Motor Mania and the Call for Calm Living
The piece critiques rising motorized life, warning that constant movement harms concentration and traditional benefits like family life, literature, and nature. It contrasts the lure of fast cars with the value of rest, quiet study, and social refinement, urging balanced transportation use. It also notes public health concerns about diseases and improved inspections at European ports.
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America
Miotormania
Meére
Reclaimed New York Brook Returns to Beauty and Parkway
A long polluted brook in New York has been cleaned and redeveloped along its course. Trees are trimmed, vegetation revived, and a parkway built for motorists and pedestrians to enjoy its beauty. The project proved costly but benefits nearby residents by protecting health and the area’s character.
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New York
London Milk Scandal Draws Sharp Praise and Condemnation
New York reports London blamed for unsafe milk and food distribution with Dr Hieval and Copefind calling conditions criminal. Wealth commissioner returning from Brussels and London conferences notes moral concerns, praising New York’s regulation levels while criticizing London police traffic and vice segregation. Contamination fears loom over milk supplies.
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New York
London
Hieval & Copefind
New Yorks
Huraye
Lapland
Royal Institute of Public Health
Brussels
Canada Keeps No Export Embargo On Russia
Ottawa on July 14 reports Sir George Foster minister of trade and commerce stated Canada maintains no embargo on exports to Russia. Russians may legally purchase from Canadians and may establish business in Canada just as citizens of other friendly nations.
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Ottawa
Canada
Russia
George Foster
Pre War Methods: Wheat Crop To Be Marketed Differently
Ottawa announces July 26 will see the wheat crop marketed by pre war methods as the wheat board ceases to function for this crop. The government may invoke enabling legislation from the last session to allow continuation if outside-Canada circumstances require it.
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Ottawa
Wheat Board
Canada
Schedule of teachers examinations July 1920 agenda
The notice lists examination times for teachers on July 23 to 26, 1920, with periods for Arithmetic English Literature English Composition Geography Physics Botany Reading Orthography Grammar Principles of Teaching Algebra Physiography Hygiene American Literature Sociology Educational Psychology Penmanship Medieval and Modern History Agriculture Reading Circle Work United States History Civic School Hygiene and more. It specifies sessions across Thursday Friday and Saturday with numerous subject offerings and grade levels.
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Henglish
Idaho
Missing Toronto magnate and secretary baffle police
Toronto reports the simultaneous disappearances of millionaire theater owner J. Small and his longtime secretary John Doughty. Small vanished December 2 and Doughty December 28, triggering a continental search and multiple rewards. Small had just completed a 1.75 million deal with Trans-Canada Theaters and deposited a 1 million check. key details remain unclear as authorities probe possible foul play.
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Toronto
Saphrase J. Small
John Dougly
Small
Doughty
America
Mr. Small
Canada
Ash
Trans-Canada Theaters, Limited
Perso
Victory
Absent Ambrose Small Case Narrowed to Doughty Amid Vault Access
Circulars offered a 5000 dollar reward for John Doughty’s arrest on a charge of abducting Ambrose Small and 5000 dollars for Doughty’s arrest on stealing missing Victory bonds. An Ontario legislature act declared Small an absentee, with a Ottawa trust company appointed as trustee of his estate.
Soviet contracts cancelled over Nuorteva deportation
The Russian Soviet bureau in New York notified Boyer Sloan and Co of Montreal that contracts totaling six million dollars for Soviet Russia would be cancelled if England has deported Santeri Nuorteva, secretary to Ludwig A K Martens, the unrecognized Soviet ambassador to the United States.
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New York
Boyer, Sloan & Clo
Montreal
Russia
England
Santeri Nuorteva
Ludwig
A. K. Martens
United States
Federal roundup planned for 7,572 slackers in New York
Federal authorities announced plans for a roundup of 7,572 alleged slackers in New York City. Assistant Federal Attorney Henry D. Mildenberger and War Department representative J C Hatcher said the operation would begin in a few days.
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New York
Croat Uprising Kills Italian Officers in Dalmatia
At Spalato Dalmatia on July 16 Croat mobs attacked Italian officers amid revelry for a national feast. Commander Giuli of the Puglia was wounded fatally while aiding the officials. two Italian sailors and a boy were killed, and several others injured as furniture and shops were wrecked. The clash prompted Serb machine gunners to prepare to fire before order was restored. The Italian officers were aided aboard the Olympia by its naval surgeon.
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Spalato
Dalmatia
Grili
Puglia
Giuli
Offi
Cers
Jea
Ginlk
Wes
Olympia
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Twin Falls
Parrott Optical ‘Co
COAL
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