Men’s Protective Association forms in town action
A progressive group calling itself the Men’s Protective Association has formed with Corporal John Beasley as president and manager to defend men’s diminishing sidewalks rights amid frequent crowding by women returning laundry. The item notes local horse branding acts, travel of residents between Williams and Pinta, and a regional election, sharing brief personal movements and occupations.
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Men’s Protective Association
John Beasley
Boston
F Sharp
Mickey Wall
O. K. Thompson
Springerville
Earl Pool
Thos Walsh
Loretta
Marion
Williams
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
Carl Oleson
Pinta
Langon
J. M. Saunders
Adamana
Henning
Lou Turbeville
Robert Myenberg
Alton
Pasture for Rent West of Snowflake for Cattle
Fenced pasture west of Snowflake for one thousand head of cattle. Unused for over a year so in fine shape. Grass knee high with ample water. See Geo. Taylor at Commercial Hotel or box 885.
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Geo. Taylor
Holbrook Market Posts Cash Pay Dates for Meat Buyers
The Holbrook Meat Market announces a policy to require cash payments by wholesalers, setting the 1st and 15th of each month as pay days with five days grace. Delinquency follows after grace, applying to all buyers.
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Holbrook
Holbrook Market
Cathedral on Grass Hill in Uganda Crowns a Muddy Build
An unusual Ugandan cathedral sits atop a hill shaped like a grass mountain. Its exterior appears grassy from afar while mud and wood form the core of its construction. The site attracts visitors drawn by its unusual architecture and vast capacity, potentially housing thousands.
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Uganda
Tunis Agricultural State and its economic profile
The regency of Tunis, near the Mediterranean, parallels North Carolina in latitude and size. It sustains about 2,000,000 people on roughly 50,000 square miles, remaining an agricultural country whose wealth comes from farming and mining.
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Tunis
North Carolina
Nicknames for Nationalities in Historic Usage
The Name Taffy explains that Taffy is a nickname for the Welsh people, derived from Davy. Sawney reflects Scottish usage, Pat from Patrick marks Irish identity, and John stands for English identity as John Bull. A similar term, Brother Junaid, once designated Americans but faded in favor of Uncle Sam.
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Taffy
Davy
David
Sawney
Onder
Pat
Patrick
John
John Bull
Brother Junaid
United States
Uncle Sam
Devil's Dozen and the Baker's Dozen Explained
The saying devil's dozen shares the baker's dozen meaning but came from superstition and penalties for shortweighting in England. To be safe, bakers added a loaf, yielding 18 loaves in the origin story according to the text.
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England
Tears and their journey from tear ducts to washing eye
The article explains tear production by a small gland and tear ducts. It notes the eye keeps washing itself with tears and describes how blinking helps remove dust. When crying, tears increase, flowing like chasing drops.
Origin of Old Saying Involves Arius Athanasius Doctrine
A Pittsburgh Dispatch historical note explains the origin of the phrase I don’t care an iota arising from the Arian and Athanasian controversy over Jesus’ nature. The dispute centered on homoousios meaning same nature as God and homotousias meaning of similar nature, differing by a single Greek letter iota.
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Arius
Athanaasius
Byzantium
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Pennyroyal Snuffing Furs Storage Tip
The text advises using pennyroyal to deter insects from furs, describing placing the scent in saucers, in cotton or woolen items, and between mattresses. It also recommends sealing furs in newspapers with a pennyroyal label and camphor in closed drawers for summer storage.
Bitter Orange Perfume Basis From Paraguay Leaves
The finest perfumes rely on petit-grain from bitter orange leaves grown in Paraguay. Leaves are boiled, vapor distilled, and oil skimmed. The peel of this orange is the main ingredient of curacao.
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Paraguay
Curacao
Color and greens in nature coexist in harmony
The piece asserts that color misalignment can disrupt balance, but nature maintains green alongside all hues. It mentions green leaves companioning roses and foliage, and that spring and fall colors blend smoothly with green throughout the seasons.
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Nature
Bine
Tarkspurs
Lobelins
Rise of American cigarettes spreading worldwide
American cigarettes became popular after a shift from Turkish leaf to bright Virginia tobacco grown in Virginia, the Carolinas, and eastern Tennessee. Advances in machinery enabled mass production, and today American cigarettes are smoked worldwide.
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Virginia
Carolinas
Tennessee
Church Services at Methodist Church Monday Evening
The Churches Services will be held at the Methodist Church on Monday evening at 7 30 by O M Andrews Pastor All are cordially invited to attend.
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Methodist Church
O. M. Andrews
Episcopal services and activities this Sunday evening
Rev Harold Brewisters will conduct services next Sunday at 7 pm with special music. At the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints services are held every Sunday in the chapel with Sunday School at 10:30 am and preaching at 2 pm. The Mutual Improvement Association meets at 7:30 pm. A cordial invitation and welcome is extended to everyone. No collections.
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Harold Brewisters
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Mutual Improvement Association
Gas Engine for Sale Two Horse International
Used but little and in splendid shape gas engine offered for sale at a bargain through the News office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International
Notice to Contractors for Shumway Highway Work
Sealed bids for the Shumway area highway improvement in Navajo County Arizona will be received by the Board of Supervisors at Holbrook until 10 00 A M on Monday August 2 1920 The project includes about 1000 cubic yards of grading Blank proposals available on request The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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Shumway
Board of Supervisors
Navajo County
Holbrook
Arizona
Notice to Contractors for Snowflake to Joppa Road Clearing
Sealed proposals for clearing the road from Snowflake to the Joppa road via Cedar Lake will be received by the Navajo County Board of Supervisors at Holbrook Arizona until 10 00 A M Monday August 2 1920. Blank proposals will be furnished on request. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. R S Teeple Clerk Board of Supervisors.
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Joppa
Cedar Lake
Board of Supervisors
Navajo County
Holbrook
Arizona
R. S. Teeple
Wallace E Suumway Seeks Navajo County Assessor Nomination
Political notice announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Assessor in Navajo County. Voters will decide in the primary on September 7, 1920. Other entries include Joan S. Quirk and fee details for banners in this column.
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Wallace E. Suumway
Navajo County
Joan S. Quirk
C. W. Harp
Recorder
Marguerite Drumm
FOR SHERIFF tion for Sheriff of Navajo coun
An item concerns C. W. Harp drawn into the race for Navajo County sheriff. Vague notes reference a campaign or official action related to his candidacy. The brief lines imply a local political filing or appointment context without full details.
Candidate declares bid for State Senator in Navajo County
A declaration announces a candidacy for State Senator in Navajo County subject to the will of Roger Moore. The statement emphasizes the bid and names the supporting figure, presenting a formal entry into the political race.
Marguerite Drumm for Recorder of Navajo
Brief note announces Marguerite Drumm as candidate for Navajo Recorder. Details indicate a formal filing or endorsement process and reference to local government roles. No further context provided.
For Sale 5 Passenger 1918 Overland Car
5 passenger Overland model 1918 with new cord tires and complete overhaul. Owner leaving, sell cheap. Call this office for information. Je25tf
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