Prohibition enforcement funding raised by House
The House increased the prohibition enforcement appropriation for the next fiscal year from 6.5 million to 7.1 million dollars. A second item reports Pisle LaPennesse, 12, died after swallowing a cigar stub, saying she found it on the floor. Another notice states Herbert Ruggles Williams was appointed deputy chief of police to succeed Hamilton Armstrong, effective February 1.
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Denver
Herbert Ruggles Williams
Hamilton Armstrong
U S Population Figures From Final 1920 Census Data
The final 1920 census tallies show U S population at 117,857,509 with 12,148,738 in Alaska and nearby areas. Continental United States reaches 105,708,771, California leads growth, New York state up 13.9 percent, while immigration declines and influenza affected growth.
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United States
Alaska
California
New York State
American Samoa
Guam
Hawaii
Panama Canal Zone
Porto Rico
Military
Philippine Islands
Virgin Islands
University committees urge rapid campus building in Wyoming
President Nelson spurred Lions and Rotary to form two three member committees to inspect the University of Wyoming. They recommended swift housing, heating plant, dormitory and library projects. Delbert Lean presented an artists course program. Wyoming gains full status in the Rocky Mountain Conference after Denver vote.
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Laramie
Nelson
Lions and Rotary Clubs
Board of
Delbert G. Lean
University of Wyoming
Rocky Mountain Conference
Denver
Market Report: Denver Wholesale Produce Prices
The current week shows Potatoes at 1.76 to 2.60 per bushel and Yellow Globe Onions at 2.25 per bushel. Live chickens range to 88, live turkeys 38 to 80, with butter pricing listed as Creamery butter or.
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Denver
Atrich
Proposed Philippine Law to Ban Dog Meat Among Igorot
Our Dumb Animals reports new interest spurred by a Manila Daily Bulletin note. Secretary Kalaw said the Interior Department has received letters from U.S. residents urging a law banning sale and eating of dogs in the Igorot regions, citing cruelty and civilization concerns.
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Philippine
Bo@ulo
Orer
Kalaw
Sword Worthy of Owner Among Pilgrims Sword at Pilgrim Hall
A Daisene blade linked to Miles Standish likely passed to Pilgrim leaders from Crusade ancestors. Inscriptions in old Kufic and Arabic were translated in 1881 by Prof James Rosedale who found phrases praising peace and divine judgment, fitting Pilgrim spirit.
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Plymouth
Vances
Miles Standish
James Rosedale
Jerusalem
America
Dome of the Rock Linked to Islam's Third Sanctioned Sanctuary
The Zanzibar Giaxette reports a forthcoming study on Jerusalem’s Dome of the Rock. It notes the site as Islam’s third holiest sanctuary once facing Kibla, with legends tying David, Solomon, and prophets to its history and events from Mecca to the Seventh Heaven. It also mentions figures Omar, Abd el Malek, Saladin, and Suleiman.
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Rock of Jerusalem
David
Solomon
Mohammed
Mecca
Omar
Abd-el-Malek
Saladin
Suleiman
Zanzibar
Private Stocking From a North Shore Citizen
A North Shore resident recalls asking his young son what Santa should bring for Christmas. The boy requests a hin dinger after hearing adults discuss a basement mishap and a remark that it was a humdinger. The exchange appears in the Publishers Auxiliary.
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North Shore Citien
Junior
Santa Chius
Mr. Jones
Publisher's Auxiliary
Hounds Escort Whaddon Chase Squire at Funeral
Twenty one pairs of hounds led by the Whaddon Chase past the grave of William Selby-Lowndes a longtime master of the pack. The village churchyard overlooks Whaddon Chase country as the hunt paraded after the burial in the churchyard by the Nower-lined grave.
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William Selby-Lowndes
Hunt
Conversation in Bridge Club Digs Into Gossip
In a Boston Transcript snippet two women chat about their afternoon bridge club. They note Mrs Gansalp has left them and remark on her skill and the gossip surrounding her neighbors.
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Mra. Gansalp
Vesper Service Proposed as Regular Library Event
At the library last Sunday a vesper service was voted to become a regular feature held at five o clock on Sundays with a music focus. Miss Owens led hymns and Miss Girvin accompanied on piano while Mr Losey spoke on Jesus passing through Samaria and church unity. A Sunday night lunch will follow next Sunday with social hour ending at 7 15 then worship at 7 30 in another Basin church to encourage broader attendance.
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Samaria
Basin
Billings Choral Club Plans February 2 Concert
The Billings Choral club announces a February 2 concert at the First Methodist church. Mrs. Mark H. Smith of Basin Wy will assist, former local vocalist, studied in Chicago and New York. Proceeds cover expenses and new music. challenge from Great Falls Choral club will be accepted when received. Officers A F Christiani and Ben J Lewis confirm readiness to welcome interested singers. Also listed is a gas bake oven and gas water heater for sale by Montana Furniture Exchange.
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Billings Choral Club
First Methodist Church
Mark H. Smith
Basin
Wyo
Billings
Harry Wright
Great Falls
Legislature Convenes in Senate Leadership Shuffle
The legislature reconvened as nominations flowed for top senate posts. Daley replacement rumors spread as Lee and Chassell backed Rawlins appointee, with Stansbur and Perry praising past work. Lucas eyed as president pro tem, Argesheimer chosen chief clerk, Hill ineligible for immigration post.
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Senate
Rawlins
Messrs
Lee and
Chassell
Stansbur
Daley
Judiciary Committee
Lee
Committee On
Finance
Ways and Means
Lucas
George W. Perry
Appointment list lists county officials and staff roles
The document lists names and posts including bill clerk sergeant at arms chalain messenger doorkeeper night and day watchmen telephone messenger janitor stenographers and several ladies, with a note that if Mr Blake declines sergeant at arms the post may go to Mr Bruce leaving the day watchman vacancy.
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M. W. Foote
Evanston
Bill Clerk
Mise Angeline Bodan
Johnsson County
M. L. Blake
Sheridan
Chalain
Dr. Geo
Verena Keays
Johnson County
Charles Wright
Laramie County
Katherine Coble
Cheyenne
Frances Cleveland
Fay Smith
Lingle
Sid Eldred
Cody
Blake
Bruce
Wyoming Legislature Urges Federal Action and State Reforms
Governor Carey calls on the legislature to send a memorial to Congress for the truth in fabric bill, abolish the state fish commissioner, revise health laws, build a tuberculosis hospital, enact an eight hour women’s law, continue the highway department, oppose Yellowstone park extension, and adjust apportionment with minimal size changes. The session backs Fordney tariff to protect livestock amid market flooding.
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Fish and Game Commission
Wyoming
State Highway Department
Congress
Yellowstone National Park
Senate
Washington Pushes Truth-in-Fabric and Emergency Resolutions
Washington advances a truth in fabric bill to protect producers and consumers from shoddy goods. Stockmen and stockmasters in critical condition prompt emergency classification for both measures. Resolutions endorsing them pass quickly with unanimous votes.
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Washington
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Nell O'Donnell
Campbell County
Tom Kenney
Big
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Mise Gladys Foresman
Choyoane
Reading
GOV. Carey
L. Hubert McRorie
Big Horn County
Appom i Basin
the Basin Republican
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