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Newspaper
Hayti Herald
Location
Hayti, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
4
Fragmentary note from Western Methodist cites reciprocity in a discussion about sharing resources. The garbled text mentions a football or fare context and a tense exchange over giving and receiving in a community setting. The readable parts emphasize mutual obligation and reciprocity.
A garbled note asserts money can double at six percent per year through compound interest, claiming a doubling period of ten years. The fragment mentions detestation of tax and time, but provides no clear source or definitive terms.
The Empress Theatre changes hands again as Geo Wo Dorris buys from FL Kenderson while John J. Dorris Jr. founded the venue and Wilbur Stewart remains projectionist. Dorris (G W) and son in law Skeet plan building front changes and ongoing current pictures for patrons. Mrs Trig Sanders is reported ill this week.
The Counts Court in Bowling Green plans a new county court house with architect Hohenschild of St. Louis. A six percent commission on construction would net about $9,000 for the architect. Bonds are expected to be issued soon, with construction likely to start next spring after preliminary work and legal steps close. The present structure will be moved aside during erection.
The mint purchases gold presented in any form when valued at $50 or more by weight and purity, not face value. An equivalent lawful money payment is given, and while theoretically the gold is coined and returned, in practice the mint buys the gold and pays its full coinage value for convenience.
A Brooklyn inventor offers a simpler umbrella repair system by inserting the end of each rib into a pair of metal ears on the notch and runner members. A short wire with bent ends serves as the pivot, easing disassembly for rib or stretcher repairs.
A brief note states that Columbue Properly is recognized as a name in 21 U.S. cities and towns per the Portial Guide, listing the places that share the designation.
A historical reflection on Jerusalem’s Jaffa Gate, its transit routes and gates, and the famous entry of Gen. Allenby on foot. The piece notes gate access, symbolic entries, and the gate’s current barred status amid shifting political control.
Sir William Treloar notes in his book that London’s lord mayor is chosen through a graded path. An aldermanic election by ratepayers, sheriff elected by liverymen, approval by the sovereign, and successive steps ensure a candidate with long service to the corporation is chosen.
An Oregon artist gains attention with a new method of picture making. Instead of fluids, small fabric pieces are cut and pasted onto a canvas background stretched over thin board. Fragments are shredded to threads for detail while larger shapes stand in relief. A sharp stick acts as a brush.
An English government investigation into industrial fatigue in government shops yielded valuable data and increased output. A new Industrial Fatigue Research Board under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research will extend studies to all British industries, organizing research and grants to determine optimal working hours, work spells, and rest pauses.
Policewomen are now an established part of municipal law enforcement in London where a squad of motorcycle policewomen operates effectively. They have been in the force for some time but only recently received their machines and began active work according to Popular Mechanics Magazine.
In aston Weekly a whimsical narrator recalls a boast by a former god who presents his tripleta offspring to a wary friend. The friend’s response hints at keeping one child, delivering a playful exchange on lineage and pride within a mythic frame.
The article explains that Scandinavia refers to the great northern European peninsula and nations it comprises. It notes that in historical terms the term can include Denmark and Teeland, and in literary contexts includes writings from these regions and the Swedish race in Finland. A Scandinavian may be a Norwegian or a Swede.
The note claims that if spools were wound with 200 yards instead of 100 to 150 yards, 865 car loads of lumber could be saved each year, suggesting a large efficiency gain from longer spool lengths.
Mrs J W MacFarland and Mrs H T Simpson from Caruthersville visited Tuesday afternoon to see Mrs L A Jones who is very low. A birth was announced last week at the Briggs home with a baby boy. Also a note announces the coming film The Farmerette with a date to watch for.
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