Washington Conference and the League of Nations debate
A 1921 column reviews postwar policy questions sparked by the Washington Conference. It quotes Governor Samuel W. McCall on peace, arms limits, and the League as a noble but imperfect effort, urging America to join civilized nations under law while weighing electoral tides and national sentiment.
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Atlantic
Samuel W. McCall
Washington
McCall
League of Nations
United States
Eyecration
Union of Nations
America ‘l
Harvey
America
New York Times
After Limitations Arms at Washington Conference
High hopes rise for the Washington Conference with prudent caution. If broad, sanctioned Pacific arms limits and naval reductions are agreed, major steps forward would be hailed. Yet crucial further moves remain beyond the current talks to prevent future conflicts.
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Washington
Pacific
Red Cross Work Guiding Healthier U S
The American Red Cross outlines its health work in a summary from the last fiscal year. Nursing Service Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick classes nutrition and Life-Saving courses Health Centers and more spread health methods nationwide. The war era nursing effort remains noted with 19 877 nurses served and 87 187 registered for emergency calls. During the year 1 551 Red Cross nurses were accepted for assignment to Government B88 by the Army Navy and US Public Health Service.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
The
Army
Navy
United States Public Health Service
Red Cross Nursing and Nutrition Training Reach Large Reach
A statistical summary shows Red Cross nursing care in the first year with 5 179 new classes formed 6200 classes completed 101 068 students enrolled and 18482 completing courses Nutrition service lists 186 classes completed 2041 new students 2018 completing courses plus 22008 children taught food preparation. Health centers served 90252 people with 4015 lectures and 780 exhibits. US industrial fatalities 76482 and injuries 8 500 000. 5100 first aid classes trained 104000 students.
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Itok HS Beitous
Red Cross
United States
Red Cross Rescued 600,000 From Death in China Relief
The American Red Cross spent over 1.2 million dollars to aid famine struck Northern China provinces. It saved more than 600,000 people from starvation and built over 900 miles of roads. At peak, 74,000 Chinese workers were paid in food for themselves and their families as relief operations continued. The article urges renewed membership during the November Roll Call.
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China
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Red Cross Ints
Manchuria
Gown of Methodism Founder Gifts to Wesleyan Body
The Wesleyan Methodist Connexion received a gown that belonged to John Wesley, founder of Methodism, donated by a leading lay member. Wesley died in 1791, making the garment over 190 years old and showing signs of age with discoloration and wear.
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London Daily News
John Wesley
Gown Said to Be Wesley Pulpit Garment on Display
The article notes a gown claimed as a preaching garment of John Wesley, with slippers also presented. It describes the sleeve style and suggests the gown protected against weather during Wesley’s travels in Britain and Ireland. The Wesley unit will feature John and Charles Wesley artifacts, drawing many overseas visitors.
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John Wesley
Wesley
Great Britain
Ireland
John
Charles Wesley
Blackbird in Thrush's Nest Sparks Nest Takeover Theory
A garden nest on a sunk wall showed three eggs from a song thrush and later four blackbird eggs appeared while the thrush eggs vanished. The observer wonders if a blackbird may have seized the nest from a thrush and adapted it, noting signs of a cat disturbance. The note also includes a New York tip tale about generous gratuities and a waiter’s comments on a spendthrift patron.
Sultan as de facto supreme judge in Ottoman law
The Moslem state of Turkey bases empire laws on the Koran and Hadith binding on the sultan and all believers. Each sultan creates statutes for his purpose, upheld by absolute authority until later rulers overturn them. The sultan is the closest thing to a Supreme Court justice, interpreting the law as he sees fit.
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Turkey
Supreme Court
New York Tribune
Jewelry Designing Taught in Cincinnati Schools
In Cincinnati schools jewelry design is taught as part of craft programs. The course covers basic metalwork, stone setting, and design principles, offering students hands on experience in creating wearable pieces. The program aims to foster creativity and practical skill development.
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Cincinnati
Sale of Land and Personal Property in Halifax County NC
North Carolina Halifax County sale under deed of trust due to default. On the 19th day of a month at noon in Littleton, public auction for cash of real estate in Halifax bounded by Sidney Engel, Latins, John Morris, and Morris Ingram, plus two horses Prince and an unnamed Black Horse Mule. Land described in Book 824 page 85. Trustee H. Imp.
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Halifax
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