Prince of Wales wardrobe at Flemington shown through clock trade note
In Melbourne the Prince of Wales asks if a squash hat or silk hat is appropriate for the Flemington races. He is told a top hat is necessary for the races during discussions aboard the warship Renown. Separately a Vienna clock origin note states Japan’s clock export trade exceeds 78,000 a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flemington
Melbourne
Sydney
Australia
Wales
New Zealand
Vienna
Japan
Chinese silk industry lags as Japan and US urge cooperation
D E Douty an American traveler reports that Chinese silk production remains primitive and neglected by authorities, delaying sericultural development amid rising global demand. A Japan Silks Thread Association official says productivity is capped by mulberry leaf crops, deeming cooperation among China, Japan and America essential to supply the American silk market. Also an advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets for digestion and overall health.
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Tokio
China
D. E. Douty
Japan Silks Thread Association
America
Japan
Woman for Second Place Debate in San Francisco
In San Francisco on June 17 the question of a woman winning the Democratic vice presidential nomination dominated discussions. A clear movement supports Annette Adams of San Francisco, recently named assistant attorney general of the United States, as a strong contender for the second spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanfrancisco
Annette Adams
San Francisco
United States
US explores new sources of binder twine fiber abroad
The United States Department of Agriculture reports efforts to replace dwindling Yucatan henequen supply for binder twine. Promising sites include southern Florida and the Florida Keys for sisal and henequen fiber, with Cuba and Santo Domingo areas showing potential. Experimental plantings in Puerto Rico near Yauco and Mona Island show promise, while St. Croix in the Virgin Islands and the Philippines also pursue fiber-cleaning advances to expand production.
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Washington
United States
Yucatan
United States Department ‘of Agriculture
Harenfé
Florida
Keys
Cuba
Santo Domingo
Porto Itico
Yauco
Quebrandallas
Mona Island
Virgin Islands
St. Croix
Philippines
Swiss Smuggle Get Rich: Derne Family in Controversy
Smuggling across the Swiss Austrian frontier is described as highly profitable with a Vorarlberg family tied to contraband facing scrutiny from the Austrian government. A son aged 18 in Bregenz is said to be worth 170,000 crowns, another son reportedly lost in Vienna roulette, an additional member involved in Monte Carlo heavy losses, while a fourth resides in an upscale Berlin hotel. The family is accused of widespread smuggling activity centered around a small fort near Justenau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte ‘Curio
Berlin
Moonshine Raids Across Mills County Report Fallout
A Kansas City style report misattributed to Cass county triggers protest. Mills county raids yield twenty one gallons of whiskey three high powered stills not found. Freeman defense and wife witness as nineteen gallons and two barrels of sour mash are uncovered in a home raid near Pacific Junction. Measured search details and a missing bootleg order explain the haul and timing.
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Omaha Bee
Iowa
Cass County
Mills County
Pacific Junction
Gass
Moore Brothers
George Freeman
Freeman
Iron Output Drops in 1919 in Washington Data
Iron ore production fell 13 percent from 1918 to 60,403,000 gross tons as furnaces were shut during steel and coal strikes. Shipments valued at 203,274,000 with an average mine price of 3.60 per ton, up from 3.39 in 1918. Start 1920 ore stocks at mines, mainly Michigan and Minnesota, rose about 53 percent to 12,980,000 tons. Lake Superior district mines supplied about 80 percent of U.S. output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Geological Survey
Michigan
Minnesota
Lake Superior
Company Restores Citizenship for Ex-Convict in Pact
R. Woodward of St Louis is restored to citizenship by the governor after a two year penitentiary term for embezzling about 235000 from a federal lead company. He returns to work for the firm, now on its payroll, and is sent to South America as its agent for a fresh start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Woodward
St. Louis
United States
Federal Lead Company
South America
Family Trapped by Mexican Earthquake in Chasm
A family in Barranes Nueva Mexica is trapped when an earthquake opened a vast chasm swallowing their home. For over a week the family lies 140 feet below the surface. Surviving neighbors risk rock falls while delivering food and water to the imprisoned.
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Mexico
Qnique
Annaly
Trancineg Riveros
Barranes
Nueva
Mex
Farming in the South Promised as Profitable Alternative
At the Harry Vanderpool place west of Pacific Junction a prospectus touts southern farming as more profitable than overpriced northern lands. It argues climate and soil are superior, urging buyers to locate there for better prospects and lower debt, claiming to help buyers find suitable plots.
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Harry Vanderpool
Pacific Junction
Moreland Funeral Attended by Local Elks Friday
The Elks will meet at 9:00 Friday morning at the EVs club to attend the funeral of Mrs A L Moreland. A 2016 Sam Marshall, B.R.
Vibe Cited With Wilkenmonument Works Ghder Warning
A terse reader note warns to avoid mistakes when placing your Ghd er near the Wilkenmonument Works. The message emphasizes careful handling and precise placement to prevent errors in the setup.
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Brown
Atlantic
Brown's
Loganberries
van Camp
Welch’s Peaches
Prince of Wales
News-Telegraph
Eagle Tire
FORD
Dain
Ean
Ted
Lot
Hiblod
Express Co
C. D
East Grand Ave
Eagle Tire Stores
Des Moines
Maple
Nickle
Cass
Company
Ps. Ox
Williams
Sovern
Railway Development Service
Washington, D. C
Miller
Service — Company
Conrads
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