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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
11
Marjorie Barstow reports from Foochow on a Japanese hospital for Chinese patients. Locals question motives, suspect hidden guns, while a benevolent surgeon and nurse contrast fears with philanthropy amid mistrust of Christian propaganda.
In Rochester a Dutch born grandmother Mrs Julia Vos appeared in court with an ornate traditional headpiece. Her outfit included gold plates over the ears a Frieseland lace bonnet and a black high cocked bonnet reflecting old world customs in a modern legal setting.
The search for new fine wool sources cites J C Ewart of Edinburgh noting Europe’s first domesticated sheep around 7000 B C and that Soay sheep survive on St Kilda. Crosses with Southdown yield excellent mutton and strong wool. urial crosses may give even finer wool. Wool from Asia’s wild sheep inner coats is longer and finer, rivaling superfine merino.
Meteorology identifies two common thunderstorm types: heat driven focal storms and squall associated storms in southern low pressure zones. A rare third type, storms of cold, forms when cold air moves into hot regions and is carried north by upper winds, producing thunderstorms along the cold wave’s southern edge.
Pope Benedict contributed 1000 francs to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The group has long performed notable work in Italy under English direction and largely funded by Maglieh and American subscriptions, with recent Thaiian support as well.
A man who lost his right arm as a youth explains how he manages daily tasks and hobbies using his left hand or a mouth tool. He details routines from waking at seven to writing, whist playing, piano, and simple chores, urging others with similar loss to stay hopeful and resourceful.
Chinese custom at wealthy funerals includes burning elaborate effigies. At Mr Li's death in Tientsin a life size paper automobile was constructed on bamboo, complete with pedals and interior, carried to the grave and burned after ignition.
Survey research by Lieut. Col. G. A. Beazeley reveals a vast ancient canal system in Mesopotamia with 20 foot deep canals and steep embankments. Samarrah is described as a major pre Christian trading hub once 20 miles long and 21% miles wide housing about 4,000,000 inhabitants and extensive walls and warehouses. Another Mesopotamian city showed urban layout resembling a modern American city.
The government planned a daily paper without editorials to report on domestic and international events during a possible general strike by railway workers. Five million copies would be printed and distributed by a squadron of 150 aircraft. The aim was to prevent public misunderstanding during disruption.
Louisville Courier-Journal notes community singing growing in many towns as people gather in centers to mingle voices instead of dancing on the green. The piece highlights a jazz influenced, syncopated tempo among participants.
The airship R 38 tours French battlefields carrying a chef and offering French cooking and real beds with sheets. On September 15 during a flight from Amsterdam to England a lunch of salmon mayonnaise cold chicken fruit salad and wine was served.
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