Weird Tale From Sumatra Missionary Report
A New York report quotes missionary Hibbard describing Palembang and Sumatra south and southeast of Asia. He notes a diverse mix of races, widespread Islam blended with idolatry, witchcraft, and pawangs who summon spirits. he mentions slaves, social norms, and a Christian school with 160 pupils teaching English and typing. He observes American goods and moving pictures fueling interest, and he recounts crowding lectures.
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New York
Karl Millard
Sumatra
Asia
Hillord
Wolt
Uichhard
Metho Ust
Palembang
Rapilly
Leland
Fim
Chilcago
Hibbard
Paldbane
Whtelon
Hontu
Slyin
Utenge Dempo
Nedlye
Wilad
Gil
America
Fragmentary notes on Dutch relations and distant tribes
The text sketches opinions on government treatment of certain peoples and long conflict with the Dutch. It mentions northern tribes, explorers’ views, and references to elephants, birds, and a distant land with unnamed communities. The passage is highly fragmentary and lacks clear events or dates.
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Pilenhene
Lim
Duty on Flying Plane Finalized by Customs
Washington customs officials ruled that an imported Canadian airplane flown into the United States under its own power is taxable as a manufactured article at 20 percent. If the plane departs the country within six months it will not be recorded as a tour. The decision reflects potential growth in international air touring.
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Washington
United Sites
Detroit
United States
Pershing Beats Their Show In Paris Drive Joke
New York couple Cres sy and Dayne, a vaudeville duo who recently entertained soldiers in France, were invited to perform near St Mihiel. Pershing declined citing an earlier engagement, later quipping he had that show in mind.
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New York
Will Cressy
Cressy
Dayne
France
St. Mihiel
General Pershing
St. Mihtel
Cressus
Yanks Busy Letter Writers At Bordeaux And Brest
Post offices at Bordeaux and Brest handle a vast mail flow from American forces in France. Armistice period sees mail volume surge with 687 thousand parcels and 20 percent rise in December. Richard N. Bird heads Bordeaux Brest operations as mail is sorted for direct dispatch to U.S. cities and trains.
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Bordeaux
Brest
Washington
France
Forcrs
Two Arts
Bordentis
Lyons
United States
New York
Chicago
Pordeaux
Union
Richard N. Bird
Post Office Department
Lis
Army
Debarkation
Mall
Anly Post Offices
Trrest
United States Army Engineers
Air, Bird
Beet acreage to reach 10000 in Yakima valley survey says
Yakima Washington agriculturist Mark Austin of Utah Idaho Sugar estimates 10000 acres will be sown to beets this season with 50 percent contracted and 35 percent planted. He expects 15 tons per acre or more and a valley gross of at least 1500000 dollars. He notes Idaho delays from heavy snow and foresees growth if the Yakima highline canal is built as Sunnyside and Toppenish clubs push to expand beet acreage to support two sugar factories.
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Yakima, Wash
Mark” Austin
Salt Lake City
Utah-Idaho Sugar Company
Yakima Valley
Moxee
Austin
Yakima
Idaho
Yakima Highline Canal
Sunnyside
Toppenish
County to pay over twelve thousand for Blewett pass work
Wenatchee officials sign an agreement with the state highway department in which the county agrees to contribute more than $12,000 toward Blewett pass road improvements this year. Bids will be received by the United States forest service in Portland under its supervision on April 12 for a project estimated at $180,000.
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Wenatchee
Wash
State Highway Department
Blewett Pass
United States Forest Service
Portland
Ridgefield Milk Products Forms in Ridgefield Wasi
Ridgefield Milk Products of Ridgefield Wasi files articles of incorporation with $3500 capital stock in 70 shares. The firm will operate in Ridgefield making cheese and other dairy products.
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Vancouver
Ridgefield Milk Products Company
Ridgefield
Wasi
Northwest Market Report Portland Wheat and Dairy Prices
Portland market data shows wheat at 2.20 per bu with flour at 11.45 and 10.40 for whole wheat. Mill run grain and hay prices listed with regional vegetables, fruits, and livestock values including butterfat at 60 to 61 cents per pound and hogs, cattle, and lambs priced by grade.
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Portland
Graham
Oregon
Oregon Ranch
Burbanks
Yakimas
Callifornia
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Twenty-Seventh Division
FVD
Island of
Pershing
Cressys
St. Mihiel Drive
Northwest Market Report
the City Bakery
The
Independence National Bank
H. Hirschberg
D. W. Sears
Ira D, MIX
Transac
W. H. Walker
I. A. Allen
Otis
D. Butler
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