Rebels menace Christian groups in Syria amid war and famine
A Near East Relief dispatch reports up to 20 000 native Christians face death in Syria’s interior amid Druse rebellion against the French. Refugees flee Damascus and surrounding areas, with 12 900 Armenians displaced to camps or exile, lacking shelter and food as brigandage and guerilla warfare rise. Sidon hosts 1 300 children at the Near East Relief orphanage. 72 native staff and 400 dependents require evacuation if attacked.
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New York
Syria
Beirut
Damascus
Sidon
Aleppo
Tyre
Near East Relief
Palestine
Drusa
American Relief Organization
Wis
B. L. Horn
Topeka
Kan
Danderine Promises Thick Hair From Gentle Brushing
An advertised remedy claims brushing with a Danderine coated hair brush instantly thickens hair, adds shine and vitality. It asserts the product nourishes roots, stops hair loss, and promotes growth, especially for dry or faded hair. A bottle is sold at drugstore counters with a fragrant scent.
Dainty Christmas Crepe De Chine Fashions Sell Fast
Describes delicate crepe de chine or rayon pieces trimmed with lace and French flowers with two toned ribbons in dainty colors. Promoted as Christmas selling items priced at 2.95 dollars.
Political ambitions fuel country’s petty gifts and power urge
The text argues that the country is forced to seek safety through constant gifts of money or supplies, a disturbance caused by ambition for power among many rural politicians. It attributes the issue to clashes for control rather than genuine national needs.
Batteries Handled by Canloads in Watertaqo
The Standard Battery and Electric Co unloads its third carload of batteries since July 1. Yearly sales exceed 4,006 units, reflecting strong demand in automobile and radio accessories. W. F. Decker joins the firm alongside John Han Sen and F. M. Wood, the existing owners.
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Standard Battery & Electric Co
W. F. Decker
John Han Sen
F. M. Wood
Traffic Court Sees Record November Arrests
Vigorous enforcement by the police yielded a record number of alleged violators in November. The police court calendar shows 237 misdemeanor arrests versus 9 the prior year. Traffic regulation slips topped 179 arraignments, with 32 intoxications and 7 speeding arrests among other code offenses.
Vagrant cited for multiple offenses in Yoam district
The report lists charges including vagrancy, careless driving, and idling with two counts each. Also noted are operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, allowing a vicious dog at large, and cleaning a vault without a license, one offense apiece.
Charming negligees and robes take center stage this season
A festive appeal invites girls and women to indulge in pretty negligees and lounging robes. The store showcases a large assortment of lovely negligees and robes, inviting shoppers to visit this Christmas for gift options.
Satin Roy Robes in Puff Collar and Cuff Trim
Satin Roy robes priced at 12.50 feature puffed collar cuffs and puffed bottom. Available in plain or two tone shades. Third Floor.
Hand Dyed Fabrics and Silks with Varied Shades
Hand dyed fabrics priced from 17.50 to 25.00 feature corduroy bar onette satin or silk kits. Materials include crepe de chine with georgette rustle and French trims, side tie fastenings, and colors such as pink, hue, tangerine, and orchid. Interlined with cotton or lambs wool.
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Elthner
Ixeteham
Boston
Druse
Fant Ins Beauty
A. Stern
Sycamore St
Satin Roy
Robes
Crepe de Chine
Miller Creek
Watkins
Safe Deposit Boxes Insurance, Loan & Investment CO
Lafayette Bldg
California
Florida
Iowa Warehouse Co
Burch's Womens Losses &Childrens
East Fourth Street
Coats
Perrin
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