Paper Cost Surge Hurts Smaller Papers in 1915 to 500 Percent
Government Forest Service report notes major publishers keep news print increases around 200 percent due to bulk contracts while market price climbs 500 percent since 1915. Wood shortages push reliance on Canadian spruce with mills lacking timber in New York and New England. Big papers dominate, while smaller publishers face higher costs and trims.
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Government Forest Service
Bulletin
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United States
Minnesota
Canada
Wisconsin
New York State
New Hampshire
Maine
Sub-Typical Spider The Mygales Description
The mygales are among the best known large heavy spiders native to tropical and subtropical America. They are said to catch and kill small birds with their poisonous bite and then drink their blood. The spider’s body is dead black and covered with long reddish brown hair, with eight eyes placed close together at the front of its head.
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America
A Nation’s Founders and Heroic Past Revered
Henry Chorley reflects on a nation’s gratitude for its founders and the realized ideals of heroism, asserting that the past should inspire a moral and glorious future for the country. He emphasizes pride in historic eras as a guide for present and future greatness.
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Henry Chorley
David Robertson Obituary In This Town
David Robertson aged 71 died Wednesday morning at his home 67 Church Street after a brief illness. A Providence native who lived here most of his life he worked in the Calendar department at the National India Rubber Company plant. His wife died seven months ago he is survived by a son John T. Robertson of Utica New York. The funeral was held today at 2 pm from the Mortuary Chapel of the North Cemetery with interment in the family lot.
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David Robertson
Thisstowns
Church Street
Robertson J
Providence
National India Rubber Company
John T. Robertson
Utica
N.Y
Alney E Nutting Dies at 81 In Soldiers Home
Alney E Nutting died Tuesday afternoon at the Soldiers Home from a disease incident to old age at age 81. Born in Geofigaville he entered the Home on June 13 1917 after serving in Civil War Rhode Island Volunteers and New Jersey Artillery. The body was taken to the city for family interment in the family lot.
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Alney E. Nutting
Scholdiers
Geofigaville
Rhode Island Volunteers
Rderey AA
New Jersey Artilles East Ooenedaupne Eames
Prices fall across staples amid bumper harvest trends
The Minneapolis flour price dropped about 3 per barrel last week linked to a large wheat harvest. Sugar declines to 21 cents a pound in New York wholesale lots. Cuban raws eased from 234 to 164 cents since May 26. Cotton condition improves with 12 519 000 bales forecast for July 25 versus 11 450 000 for June 25, aided by perfect growing weather.
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Minneapolis
New York
Springfield Republican
Probate of Joseph Kinder Will in Bristol
An instrument purporting to be the last will of Joseph Kinder of Bristol is presented for probate. The matter is referred to August 28, 1920 at 10 AM in the Probate Court Room for consideration, with notice to be published weekly for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix.
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Bristol
Joseph
Bristol Phoenix
John
W. Church
Guardian Appointed for Albert Wadkins in Bristol
Guardian of the person and estate for Albert J. Wadkins in Bristol was appointed by the Probate Court. Bond filed as required by law. Creditors must submit claims to the Clerk within six months from the first advertisement.
Guardian appointed for George W Colwell in Bristol
A guardian of the person and estate for George W Colwell of Bristol has been appointed by the Probate Court and filed bond. Notice to all creditors to present claims to the Clerk within the advertisement period. McKenzie, Guardian. Bristol, August 12 1920.
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Guardian
Bristol
A. B
George W. Colwell
Murdock C
McKenzie
Bristol, R. L
Anton Gross
McKenzie Claim and Support Noted in Bristol Notice
Bristol August 12 1920 R L Bristol reports support by Pro Anton Gross for Murdock C McKenzie and invites all persons with claims against him to come forward by the stated date.
Tire shop promotes Good Year tires and tubes value
The advertisement proclaims a complete stock of Good year tires and tubes and asserts they offer the finest value available.
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Goodyear
Reading Crisis Across Nations and Its Hidden Struggles
An author cites estimates that about 10,000,000 people over ten cannot read or write in English, with over half of them unable to read or write English in several cities. He notes many workers in heavy industries are foreign born and illiterate in English, while emphasizing the social tension of large immigrant populations.
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Canada
South
Pugsate
Fall River
Mass
Bern
Dolores Thanae
Morehan
Haircut by physiognomy gains bold sign in New York shop
A New York barber explains his shop’s sign “Hair cut physiognomically” as a method to tailor hair trimming to a customer’s face. He argues the cut hides facial defects and accentuates good points, noting women’s styling logic and urging men to adopt the approach.
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New York
Official questions owners for street assessment roll
An official gathering names for an assessment on improved streets stops at a house. He asks the owner to confirm she owns the property and to state the lot size. The woman answers askance and notes the odd question about her lot being two feet, prompting a sharp retort.
Weaver’s Bird Habit Shown in Capitol Grounds
Representative Weaver of North Carolina is described as knowing birds well and speaking with their eggs. The piece notes his habit of wandering the capitol grounds when not in session, conversing with jays, sparrow hawks, crows and other local birds. The text traces his bird affinity to time spent in the North Carolina hills.
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North Carolina
Capitol
Washington
Weaver
North Carolina Hills
Rent Profiteers In Manila
Manila Times reports landlords raise rents amid housing shortages. Workers and firms complain of sharp increases for homes stores and commercial spaces, with many tenants lacking feasible recourse. A man paying 40 dollars monthly was told to pay 50 dollars.
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Manila
Manila Times
1918 Cotton Worth 2 Billion for Producers
The 1918 cotton crop including lint and seed was valued at 2.067 billion dollars to producers. This figure, calculated by the U S agriculture department bureau of crop estimates, shows the crop three times the 1914 value and double the record high 1913 figure, based on average monthly prices and marketings.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Agricultural Department
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Beecham
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Cragke
Ward
Canflon
R. L
Albert J. Wadkins
Murdock
C. McKenzie
Ford
Chevrolet
Maxwell
Franklin and
Thames Streets
Miekionsh
Germany
Pepe
Paulele
Bey
Nealing
Aris
Andy
Alberalas
Wol Buffington
Raymond P.smith
Burton Street
Telephone
Con
Sam the
Hope St
G.“A
Wi R
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Avenue
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co of
Boston
Incorporated
E. Watson & Co
Industrial Trust Co
Isis
Sherman’s Pharmacy
Wood Street
G. M. Wilbur
Constitution ST
Clark’s Express
Gorham’s Express
J. H. Young
E. W. Weaver
Pierce Avenue
William. W
Franklin& Go
Wood St
Talbot & Hopkins
Electrical Contractors
Bradford Street
W.b. Talbot
W. Hopkins
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