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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1919
Page
3
Police investigate a burned basement discovery in a Denver home after a right foot of a young white woman is found among ashes and debris. Witnesses describe a disturbing scene as investigators search for a remaining body and determine foul play. Police question three apartment occupants as part of the widening probe.
A fragment notes Uncle Wil moving in with his brother after his wife dies. The overheard remark mentions a plan to help him while he searches for a new partner.
The U S Department of Agriculture in cooperation with North Dakota Agricultural College has arranged to destroy coyotes and other predatory animals in North Dakota. Funds may be expended to best advantage after meetings set plans and designate urgent aid regions. Modern hooting and trapping methods from the biological survey will be used. Similar predator control efforts are under way in Montana and other western states.
Reports from the Internal Revenue Bureau show child labor fell by more than 40 percent since the revenue act took effect April 25. The 10 percent tax on net earnings of plants employing children under 14 or 14 to 16 past eight hours in interstate commerce prompted many cotton mills in the South to exempt or discharge underage workers. Steady declines also noted in coal mining and canning, with many cotton mills ending child labor altogether rather than cut to an eight hour day.
The article notes that color schemes must be studied with care for room adornment. It discusses color challenges from amber and yellow to brown, finds greens easiest for restful effect, and warns that stripes and solid hangings alter perceived room size while busy textiles shrink spaces.
Fragmentary text cites U S apine crop 1919 at 25,000,000 barrels and a high 190¢ yield of 69,000,000 barrels, mentions northern China diets, bicycle offense, Constantinople, months to make enshinere shywl, fleece and porridge use, Scotland oats import. Many garbled phrases reduce clarity and usefulness.
A young Japanese inventor in Hyogo is reported to have created artificial coffee nearly identical to natural Brazilian coffee in flavor and quality. The product is described as healthier and more wholesome while preserving the familiar taste.
The article criticizes modern education as a cramming system that stifles creativity and the development of individual thought. It argues that authoritative attitudes discourage student initiative, with teachers often dismissing or silencing the students' opinions.
Dr. Augusty Rucker of New York told an international conference of women physicians that garters injure women and compare unfavorably to male nations. She condemned children's garters and elastic shoulder straps and urged looser clothing along with removing pointed shoes and high heels.
Harvard astronomer Professor Pickering from Kingston Jamaica notes a study of the moon finds evidence of vegetation on the lunar surface. He reports careful observations suggesting plant life exists in certain spots.
A University of West Virginia expert notes that true crocodiles and alligators inhabit tropical America and could furnish excellent meat. The piece contrasts common views of these reptiles with their regional presence and potential use as food, highlighting species diversity and geographic distribution.
The Yaqui Valley remains a rugged frontier where pioneer farmers live in forts and carry guns to guard against Native tribes. About 20,000 Tarahumare Indians inhabit caves worshiping Woodpeckers, while the land holds vast agricultural and mineral promise. Roads are scarce with only one rail line from Nogales to Mazatlan, leaving large interior regions sparsely inhabited and a US border just a day away.
A fragmentary verse meditation asks if the winter wind and the year remain the same as seasons change. The speaker contrasts night and dawn with a crushed heart and lingering longing, noting fading year portals and unknown days beyond night. The lines evoke memory, longing, and seasonal renewal.
A quotation attributed to Seaton extols waking with enthusiasm as the key to business success. It frames daily zeal as a substitute for alarm clocks and stresses motivation as a foundation for achievement.
A collage of humorous exchanges and quips from a local column. Dialogues touch on jazz bands, lyceum debates, marriage, dating, ancestry, fashion, and cinema. Snappy banter bounces between Doris, Gladys, Pat, Patrice, and others, finishing with a cheeky rib roast jest.
In Asia centuries ago AZO Manchu merchants found three rich auriferous regions. The Pe ro government seized the mines and forced laborers, many fled to hills where a federation formed to protect livelihoods. The River Centunga shores housed this early commune where fruits of labor went to the community.
A concise report notes a 25 member committee elected by universal suffrage, along with two judges and the commune presidents, pronouncing a sentence that enforces severe penalties for disobedience. The text implies a rigid social order with charity discouraged and begging considered unknown.
A reflection on delay and self deceit. The piece warns that small neglects accumulate into lasting heartaches. Pride governs action more than reason, and the window for making amends often closes as days pass.
The note suggests that these saurians could yield a large supply of excellent meat if a method were found to preserve their flesh near the kill site. The proposal centers on efficient preservation to prevent spoilage and extend usable meat supplies.
A report notes the existence of a real freezer using liquid air at a temperature of 180 degrees below zero. The description emphasizes extreme cold and the scientific context surrounding cryogenic cooling.
An observer describes Constantinople's downtown as the city with unmatched crowds and bustling streets. The excerpt notes the exceptional density of pedestrians and activity in the area during a busy period.
A fragment notes busy city streets at peak hours with Fifth Avenue in New York and a reference to parade days appearing daily in a publication called The Christian Herald, hinting at city traffic patterns and media coverage.
To import houses from the United States a society has organized in Spain due to a severe dwelling shortage. The move aims to alleviate housing scarcity by bringing in ready structures from abroad.
Polo, nearly absent during the war, will revive this winter and spring across California. Coronado and Del Monte emerge as centers with polo ponies arriving for tournaments. Three events are planned: two at Del Monte and one at Coronado, drawing leading teams from the U S and Canada. The season opens January 7 at Coronado with weekly cup matches, culminating in major invitations and trophies including the Pacific Coast All-American title.
Boxing is the sport at peak popularity in England as Eddie McGoorty amasses a fortune abroad. Promoters and fighters reap riches with ring side seats up to 30 dollars and distant gallery views costing the equivalent of five dollar notes. The scene promises a strong American audience for midget bouts and top welterweights, with buyers paying premium prices.
Jack Bunn trained his Orioles at home last spring and then won the pennant in the International League but plans no more home training. Guista to report to Cleveland Indians for spring practice next year. Harvard rowers face lineup changes with Natick transfers. Lannin seeks to buy the Phillies from the Phillies owner. aims at Philadelphia Nationals.
The Dodgers announced a batch of new contracts, signing Jimmy Johnson, Rube Marqueris, Clarence Mitchell, Ivan Olson, Ray Schmandt and Charles Ward. Gid Papa Ebbets indicated the team is moving quickly to lock in talent for the upcoming season.
Aerial racing may become a recognized sport at Harvard Yale and Columbia universities. The Aerial club at Yale reports plans for a three cornered cross country air race next spring modeled after the New York to Toronto flight with invitations to other colleges for cooperation.
The column notes Cleveland chess league plans, Yale freshman cross country win over Astoria, Ruth to tour with an independent team, Shorty Miller heading professional football, McGraw denying trade rumors with Rabbit Maranville, potential All Eastern vs All Western tournament at Pasadena, Frances Schroth breaks American record in Honolulu swim, Max Carey rumored in Cuba health boost, Frank Marethill plans a national chess tour, manager Mike Kelley retirement move in Seattle, comments on pitching and Interstate League revival with Pat Dougherty, Josh Billings named state auto accessory agent for Kansas, Tim Ring credits Matty for World Series success.
A discussion at St Andrews amid no definite action on golf ball standardization. The tale of proposed rules, possible USGA and Royal and Ancient responses, and Canadian reactions show a cautious path toward or away from radical changes.
New York sporting editor quoted Tex Rickard stating the Demir gey Wilasd fight gate was about 410,732 dollars but no profit was earned after paying boxing expenses and to promoters. He claimed the Palado boxing commission took about 30,000 dollars, leaving little for the commission.
A two year old colt named Galroy, by Gallinule, out of Suculaba, was sold for 50 000 pounds at a British racing sale. It was described as one of the highest prices for a yearling in England. The report mentions other high prices and notes the season’s racing events and personnel, including figures from Canada’s baseball scene and U S sport corners.
A damaged ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for colds. It claims the medicine clears congested nostrils, stops runny nose, relieves headache and feverish symptoms, and works with two to three doses every two hours. No quinine is used and the ad markets the product as superior and easy to obtain at drug stores.
An old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a universal remedy for kidney liver and bladder ailments. The copy promises dramatic results from “super bottle” offers and includes testimonials and instructions to send ten cents for samples. It also touts drug store availability and broad consumer appeal.
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