Executors Sale Notice for Hodges Donation Land Claim
Public sale notice for real property in Polk County Oregon as part of the Nancy Tharp estate. The sale by private bid of the Hodges donation land claim described parcel is set for 10 in the forenoon on Sunday August 2, 1920 at J B Fletcher attorney Independence Polk County to the highest bidder for cash per court order dated August 17 1920 with publication dates August 20 1920 and September 17 1920.
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J. B. Fletcher
Independence
Polk County
Orexon
Ovening
Alexr
Abigail Hodges
Bef
Willful Desertion Divorce Suit Against Emmenegge
The Circuit Court of Polk County Oregon issues a summons in a divorce case, plaintiff Plmenegge seeks decree on willful desertion grounds. Respondent Emmenegge must appear within six days of publication starting July 1, 1920, with last publication August 20, 1920, as ordered by Judge Rennabjo A. B. Robinson.
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Circuit Court of the State
Polk
T No. 2
Nego
Plmenegge
Jusle Emmenegge
University acquires 61 Babylonian tablets from Bagdad finds
The University of South Dakota Vermillion reports receipt of 61 authentic Babylonian tablets discovered by Arabs. Dr Edgar J Banks verifies their age from 2800 B C to 648 B C with legible clay records and contracts. A notable item shows a temple school writing exercise over 40 centuries old.
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University of South Dakota At
Vermillion
Bagdad
Edgar J. Banks
Alpine
N. J
Babylon
Notice to Creditors for the Estate of John Winfield
The estate of John Winfield in Oregon notifies creditors to present claims with vouchers within six months. The undersigned executor Thomas Winitzer, ii Swope & Swope Attorneys, Portland, Oregon, will receive verified claims. First published August.
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Swope & Swope
Oregon
Thomas Winiters
John Win
Man 84 Grows Fourteen Teeth, Feels Youthful Again
The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports N. D. Barr, age eighty four, cut a late set of teeth after finding substitutes cheaper than natural teeth. Mr Starr, employed by Memphis Artesian Water, claims to be growing 14 new teeth though gums hinder progress. He notes improved eyesight and vigor, despite age, while dentists doubt the feat.
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N. D. Barr
Storr
Memphis Artesian Water Company
Stare
Wielom
Starr
Iceberg Acrobat Sighting Near Shipping Route
Capt. W. H Mem ting reported a Neer of 14 icebergs near the Munules arrival from Rotterdam. Thebergs lay about 13 miles east of Fairfax and one rolled with a splash breaking off a top section causing a second tumble. A third section also broke away as it lurched.
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W. H Memting
Rotterdam
Klairfax
Flemming
Weaver
New York World
Warden Nabs Seaplane Owner for Air Goose Shooting
The Atlantic City game warden captured the seaplane owner accused of shooting wild geese in flight. The article cites strict laws against aerial bird shooting and calls for rigorous enforcement to protect bird life and uphold national wildlife standards.
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Atlantic City
United States
Detroit
No Way for Ladies to Act
In a crowded restaurant a pompous proprietor accuses two women of leaving without paying. A doorman nervously scans the room as the staff wrestles with the risk of a stolen bill. The scene captures social tension and class dynamics.
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Joe
Rehoboth Sunday-Herald
On Trial with a Barber in a Legion Weekly Joke
A humorous exchange from American Legion Weekly features a customer anxious about a haircut asking for a trial side. The barber replays by offering to cut one side first so the customer can judge the result.
Fragmented Advice Amid Quiet River Talk
A garbled passage discusses teaching a boy to paddle a canoe and the risk of rocking the boat, reflecting a small moment of domestic instruction on safe handling and prudence.
New Channel Sweeper Aids New York Darke Canal Maintenance
A novel channel sweeper designed to keep the New York state Darke canal clear is proposed. Two 18 by 6 foot boats joined by amber beams will form the sweeper with an 80 foot operating floor and a 60 pound roll 40 feet long suspended to remove obstructions.
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New York State
Gordon P. “Enon
Oneidy
Hong
Strategy Fails As Deaf Mother-In-Law Blocks Escape
A humorous Indianapolis News item recounts a plan to wake a deaf mother-in-law. The family left a key in the mailbox, she locked the door and kept reading as neighbors tried to rouse her. A hose tactic failed, heightening the sound barrier as she remained unaware.
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mother-Inlaw
Mother-In-law
Indianapolla News
Deadwood Dick Born in Cornwall England
Richard Bullock known as Deadwood Dick was born in Cornwall England about eighty years ago. He came to America at twenty one and drifted to the West. He worked in mines and later turned to hunting stage robbers in the Black Hills era, drawn by bandit attacks on shipments.
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Deadwood Dick
Richard Bullock
Cornwall
England
America
Jeneth
Black Hill
Bullock
Burning Well Near Mobile Puts On Fiery Display
A natural anomaly near Mobile Alabama draws visitors as a burning well spews salt water rich in chlorine gas that catches fire. Orange flames rise with the crystal stream while white foam blankets the pool and flames sweep around the well in vivid color.
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Mobile
Ala
Celluloid Collar Swimming Aid for Quick Beginner Swim
A new swimming collar described in Popular Mechanics uses an eight inch high transparent celluloid cylinder with a rubber seal at the base. The device fits around the neck and holds the head above water, aiding fall swimmers and keeping hair dry as a claim of teaching a beginner to swim in ten minutes.
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Popular Mechanics
Sugar Production by Palm Trees in Islands
Insular government aims to produce cheap sugar and alcohol from palm trees on Philippine islands. Policy seeks to utilize vast palm acreage claimed at over 100000 acres to boost local sugar outputs amid budget constraints.
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Philippine
Oregon Jersey Awarded Gold and Silver Medals
Silver Chimes of 5. B. 96021 earns both gold and silver Jersey medals from the American Jersey Cattle Club. Del Perkins of Carlton Oregon owns Silver Chimes of 8S. B. the fourth Oregon bull to win gold. Gold requires three daughters producing 700 pounds fat in a year and calf kept 156 days. Silver requires 700 pounds fat with 165 days. Silver Chimes of S. B. is the ninth silver medal winner. The sire’s daughters meet the silver criteria, including Silver Chimes Run, Gwendola Olga Chimes, and Rosaire’s Chimes. Silver Chimes of S. B. has sixteen Register of Merit daughters and additional progeny on test. Betsey's Stockwell, sired by Imported Stockwell, is the sire's sire, with Silver Chimes Duchess as dam.
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Jersey
American Jersey Cattle Club
del Perkins
Carlton
Oregon
S. B
Rua
Gwendola
Olga
Betsey
Stockwell
Cairnes Family Purchases Property in Dallas
James Cairnes his wife and daughter of Rhineland Wisconsin bought property in Dallas with the plan to move there and make it their home.
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James Cairnes
Rhineland
Wis
Dallas
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Gwope & Swope Lawyers
Campbell Building
Ypgpendence, OR
DE Fletcher Cooper
JC. Wright
Science
Billy
Publireof
Kitruant
Rennabjo A. B. Robinson
D.ef, Fletcher
John
State of
de & Swope
Attorneys
Memphis
Tonn
Imme
Gwendola Olga
Rosaire’s Chimes
Lroemisif
EB. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem, N. C
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