing a dramatic midsea incident. No injuries are reported in the surviving fragments.
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English Channel
London waiters strike over tips shortage
In London a large restaurant staff walked out claiming tips are meager. They argue that the restaurant chief patrons are women, affecting tipping patterns and wages.
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London
Jewelry Obsession Across Classes in China
A historic note describes jewelry as a universal passion among Chinese women and even young girls and infants, with earrings bracelets and many ornaments worn from birth.
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China
Clever fox terrier steals jeweled anklets in Paris
Reports from Paris describe women losing jeweled anklets from their legs as a fox terrier trained to snatch at ankle ornaments is believed to be the culprit. The dog reportedly darts off with the jewelry, prompting investigations into the unusual thefts.
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Paris
Substitute dry canned pineapple used as candy
A London note suggests drying canned pineapple and rolling it in cornstarch as a wholesome candy substitute for children. The syrup mixed with grape juice makes a pleasant sherbert. Also mentions cats hired to control rats in stores and warehouses, and ten lighthouses built to guide night flight along the London Paris air route.
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London
Paris
Trade secret chutney method sells for thirty five thousand
A rare English trade secret chutney mixing method recently changed hands for 35000 dollars after originally coming from an Indian trader for only a few shillings. The piece notes Tibet’s elaborate flag with a complex main design and spaces filled by alternating red and blue triangles.
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India
Tibet
The Fattest Man Born in Leicester Daniel Lambert
A brief note recalls Daniel Lambert born in Leicester in 1770 and died in 1809. He weighed about 739 pounds making him possibly the heaviest man in history. A dozen young men once stood within a waistcoat Lambert owned to test its size.
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Daniel Lambert
Leicester
England
Lambert
Leeds Woman Claimed As World’s Only Professional Rat Catcher
In Leeds England a local resident is described as the only city woman known to earn a living as a professional rat catcher. The boast highlights unique local skill in pest control and urban wildlife management.
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Leeds
England
Notice to Creditors in Manning Crowley Paint Co case
In Ouachita Parish Fourth Judicial District Court creditors of Manning Crowley Paint Company J M Manning and Isaac J Crowley are invited to a creditors meeting. The meeting begins 10:00 am Friday August 28 1925 and continues daily until closed to vote on a one two year debt repayment respite. PAT S. HAMILTON Clerk and Ex-Officio Notary July 24 31 Aug 7 14.
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State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
4Th Judicial District Court
Manning & Crowley Paint Company
J. M. Manning
Isaac J. Crowley
Percy Sander
Fourth Judicial District Court
J .M. Manning
Ouachita
Louisiana
Pat S. Hamilton
Fourth District Court
Early Rice Harvest Plays Big Role in Southwest Louisiana
Harvesting of early rice varieties in southwest Louisiana grows general as the R. L. Abbott company of Welsh prepares two large sales. On Friday and Monday they will ship six hundred bags of early prolific rice to H. G. Patterson of Fenton and Nelson Thomas of Roanoke.
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Lake Harles
A. P
Louisiana
R. L. Abbott Company
Welsh
H. G. Patterson
Fenton
Nelson Thomas
Roanoke
Notice Given to Cancel Bond in Ouachita Parish Court
J R Greer petitions under Act 194 of 1924 to cancel bonds of J P Parker Jr as Sheriff and Ex Officio Tax Collector for Ouachita Parish Louisiana for term ending June 24 1912. Citizens must show cause in writing within ninety days after publication why the prayer should not be granted. Witness Judge Percy Sandel July 30 1925. Blanche Golson deputy clerk. July 1 August 5 12 19 26.
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State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Fourth Judicial District Court
J. R. Greer
General Assembly
J. P. Parker, Jr
Ouachita Parish
Louisiana
Percy Sandel
Blanche Golson
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Bond
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Tors
Nash Nash
Nash Showrooms
Nash
Taylor-Nash Automobile Co., Inc
South Grand Street
British Isles
WM. Jennings Bryan
THE
Christian Statesman
ALL Men OF Monroe
Emmunion
Rev
Frank Tripp
First Methodist Church
Monroe
Japan
Teel
House of Service
Pally
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