Peace conference on Turkey yields cautious Turkish restraint
The American peace commission’s chief advisor Bowman said conciliation with Turkey prevented a social and political collapse across the Mohammedan world. He noted the Turk is largely expelled from Europe in practice, with limited armed force and warships nearby.
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Philadelphia
Isaleb Eeace
Turkey
Versailles
Europe
Bowman
American Peace Commission
India
Constantinople
Police seek impersonator of famous war ace
Jacksonville police and Florida cities hunt a man who posed as Captain Eddie Rickenbacher, allegedly married Fran ces G. Hannan in New York and Jacksonville, fled with over 3000 dollars, while bridegroom Charles Day and New York salesman M Parans report embezzlement and missing valuables. Rosa Li Hannan says she did not know the groom though her daughter claimed a long acquaintance.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Eddie Rickenbacher
Frances G. Hannan
New York
St. Angus
John Doe
Hridegroom
Charles Day
Hoéet
Herd
M. Parans
2A ‘Brass
Hag
Rosa Li, Hannan
Kentucky Tobacco Growers Form New Association
Lexington Ky December 23 plans for cooperative tobacco marketing were approved at a conference of central Kentucky tobacco growers. The proposal faced protest against the secretary's tax plan and was ultimately passed amid debate over the revolutionary change in marketing structure.
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Kentucky Tobacco
Lexington
Cooperative Tobacco
Central
Kentucky
Burley Tobacco Growers Plan Outlined by Leaders
A plan was formulated by directors of the Burley Tobacco Growers association with bankers warehousemen farmers and re-dryers of tobacco in Southern California according to John H Newman president of the group.
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California
John H
Burley ‘Tobacco Growers’ ‘Association
Burley ‘Tobacco Growers’ Association
Tragedy and fashion press fat women to hide
A dated discussion contrasts fat men and fat women with fashion and health. It notes men may fatten gracefully if they curb habits, while women face rigid fashion rules that ban oversized figures. The piece recalls an older dowager stereotype of rounded cooks and broadcasters of warmth who drew crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Influence in Japanese Art and Bird Motifs Across Arts
An essay explores Japan's deep influence of birds in art and decorative form, noting bird motion and color shape lines in pictures and design. It mentions Japan’s vast archipelago forests shelter diverse wildlife and points to the country as a noted destination for sportsmen and art lovers alike, with global interest.
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W. H. Hudson
Japan
York
Mud Geysers Rise Again at Salton Sea
The Salton Sea area in California hosts new mud geysers covering over two acres. They form mud volcanoes with varying caldrons and explosions tearing 4 to 10 foot-wide holes up to 12 feet deep. The lake, 265 feet below sea level, sank after 1904 1906 irrigation diverted Colorado River water, then reappeared as the geysers resurfaced near the former site. The activity is linked to earthquakes, as reported by the Kansas City Star.
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Salton Sea
California
Sulton Sea
Colorado
Kansis
City Star
Potato Diet and German Consumption Comparison
An article notes that potatoes are the main vegetable for meals, with Germany and broader Europe surpassing the country in per capita potato intake. It cites Germany’s eastern laborers consuming about seven bushels annually while the national average is two and a half, and mentions Europe generally higher potato use and even Irish meals relying on spuds.
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Europe
Germany
Italian blockade tightens around Fiume and Quarnero
Strong cordons of caribei and Alpini have isolated Trieste and, with the Italian fleet at Pola scouring the Gulf of Quarnero, orders compel foreign citizens and civilians in Fiume to leave within 48 hours. General Caviglia enforces a land and sea blockade from December 21, citing international law and treaties, warning ships and individuals of consequences if the line is violated.
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Trieste
Fiume
Pola
Gulf of
Quarnero
d’Annunzion
Caviglia
Fiume‘ de Biven
Italy
Shall We Discard Hyphens In Energy Saving Effort
The Chicago Journal urges removing hyphens from writing to save time and ink. It argues hyphen use wastes force and paper, estimating millions of people produce today tomorrow and tonight with hyphens three times daily and that removing them saves vast resources.
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Chicago Journal
Bird nest described by Mary Treat in Wake Robin
Burroughs writes of finding a hummingbird nest as a life event. The nest, about the size of a black walnut, sat at a fork of two oak twigs, glued at the base but not fastened to the upper twig. The ruby throat bird dropped onto it with no effort from the observer.
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Burroughs
Mary Treat
Cliff Lewis Wins Notable 10 Meet Then in Portland
Cliff Lewis of San Francisco, Pacific coast lightweight champion, facing Basanta Singh of Portland in a highly anticipated 10 meet clash. Singh, 160 pounds, known as a powerful grappler, recently drew Ted Thye in Twin Falls, highlighting both men as top contenders in northwest wrestling.
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Twin Falls
Mat Follo Rons
Cliff Lewis
San Francisco
Basanta Singh
Portland
Ore
Singh
Northwest
Ted ‘Thye
Taye
Negotiations on Cyprus and Petroleums Accord Changes
The text notes relative negotiations involving Cyprus without French adhesion and refers to the Remo accord on petroleums. It mentions modifications to conventions to settle irrigation questions and meet needs of the French zone.
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Cyprus
France
Magnets Lift Heavy Steel Plates In Early Plant Work
The article describes lifting four six and twelve ton steel plates by magnetism. Magnets, rectangular and flat, are suspended from cranes by chains and lift hot plates by simple contact. Weights lifted vary by machine with a ratio up to 30 to 1, powered by a dynamo through switches and rheostats.
Poison Factory Within the Body Warns Medical Authority
A medical authority warns that many in poor health sustain a personal poison factory inside their bodies. The toxin source is the nose, teeth, tonsils, or digestive tract, fueled by neglected decay, bad dental plates, pyorrhea, and septic tonsils. Persistent neglect creates ambulant cesspools in the body.
Mine Fired Upon Near Williamson West Virginia
Howard Colliers company mine at Chattaroy near Williamson was fired on by unidentified persons. No casualties were reported. The fire was returned by federal soldiers on duty there. The mine was among those affected by the July strike in the Mingo field.
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Williamson
W. Va
Howard Colliers Company
Chattaroy
Williamson Coal Operators Association
H. V. Ingham
Mingo ‘Field
Famous Writer and Speaker Dies in London
George Herbert Perrit, noted writer and speaker on international affairs and a longtime correspondent for the Daily Chronicle in France during 1914-18, died in London at an estimated age around 58. He helped shape Anglo German Russian committee discourse and authored many works on Russian and eastern affairs.
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London
George
Herbert Perrit
Chronicle
France
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