Parcel post fails to aid farmers say Chicago postmaster
Chicago postmaster Daniel A. Campbell says parcel post has grown huge but does not aid farmer city cooperation or cut living costs. He cites scarce direct farmer to consumer shipments and calls for better weighing, faster handling, icing facilities, higher perishable rates, farmer cooperation, education on scientific packing, and a steady farm market.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Busiworld
Aparcel Post
Daniel A. Campbell
Campbell
Pear shaped gowns reflect a view of women in society
A quoted remark suggests a woman wearing gowns that accentuate a pear silhouette may symbolize a perceived flaw in becoming the complementary partner in a traditional union. The line hints at social expectations around femininity and marriage.
Cascarets promise relief from headaches and digestive ills
An advertorial plea describes dizziness and sick headaches caused by torpid liver and constipation. It touts Cascarets as a cure that cleanses the bowels, removes undigested food and foul gases, flushing poison from the liver. A 10 cent box is claimed to ease head and stomach fast by morning.
US Ambassador Sees Rivalry as Sports in Hamburg Dinner
James W. Gerard, ambassador to Germany, told Hamburg’s American colony dinner that US German business rivalry should be sporting. He praised Wilson and Bryan, urged generous competition in commerce, and noted Hamburg’s high business ideals and resilience amid sea and sand. Guests included Hamburg’s burgomaster, senate president, Major Langhorne, and Robert Skinner.
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Associated Press
Hamburg
James W. Gerard
United States
Germany
Hoimburg
Wilson
Bryan
San Francisco
Senate
George T. Langhorne
Berlin
Robert P. Skinner
Thanksgiving Day Observed by Americans in Rome
Thanksgiving was celebrated by Americans in Rome with a dinner hosted by Ambassador Thomas Nelson Page for embassy staff and a 200 cover meal for students at the American College.
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Associated Press
Rome
Thomas Nelson Page
United States
American College
Masons Gather in Montgomery for State Convention
The Grand Masonic bodies of Alabama converge on Montgomery for the annual convention starting Tuesday at 3 p.m. about 1200 Masons are expected, with events including grand council meetings and a visit to the Alabama Masonic Widows and Orphans Home. Daniel A. Greene of Birmingham is the state grand master.
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Montgomery
Ala
Grand Masonic Bodies of
Alabama
Masonic Grand Lodge
Grand Council For
Royal and Select
Grand Chapter of
Royal Arch’ Masons
Alabama Masonic Widows and Orphans’ Home
Daniel A. Greene
Birmingham
Confucianism Backed in China Amid Proposals for State Religion
A Chinese meeting organized by the Young Men's Christian Association formed a league opposing Confucianism as the state religion. Dr Chen Huan Chang leads the revival movement pushing to restore Confucius’s teachings, while missionaries and diplomats report efforts to enshrine Confucianism in the constitution.
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Associated Press
Peking
China
Young Men's Christian Association
Chen Huan Chang
University of Columbia
Hanlin Academy of China
Yuan Shi Hadi
Confucius
State Department
Chen Huan
Chang
Governor O Neal Asked for Views on Legislatures
Montgomery Nov 28 Gov Emmet O Neals remark that many states view legislative meetings as a public calamity prompts a Idaho official N Penness to seek the governors views. Jenness requests printed views or statements for consideration of Idaho constitution reform toward a unicameral body. The Denver conference address titled Distrust of Legislatures sparked the inquiry.
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Montgomery
Emmet O'Neal
Saturday Evening Post
Jennings
Idaho
O'Neal
Denver
Col
Jenness
Army Gets Record Army Budget Request of 106 Million
War Secretary Garrison sends to Congress estimates totaling 106 million for the military establishment in the next fiscal year. The figure is about 10 million higher than the prior year. Hearings by the House Army Committee begin December 3 with Garrison and service heads questioning the proposed increases.
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Garrison
Associated Press
Washington
Congress
War Department
House
Beiser Guilty in Behalf of Stepdaughter Case
A six hour jury verdict in Bay Minette Court finds William Beiser guilty of a statutory offense involving his twelve year old stepdaughter and sentences him to fifteen years in the penitentiary. The case drew large crowds due to the defendant’s local business prominence in Loxley. In Cincinnati, Bill McKin non and Gus Christie fought a ten round middleweight bout described as exciting with experts calling it a draw.
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Bay Minette
Ala
Specias
William Beiser
Hd&s
Loxley
Cincinnati
Bill McKinnon
Boston
Gus Christie
Milwaukee
Jad Salts Promoted for Kidney Health and Urinary Relief
An advertisement touts Jad Salts as a cheap, safe remedy to cleanse clogged kidneys and normalize their activity. It claims benefits include reduced backache and bladder irritation, with a daily tablespoon in water before breakfast for a few days.
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Folse
Circuit court disposes docket with one acquittal
Bay Minette Alabama November 29 The criminal docket of the full term of circuit court has been disposed of with only one acquittal out of twenty seven cases. This is proof of efficiency of the county solicitor F S Stone.
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Bay Minette
Ala
F. S. Stone
Expression of a man with an active liver
A quoted line describes a man who feels like a fighting cock and approaches work with vigor. The passage suggests he is successful, implying that in nine out of ten cases his efforts lead to results.
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Mexico
Juarez
Republic
Villa
Fresh Fall Garden Seeds In Stock At English Carnage Co
Fresh stock of garden seeds for fall planting now available at English Carnage Co. Varieties include Ruta and others with fresh delivery noted. Missing several varieties from last year. stock displays as of midweek with updated shelves.
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English Carnage Co
Two French Aviators Burned to Death Near Chantemerle
AP reports two French aviators Captain Briot and Sergeant Pouillard were killed when their biplane caught fire near Chantemerle during a flight from St Syr to Mailly. The plane hit a hedge during a landing attempt, the tank exploded, and both men were burned.
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Epernay
France
Chantemerle
Briot
Pouillard
St. Syr
Mailly
Chantemerie
Pachine
Cil
Xho
Niaenee Wa Sn i
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