Blue Jackets Photograph Erechtheum Portico in Athens
The photograph captures U S Navy Blue Jackets posing on the portico of the Erechtheum on the Acropolis in Athens. The building, famed for Ionic order, has been rebuilt to its original look after various restorations and served as a church in the Christian era and a governor’s harem under Turkish rule. The sailors tour nearby ruins, taking pictures as tourists.
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Acropolis
Athens
Hrechtheum
Nicholia District 33 eighth grade exam participants named
Mrs. Ferrand supervised the eighth grade exam with Karl and Ross Harkness and Steely Patterson as applicants. Several local residents reported travel to Dillon for business and family matters. A school debate on sheep versus cattle profits is set for February 11 at 8 00 p m, followed by a box social and inviting all to join.
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Nicholia
Ferrand
Karl
Ross Harkness
Steely Patterson
Wm. Sweeney
Dillon
William Rosenbaum
Lowell Martinell
W. Rogers
Mr. Rogers
Grand Rapids
Basin
William Wallat
Dell
W. T. Martinell
Willard Kennison
E. W. Rogers
E. S. Harkness
Nicholin School
Sweeney
War Maps Reused to Make Envelopes in Baltic Region
Red Cross Bulletin from Ripa notes paper shortages leading to reuse of war maps from Russia and Germany for envelopes. Captured maps from Russian, German, and Belmont forces after Latvia's 1918 independence are sold to private buyers, cut and folded to form interior envelope stock.
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Red Cross Bulletin
Baltic States
Ripa
Belmont
Letts
Housing Shortage Tempers French Divorces in Paris
France clings to comfort in a housing squeeze as divorces decline in Paris and other elites. Lack of suitable homes keeps couples under one roof, with Paris decrees dropping from 8 005 in Q1 to under 1 000 last month and expected below 700 this month.
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France
Paris
Tax Thanks to Uncle Sam Not Indemnity to Hohenzollern
A remark contrasts income tax with indemnity payments to William Hohenzollern, underscoring federal taxation rather than punitive reparations. The statement frames taxation as a civic duty rather than a punitive settlement.
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Uncle Sam
William Hohenzollern
Fragments From Reichle P C News Letter Jan 26
A local item list covers visits from Spencer Idaho W L S Co moves sheep to Glen ranches to Rattlesnake and cattle moves. Several residents including John Poole Frank Becher and Ernest Bradbury travel for business. Ice cutting, forest rangers visits, and family trips are noted with brief remarks on health and weather.
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Reichle P. C
Mr. Dunn
Spencer
Idaho
Rattlesnake
Glen
John Poole
Dillon
Frank Becher
Mr. Washli
Hansen Packing Co
Butte
Dave Sullivan
Clark Anderson
Ernest Bradbury
Yukon
H. O. Nickle
Richard Mayer
Jack Waters
John Waters
Earl Hall
Menan
Carl Kambich
Norma Solman
Charles Kutzleb
Argenta
John W. Long
Melrose
Vacuum subway express speeds to 150 miles an hour
The vacuum subway, inspired by pneumatic cash carriers, would run in tunnels at about 150 mph. It uses a vacuum front to remove air resistance and expansion aft to propel the train, enabling high speed with low power.
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Christian Science Monitor
Czechoslovak Forests and Timber Policy
The article notes the principle of sustainable forestry in Czechoslovakia requiring annual growth to meet or exceed annual cut. It cites annual harvests of 6.6 million cubic meters of fire wood and 9.4 million cubic meters of commercial timber. Authorities estimate the timber value at about $120 million yearly.
Blind Plano Fixer and Philadelphia School Pianos
A blind man spends his days tending school pianos in Philadelphia. He tunes each instrument and also polishes cases, keeping the instruments and their exteriors looking like new.
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Philadelphia
Nobility Wedding Gifts Gathered for Brassey Spencer Union
A London Times notice lists extensive wedding gifts for Mr Cecil Brassey and Hon Ivy Spencer. Gifts include a beaver fur coat from Viscount Churchill, a diamond tiara from Lady Violet Brassey, silver dessert service from Edgar Brassey, and an antique bowl from the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, among many others. A silver kettle from the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland and an inkstand from Ape thorpe Hall staff are noted for the groom.
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England
London Times
Cecil Brassey
Ivy Spencer
Viscount Churchill
Ursula Spencer
Violet, Brassey
Duke and Duchess of
Buccleuch
Viscountess Northcliffe
Duchess of Marlborough
James Lowther
Lancelot
Maharajah of
Cooch Behar
Duke of Marlborough
Sir Ernest Cassel
Victor Spencers
Lord
Lady Ludlow
Edgar Brassey
Edwin Brassey
Duke and Duchess of Northumberland
Apethorpe Hall
Freed From Turkish Yoke Chaldeans Seek Autonomy at Versailles
An American officer reports the Chaldeans or Babylonians confront denial of a hearing at Versailles as self determination is debated. France plans autonomy for the northern Mesopotamian region under its control, with Britain to govern the south. Over 1,000,000 Chaldeans live in the redeemed area awaiting relief from Turkish rule.
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Versailles
Mesopotamia
France
Great Britain
Turkey
Public wants a play, manager rejects script
The playwright pitches a risqué comedy with a bathtub a chair a bedroom a young girl and a minister. The manager dismisses the idea calling it unsuitable and notes the minister is already married, ending the exchange with the playwright offering only the advance royalty.
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Bere
Man seeks land trade for spare car
James E. Phillips offers a good as new five passenger car for trade. He wants a small land parcel near or outside city limits and is willing to swap quickly as he is leaving.
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James E. Phillips
War Cost Remains Burden as 1920 Income Tax Aids
Remember the war cost billions. Your income tax for 1920 helps to defray part of it. The message urges taxpayers to support government efforts by paying the levy. It stresses the broad impact of the tax on national expenses and postwar recovery.
Ore body found near Iron mine in Bone basin
E R Cook formerly of Twin Bridges and associates report a rich ore body yielding gold with five carloads shipped this month. Local activity includes hay and potato shipments, visits by H J Foster and others, and residents improving homes.
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Loomont
E. R. Cook
Twin’ Bridges
Bone ‘Basin
500 Club
Richard Alsop
J. J. Lally
Butte
H. J. Foster
Twin Bridges
Bombay proposes act to end professional beggary
A Bombay government committee reports 5 000 professional beggars in the city and over 60 000 in the presidency. It urges an anti begging law applicable across the presidency, exempting sadhus and fakirs, and making begging a cognizable offense. The Times of India notes the shocking scenes of beggars in India.
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Bombay
Presidency
India
Times of India
Local Notes from Polaris Chronicle of January Events
Mrs E v A Marchesseau returned from Deer Lodge for granddaughter Irma Holloway illness. A Pyle ranch meeting hosted a grand dinner for local families. Wool sale prized J D Harrison top at forty six cents. Pauline Ruth Pyle improved from cold. R D Marchesseau and Frank Marchesseau recovering from illness. Lumber and wood hauling active at Pyle ranch. Pahnish Live Stock sold fat cows to California buyer. Marjorie Marchesseau ill with whooping cough while Deer Lodge student.
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Pyle Ranch
Judge
Kellum
Constance Longmyre
Copeland
G. A. Pyle
George Harrison
J. Crook
Brown’s Station
J. D. Harrison
Mr. Harrison
Pauline Ruth Pyle
R. D. Marchesseau
Grippe
Frank Marchesseau
Eugene Holloway
John Judge
Clayton Tritt
Andy Hays
Will Copeland
Pyle
James Lafon
Lou Gourley
Pahnish
Lafon
Wyoming
W. S. Tash
Horse Prairie
Pahnish Live Stock Co
California
Marjorie Marchesseau
Deer Lodge
Prehistoric Graveyard Unearthed Near Stargard
German researchers led by Professor Zakrewskil unearthed a 2000 year old graveyard near Stargard West Prussia. A grave held six black urns and one red urn with white stripes filled with clay and ashes. Glittering substances found suggest ancient jewelry worn by inhabitants.
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Stargard
West Prussia
Professor Zakrewskil
Electrical System At The White House Details
The White House is described as highly wired with over 170 miles of conductors powering 3,000 incandescent lights. It also features a dedicated bell system and a private telephone network for the president and his family.
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White House
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Fay Curtis
Will Lorenz
Mrs. Lorenz
Mrs. Griffiths
South Boulder
Harry Mellett
Delbert Hunt
Wallis Townsend
Polaris
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