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Newspaper
Cottonwood Chronicle
Location
Cottonwood, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
7
The man, June Surran, once a small shopkeeper turned prolific thief, was jailed for arson to claim insurance. After the war he built a vast dumping empire by bribery in France aiming to buy a massive dump for £1,000,000 but ran short of funds and was exposed when wagon drivers protested unpaid wages.
English born Nicholas Breakspear became Pope Adrian IV, the only English pope, chosen in 1154 despite his reluctance. He rose from Langley, Hertfordshire, to monkhood near Avignon, then Abbot in 1187, cardinal, and papal legate before election. The piece contrasts his ascent with a life motto about continuous self-improvement and avoiding complacency.
Air mail stamps have proliferated with over forty varieties published for collectors. Italy issued the first air stamp in 1917, issued by the Harlan postal authorities. Nations including the United States, Canada, Newfoundland, Sweden, Spain, Switzerland, Estonia, Colombia and the Belgian Congo have considered or issued special stamps, with Tunis adding a second contribution. Germany and Hungary were early entrants, viewing stamps as a practical aviation education tool.
A new welding helmet allows the screen to be raised with the left hand for a better view while working. The protective window, made of chemically prepared glass, blocks ultraviolet rays and snaps back into place after welding.
Better Than Alarm Clock. A new hotel installation lets guests call themselves at a chosen hour using electric clocks. Guests set a night indicator and hear a soft musical chime. Discs and hands glow so time reads in darkness. The Birmingham Age-Herald notes the innovation and its convenience.
Pianist Lowell Patton, bright young protege of Rachmaninoff, draws Western Chautauquas crowds this year after two sensational Ellison-White tours. His charm and artistry win audiences, making him one of the West’s most popular pianists. Also summarized is Idaho’s Agricultural Review 1920 detailing crop yields, values, and 53 year oats history, plus county livestock data and climate records compiled by Julius H. Jacobson. Dairy cows on the frost cover illustrate alfalfa values up to 19 dollars per ton amid high hay prices.
Eugene Oregon reports the four day Oregon State Grange session endorsing government ownership of railroads and cooperative marketing. The group vows to push bills to abolish two thirds of state commissions, fund education campaigns, and scrutiny of agencies. The Grange also seeks repeal of a public necessity law used by Pacific Telephone and Telegraph.
A joint resolution by Republican members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee affirms support for the president’s plan to convene an international disarmament conference. Drafted by airman Porter after a White House meeting, the measure does not authorize or require actions but signals Congress’ backing and provides a $100,000 appropriation for preliminary conference expenses.
The official casualty list released by national guard officials records 26 Negro deaths and 9 White deaths from the Tulsa riot. White severely injured 16, slightly injured 63. Negro severely injured 12, slightly injured 163. Harding pledges aid to humanity at Valley Forge pulpit.
The United Presbyterian general assembly approved plans for a new educational institution in Yakima Washington area funded at about 2 million dollars. Colorado Governor Bhoup urged the federal government to provide 20 million dollars for flood relief in the state.
Topeka reports reveal the Colorado flood moving across western Kansas as local railroad officials receive updates. Separately, the House passes the Packer Control bill without a recorded vote and sends it to the Senate.
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