St Patrick's Day Observance Planned by Butte Groups
Butte Irish groups outline St Patrick's Day events including religious services at Immaculate Conception church high mass with Knights of Columbus music and a speech by Mary MacSwiney at the high school auditorium on March 17. Dances follow the evening address with new plans to allow all to hear the speaker.
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Immaculate Conception
Mary MacSwiney
Cork
Knights of Columbus
Ind
Hibernia
Ireland
General Arrangements Committee
Hibernian
St. Patrick's Eye
Miss MacSwiney
French inventor links water flow to home electricity
The Nation's Business reports French scientist Mr. Colardeau has a high speed turbine on a water supply pipe feeding accumulators. When taps run, energy is stored for use, powering electric lights and a bathtub, advancing domestic electrification and convenience.
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Colardeau
America
Speckboom planted in California to feed cattle and sheep
Speckboom, a succulent plant native to Africa eaten by elephants, has been transplanted to California. It will be planted in chaparral areas to provide forage for cattle and sheep and is expected to transform wasteland into productive pastures.
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Africa
California
Chapparas
Egypt Consul Reports Huge Watermelons in Market
A Alexandria consul notes watermelons weighing up to 110 pounds, illustrating large fruit sizes. He claims prices rarely exceed $1.59, with typical purchases around that amount. This reflects unusual produce dimensions observed in Egypt markets.
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Egypt
United States
Alexa ‘Ria
Unemployed Rally Seeks Public Works Funding and Russia Trade
A mass meeting at the high school auditorium urged city, county, state, and federal governments to begin public works promptly to aid the unemployed. The Silver Bow Trades and Labor assembly will handle advocacy with authorities. About six women attended. J H Driscoll presided, with speakers including Esther Friedman and John Taylor. Donations of 246.55 were collected, including 100 from the musicians union. The gathering also pressed for resuming trade with Russia, noting copper surpluses and job losses across Montana.
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Silver Bow ‘Trades and Labor Assembly
J.H. Driscall
Silver Bow Trades and Labor Assembly
John Taylor
Montana Federation of Labor
Esther Friedman
New York
J. H. Driscoll
Musicians’ Union
Taylor
Miss Friedman
Driscoll
Russia
Why Do Poor Lovers Make Good Husbands
London dispatch reports a discussion sparked by Mary Fulton on why poor lovers prove good husbands. The piece surveys national traits of English, French, American, and German women and men, noting reliability, flirtation, and domestic control as factors shaping marital dynamics. It also touches on dancing standards in London, and odd local anecdotes about civic plumbing and a curious plant bequest.
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Earle , Reeves
National News Service
London
Mary Fulton
Mary
Miss Fulton
No Lightning Rod At Mount Hina Observatory
The Mount Hina astronomical observatory near the volcano summit requires no lightning protection. Vapor from the crater acts as a natural conductor, draining electricity from clouds and making lightning seldom seen at the site.
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Mount Hina
Oil Discovery Reported in Bolivia Debates on Control
Professor C. E. Chapman reports major oil finds in Bolivia with concessions claimed by an American company rivaled by English interest. He notes the fields are hard to access now and England is aggressively pursuing South American oil rights as the region nears control of supply.
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Fez
Morocco
Williard Price
Christian Herald
Jacob
London
P. J
Richardson
Berkeley
Bolivia
Pennsylvania
Ofessor C. E. Chapman
United States ‘Exchange Profesor
University of Chile
England
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Zurich
William Cubit
Ipswich
Alaska
United Stat
Sloan
Liniment
Magi
Charles Chaplin
Rialto Theater
the Kid
Jutland
Ithe Moter
James A. Garfield
Uilzea
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University of Pennsylvania
Schuylkill River
Joe Wright
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