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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
5
Wade Tombstone of Rock recalls a summer in health decline when a New York lawyer carved his name and a date on a large lake rock in the Adirondacks. An old woodsman later claims the boulder marks where a tramp was buried, adding a grave inscription twist to the tale.
The article traces John from Hebrew Jehohannen to Greek Johanan and Latinized forms, notes its rarity in Saxon England, and cites Doomsday Book records. It explains German Hans and Johan variants, and surnames Hanson, Johanson, Hankinson, and Jennings. It links Shane and Jean to John and explains Jones meaning son of John with John Jones common in communities.
An article reports Japan's sea grass fiber mixed with cotton forms a cheaper stronger thread. The plant is processed by Ita Japanese Inventors, dried, boiled in lye, rinsed, and dried to resemble cotton. Harvested in fall, the fiber benefits clothing prices and fishing nets.
The piece ponders whether lasting wealth exists and if anyone can bring it back. It contrasts living in poverty with the idea of a prosperous future and questions economic means to reach that goal.
Allied note to the Turkish delegation warns that Turkey must accept the peace terms within ten days or risk being driven from Europe. It contends Turkey’s entry into war caused heavy losses and asserts Smyrna port freedoms, capital decisions, and future reforms as conditions for a prosperous nation.
Paris reports a coordinated move by the Allies to prepare military aid for Poland if needed. A French mission led by Jules Jusserand with General Weygand and M. Vignon departed for Warsaw to arrange prompt support. A British delegation including Lord Abernon General Radcliffe and Sir Maurice Hankey travels on the same train for the same purpose.
Resolute, defending the America’s Cup, staged a dramatic comeback on Wednesday to defeat British challenger Shamrock IV by a narrow margin. Shamrock led briefly at the start but the race remained close, with Resolute finishing seven minutes one second ahead after handicap adjustments.
La Janta Colo Welielino Nunez captured by a sheriff posse at noon Thursday and jailed on murder charges in the death of Mrs Solidado Torres, wife of a Mexican farmer at Swink. Nunez claims the shooting was an accident.
Secretary of State Sullivan ruled in Jefferson City that the Farmer-Labor ticket cannot appear on Missouri November ballots. Christen sen of Utah was nominated for president in Chicago last week, a detail noted in the ruling.
Unclear text notes dissatisfaction with Senator Harding's prohibition stance as expressed in a Marlon Ohio speech. Mentions Virgil A. Hinshaw as chair of a committee and signals internal party tensions within the Prohibition movement.
Leaders of the Anti Imperial League of America met in executive session and were understood to adopt a neutral position between the Democratic and Republican tickets in the national campaign.
Mrs. William Sherlock a 65 year old Alliance Nebraska wife of a prominent pioneer farmer near hear ended her life by pouring kerosene on her clothing and then setting it aflame.
Warren G. Harding accepted the Republican presidential nomination on July 22 urging constitutional government by party, not individuals, and backing a referendum on the league of nations. He called for national production, peaceful reform of prices, industrial harmony, and strong defense while supporting suffrage, farm bargaining, and railroad rehabilitation.
William K. Vanderbilt, elder member of the American dynasty and noted financier, died in Paris on July 22 after a long illness. Born December 12 on Staten Island, he celebrated his seventieth birthday last December and leaves Consuelo, wife of the Duke of Marlborough, and two other children. He supported hospital work and Lafayette Escadrille efforts during the war and married Alva Smith before later wedding Mrs. A J Rutherford.
Sixteen railroad unions accept the U S railway labor board wage decision under protest after an executive conference here Thursday led by Timothy Shea grand chief of the Heatherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen.
The first mayor of Pasadena, Los Angeles born Martin H. Weight, age five, died unexpectedly of heart failure at the family home in Cox’s Acceptance on August 7. The report notes Weight’s Salt Lake birth and a death date of July 22. Columbus, Ohio reports Chairman White of the Democratic national committee announced the nomination notification date for Governor Cox.
A marine supply captain in France asks Wilkins to find a cart's gallon capacity. Wilkins sticks his head into a water cart and frantically searches the top, declaring he cannot locate the capacity anywhere. The scene ends with the captain bemused by the puzzled private.
The summary lists global religious populations: Catholics and Orthodox 392,860,000. Protestants 171,350,000. total Christians 64,510,000? plus non Christian groups Confucianists 300,880,000. Muslims 221,825,000. Hindus 210,400,000. Animists 158,270,000. Buddhists 198,031,000. Shintoists 25,000,000. Jews and others push non Christians to 1,081,981,000, combining for world total 1,646,491,000.
The Ladies' Aid announces another fool sale set for Tuesday, raising funds for local needs through a playful fundraising event.
An antiseptic foot powder claims to tighten shoes, ease corns and bunions, prevent blisters callouses and sore boots. Advertises instant relief and comfort, with the claim of being the greatest comfort discovery of the age and available everywhere.
Edward visits Betty as his mother goes to the club. They tire of playthings and of each other, and Betty sighs we should pretend we are having a good time.
A granddaughter explains travel as joy not maps to her grandmother who notes her wide journeys. The exchange shows family humor about learning and exploration.
A mother recalls Frances in her teens who avoids suitors with phrases like lemon pie as excuses. The boy asks for calls and visits, but Frances cites lemon pie as the reason, a lighthearted anecdote from the Indianapolis News.
Mrs Gazippe interviews an applicant who reports six months of service with Scrapleigh Stiles before their separation. The conversation reveals expectations and decision to engage the worker.
Noah announced he is unsure whether to spend the coming summer at the seashore or in the mountains, leaving his plans undetermined.
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