Lloyd George Rejects American Entry to League
London May 20 Premier Lloyd George urged the United States to help Europe out of its century old hatreds at a Pilgrims banquet welcoming Ambassador Harvey. He said the future welfare of the world depends on the goodwill and cooperation of English speaking peoples and Americans should attend the next international conference. Ambassador Harvey stated the United States will not join the League of Nations or committees but will offer cooperation to obtain results.
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London
America
Europe
Lloyd George
Uurrey Waa
England
United States
Lloyd, George
Tau
Harvey
League of Nations
Sea
Forest fires sweep northeast Minnesota timberlands
May 23 report from Duluth notes a west wind fanning several forest fires across the Wales and Vermilion districts. One lumber camp was wiped out on the Wales branch but no deaths were reported. Traffic was halted on the Vermilion trunk road as motorists turned back. An Embarrass fire was brought under control while fifteen men guarded another blaze near Grand Marais.
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Duluth
Sian
Minnesotan
Wales and
Vermilion ‘Road
Wales
Vermilion
Embarrass
Grand Marais
Never to Be Trusted by the Fairy Promise Quip
Senator Sorghum compares political promises to fairy tale tricks noting a catch in every wish. The remark frames public skepticism about campaign pledges and unfulfilled commitments.
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Senator Sorghum
Where Small Savings Count In Urgent Times
A brief reflection compares thrift to stones on a bridge, forming firm support to carry people through emergencies. The saying emphasizes practical frugality as a stabilizing factor during crisis.
Parkston High School Alumni Banquet Held at City Park
Parkston High School alumni association held its annual banquet at the city park with about 80 members and guests attending. Harold Meisenholder delivered the welcome, John Issenhuth responded as class president, Prof. G. I. Luge spoke briefly, and class of 1922 ladies served as waitresses. Marold Meisenholder acted as toastmaster, and faculty members were among the guests.
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Parkston High School
City’ Park
Harold Meisenholder
John Issenhuth
G. I. Luge
Marold Meisenholder
Scholarships Awarded at Commencement Exercises
Clarence Wiedman and Roth Tiede received scholarships at the commencement exercise. The awards honor the top student of the high school class, with the scholarships designated for the boy and the girl who achieve the highest average during their high school course.
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Clarence Wiedman
Roth Tiede
Cost of living study shows varied U.S. changes amid postwar period
An analysis based on data from rent dealers and other sources traces the cost of living in the United States from July 1914 to March 1921. It notes overall increases since the war, with major items rising: food and clothing up to 80 percent, shelter higher, and rent climbing since November. Since July 1920 the total cost fell 17.5 percent, with food down 29 percent and clothing down 85 percent, while shelter and fuel rose modestly.
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United States
Congregational Sunday School Convened in Local Church
The annual Sunday school convention of the German Congregational churches of southern South Dakota was held at the Congregational church in the city on Sunday May 29. Delegates from Bon Homme Miner Nehgp Jerauld Gregory and Putnam counties attended. Prof J N Binns from Field College gave the principal address. Delegates discussed various phases of Sunday school work.
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Southern South Dekota
Congregational
This City
Mhe
Bon Moira
Mini
Neha
Jerauld
Gregory
Puteniis Son
J. N. Binns
Local High School Graduates Twelve Students
A Viress audience attended the graduation exercises on Thursday night as four boys and eight girls received diplomas. W Crursey delivered the commencement address in a pleasing and forceful manner, drawing audience attention. The program included the class history prophecy and class wit along with musical numbers, which proved very interesting.
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Crursey
Sandy Chapman to Lecture Wartime Welfare Work
Boston’s Charles Sandy Chapman to recount K of C welfare work in France Belgium and other foreign towns at a June 8 830 pm City Hall meeting hosted by the local Knights of Columbus council open to all no admission fee due to Supreme officers sponsorship Chapman a former overseas secretary shares stories of handing out chocolate bars pipes and cigarettes to doughboys in wartime audiences urged to bring friends to hear his vivid account of chocolate bar delivery and combat experiences
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K. of C
France
Belgium
Charles “Sandy” Chapman
Boston
Sk. of C. Council
Chapman
South Dakota
Knights of Columbus
Sandy
First roller skates patented in London 1823
The first patented roller skates were made in London in 1823. Early models could only move in curves with great friction. It was not until 1865 that an American produced a skate capable of curves and figures like ice skates.
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London
Ean American
Knights of Columbus Initiation Slated for Sunday
About 30 candidates will be initiated into the Knights of Columbus Schulay Tunes. A forenoon ceremony at Sacred Heart church will be attended by candidates and members, followed by an afternoon rite at Rt. hall. An evening banquet hosted by the D of T's will include toasts singing and speeches, with several out of town guests expected.
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Knights of Columbus Schulay
Fared Heart Church
D. of T's
Dance for Aly and Mrs Limera Honors at KC Hall
I W Moalier entertained the Tmai led Legple volunteers in honor of Aly and Mrs Ted Limera who will move to Santa Ana California. They will leave next week. A dance at KC hall Wednesday evening featured music by the Aust orchestra. Red white and blue bunting adorned the hall and a luncheon followed.
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I’. W. Moalier
Aly
Ted Limera
Saanta Ana
Calli
K. C
Aust Orchestra
Americans Sweep Foursomes in British Amateur Prep
In Hoylake England May 23 the American golf team dominated the preliminary series of foursomes against British players. All four matches were won by American pairs led by Bobby Jones and Chick Evans. George Simpson led the British effort but fell to defeat as the Americans captured the first round.
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Hoylake
England
American Golf Tean
Inmade
Clei
Bobby" Jones
Chick
Evins
George O. Simpson
Tadec
Sitish
Donkins
Uprising in Egypt Sparks War Mobilization in Cairo
May 2 report from Cairo notes Hedouins mobilizing for war against Britain after a riot in Alexandria led to the killing of 26 Europeans. Authorities seek to quell unrest as tensions mount between local groups and colonial forces.
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Egypt
Cairo
Hedouins
Alexanria
Human Nature in Business by Fred Kelly in The Nation’s Business
A plain man who is thoughtful can often win against a handsome but thoughtless rival. A moderately quick-witted salesman who stays on the job outdoes a brilliant competitor who lacks consistent effort. The piece stresses practical steadiness over flashy brilliance in business success.
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Fred Kelly
Thrifty Living Means Benefits Beyond Savings
Thrift is defined as more than saving money. It includes prudent spending and investing gains that return value to society, beyond personal accumulation.
Proclamation Threatens Military Formations in Germany
Berlin May 25 A government proclamation imposes a 100000 mark fine and imprisonment for anyone forming a military organization in Germany. The document is signed by President Ebert Chancellor Wirth and Interior Minister Gründner.
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Germany
Berlin
Ebert
Wirt
Interior Gradnner
Decoration Day observed with ceremonies and program
The city held Decoration Day services at the cemetery and city hall with a memorial program in the afternoon. Stores closed from 10 to 11:30 and again from 2 to 4. Ball was crowded for the program featuring invocations, memorial recitations, and a principal address by Attorney R. D. Burns of Bronx Palla. A D of T sponsored dance at the KC hall closed the day’s events.
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D. Burns
Bronx Palla
D. of T's
K.C. Hall
Bandit Robs Mail Train Near Newcastle
Sacramento dispatch reports a bandit held up a mail train tail clerk near Newcastle in a bold raid. Officers scour the country for the offender tied to a Southern Precide, with a heavy pistol and loot around five thousand dollars.
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Sacramento
Cal
Fone
Irmin
Newcustle
Vere
Onl
Xevern
Iquil
Siatied
Newcastle
Aind
Ehati
Selaed
Union seeks federal action over Alabama labor clashes
The American Civil Liberties Union urged Secretary of Labor Davis to probe Alabama labor unrest after a state militia intervened in a strike, alleging civil rights violations by the governor's order. The appeal, signed by Harry F. Ward and Albert D. Silver, argues state authorities will not improve conditions.
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Washington
Alabama
Amer+ican Civil” Liberties union
Davis
Federal Department
Alabima
The
Civil Liberties Union
Harry F. Ward
Albert D. Silver
Mail bandit Gardner captured in California
Sacramento report states Roy Gardner, the San Diego mail robber, was brought to the county jail from Rossville where he was captured playing cards in a gin mill. He admitted his identity and carried an automatic revolver but denied robbing the Southern Pacific Limited.
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Sacramento
Cal
Roy Gardner
Rossville
Gardener
Gardner
San Diego Mail
Southern
Pacife Limited
Brazilian Grass Hats and Hat Material From Cuba
The term Brazilian Grass is misapplied to a material used in cheap hat making. It refers to strips of leaves imported to Great Britain and elsewhere, mainly from Cuba, used to manufacture hats including Bra zilian grass hats and emip hats.
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Great Britain
Cuba
Cookie Bite Story Tells of Mrs. Smith Apology
A neighbor Mrs. Smith offered Jack a home made cookie. He took one home to his mother and reported that Mrs. Smith apologized for a bite missing from the cookie. The tale captures a small domestic incident with a humorous tone.
Parkston High class of 1920 dinner hosts a reunion
Miss Frieda Moeller hosted a 6 o'clock dinner for Parkston High School class of 1920 at her parents home. Pale pink and pale green decorations set the scene for a three course meal followed by reminiscences. At 8 pm the group proceeded to the city hall for graduation exercises. seven of ten members attended due to three members living out of town.
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Frieda Moeller
Parkston High School
Carl Moeller
Rail Board Slices Wages In New Labor Decision
Chicago May 25 The railroad labor boards wage award of July 1620 will serve as the basis for a wage cut when the board issues its June 1 decision. After two weeks of debate tentative reductions of 10 to 15 percent are mapped by employee class. The forthcoming ruling will mirror the form of decision No 8 which granted the $000,000,000 increase four years ago.
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Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
Delberatin
$10,000 Mail Robbery Bared
Chicago reports a $10,000 registered mail theft en route to Grand Claren State Bank from the Federal Reserve. Postoffice agents investigated for two weeks, noting cash disappearance on the Pere Marquette railroad line. Acting Postoffice Inspector Germer called it likely an “single job” as investigators pursued leads. Lansing, Mich. considers a special session to pass laws on state soldiers bonus distribution tied to a $30 million bond issue and a possible short ballot plan.
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Chicago
Giang Unves
Mich
Federal Reserve Bank
Grand Claren State Bank
Pere Marquette
Germer Ata
Lansing
Michigan
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Report of Industrial Conference Board
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Sandy” Chapman
IK. C
Britain
Basileus
Isseshuthi
Newoamstie
American Civil Liberties Union
Roseville
Mme
Curie
Helain
Hardin
Mahi
Ashloh
Rail Board
Clace
Grand Haven
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