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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
6
London docks suffer about 1,000,000 rats harming grain and cargoes with annual losses around 2 million dollars. A new benefactor funds cardboard traps coated with warmed varnish to lure rats. Each trap measures about 15 by 12 inches with a central adhesive area, and bags of 60 are secured. The health officer supports the method, noting rats die of fright after stepping on varnish.
In a northern Mexican village the parish priest orders the bell rung at noon. The servant delays repeatedly to fetch tortillas, causing the twelve strikes to occur late each day. A neighbor notes the clock runs slow due to the priest’s timing and interruptions at the ladder.
Moe Polnenre as president of the Prempecederay bel presents a tale of wartime nerves and a decisive moment. Foch is shown saving the Dry by drafting a four line note and instructing a field marshal to execute it. Disaster is averted.
Prof. UH L Fairchild of the University of Rochester and Dr. L Bolton of New York found sands at Rockaway beach emitting a high musical note. They kept a sample for decades. in 2019 Fairchild reports pouring the sand from the bottle into a stocking and hearing the note briefly return before it faded after drying and handling.
Plans discussed in Tokyo by D Shono general manager of the Japan tourist bureau propose adding more hotels in Tokyo Yokohama Kobe and Osaka to ease city congestion. It would be some time before erection and efforts aim to draw guests to country hotels with spare rooms. Wireless information on unoccupied rooms for arriving ships is under negotiation with companies.
A fragment from the Kansag City Star recalls Mrs. Fields reading aloud in a debate when Benjamin Blawhaw rose and shouted. Farmer Fields interrupts, noting the honorable speaker speaks the same whether shouting or remaining quiet.
The Washington Star reports the Supreme Court has removed the long noted whispering gallery caused by fireproofing in 1932. Chief Justice White had described the effect, and repairs have cost $10,000 to improve acoustics from end to end of the bench.
During a murder trial in a crowded criminal court a large colored woman entered with a rifle. Police seized her and found the weapon unloaded. She said she owned it used as evidence in a prior case and attended to hear the current testimony before leaving. The trial resumed after the incident.
Prince Ginori Conti leads the Larderello project in 1916 creating a power station at Larderello with three 250 kilowatt units. A 36,000 volt grid feeds Siena Leghorn Plombina and Massa. Wells reach 195 to 495 feet, iron pipes 16 inches in diameter carry steam that is gas cleared before turbines.
A Paris anecdote notes Premier Clemenceau visiting Jesuit fathers to request removal of a tree in their garden that blocks his view of the heavens. The Jesuit politely agrees to remove it but hints the sky remains out of reach for him. The tale reflects his sharp humor toward the church.
During a New York state assembly debate Governor Smith was a member when a colleague announced Cornell won a boat race at Poughkeepsie. The exchange led to a reminiscence session with several members citing their alma maters.
A quoted exchange questions a proposed ballot wording as politicians debate its clarity. The comment suggests concern that the phrasing may mislead voters and affect the election outcome. Local officials urge careful wording and public scrutiny.
The write up highlights the United States dominance in iron coal petroleum copper and other metals with percentages for global leads. It contrasts Britain's gold share and silver control and notes changes in potash and tin as well as a nostalgic reminiscence about Bisbee miners and the transformation of Main street from lively trade to dry desolation.
Santa Barbara architect John W. Chard says adobe, the oldest regional building material, can cut costs if properly prepared. He cites stable temperature performance, compressive strength up to 400 pounds per square inch, and durability with proper plaster protection from moisture, heat, and cold.
Time's Changes In Bisbee notes the town's shift as modern cars hum and wrist watches tick amid fashion shifts, referencing fashion items and footwear while marking a period of change in Bisbee Arizona.
A battalion rests after a 16 mile hike watching an outfit in a nearby field perform setting-up exercises. Private Hanks questions why one must apply and be initiated to enter infantry candidates school.
Packing cases for rubber in Burma and a local Burma forest department venture yield profit. Notice for Bids: School District No. 3% invites sealed bids before July 30 1920 to remodel the school house in Sweet Grass County Big Timber Montana. Bids to be sent to the district clerk Helen P Van Cleave Melville Montana.
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