Washington Sides With Labor In 1919 Strikes
A government review cites that the 1919 strikes and lockouts swept the United States, involving more than 4,000,000 workers across industries, signaling widespread labor unrest and policy impact. Pearl Lash inherits $250,600 from a relative, as the sole lawful heir. Two Black men, Irving and Herman Arthur, aged 19 and 21, were burned at the stake by a mob after a landlord killing. Harding and Cox are invited to speak at the Great Lakes St Lawrence Tidewater Congress in Detroit for July 22–24. Chicago business girls are urged to help pick cherries in Michigan, creating a lengthy wait list.
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Washington
United States
Department of Labor
Paris
Fox
Irving
Herman Arthur
John W. Hodges
William Hodges
Harding
Cox
Detroit
Warren
G. Harding
James M. Cox
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Tidewater
Board of Commerce
Chicago
Michigan
Women’s National Farm and Garden Association
Brandeis Chosen To Lead Zionists
Louis D Brandeis associate justice of the United States Supreme Court was elected president of the International Zionist conference convened in London last week. The gathering marked the first Zionist meeting in seven years to forge a political program.
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Brandeis
London
Louis D. Brandeis
United States Supreme Court
International Zionist Conference
Clairvoyant gets $50 claim for locating drowned boy
The Champaign County Board of Supervisors approved a $50 reward to a clairvoyant for locating the body of Raymond Geske, a boy who drowned six weeks ago. The body was found days later near the spot the medium had designated. Rockefellers income cited at $200 a minute on his 81st birthday at Pocantico Hills.
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Patdom
Champeign
Board of Supervisors
Champaign County
Raymond Geske
Rockefellers
Tarrytown
N. Y
John D. Rockefeller
Pocanticon Hills
Croesus
Richford
N.Y
Strongest Cargo On Record Arrives In New York
The Royal Italian Mail liner Fernando Palaschiano docked with the heaviest cargo on record, 10,000 hampers each holding 50 strings of garlic, triggering a pierside exodus as hatches opened.
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New York
Royal Italian Mail
Fernando Palaschiano
Eight Indicted in Bergdoll Escape Probe
A special grand jury indicted eight individuals in the Bergdoll escape case involving Grover Bergdoll, the army deserter. It urged a court martial for Major Hunt at Governor's Island and for two army sergeants linked to the escape and release of the deserter to his buried treasure.
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Bergdoll
Philadelphia
Grover
Hunt
Governor’s Island
Hog Island to Launch Seven Ships in One Day
Philadelphia seven steel cargo carriers totaling 7825 tons will be launched into the Delaware River from Hog Island on July 21 establishing a new world record for ship launchings in a single day. When all seven slipways finish, Hog Island will have launched 122 ships since August 1918. The launching crew is allotted only 8 minutes to complete the task.
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Wil
Philadelphia
Delaware River
Hog Island
When Harvard Ran a Lottery in 1772
The Boston Globe notes Harvard College in 1772 raised £3200 via a lottery to fund building a dormitory for students. The piece recalls the unconventional fundraising method used instead of alumni subscriptions.
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Harvard
Havard College
Spother Hall
Harvard College
Boston Globe
Nursery advice on bright colors and light for children
The article extols the nursery as the most important room in the house. It emphasizes bright colors clear windows and an abundance of prints and toys to shape a child’s character for life.
You Control The Michigan State Telephone Company
The Michigan public is urged to back its telephone service to ensure adequate revenues for growth. It highlights Bell system ties, nationwide reach to 13 million phones, and ongoing research driving improvements. Company leadership is portrayed as dedicated Michigan business people serving the public.
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Michigan Public Utilities Commission
Bell System of America
United States
Michigan
Raid Seizes Counterfeit Whisky Operation in Detroit
Detroit authorities and city detectives conducted a raid at 85 Ironwood Avenue uncovering 20 200 gallons of illicit wood alcohol and 10 000 counterfeit Canadian inland revenue stamps. Isadore Lurivich and Harold Arnold were arrested on counterfeiting charges along with manacles over violating Sol Seamen. The seizure included 10 000 whisky labels and 16 gallons of colouring agent and 160 gallons of a high content chemical mix.
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Detroit
Ironwood Avenue
Sol
Isadore Lurivich
Harold Arnold
Inland Revenue
Ban on Russian Trade Lifted by State Department
The United States nullified broad trade restrictions with Soviet Russia except for materials usable for war. Individual export licenses will be required for shipments of such materials and for locomotives railroad rolling stock motor cars and parts. Licenses granted only in exceptional cases with trading risks borne by individuals or corporations.
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Washington
Soviet
Russia
State Department
United States
Great Britain
France
Detroit to Cleveland Mail by Air Route Proposed
The postoffice department seeks bids to carry mail 1000 pounds daily on a Detroit Cleveland air route. Mails depart Detroit by 7 30 a m and reach Cleveland by 9 36 a m with return trips leaving Cleveland at 5 a m and arriving in Detroit by 7 a m. Service to begin November 15 1920 for one year.
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Washington
Postoffice
Postoffice Department
Detroit
Cleveland
Poles urged to withdraw within Polish frontiers
Allies propose an armistice with the Soviet government if Poland retreats to its natural borders. A conference of border nations is planned, and Allied aid will follow any Bolshevik attack on Poland within those frontiers.
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Spa
Belgium
Poland
Revolt Hits Veracruz as General Castro Defies Government
Reports say General Cesario Castro stationed near Torreon in Coahuila has revolted against the Obregon De La Huerta administration. General Eugenio Martinez ordered to pursue Castro and bring him back dead or alive.
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Vera Cruz
Cesareo Castro
Torreon
Coahuila
Obregon-De la Huerta
Eugenio Martinez
Caatro
Victory Medal Distribution to Overseas Service Men
The War Department has begun distribution of 4765 Victory medals to army navy and marine corps personnel who served from April 6 1917 to November 11 1918. The package includes the medal and a combat or operational badge as authorized.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
War Department
Local and Personal News from Farwell and Area
A Farwell column reports on social visits and family gatherings including Mr. and Mrs. Ford and families from Clare and Gilmore, the Boram family from Lansing visiting relatives, and numerous local residents attending picnics, birthday celebrations, and weekend trips. It notes tent meetings, berry picking, and various travels to Alma, Bear Lake, and Midland, with reminders of community activities and ongoing local events.
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O. E
Aid Society
Ford
Sunaday
Fred Ford
Pi-scnant
Elmer Ford
Clare
James Mobi
Gilmore
Boram
Lansing Tame
A. Leonard
Sanburn
James Stinchcombe Sr
Francis
Ganghbter
Middleton
Carl Updegraf
Alma
Ida
Effie Dewey
Chas. Maurer
Percy Goheenu
William
Midland
Farwell
Omer Goheen
Bear Lake
Wm. Harris
Rowe
Big Rapids
Howard Drake
Donald
Chappell
Dennis Jewett
Muskegon
Walter Badger
Macons
Alfred Richmond
Littlefield
St. Clair
Herbert Layle
Laylie
J. L. Littlefield
Friabie
Detroit
A.J. Cline
Blanche Gilman
Silver Lake
H. Ford
A. Glasa
Mer
John Cronk
Lowell
Mabie Fisher
Anna
Beulah Armstrong
Hesperia
Edward
Shéckwood
Highland
Honeywall
F. E. Oliver
Elm Hall
Buckner
Baby
Flint
Elmer Goheen
Omer Gobeen
Wm. Harrie
F. E. Hues
Cadillacs
Toledo
Ohio
Wm. Gohesen
Mis. Omer Gohesen
Classified Fiver Offer For Quick Rental Inquiry
A brief classified note offers a five dollar rate for quick rental inquiries. It requests contact and location details and promises prompt responses to interested parties, with emphasis on speed and simplicity.
W C T U Report From Cadillac Convention
W C T U members gathered at the M and Church to hear the Cadillac convention report. District President Edna Fuller presided and delegate Hyslop delivered a detailed update on campaigns against cigarettes disease Sabbath desecration and un Americanism. Lieutenant Governor Lorenz Dickenson, Republican nominee for Governor, closed the convention speech.
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Cadillac
Edna Fuller
Hyslop
Lorenz Dickenson
Reed City Camp Meeting Promises Great Attendance
The Reed City camp meeting set for August 5 through 15 promises to be the best yet with beautiful grounds and improved accommodations including store, boarding house, and dormitories. Evangelistic services will be led by Dr. S. B. Goff Jr of Philadelphia, with C. Edward Faust of Darlington in charge of the music and Dr. L. L. Hawthorne of Mt. Pleasant overseeing the morning study hour and vesper services. Other speakers include Dr. Hugh Kennedy, Miss Hoffmann, Miss Snyder, Dr. Phelpa, Dr. DeLamarter, Dr. Dick, and Bishop Smith. watch for further announcements.
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Rees City
S. B. Goff Jr
Philadelphia
C. Edward Faust
Darlington
Ind
L. L. Hawthorne
Mt. Pleasant
Hugh Kennedy
Mias Hoffman
Miss Snyder
Phelpa
DeLamarter
Bishop Smith
Notable Sunday Services Text Likely From a Church Bulletin
The text outlines Sunday worship patterns: Sunday School at 9:30, morning preaching at 11:00, a 4:00 PM preaching session, and evening evangelistic services. It lists a pastor and Farwell as key locations, with multiple service times and ongoing activities.
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Susteay-Jaiz
Leke
Sanday School
Farwell
Card of Thanks for Bereavement
We a sincerely thank all our friends for their sympathy and kindness to us in our recent great bereavement in the death of our dear one. Our Updegress Mrs. Elias Sias.
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Elias Sias
Sea serpents reported in tropical waters
The article claims sea serpents exist beyond fiction, noting they are numerous in the Indian Ocean. It describes serpents as six to eight feet long, flat-bodied, with dangerous fangs, and explains they attack humans.
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Indian Ocean
Ten Tips for Book Care and Minor Repairs
During spring cleaning dust books individually with a soft brush and clear tape handy. Keep a library kit with transparent adhesive tape and sharp scissors to mend torn covers or pages, straighten bent corners, and fix music sheets or playing cards with careful taping.
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Algo
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