Poland’s Barrier Stand Against Bolshevism in 1920
In this 1920 column, Frank Comerford argues Poland holds the line against the Red advance, praising General Pilsudski and Polish resolve while detailing hardships faced by troops. He urges U.S. and League-backed aid to Poland and calls for leaving Russia to find its own path, warning against outside intervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Comerford
Russia
Prague
Mazurik
Czecho-Slovakia
Warsaw
Pilsudski
Poland
France
Germany
Polish Republic
Austria
Red
Europe
Roosevelt
Red’ Army
England
Armistice Day half holiday set in Michigan
Michigan cities report varied actions and updates from state observances to county finances. Armistice Day to be half holiday. sheriff salary fixed at 6000 dollars. county valuation shifts and plant developments announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
University of Michigan
Pontiac
Oakland County
Aerial Searchlights Set To Aid Night Air Operations
The British air ministry declares an emergency measure to help belated aircraft find their airdromes after dusk. Vertical searchlight beams will be protected from official airdromes from dusk until service machines arrive. One beam from Hounslow, two from Kenley, and three from Limone arranged in a triangle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British
Air Ministry
Hounslow
Kenley
Limone
Scientific American
French chemists find aluminum coating prevents hard water deposits
A Journal of Industrial Engineering Chemistry report states that coating the interior of containers with aluminum paint stops the buildup of deposits from hard water. The finding highlights a simple treatment to reduce scaling in processing equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of Industrial Engineering Chemistry
Furniture prices hold firm say industry leaders
John L. Young of Cleveland president of the Retail Furniture Dealers' association of the United States states there will be no immediate or general price reductions for furniture. He notes any decline would require parallel cuts in manufacturing costs and would affect wages and employment, urging manufacturers to lower costs rather than raise finished prices. The association found no evidence of imminent price drops after Grand Rapids inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Young
Cleveland
Retail Furniture Dealers’ Association of
United States
Young
Grand Rapids
Christian Science Notes Public services and class times
Christian Science Notes announce services at Citi zens Bank building Sundays at 10 a.m. Testimony meeting Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Sunday school runs 11 a.m. to youths under 20. Invitation extended to all. note on auto drivers at rail crossings. Nassville News referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Bank
Nassville
Experience Is a Dead Loss If You Don’t Sell It
The saying implies that experience loses value without profitable returns. It frames practical wisdom as a commodity whose worth depends on net gain rather than time or effort invested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Harbor
Berrien County
Owosso
Owosso Sugar Company
Kalamazoo
Charles Ebner
William Hancock
Phillip Clemchunk
Prohibition
Albion
Cart Everby
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America
Wilson
Siberia
League of Nations
Japan
Denikines
Yudenichs
Petluras
Kolchaks
Black Sea
Canaan
Western Newspaper Union
State News
Mt. Clemens
Saurecide Wire Wheel Co
Mount Clemens
Pontiac—Board of Supervisors
William Hil
Mmuskegon
Oliver Heimmerman
Milwaukee
City of Muskegon
Lake Michigan
State Baptist Association
Coldwater
Ada Flaharty
Marquette
Asher Graham Holland
Emma McCue
Detroit
Board of Supervisors
Port Huron
St. Clair
Algonac
Dave Gilbert
Saginaw
Civic League For the Care of Girls
Flint
Genesee County
F. W. Brennan
Curtis Gilmore
Belva Ritchie
Miss Ritchie
Rose Center Crossing
Skidmore
Lansing
Michigan
Division of Vital Statistics
Christian Science Notes
Andrew Carnegie
Leach
J. W. Sebley & Company
Investment Securities
Penobscot
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Hutzel Shop
Liberty Streets
Ann Arbor, Mich
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