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Newspaper
Hartford Republican
Location
Hartford, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1921
Page
3
A wartime article describes aerial attacks by American and Allied forces off the coast, detailing explosive tests, destroyer losses, and the use of Martin bombers carrying heavy payloads. It discusses planned experiments to measure explosive effects and assess weapon effectiveness against ships and shore defenses.
In Cuba a lively parliamentary clash followed Deputy Maga’s call for the president to reveal Gen. Enoch Crowder’s mission. Maza charged US aid to Cuba served imperial aims, prompting rapid denials from both party leaders as the chamber voiced broad support for American involvement.
General Crowder oversees the transition as Alfredo Zayas becomes Cuba's president after a protracted race. Zayas pledges strict economy and sweeping reforms in his first message, with Gen Gomez abroad sending a cooperative cable.
In Kentucky counties two thousand acres of soil washed and eroded as winter weather and leaching reduced crop yields. R S Stephenson of the College of Agriculture notes much loss could have been prevented with a winter cover crop. An experiment by AL Doris shows rye or sod crop provides soil protection and reduces washout.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a Milford Connecticut note about an appointment flap. It mentions a deceased man named for an office, a governor appointing Morse Barna as barber, and a petition to overturn the appointment. The text is garbled but indicates a political contention over a local appointment and a named individual charged with a public role.
A fragmented obituary style piece notes Jickeon Anne Hootz of Alvekan nathven removing a totem pole from the yard of their home. The text mentions tribal customs and a statement about moving to Detroit, with scattered references to community leaders and a Sunday school incident. The corrupted OCR limits clarity and names.
The piece traces Vermont’s name origin from French greens and mountains, Champlain’s 1600 voyage, early settlements at Brattleboro, and the Green Mountain Boys. It notes Vermont as a republic before joining the Union in 1791, its constitutional abolition of slavery, and four electoral votes.
A long dispatch outlines ROTC and civilian training camps with 2200 student reserve officers, 1200 more from the South and Pitth army corps, and 1500 civilians. Camp commanders, instructors, and planned entertainments are listed, along with medical guidance and local commerce notices.
Washington June 18 The former German submarine U-21 sank near Cape Henry while being towed from Portsmouth New Hampshire to a position off Cape Charles for gun target practice by Atlantic fleet destroyers. Dispatches say U-21 was leaking water and lies bow down in about 35 feet of water with the stern above water. The sub may be raised. It was turned over to the United States after the war for experimental purposes.
Kentucky wheat crop to 7,607,000 bushels in the June crop report from the United States Bureau of Crops Estimates, down from 7,861,000 bushels May 1. crop condition 87 percent on June 1, versus 65 percent a year ago and a final yield of 5,010,000 bushels. Oats show fair county variation with a 44 percent normal condition and a production around 7,359,000 bushels from about 46,500 acres.
Paturah Ky June 16. Bribery accusations surface after a dispute on the Graves County courthouse lawn between Art Brand of Mayfield and Ben Adams of Boydton. Brand says a 2085 dollar fund from indictments’ committee funded Adams trip to Chicago where a deal ended prosecutions, Adams denies knowing of any plan. Adams then attacked Brand, prompting separation by bystanders.
Carrie Chapman Catt announces a legacy of 1 757 000 pounds from Mrs Frank Levier will be used to advance woman suffrage. She has handed the funds to a commission formed to disburse the money for the cause.
Anna K. Taylor, 60, the only woman to survive going over Niagara Falls in a barrel, died in Lockport New York county infirmary. Her 1901 stunt drew publicity but brought no fortune, and she remained poor after injury while trying to lecture. Her barrel was once stolen. In a separate note pastor F Reisner of Chelsea M E Church, New York, said New York women cuss more than any city’s women, calling swearing the refuge of the uneducated and a spoil to beauty.
Mrs. Mary Pflaster slapped a clerk in a Washington hotel. The court stated a fifty dollar fine, which she accepted as insufficient. She offered to pay any amount for satisfaction, and the judge raised it to a hundred dollars, which she refused.
Rose Coleman, claimed as the world’s pioneer actress, allegedly broke 1650 law by debuting in The Siege of Rhodes. Her success prompted many women to join the profession, transforming early English theater where men played all female roles and acting was shunned.
A Bulgarian law requires all citizens to perform state service from age 16 or 20, with six months for girls and a year for young men. Last year about 600,000 people were in government service doing road work, school building, bridges, and public facilities. Also a dialogue shows a parent scolding Tommy for his conduct, exclaiming about a woman.
The Morgan banking interests push a 25 million dollar fund to loan for livestock rehabilitation, with emphasis on better grade stock. Kentucky farmers will receive some funds, backed by government support via the Farmer's Better Life Sales. The Bourbon Stock Yards sale on August 11 will auction 200 purebred bucks and ewes and 2,000 high grade ewes, aiming for broad Kentucky distribution. Bulls sold June 3 set a record for low prices. sheep sales hope similar results.
Washington reports that Francisco Villa, once a bandit, is living with about 900 followers on his Mexican farm and plans to sell 50 000 bushels of wheat amid a government assessment.
A report describes a farming colony in Northern Bur ingo spanning about 500000 acres with 60000 bushels of wheat ready for market in six months. It notes thousands of cultivated acres planted in corn beans and vegetables, the establishment of schools for 500 children, and an agreement with the Mexican government to provide teachers. Villa is seen by colonists as chief and master force, with the agent saying he taught honest work to hundreds of former marauders.
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