Tragic Deaths In Swain Family Near Pickett Mill
In four days in January and February three Swain children aged ten years two months twelve days Clyde five years nine months ten days and McClure four months six days died of influenza pneumonia. The West End Baptist church held memorial services and the community offers deep sympathy to Mr and Mrs Swaim. Pastor Jas W Rose notes the triple bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Swain
Pickett Cotton Mill
Davis
Clyde
Mrs. Swaim
Jas. W. Rose
West End
Highway Weather Bulletin Inaugurated for New England Roads
The United States Weather Bureau launches a highway weather bulletin for New England to tell motorists weekly road conditions. Observers at 200 sites report snow depth, mud, frost, and passable detours from Maine to Rhode Island, aiding trips for truckers and tourists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
United States Weather Bureau
New England
Louis W. Carroll
France
New England Way
Bangor
Maine
White Mountains
Rhode Island
Jack Rabbits Targeted From Bus Deck Across Kansas
Concordia Kan Feb 5 The Solomon Valley becomes unsafe for jack rabbits as the Concordia Salina bus line adds four rifles to its regular gear. Rabbits are said to be shot from the top deck during "hurr shoot" snipping, making great sport for riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Valley
Concordia-Salina
Report of Fatal Restaurant Incident Sparks Mystery
Two reporters discuss a death at The Squirrel Cage restaurant. A man choking on horse meat led someone to shout whoa, and the victim’s name has not yet been learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure
Good Homes Kill Bolshevism Conference Outcome
Representatives from about fifty to sixty corporations and cities visited Bridgeport to inspect government Remington Arms and Bridgeport Housing Company houses. After the inspection of model homes the group agreed that proper homes for workmen and measures against discontent and Bolshevism were needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Conn
Kent Hubbard
Manufacturers’ Association of Connecticut
Remington Arms Company
Hybrid cow caribou crossing fails at 101 Ranch
At the 101 Ranch in Oklahoma George L Miller reports repeated attempts to create a hybrid by crossing a common cow with Philippine caribou have failed. He spoke after a newspaper said the U S government bought cows to ship to the Philippines for crossing with caribou. In Abilene Texas a white bulldog mascot named Dammit from Giminonse College was buried with full ceremony attended by about six hundred students and faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponca City
Okla
George L. Miller
101
Here
Abilene, Tey
Dammit
Giminonse College
Damimit
Public school teachers urged to wear gingham uniforms
In Sioux Falls a discussion on teacher clothing costs led to a proposal that public school instructors be required to wear gingham uniforms to cut expenses and reduce jealousies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
English Fight Prospects Flatter Dempsey-Willard Encounter
English commentators claim Dempsey and Willard would have produced a different result in Britain arguing that current pictures mislead fans. Critics label the scenes as trick photography and question the credibility of the images.
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Dempsey Willard
Willard
England
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