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Newspaper
Grand Rapids Tribune
Location
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1920
Page
2
A canary in a flower shop narrates how his mate and home with their master’s kindness inspire him to sing joyfully. The fairy applauds the couple’s contentment, noting their warm cage filled with flowers and fragrant blooms, and the canary vows to spread happiness to others.
Tokyo reports the Delt dissolved by imperial decree after cabinet disputes with majority parties on extending suffrage. The action was ordered by the emperor at Premier Hara's request following recent violent parliamentary clashes over the suffrage question.
The tale recounts Robert's first zoo visit and Uncle Ben asking about the animals. The boy critiques the exhibit, saying the kangaroo and the elephant should change alls, reflecting a humorous child’s view from American Boy.
In a terse exchange, the speaker chides a man about clever persuasion while recounting a neighbor’s misfortune. The neighbor allegedly broke an arm while cranking a river machine, prompting discussion of wits and misfortune.
A fragmented line recalls a pactor Boethtist with dismissive chatter about identity. Leader classified ads are cited as effective, while the speaker notes a past role and a marital interruption impacting usage and perception.
Wisconsin Wood County Court in probate orders Chas E Briere administrator to fix time and place to examine and allow his account and assign residue to entitled persons. Special term set for March 9 1920 at 10 00 am in Grand Rapids probate office. Notice to interested parties via Daily Leader for three weeks. Dated February 10 1920. By the Court W J Conway County Judge. Chas E Briere Attorney for Estate.
Sydney Australia One of the aviation difficulties revealed by Captain Ross Smith from England to Australia was paying in local currency after landing. The party noted flying 500 or 600 miles to reach a country with a new currency they could not use. They endured extreme temperatures. They left England in a snowstorm at 8000 feet with frozen sandwiches and coffee nearly congealed. In Australia the shade temperature registered 0 degrees.
Influenza has reappeared in the district and is much more severe than last year. Pneumonia often develops early and death follows in two to three days. Chinese say the epidemic has caused far more deaths in a few weeks than the cholera epidemic that stretched through the summer.
A terse ad oriented item notes that leaders or campaigns are urged to read and use the ads to boost engagement in Grand Rapids, with a contact hint via phone 304 for action. The fragment implies a promotional push aimed at improving response in the city.
Madrid reports an unprecedented wave of gambling across Spain after the war. Casinos line city borders attracting crowds in afternoons and nights. Newspapers campaign against licensed houses, noting widespread pauperization and beggary among affected men and women.
Chicago Major General Weed and Senator Miles Poindexter will hold a joint debate in Pierre South Dakota on March 20 three days before the South Dakota primary. Wood headquarters announced here recently.
The Maplewood 100 trapshooting event is revived this year by editor Peter P. Carney. It will run 10 to 20 shoots before the championship in Maplewood the first week of July, mirroring the format used two years ago and sparking strong interest across eastern circuit.
Eastern States amateurs unite at Maplewood to run shoots for amateurs with Edward H. Moore of Hartford as general chair and Jay Clarke of Worcester guiding the amateur shooters. The tournament committee includes J. L. Snow, E. E. Reed, and John B. Fontaine. Plans call for Maplewood 100 style events at Lakewood Country Club and state shoots in New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, and New Jersey.
The Maine State and Massachusetts State shoots feature 100 targets at each event with four additional shoots possible at Maplewood. Winners receive a gold medal and the top finisher earns a spot in the Maplewood championship final day. Past champions include Lou Curtis of Boston with 100 straight scores.
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