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Newspaper
Dispatch Democrat
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1920
Page
5
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Fragmentary newspaper snippet from Ukiah Mendocino County California lists editor J B Sanford and associate editor E P Thurston, with advertising and subscription rate mentions. It references per year pricing, single copies to non subscribers at 10 80, but lacks full context.
In a Democratic stance the speaker predicts blame for higher wire nails and argues extra nails funded reactionary lies. The piece warns against rejecting the peace treaty with Germany, ties to Harding and Roosevelt, and cautions farmers and laborers to vote carefully amid accusations of boisterous and traitorous political figures.
Miss Florence Longland of Willits was found guilty of arson by a Visalia jury and faced a minimum sentence of ten years in San Quentin after a complex scheme involving insurance and marriage promises. The article also notes a hospital robbery of a ranch house insurance payout, a teenage injury, and reports from the Mendocino County Teachers Institute urging support for Amendment No. 12 to boost school funds.
In a Dispatch Democrat letter Dr J W Hudson urges voting against Amendment No 9 claiming it would bring misery to the sick. He cites vivisection aided by a mouse study to argue human life outweighs animal use and urges a no vote on Number 7.
A large Ukiah social gathering yesterday hosted by Mesdames F. T. Barker and Wm. Bromley drew nearly the entire social set. Twelve tables were played at Mrs. Barker’s home with refreshments at the Bromleys. First prize went to Mrs. Louis Hildreth and second to Miss Fannie Thompson. Both homes were decorated in autumn foliage. the event was a season standout.
Mr and Mrs Sloper hosted a Sunday evening dinner and whist card party in honor of Mrs Sloper s birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs P C Crawford Mr and Mrs Fred McKenzie Mr and Mrs Wayne Crawford Mr and Mrs Lilburn Gib son and Mr and Mrs Elme dr Gibson.
The Legislation Section of the Saturday Afternoon Club will discuss amendments to be voted on in November at the next regular meeting on Saturday afternoon October 30. Hostesses Mrs A L Racey, Mrs F E Rea, and Mrs Orval Tadlock welcome members. Speakers include Miss Shirley Perry and others listing amendments 1 through 20 with assigned presenters and recommendations on remaining amendments. The meeting begins at 2 o'clock with president Mrs E L Waldteufel presiding.
Local ranchers show interest as Kirk Ford gathers a fine herd of Shorthorns on his ranch. He plans a strong push for the breed, with stock from Caledonia farm near Sacramento and the Willota ranch near Suisun. One cow hails from a $10,000 bull line. The Shorthorn is noted as a premier beef breed.
The chamber of commerce business section met Monday evening to discuss amendments on the upcoming general election ballot and made recommendations. Twenty five attended the meeting.
Mrs. M H Iverson hosted a dinner honoring Miss Carmelita Carothers and Arch McGimsey on the eve of their upcoming wedding. Guests included J H Carothers, Carmelita Carothers, George P Anderson, Mr and Mrs Guy Redwine, Mrs Withrow, and Arch McGimsey. Dancing followed the meal.
Mendocino County resident Horace F. Milliken, a longtime Republican, now backs Cox and Roosevelt citing Harding’s opposition to League of Nations policy. He advocates the fourteen points and water conservation funding, urging women to influence votes to prevent future wars. Try a want ad it pays.
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