New Russian Word for Aid Greeted by Hungry Peasants
The piece notes how the American Relief Administration relief to famine Russia in 1920s inspired the word Ahra a phonetic of A R A. Russians greet the aid with gratitude while leaders like Trotsky condemn American motives. It covers the scale of aid and its reception among peasants and officials.
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John Dickinson Sherman Merica
Russia
Ahrn
A. R
American Relief Administration
Leon Trotsky
Europe
Abra
Ahra
America
Preston Kumler
Chicago
United States
Bugachof
Samara
Balakova
Edward Fox
Simbirsk
Simbirsk Ouyezd
Pestchany Ozero
Petrograd
Herbert Hoover
Maxim Gorky
United States Congress
Volga
Kama
Biela
Viatka
William N. Haskell
Hoover
Iaw
Romania
Caucasus
American Red Cross
Near East
Charles
Theodore Benze
Moscow
National Lutheran Council
Board of Foreign Missions
United Lutheran Church
Lace Coats and Knit Sportswear Steal the Fashion Spotlight
A portrait of lace coat styles and knitted sportswear highlights lace flouncing negligees, two lengths of lace joined at the shoulders, and ribbon accents. Knitted fabrics like radium silk and mohair diversify garments, with tailored and fanciful types for coats, sweaters, and dresses.
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Department of Sports Clothes
Sparta
Nature's Gift of Color Inspires the Human Spirit
The Philadelphia Ledger reflects on color as a universal gift for all people. It describes color in nature from barren plains to tropical orchids and sunsets, noting how even prisoners can glimpse color beyond confinement and how color feeds the soul.
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Philadelphia- Ledger
Aunties and a New Auntie Cause a Child’s Confusion
Jane's uncle just married and Ruth becomes Auntie Ruth inviting a child to rethink family ties. The young narrator, puzzled, sighs that she already has enough aunts and does not need another one. The scene captures playful shifts in kinship terms.
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Jane
Ruth
Elaborate Paris Headdress Blurs Hat Form In Fashion Note
A Paris designed headdress described as an elaborate hat like piece blends with a frock. It features draped tulle forming a crown and bow with tulle ends cascading over one shoulder. The accessory must harmonize with the gown to preserve the evening toilet’s overall effect.
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Paris
Ermine and Velvet Coat Describes Quaint Costume
A short ermine coat with wide flowing sleeves pairs with a black velvet skirt and tails outlining the pocket creating an unusually quaint and picturesque costume. The description highlights bold fur, contrasting fabrics, and dramatic silhouette.
Pearl and Jet Necklace Reaches Waistline in Beaded Elegance
A crafted necklace combines jet and pearl beads in alternating, graduating sizes. The piece lays gracefully from the wearer’s neck to the waist, showcasing a refined interplay of dark and pale tones.
How to Gain Strength and Endurance Milwaukee Wis
John W. McLain of 188 Wisconsin St praises Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a spring and fall tonic boosting strength and stamina for demanding work. He also endorses Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets and notes experience at Buffalo hospital. He invites free medical advice and trials by sending 10 cents for a tablet sample.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Dr. Pierce
Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
John W. McLain
Wisconsin St
Pierce
E Invalids
Britain’s Arable Area Shrinks Since 1918
A Board of Agriculture report shows Great Britain’s arable land steadily declined since 1918. In 1922 total area under crops and grass was 26,025,000 acres, down 308,000 acres from 1921, while permanent grass rose by 189,000 acres.
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Britain
Great Britain
Board of Agriculture
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertising Claim
For over 40 years Hall's Catarrh Medicine has been used in treatment of catarrh. It consists of an ointment for local relief and an internal tonic that acts through the blood on mucous surfaces to reduce inflammation. Sold by all druggists. F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
All Druggis
F. J. Cheney & Got
Toledo
Ohio
Looking on the bright side of things never caused lop sidedness
A reflective quote notes that optimism does not lead to imbalance or bias, implying steady judgment benefits from positive outlook. It suggests balance comes from perspective rather than excessive cheerfulness.
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