France's Vast Colonial Empire Powers Recovery
The Paris Excelsior outlines France's far reaching domains in North Africa Indo China Madagascar West and Equatorial Africa the Antilles and more. It lauds the colonial empire as a vast resource base capable of supplying cereals rice sugar oils cattle wood cocoa coffee wool cotton iron lead nickel phosphates and soon copper zinc tin petroleum. It argues the colonies sustain France's needs and future growth and urges recognizing the empire as a key source of wealth and strength.
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Paris Excelsior
France
North Africa
Indo-China
Madagascar
Equatorial Africa
Antilles
Heaven
Azure
Emerald Coast
Pyrenees
Ardennes
100 Percent Library Faith in Elyria’s Civic Spirit
A reader urges pride in Elyria’s civic achievements while calling for a fully funded library. The piece argues that a 100 per cent library aligns with the town’s 100 per cent school system and mercantile prosperity, noting that improved facilities are an inevitable upgrade and comparing library stature to other 100 per cent institutions. It references Mr Burke’s editorial on the law and includes a brief nod to community cheer and children’s needs.
Immigration Tide Raises Net Influx From Europe
For four months the United States saw a net gain of 150,000 aliens, mostly from Europe. If the rate continues, the year could show a net increase of 450,000. Many arrived, but a similar number departed, leaving a small net gain in total.
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United States
Europe
Wilson Seeks Harding Ride On Mayflower Boat
President Wilson again offers the Mayflower for President-Elect Harding to use. This is the second time he has urged Harding to ride before taking office, and readers wonder about the motive behind the invitation.
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Wilson
Harding
Mr. Harding
Woman sues for divorce over wardrobe lack in Pleasantville
A Pleasantville woman sues her husband for divorce claiming over two decades he bought only five dresses, averaging one every four years. The court commentary notes that positive testimony carries more weight than negative and urges checking facts when denials occur.
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Pleasantville
New York
Jie
Prisoner Hangs Self in County Jailnear Scranton
John A. Durkin, 35, of Scranton Pa., hanged himself in the county jail last night while held on an assault with intent to kill charge. Jail attendants say he attempted death by his own action on four previous occasions, marking a pattern of self harm within the facility.
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Toledo
John A. Durkin
Scranton
Kim
Forty Years Ago Pecoverhix Home and Weddings Noted
Forties reminiscences recall John Boylan as a leading local figure in Pecoverhix. The piece mentions Dickmaans Williams and contractors, Mr. and Mrs. Mel Durkee, a silver wedding anniversary, a two month recovery, Harry Mason teaching in district 4, the Caldwell home on Washington Avenue with a high egg price, and several marriages in Columbia Center and LaGrange officiated by Rev. Harold and Rev. Geo. Hunawalt.
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John Boylan
Dickmaans Williams, and
Ates
Government advances to railroads top thirty-one million
Washington Dec 9 More than 31 060 000 was turned over to the railroads by the government as advances on insurance provisions of the transportation act and loans from late March to early November Secretary Houston told Congress. Action to compel the treasury was pending in the District of Columbia supreme court on danus proceedings against the carriers. The secretary said the total amount needed was in doubt as an estimate submitted by the commission was cited.
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Washington
Congress
Houston
Treasury
Columbia
Supreme Court
Copper firms announce ten percent wage cuts at Copper Hill
KNOXVILLE TENN Dec 9 The Tennessee Copper Company and Dicktown Sulphur Copper and Iron Company both operating large copper mines at Copper Hill announced wage reductions of ten percent today.
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Knoxville, Tenn
Tennessee Copper Company
Dicktown Sulphur, Copper and Iron Company
Copper Hill
Stomach trouble for fifteen years relief after milk of eelsion
A reader from Salem Virginia describes a fifteen year stomach ailment that left meals sour and caused severe bloating. After trying many doctors with only temporary relief, Milks Eelsion gave marked improvement and better sleep, with the writer praising the product as a God-send and a major aid for stomach and bowel health.
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Mies
Jones
Salem
Men’s Fibre Hose in All Colors at One Dollar Per Pair
The Robinson and Hancock Co offers men’s fibre hose available in all colors priced at one dollar per pair.
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Robinson & Hancock Co
Teamster’s Trial Overointment Claims Reported
A Buffalo New Zealand based report describes a teamster alleging medical failure and eluding doctors. The case involves ointment products and a claim of persistent sores, with references to a Trempalin remedy and finalized orders.
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Peterson
Pere Math
Mr. Lie
Buffalo
Nze
Hard Times Cut Ames Garbage Business Says Wilder
William Wilder says the city garbage contract is hit by hard times with a nearly one half drop in business recently. He notes lean garbage cans and housewives wasting nothing usable, contrasting with prior years when daily collections were needed.
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William Wilder
Ames
Wilder
Xmas Sweaters Offered at Reduced Prices
The Robinson and Hancock Co. advertises Christmas sweaters at reduced prices. The notice highlights discounted holiday apparel aimed at shoppers seeking bargain knitwear this season.
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Robinson & Hancock Co
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The
Loras County Printing and Publishing Company
Second St
Elyria
Ohio
Nloved Nawcomd
Elyria Postofice
Hyman
Lorain
Obio
Associated Press
Audit Bureau of
Cliewtaticn
Bureau of Advertising
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Fifth Ave
Chicago
South Wabash Ave
Robert E. Ward
Associated Presa
Elyriuna
Fina
Elyra
Runi Ng
Mr. Burke
Ceee
H. G. Roby
M Mel Durkee
Nerdy Annet
Sheldway
Hall of Wellington
Harry Mason
D. C. Caldwin
Washington Avenue
Columbia Center
Harold
Fred G. Howard
Mary Osborn
Geo. L. Hunawalt
Emma E., Roberts
Edmondb. Wilkins
LaGrange
Ady
Npsrator
Magia
Thaturater
Cortest
Charita Chaplin
Yiost
Charlie Chaplin
Charles Ray
Mery Pickard
Names Meighen
Auntin Yaroum
Theda
Gamdudacsses
Sonse Agi Gal Balts
Ben Crew
Eer’ Art
Aunors - Normand
Marguntre Dark
Pearl White
Patty Arhockla
Wallace Reid
Eaverly Bayo
Wiliam Parnum
Alice Brady
Glora Sveneca
Anita Blewart
Dolnia
Eral
Phenal
Tn Caan
Beco
Rural Weekly
St. Paul
Minn
FORD
Eastern Heights Land Co
Elgin
Illinois
Haserodt
Lorain County
P.O. Box
Cleveland
E. H. Barrett
Broad Street
Xusas
J. D. Peterson
Geo. P. Yost Fur Co
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