Polk County Court Hesitates Over Property Dispute Suit
The notice reports a civil action in Polk County Oregon where James M Holman and others sue to determine ownership of property described by metes and bounds. The defendants are warned to appear and answer by a set deadline, with publication planned in Independence newspaper starting May 2, 1920. The case seeks a decree establishing plaintiff’s fee simple title and barring any claims by defendants.
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Holman
Preston Sire
William Ward
Ward
Benjamin Ire
Ante Holman
John Re
Olea T Holmatty
Ap Amos M. Dalwrym
James M
John HM
Hol- Holman
Ham
Pok County
Oregon
Chaina
Mute River
Henry Hilmick
Bobinnon
Dalla
Ctir
Ny Independence
Polk County
Swork & Swoph
Independence
Florida Supreme Court Affirms Color Test Over Ripeness
The Florida Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that color testing governs marketable citrus fruit rather than acid ripeness. A large grower sought shipment of fruit showing over half color, arguing ripeness should be based on acid content. The court ruled ripeness is sufficient for shipment if the fruit passes the test, allowing the grower to prove marketability by the light color test when ripening is delayed.
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Florida Supreme Court
Miller
Millers
Linking the Americas via Regular Wireless Link
Describes breakthrough in wireless electricity linking North and South America. High power stations in the United States can now communicate with stations in Brazil, enabling instant cross continental transmission from New York or Washington to the southern continent. The advance claims to overcome the equatorial barrier and expand transatlantic wireless reach.
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Americas
North
South America
Equator
United States
New York
Washington
Boys’ Lite
Germs and microbes and their role in disease
Germs and microbes are tiny organisms that cause disease. The text describes bacteria as unseen agents, explains their simple plant-like nature, and notes humans have used worms or microbes like yeast in fermentation without full understanding of their functions.
Fragments Tell of a Slipping Man in a New York Pub Scene
An unruly scene unfolds as Bungeye Jackson, called out for his past sins, confronts revival rhetoric and a crowd in a smoky New York gathering. The narrative hints at crime, guilt, and moral judgment amid chaotic dialogue and street chatter.
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Bungeye Jackson
Bungeye
Tin
Tony
Mike
Chile
New York Evening Pon
Postwar Southern Senate Leaders Cited by New York Tribune
The New York Tribune notes that after the Civil War nearly every prominent southern senator was a former Confederate soldier. It praises the strong representation of southern and northern figures, including Hampton Butler Caro lina Ransom Butler and others, validating their effective debate and conduct.
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Booth Carolin
Hampton
Butler
North Ceratina
Matt Ransom
Georgia
Govan
Colquitt
Mississippi
Watthall
George
Texas
Coke
Arkansas
Berry
Tennessee
Bate
Sterria
Micouri
Cockrell
Kentucky
Plackburn
Virginia
Mahone
Florida
Mason
Kenna
Poolkoer
Therm
West
Confederate Congress
Heagan
Confederacy
Vance
North Carolina
Senate
North
New York Tribune
Expedition to Rid China of Man-eating Tigers Led by F S Litt
Explorer F S Litt will lead a spring expedition into southwest of Kuling China to hunt man-eating tigers blamed for killing twenty Chinese and livestock. The region is 1000 feet above the foothills and locals have fled homes and fields since last summer amid tiger sightings.
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F.S. Litt
Kuling
China
Rheir Felds
Brooklyn
Euclid by Film Demonstrates Key Geometric Concepts
A London Daily Mail summary notes a forthcoming film on Euclid and its demons like iwose oles primecee hinge and ehonobolds. The project promises clear demonstrations using models that show how a large figure contains many small squares and how measurements relate to the whole.
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Euclid
London
Shrews Triumphs Highlight Power Struggle In Madrid
A fragment notes a political shift as a feminine figure gains influence in Madrid. It contrasts the common claim that every man knows how to handle a shrew with the idea that a man who possesses her becomes uniquely capable, hinting at a broader power dynamic.
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Chit
Triparciat
Madrid
Youngest English Colonel Advertises in Leiden Papers
A young English army colonel candidate advertised in Leiden newspapers seeking a post. He cites five years of war and extensive travel, offering “brains enough to be a colonel” as his experience and qualification.
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Leiden
Consistency Question on Prohibition Raids Sparks Debate
A dialogue features Uncle Bill Bottletop weighing methods for moonshine raids. He argues prohibitionists should use force only in extreme cases and suggests turning the hose on moonshiners to maintain consistency.
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Uncle Bill Bottletop
Poultry Yields Profit at Oak Point School
Ma. Collina and the Oak Point school pupils report a profitable year both educationally and financially. They achieved a 100 percent profit from their chicken yard and egg sales, canned surplus chickens for lunch programs, and plan to expand with a larger coop and more chickens. They also ran a school garden for luncheons and sales and faced only minor losses from theft and poultry ailments.
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Ma. Collina
Oak Point
Monmouth Herald
Polk County Affairs and Local Education Changes
Dallas voters rejected Sunday showings 407 to 260. W I Ford selects Dallas high school teachers Miss Marion Andrews Miss Blanche Mellinger Miss Gladys Paulson and Miss Jeanette Kletzing all former University of Oregon students from Ballston. A divorce with custody and support terms was granted in a separate case. A logging railroad project begins nine miles from Willamina westward by the Miama corporation.
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Dallas
Marion Andrews
Eugene
Blanche Mellinger
Gladys Paulson
Newberg
Jeanette Kletzing
University of Oregon
Willamina
Miama Corporation
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Plain
Gary Tiente
Journal of the American Medical Aspetation
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Jigginn
Noel
Heath Whem
Dalian News
Coor
Themedyee
Ealy
Swope
C. F
Murch Russell
Indethee National Bank
C. C. Wright
M. B
Uncle Billy's
Cardon Valley
Cider
Jenpor- Vihee
The
Polk County Affairs
W. I. Ford
Dallas High School
Ballston
Portland
Judge Belt
Viola Thomas
H. C. Thomas
Mister Tires
Uspatent
Ogice
Independence Garage
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