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Newspaper

Pekin Advance

Location

Pekin, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1921

Page

6

Rest and Recreation Lesson Text Reflects Sabbath Themes

Historical lesson outlines Rest and Worship with references to Leviticus Deuteronomy and Mark. It discusses The Feast of Tabernacles and Sabbath meaning, rest for family servants beasts and strangers, and Christian observance on the first day of the week as privilege and duty framed by redemption themes.

Mark Sit Saul Tabernacles Israel Obliquelan Cos Jesus

Kahn urges larger army in unsettled world

California representative Kahn told the House the army of 164000 is too small and urged increasing to 178000. He warned world conditions are unsettled, argued Japan and China have larger armies, and said the country should maintain a minimum force of 175000 as a safeguard while seeking disarmament. He urged prudent cuts elsewhere and preparedness for any emergency.

Washington Kobo Military Affairs Committee House Japan China California Colombia Parasguay United States Kahn Mr. Kahn State Department

Looted Chicago checks recovered on South Side cab

Chicago on April 20. About 838000 dollars in non negotiable checks stolen from an Illinois Central railroad train at Twenty list street were recovered in an abandoned railroad caboose at Ninety third street. Bandits seized the cargo by armed force and escaped. Officials said the recovered checks are non negotiable and awaiting processing.

Chicago Illinois Central Railroad Twenty-list Street Ninety-third Street

Soldier air crew killed in crash at Longley Field

Hampton Virginia April 20 Sergt Noble C Bryant of the army air service was killed and Lieut Thomas W Ward fatally injured when their plane plunged to the ground while climbing through a low cloud at Longley field.

Hampton Noble C. Bryant Army Air Service Thomas WH. Ward Longley Field

Bank Robbers Captured After Auburn Bank Heist

A gang seized 118000 dollars in cash and securities from an Auburn bank and were captured near Browner Kentucky. Securities valued at 108000 dollars were recovered. The report comes via Russellville Kentucky correspondence dated May 2.

Kentucky Nashville Tent Auburn Browner Russellville

U S Naval Bill Passes House for Maintenance and Construction

The U S naval appropriation measure approved by the House carries about 86 million dollars for maintenance of sea forces and 90 million for construction for the next fiscal year. Washington April 30. The bill funds naval needs amid ongoing budget deliberations and reflects federal priorities for defense and shipbuilding.

Washington Naval America House

Harding Sees Fleet Aboard Pennsylvanian in Navy Review

President Harding, aboard the Pennsylvanian, reviewed more than sixty ships led by the battleship Pennsylvania at Fort Mount Consfort. Admiral Wilson presented the fleet honors as Harding addressed the officers, pledging a strong, conscientious navy and the American people’s confidence in its defense, signaling a peaceful yet prepared United States.

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U S Rhine Influence on the Rhine Commission

May 2 In Cobrenz Germany United States representation on the Rhine commission wields influence though unofficial Belgian high commissioner describes consultative role. General Allen attends every sitting or is represented by Colonel Stone. Also reports killings in Pamplona Spain after an explosion at a cartridge factory. Bayonne New Jersey reports Matthew Lyons wounded by four assailants during a gang confrontation.

Cobrenz Germany United States Ribneland Rolyn-Jacanemyrns Rhine Allen Department of State Colonel Stone Mississipni Red Mail Bayonne N. J Matthew Lyons Jersey Central

Germany Aims to Amend Proposals in Reparations Debate

Berlin and London sources report Germany open to modifying reparations terms if Washington requests, while Allied and Belgian officials condemn the latest German offer as unsatisfactory. British Prime Minister Lloyd George and Belgian representatives challenge the figures and seek clearer explanations amid informal talks on Westphalian coalfield occupation plans.

Berlin Germman Tex Washington London Lieut George Ag Comines Wis Westphating Germany Lloyd George Nnde Deeki Ton Prentler Reuters Limited M. Duspar M. Theonys Great Pritain

Reward for Draft Dodgers Detected by Military Control

Washington announces large rewards for delivering draft evaders to military authorities. Names of those who avoided the selective service are to be published from corps headquarters. Weeks cites Attorney General Daugherty as opposed to publishing the list, while the draft evaders’ names are to be printed under the 106th article of war authorizing arrests and delivery to sanitary authorities.

Washington War Department Corps Ards Weeks Daugherty

Increase Vineyard Acreage Reported for California

San Minnesota April 28 informants say about 175000 additional acres will be devoted to vineyards in California this year. High prices for wire grapes spurred growers to expand acreage, according to public reports. May be part of larger wire service coverage on agriculture and markets.

San Minnesseo California

Scranton Detectives Seize Suspect in Wave of Violence

A suspect tied to an anarchist plot is held by federal and state agents in Scranton New York and Pennsylvania. The case centers on a deadly spree linked to a taxi driver and a “will street boat mystery” with 38 deaths and hundreds injured or burned.

Tito New York Pennsybeani Scranton Pat

U S Weekly Market Report highlights mixed demand week

The week ending April 30 showed brisk export demand for wheat and some grains, but sentiment shifted bearish midweek. Chicago oats and corn markets moved, with prices for wheat and corn fluctuating across cities. Dairy and livestock markets edged lower, with hogs up and beef prices mixed, while stocker and feeder shipments totaled over 24,000 head.

U.S. Bureau OF Markets Washington Privun City Ometa Kan Kansas Chicago Minneapolis Kansas City Winnipeg Chicoka Ctavinnach Timethy Timothy Atlanta Philadelphia New York Northwestern Chitnga Wisconsin Butcher Co Helfers Keen

Five Witengo White Sox players demand immediate trial

In Chicago on April 20 five former Witengo White Sox players indicted for conspiracy to throw the 11 world series demand an immediate trial before Chief Justice McDonald. The judge took the motion under advisement. Names listed include Buck Weaver Tusberg Happs Claude Wilkins and Joe Jackson. Suspend Students for Strike. Carrington April 6 seven high school students suspended from all classes for the remainder of the term. 60 others vow to continue class work under conditions due to the strike.

Chicago Witengo White Sox Justice McDonald McDonald Buck" “Weaver Egwedo” Tusberg Happs Claude Wilkins Joe Jackson Carrington Dlagees Ss Steike

Mbasurele Reported in Washington May 2 Immigration Provisions

Fragmentary notice reports Allan Mbasurele in Washington on May 2. Senate migration committee favored a report after removing provisions to record special physiology for entrance of minors. Harding's cousin allegedly vindicated amidst unclear attributions.

Allan Mbasurele Washington Senate -Hanyration Committee

From Whom Cometh Our Help Hillside Blessings Parable

A devotional fragment speaks of the privilege of God’s children to dwell among hills where showers bring blessing and life rises above swamps. It contends the soul can mingle with its God and cautions that two yoke devils, reason and doubt, are ever near.

Experience of a Lowell Woman Endorses Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

A Lowell Massachusetts woman with anemia and prior infertility credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash with restoring strength. She details relief from early symptoms, enabling work and a natural birth of an eight pound son. The testimonial promotes the product as a strong recommendation and cites many similar cases.

Lowell Masa Lydian EL Pinkham Lydia B. Pinkfarr

Crags Ball Blue Endorsed for Pure White Clothes

A fragment hints at Crags Ball Blue praised for making clothes white without harming fabrics. The note mentions a grocer recommendation and a character named Tuo invalid facing a journey toward recovery after a doctor’s hill encounter.

Ced Crags Fatria

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