Number of foreign born unable to speak English declines
Washington report from the Bureau of the Census shows 11 percent of the foreign born white population aged ten and over in the United States cannot speak English as of January 1, 1920. Texas New Mexico and Arizona record the highest shares while South Carolina Georgia Kentucky and several others show very low percentages.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
Bureau of the Census
United States
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Mexico
West Virginia
Florida
District of Columbia
South Carolina
Georgia
Kentucky
North Carolina
Oregon
Tennessee
Montana
Virginia
Utah
Alabama
Iowa
Wisconsin leads American pea production at forty percent
A compilation of miscellaneous facts notes Wisconsin contributing about 40 percent of the nation’s pea crop while other obscure items mention publishers in Greetland, ancient beliefs on spontaneous diamonds, and various statistical curiosities about women in Philadelphia and geologic life.
Coal Veins Said to Contain Gold and Silver in Wyoming
An observation from Cambria field investigators notes small traces of gold and silver in Wyoming coal seams. The claim suggests mineralization in local coal veins near Cambria field. Further testing and verification are needed to confirm economic viability.
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Cambria
Ceal
Wyoming
Hat fashion evolves more than any other part of men’s dress
The remark notes that over three centuries changes in hat styles outpaced shifts in men’s clothing. It reflects how headwear dominated fashion cycles, with various influences shaping each era and prompting quick adoption of new silhouettes and materials.
Foliage in soot-wrapped London less prone to pests
In cities like London where soot dust coats plants, foliage tends to have few insect pests. The heavy pollution environment appears to deter many common pests, suggesting urban soot may influence pest presence differently than clearer rural air.
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London
Bonds Sell Above Par in Spartanburg Sale
Selis Bonds at Premium in Spartanburg County sold $110000 of 5 per cent landing bonds to a Nashville trim for par and a premium of 1325. There were 13 bids all above par.
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Spartanburg, C
Marehy
Spartanburg County
Todas
Nashville, Tenn
Hiigh Point
Pastor Gaines Accepts Call at St. John's Elizabeth
Joseph A. Gaines of Tiguaneeanee accepted the unanimous call extended by the St. John's Baptist Church membership in Elizabeth. He is expected to begin pastoral duties on May 1 after the acceptance letter was received today.
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Charlotte
Hey
Joseph A. Gaines
Tiguaneeanee
St. John’s Baptisl Chatreh
Elizabeth
Gaines
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