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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1920

Page

2

Allies weigh self-determination in Greek crisis and Kemal revolt

The piece argues France may use self-determination to influence Greece and Turkey through mediation. It suggests the allies could let Kemal resist the Turkish treaty as a lesson for Greece, while guarding their own aims and judging any settlement terms.

Constantine Greece Venizelos France Mustapha Kemal Europe Mustapha Kemal Great Britain

Mediation Hopes Rise Over Armenian Turkish Conflict

Geneva dispatches report the League of Nations Assembly rejoices at President Wilson accepting the league council invitation to mediate between Armenians and Turks. The mood hinges on allied willingness to compromise and on Mustafa Kemal's response to humanitarian persuasion.

League of Nations Assembly Geneva Wilson League Council Mustapha Kemal

League mediation urged as Kemalists clash with Armenians

The article argues President Wilson should mediate to stop hostilities between Kemalists and Armenians, noting the council limited its authority to persuasion. It emphasizes the treaty framework and Allied powers' roles, suggesting mediation may succeed only if the League of Nations and allies cooperate, and recalls that without such a treaty this conflict might not exist.

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D'Annunzio's Bold Push for Fiume Sparks International Clash

The text reports Italian poet Gabriele D'Annunzio’s seizure of Fiume and his vow to fight Italy if forced to relinquish it. It argues the Fiume issue reflects competing claims of Italians and Jugoslavs, and criticizes D'Annunzio for imposing his will over others' property while allies seek a peaceful solution.

D’annunzio Fiupe Adriatic Sea Fiume Italy

Not Suitable Quote on European Alliances and Italian Army Threats

A fragment discusses European nations actions regarding Triume and other questions. It characterizes a neighbor as a disturber and notes the risk to peace. It warns that if he resists, the Italian army will overpower him.

Europe Triume

Uplifters push federal control over morals and laws

A critical column argues against the Uplift movement plans for the next Congress. It details proposals on censorship of films, gambling definitions, uniform marriage laws, extended prohibition abroad, Bible readings in schools, Ten Commandments displays, moral-education programs, multilingual reform literature, and a national information department for women voters. The piece warns of expanding federal power into state and foreign affairs and calls this paternalism, noting references to extraterritoriality and Washington mediation in Armenia.

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The Journey Onwards

A reflective verse piece on departing comforts and the ache of leaving loved ones behind. Sailors gaze back at a cherished isle as they voyage eastward, hoping Heaven would grant them lives in such bliss. The poem blends memory, longing, and the lure of home.

Little Fairy Godmother Aided Soldiers Beyond War

In wartime Miss Ann Avery, known as Little Fairy Godmother, lost the use of her legs but continued aiding convalescent soldiers. She read to them, wrote letters, organized visits, and supplied food and treats. Her spirit and devotion inspired others to help, sustaining the men through recovery and postwar adjustment.

W. Werner Miss. Ann Avery Tom Europe Fairy Miss Avery Jack Donaldson Tuto

Wool Industry Watch Pimces Global Wool Clip

In Des Moines Iowa on December 4 the Town Farm Bureau federation reports 3 million pounds of wool stored and awaiting market betterment. They track the world wool trade with the global clip estimated at about 4.8 billion pounds and discuss implications of a French Copper bill pending in Congress.

Moines Iowa Congress Town Farm Bureau Federation

Wool Stocks and Global Production Report

The article cites wool production by region with the United States contributing about 315 million pounds, Australasia 740 million, South America 470 million, and notes Argentina as a major source. It also records U S imports of 44 million pounds and 700 million pounds stored at August, with Britain holding about 900 million pounds.

United States Australasia Australia New Zealand Contiguous Islands South America Argentina Great Britain

Madison Claims First Women's Literary Society Discovery

In Madison Indiana a claim arises that the first women’s literary society in the United States originated here, based on 1846 47 Madison Banner articles and a discovered essay by Georgianna Moore. Researchers seek the club’s constitution and documents to prove the 1847 start, challenging New Harmony’s Minerva Society founded 1859.

Madison Yad United States New Harmony Dnd Madison Banner Frederic Krull Indianapolis Georgianna , Moore Ladies’ Literary Club Mi ‘Nerva Constance Fauntleroy Kuneie Robert Owen Social Experiment Colony Herdsis New York City

Britain Aids Austria with Wool Shipment Plan

Britain provides about 800000 pounds for shipping 20000 bales of Australian wool to Austria to assist industrial reorganization. The international relief committee handles the move, while Denmark allocates 50000 crowns to fund a Polish cattle plague expedition.

Paris Australia Austria International ‘Committee Craimis Poland

Out of the Mouths of Babes and a Move to Geneva

A brief item notes five year old Tittle Watry quips about dying before waking after Thanksgiving turkey, prompting a playful family exchange. An unrelated paragraph reports the European headquarters of the International Committee of the Young Men’s Christian Association moving to Geneva to better connect with global centers and communication facilities.

Genev Paris Dee International Committee of the Young Men's Christian Aseocation Geneva

Fragmented Family Tales and Quips Across the Page

A patchwork column recounts light anecdotes from a wedding scene to a reporter’s gaze and a senator’s speech. It weaves playful dialogue on pronunciation and noses, a humorous aunt, a stout matron, and a pastor’s nature study, ending with a bedridden woman recalling a long-awaited visit.

Pointed Paragraphs and Paradoxes of Everyday Wit

A collection of epigrams on gender roles aging and social norms. It jokes about women rights aging and courtship while musings compare vanity to the swan and caution against delaying chores. The tone blends humor with practical observations from an era.

Majestic-Valerie Tergere Vaudeville Bill and Studio Acts

A noisy vaudeville page lists Majestic-Valerie Tergere and company in The Moth with six other big time acts. Mipha Pictures Jonxtaneebinney appears in 89 Bast. De Havens performs on comedy alongside Tillie Burke in The Prisky Mrs Johnson. Crand-Pantage’s vaudeville and pictures and Princeys Pictures show five nets off Loew’s vandaville.

Majestic Valerie Tergere Vandeville Mipha—Pictires Jonxtanee Binney de Havens Jo Royal Tillie Burke Crand—Pantage Princeys Loew Vandaville

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