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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1920
Page
4
The American Legion debates its role amid political pressure, weighing nonpartisan service against aligning with factions. It proceeds to uphold its mission of Americanism, preserve sovereignty, and fight sedition, earning public respect for its steadfast stance.
Governor Cornwell calls for Good Roads Day in public schools to discuss the Gold Roads Amendment. Voters will decide November 2 to empower the Legislature to create a State Highway System and issue bonds. The October 15 afternoon is set aside for discussion with teachers, superintendents, and invited parents.
Judge W F Duncan Marion G Foster clerk Nimrod W Bright chairman and John Seguine bailiff were instructors at a voters school in the common pleas court room attended by about twenty five people mostly women with two foreigners. Instruction covered how to mark ballots and voters were told they must rely on themselves in booths with only a plain black lead pencil and sample ballots allowed in booths to guide marking.
Felix Diaz of Mexico City, nephew of former president Porfirio Diaz, sails to Cuba in exile after being accused of leading the 1913 coup that toppled the Madero regime. He declares his love for Mexico and hopes to return before death, saying history may misjudge him.
Two youths halted an automobile carrying the wives of six Chicago manufacturers after a card game. They forced the driver to drive to a nearby park and robbed the women of jewelry and cash totaling about $4,000.
The United States Bureau of Standards reports many weights from American makers fail tests. Delays and inconvenience have led a major dealer to consider importing weights certified by the bureau. The issue is blamed on insufficient factory inspection.
Tracy reports a Washington Herald clipping with Earl Carbauh, baritone at Central Presbyterian Church, praised by President Wilson and the First Lady. Carbauh, four years soloist there, received commendation after the church anniversary program attended by the President and Mrs. Wilson. He also sang at the Strand Picture Theatre during a spring visit with Mr. Powell.
Hon Frank Beitler of Arlington leases the Arlingtonian to Callie Longworth a former employee who will conduct it in the future. Beitler has run a local paper for years but labor scarcity made continuation impossible.
The Grant Karr Agency offers about twenty farms mainly in Wyandot County for sale within the next sixty days. Properties are well improved with good roads and locations, some have running water and close to church and school. Possession possible this fall or March 1st. Viewings arranged within an hour's drive from Emerine's Meat Market.
Cc F Miracle has purchased Chas Kennerley's restaurant on S Vance Street and took possession this week.
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