Germany's 1928 Rise and Strains in a Restored Order
Germany maintained a firm postwar footing in 1928 amid political reversals and international tensions. Stresemann pushed reconciliation with France through Locarno and allied hubs, while Anglo French naval pacts and Donetz trial fallout tested trust. Elections reshaped Reichstag, Hermann Mueller formed a broad coalition, and German aviation feats by Koehl von Huenefeld Eckener highlighted technical prowess boosting ties with the United States.
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France
Germany
Locarno
Paris
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Britain
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America
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Hermann Mueller
Wilhelm Marx
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Hugenberg
Walter Lambach
Workers Union
Lambach
Alfred Hugenberg
Hermann Koehl
Baron von Huenefeld
Mejor Fitzmaurice
Ireland
Newfoundland
Atlantic
Hugo Eckener
Friedrichshafen
Lakehurst
More Women Than Men Use Planes Over the Channel
London notes Imperial Airways reports show a rising share of female cross channel travelers. In six months from April to September 14,096 women flew to and from the continent, surpassing men, with weekly trips to Paris for shopping.
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London
Eng
Imperial Airways
Paris
Croyden
Stockholm Plans Central Steam Plant for City Heat
A city committee in Stockholm is investigating the feasibility of a large central steam plant to distribute heat and hot water to extensive city areas. Earlier smaller installations exist in apartment blocks owned by the Stockholm Rent Payers' Association.
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Stockholm
Stockholm Rent Payers’ Association
Minnesota leads states in home radio set ownership study
A recent study ranks states by radio distribution. Minnesota shows 69 radios per 100 homes, California 53, Florida 43, and New Mexico 4. Nationwide 20 of every 160 homes have receivers. King Alfonso XII of Spain succeeded his father and has reigned for over 42 years.
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ST. Paul
Minnesota
California
Florida
New Mexico
Alfor XII
Spain
Firth
Proper Ventilation Important in Winter
A Public Health Service note links winter colds to indoor crowding and poor ventilation. It recommends maintaining 68 to 70 degrees, slight air motion, and slight window openings in living rooms while bedrooms may need more outdoor air. Avoid drafts by not fully closing windows but keep warmth comfortable.
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U. S
Public Health Service
Paris tapestry handbag trend recalls Louis XIV era
Paris novelty shops offer handbags crafted from genuine tapestry fragments. The fashion echoes the Louis XIV vanity bag style with scenes of cavaliers and ladies woven into the material, reviving a historic decorative motif for modern wear.
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Paris
Louis XIV
Divorces No Longer Granted On Request in Baluchistan
In Baluchistan, formerly a husband could obtain a divorce by simply stating his wife was unfaithful before a local Jirga, without the wife's chance to speak. Westernization, backed by King Amanullah of Afghanistan, brings reforms that limit this easy grant, though Baluchis grumble that new laws are less satisfactory to women.
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Peshawar
India
Baluchistan
Aluchistan
Afghanistan
Evidence in Her Defense Faces Jirga Justice
The article notes that the Jirga in Baluchistan is all male and holds sway over verdicts with no redress against faulty judgments. The accused faces punishment under a summary justice system, with penalties prescribed and enforced.
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Odjs
Baluchistan
Crimean Veteran Claims Century-Plus Life in Pennsylvan ia
William Whithers of Washingtonville Pennsylvania asserts he is a Crimean War veteran and currently 109 years old. He presents himself publicly as a nonagenarian with long service in the historic conflict and a lifelong resident of the area.
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Washingtonville
Penn
William Whithers
Age Withers Daily Takes Walks of More Than a Mile
Local resident Age Withers Daily takes long walks through winter and summer, embracing each season with steady steps. Neighbors note his routine stable pace and persistent health as he continues his daily ritual.
Jimmie Postum Charged With Theft Of Bible Literature
Kiamicit Ohio reports Jimmie Postum was jailed after a recent arrest on charges of stealing Sunday School literature. The case highlights local concerns over religious educational materials and property theft.
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Kiamicit
Ohio
Jimmie Postum
Jai
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