Seattle Man Warns of Bolshevik Threat in Tibet Talk
Major Hamilton former Younghusband expedition member recounts harsh Tibetan conditions and British fears of Bolshevism spreading from the hills into India. He describes Lhasa as high and dirty, Tibet’s isolation, and his upcoming lecture for the Fatherless Children of France.
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England
India
Seattle
Asia
Jack Hamilton
Land of
Tibet
Hamilton
Malta
Magpt
Africa
Ter
Southeastern
Kipling
Lhasa
Major Hamilton
Shelton
Mongolian
Himalayas
Mhari
Guru
Younghusband
Lampa
Land of Mystery
Ania
United States
Beattie
Frank Waterhouse
Fatherias
France
France Amerique Society
Oakland Woman Gains 30 Pounds Taking Tanlac
Mrs F Klier of Third Street Oakland California reports dramatic health improvement after three and a half months on Tanlac losing 30 pounds to regain strength. She describes indigestion bad sleep headaches dizziness and constipation ending with full recovery and renewed vitality. Seattle Bartell Stores carried Tanlac per a local advertisement.
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Taniac
Strike Clause a Red Herring in Rail Legislation
Basil M Manly argues the anti strike provision in the Cummins bill is a diversion from financial and rate reforms. He cites railroad unions and officials noting the clause aims to distract workers from burdens on rates and taxes, with arbitration likely replacing the clause.
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Basil M. Manly Washington
C. M. Miller
Order of
Railway Telegraphers
Cummings
Cumming
la Follette
Chamberlain
Congress
Senate
House
Third of Krupp Workmen Housed by Colony Plan
United Press reports Ford Motor Company official W. H. Smith visited Essen to study Krupp colony homes for workers. About a third of Krupp workers live in these cozy, respectable facilities near Fasen, with hospitals and a special recovery home for injured staff. Ford shows interest in social welfare measures like sick benefits and pensions already in use by Krupp.
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United Press
Essen
Germany
W. H. Smith
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Krupp Works
Henry Ford
Ford
Krupps Works
Krupp
Fasen
Frau Krupp von Bohlen
Rhine
Basen
How Fat Actress Was Made Slim
A celebrity reports using Marmola Prescription Tablets to shed two to four pounds weekly. The ad claims actresses rely on Marmola Tablets year round to stay slim and advises buying from Marmola Co in Detroit or through druggists at $1 per large case. The copy asserts the tablets are harmless and effective.
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Marmola Co
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
Alonzo O. Bliss
National Capitol
Alonzo
Elisa Co
Washington, D, Cc
Kimberley Run by Americans
Kimberley South Africa reports American influence dominates the diamond hub led by De Beers. Americans buy about 70 percent of South African diamonds while De Beers produces vast tonnages. The town boasts electric lights and streetcars with low fares.
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Kimberley
South Africa
the Diamond Trust
de Beers Consolidated Mines, Ltd
America
DeBeers Mines
DeBeers
London
Beers on rising prices driven by demand for rings
Beers says rising jewelry prices reflect broad demand. He notes not the rich buying diamonds but the average buyer purchasing a single ring for a lifetime gift for his girl. Assistant GM H. T. Dickinson cites the “little fellow” as the main purchaser.
Diamond price baseline hits three hundred per karat
The article states that one hundred twenty five points or more could be bought today at a minimum price of 300 dollars per karat for diamonds.
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Forbidden City
Maj
Bartell Stores
Nature
Fen Best
Pictore
Lyko Medicine Company
Kansas City
Sane
R. R
Cloak & Suit CO
Third Avenue
Phillips Boys’ Shoe Store
Melvin’s
Cloak and Suit CO
Melvin
New Spring Jersey
Laines
Carl D. Groat
U. S
Diamond Center
Hidh
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