Manila Carnival Big Attraction of Far East
The Manila carnival season in the Philippines attracts visitors as the Far Easts premier event. Since 1908 each year grows larger with commercial and government exhibits showcasing archipelago resources. The 1920 Victory Carnival promises the greatest cosmopolitan spectacle with nightly balls on a vast open air auditorium floor.
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Wallace Field
Pearl of the Orient
Harvesting Two Crops of Corn in the Philippines
Filipino schoolboys grow two corn crops yearly, aided by government agricultural schools and Filipino-led legislature. The islands favor corn and other crops such as hemp, sugar cane, coconuts, coffee, tapioca, and pineapples. Lumber remains important and idle lands outnumber Japan’s fertile area. The Philippine Republic’s citizenry readies for self rule amid rice shortages.
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United States
Philippine Islands
Islands
Japan
Orient
Philippine Republic
Philippine Independence: Harrison Urges Filipino Self Rule
Francis Burton Harrison, governor general of the Philippines, argues for immediate independence with a stable, elected government. He praises Filipino officials, describes governance of municipalities and provinces, and notes U.S. assistance and investments. He supports a Cuba style amendment to limit foreign borrowing and intervention.
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Yale
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Rice Terraces Among World's Great Masterpieces
A photograph highlights the Ifugao igorrot rice terraces in the Mountain province Northern Luzon. The stone walls stand 4 to 18 feet high averaging 8 feet with about 12 121 miles of eight foot walls. Irrigation runs via troughs along steep mountain slopes from distant sources.
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Farm Sale Advertising Drives Readership in Tribune
Farmers in Jefferson county place farm sale ads in the Tribune because readers across the county trust the paper. They know ads draw attendance and yield results, driven by farm bureau and Farmers' Union activity and broad readership.
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Spalding Brother Remains Critically Ill in Chicago Hospital
Ra C. Spalding is critically ill. W. C. Spalding was moved Saturday to a Chicago hospital for ongoing treatment.
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Grave illness shocks local residents
A man in the city remains gravely ill with little hope for recovery as friends mourn the uncertain future.
Hand of the Law Falls Heavily on Several Offenders
In Ottumwa the district court adjourned due to Mrs. Cornell’s illness and will resume with Judge Vermillion presiding. Major actions included A. J. Boyd facing four counts, with fines totaling 900 dollars after guilty pleas for contempt nuisance and illegal liquor sales. Harold Corporon received 200 dollars for concealed weapons. Nick Zaharris pled guilty to assault and was fined 75 dollars. Chas Allison admitted keeping a gambling house and paid 25 dollars. Otto Anderson paid 25 dollars for a gambling charge.
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Chas
Allison
Otto Anderson
A Misrepresented Race in Philippines Depicted
The piece argues that Filipinos are broadly Christian and civilized, countering stereotypes from images of Moro and Igorot groups. It claims 10,500,000 of 11,000,000 island inhabitants are refined and modest, and notes Manila women are especially restrained based on American visitors’ testimony.
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Mindanao
Manila
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