Arch for 100 Year Peace Proposed on Border
Blaine Washington and nearby British Columbia roads groups push to erect a large memorial arch marking a century of peace on the international boundary. Plans envision a shared park along the Pacific highway with both sides of the line, contingent on cross border funding and cooperation. Samuel Hill of Seattle leads the Pacific Highway association drive while Premier John Oliver agrees to consider the proposal.
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Blaine
Wash
Canada
United States
Good Roads
Washington
British Columbia
Samuel Hill
Seattle
Pacific Highway Association
John Oliver
Lumber Jacks to Tramp Over John Brown's Grave
James Hurley of Lake Placid has bought 1 200 acres of Essex county timber land near Lake Placid for 60000 dollars. The sale includes the grave of abolitionist John Brown at North Elba Adirondacks where his body was laid after execution in 1859. Lumbering operations will be conducted on the property. A monument marks Brown's grave.
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Troy
N. Y
John Brown
North Elba
Adirondacks
Essex County
Lake Placid
James Hurley
Brown
Famine Decimates Alaskan Quigillingok Tribe After Feast
In Cordova Alaska Kilbuck reports the Quigillingok tribe suffered 42 deaths after a famine followed a season of plenty. A festival with a play a white man’s dance and grand food gifts led to a harsh collapse, with hosts left penniless while guests prospered.
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Cordova
Alaska
Johin H. Kilbuck
Kuskokwim River
Mr. Kilback
Mr. Kilbuck
Local church section to meet Wednesday afternoon
The East Locust Street church section will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. R. H. Richard of 505 East Elm Street.
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Locust Street
R. H. Richard
East Elm Street
Italians seek American tourists to aid wartime deficits
Italian leaders urge resumption of American tourism to salvage finances. Luzzatti warns hotels are scarce as wartime sequesters end. Schanzer backs attracting Americans to Rome and Venice. Palazzo di Venezia restored for official visits, linking history to current efforts.
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Luigi Luzzatti
Italy
New York World
Schanzer
Signor Luzzatti
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber
Rome
Palazzo di Venezia
Republic
Venice
Paul II
Lorenzo Cybo
Reclaimed Land Open to Homestead Entry in Wyoming and Nebraska
About 10 000 acres of reclaimed land in Wyoming and Nebraska will open to homestead entry early in March as announced by the reclamation service in Washington. The North Platte valley tract, part of a major project, has hundreds of thousands of acres previously reclaimed by storing North Platte River water behind Pathfinder dam. Land will be opened on a water service rental basis for the first three years, marking the largest opening to homesteaders in over five years.
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Wyoming
Nebraska
Washington
Reclamation Service
North Platte Valley
North Plate River
Pathfinder Dam
Will leaves all to clerk who cared for Sanders
Henry Sanders a veteran clothing merchant of Brazil Indiana died recently leaving a will that bequeaths all life insurance, his store, and all personal property to his longtime clerk John Mooney. Mooney joined the store 15 years ago and received the entire estate.
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Henry Sanders
Brazil
Ind
John Mooney
Mooney
Mr. Sanders
Whisky Theft in Joplin Hits Old Rock Distillery
Internal revenue agents report a major whisky theft at the Old Rock distillery in Joplin Missouri. About 99 imperials or 3960 gallons were taken, with value pegged at six? thousand dollars.
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Joplin
Internal Revenue
Old Rock
Cards of Thanks and obituary notices in Greencastle paper
The Greencastle publication lists rates for Cards of Thanks and obituaries. Obituaries are charged per notice with an additional 5c per poetry line. Community members are urged to donate pies and other items for the Stoner and Thomas Sale by Wednesday evening or Thursday morning.
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First Ward
Parents Teachers’ Club
Stoner & Thomas Sale
Putnam County Democratic Sheriff and Representative Candidates
W E Gill of Cloverdale seeks the Democratic nomination for Putnam County representative. Fred Lancaster of Madison, Allen Eggers of Jackson, Edward H Eitle Jorge, Vermandes D Hurst of Greencastle, and Will Glidewell of Warren Township announce candidacies for Putnam sheriff, all subject to the May 4 1920 primary.
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W. E. Gill
Cloverdale
Putnam County
Fred Lancaster
Madison Township
Allen Eggers
Jackson Township
Edward H. Eitlejorge
Sheriff Candidates Vie In Putnam County Primary
In Putnam County three candidates announce for sheriff ahead of the Democratic primary on May 4 1920. Jesse M Hamrick E S Lige Wallace and Harkins L Jackson all seek the office subject to primary results.
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Putnam County
Jesse M. Hamrick
Local Democratic Primary Candidacies for County Commissioner
Marion township candidates Reese R. Buis for Second district and O A Day for Second district announce bids subject to May 4 1920 Democratic primary. David J. Skelton of Washington township seeks Third district commissioner with May 4 1920 primary.
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Reese R. Buis
Marion Township
David J. Skelton
Washington Township
O. A. Day
Putnam County
British War Surplus Sale Catalog Exceeds All Expectations
The British ministry of munitions offers a vast Surplus catalogue featuring battleships, submarines, airplanes, guns, and a multitude of war and household items for private sale or tender. It highlights Milford camp, Biggin Hill airfield, and nineteen sections of material with thousands of huts, machinery, and supplies across forty seven districts.
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Handley-Page
de Haviland
Ministry of Munitions
France
India
North Sea
Suez Canal
Milford Military Camp
Biggin Hill
Jupiter
Exmouth
Dove
Pembroke
Firebrand
Chatham
Dorset
Weymouth Bay
Acquitted Defendant John Gils Receives Public Hat Take
A San Francisco jury acquits John Gils of assault and passes the hat to raise 25 dollars for him. The verdict ends the trial with the defendant freed and celebrated by locals.
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San Francisco
John Gils
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America
Mary Miles Minter
Ann OF Green Gables
R. P. Mullins
Druggist
Greencastle, Ind
West Side Square
Sora
Detroit
King
Morrison & Foster
Ford and
Fordson
Greencastle
Roachdale
Venetian Palace
Charles J. Arnold
S. Jackson Street
E. S. (Lige) Wallace
Harkins L. Jackson
Kemp
Balsam
British Seal War Stores
Garantee
R. E. Knoll CO
Cael
RSS
Pryor
AleEen
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