Slavs Ready to Welcome U S Business Men
Professor Samuel N. Harper outlines Russia offers and caveats for American business investors. He says there is room and demand for manufactured goods, especially machinery, with Russia aiming to develop home industries and a high tariff. Foreign firms will need Russians in management and a nonpolitical approach, but opportunities for American capital are vast.
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Coal drivers work around the clock to ease Chicago coal shortage
Chicago reports thousands of coal drivers delivering coal after weeks of rail yard congestion. The 24 to 36 hour shifts enabled trains to move fuel before severe winter shortages hit families gathering for holiday hearths.
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Prisoner Gifts Hold the Record in San Angelo
Harry Spannell awaiting trial for the murder of his wife and Major M C Butler in Alpine receives more Christmas gifts by mail than any other person in San Angelo. Packages came from many parts of the country from people he has never heard of before.
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Christmas Mail Piles Up Delays Across Chicago Terminals
Chicago post officials report thousands of sacks of Christmas mail clog the terminals as fleets of trains depart with four or five extra mail cars. The backlog is two to ten days late across the United States, affecting mail destined for locations nationwide.
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Christmas in Bed Marks 1820 and 1916 for Veteran
Charles Thompson, 96, a Mexican and Civil War veteran, is spending his first Christmas in bed at Denver County Hospital. He notes that his 1820 Christmas as an infant kept him bedridden, and now in 1916 he remains laid up while recounting the family milestone.
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Soldiers Advance Home As Villa's Whereabouts Found
Months ago units searched for Villa. Now Eddie is identified and soldiers are returning home.
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Street and Afternoon Dresses Reduced in Sale
Merchandise includes jerseys satin crepe de chine and serge dresses once 19.75 to 30.00 now marked down to 12.95 in a clear out sale. Limited sizes and styles available.
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