Women Rule Bad Men's Town in Jackson Wyoming
Jackson, Wyoming, famed for wild outlaw days, made history as a women led ticket defeated a men’s slate in a municipal election. Mayor Mrs Grice Miller and several female council members triumphed as the town, isolated near Yellowstone, shifts from frontier myth to women governing.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Jackson
Noshand
Lane
Juckson
Hale
Grice Miller
Rose Crabtree
Mae Delaney
Genevieve van Vleck
Faustina Waicht
Maror
Fred Lovejoy
Henry Crabtree
William Merci
ME. Willams
T. T W. Baxter
Man Party
West
United States
Yellowstone National Park
Congress
Mississippi River
Pacific Coast
Million More Farms Drift From Country to Cities
Washington reports the agricultural census suggests the United States will show about 1,600 more farms, reflecting a shift from rural areas to cities. Figures indicate a slower rural expansion than expected as the census proceeds.
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Washington
United States
Census trends show urban growth slower than feared
Officials report about 6,000,000 farms listed in the 1910 census and about 900 cities and towns have announced 1920 returns. The 1900–10 gain of 20.4 percent rose to 24.8 percent for 1910–20, suggesting farm to city migration is not as rapid as feared and second class cities grow faster.
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Alony
United States
2000 Poles to be transported weekly to the United States
Warsaw announces arrangements by the Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant Aid Society to move 2000 persons weekly from Poland to the United States. Polish authorities report 250000 have applied for passports, about 95 percent of them women and children dependents of Americans.
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Warsaw
Poland
United States
Hebrew Sheltering and Immigrant Aid Society of America
America
Gas Blast Throws Farm Worker Into Well Near Geneseo
Myron N Stapley aged 57 was blown 75 feet into the air by an explosion on his farm near Geneseo and fell to the bottom of a 46 foot well, instantly killed. Neighbor David Linton was thrown to the windmill top and fatally hurt.
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Geneseo
Myron N. Stapley
David Linton
New Parasites in Town
Paris Kentucky reports odd animal sightings since prohibition. A skunk strolled Main Street unmolested, a rabbit was chased the length of the street, and boys pursued a squirrel to a telephone pole.
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Paris
Big Snake Killing in Moonshine Land
Warredsburg Kentucky resident Mayo area reports a large pair of snakes over six feet long. He grabbed the first by the tail and was then swarmed by the mate. He killed the second before finishing the first, then killed the snake in the hole.
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Warredsburg
Sill Newby
Mayo
Record of massive shingles haul by tractor in Danville
In Danville Kentucky a tractor hauled away 46 000 shingles in a single load illustrating the vehicle’s impact on local transport. The feat was likely the largest such shipment outside boat or rail transport.
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Danville
Tentville Evicts 110 Families Find Shelter in Newark Park
One hundred ten families displaced by landlords are housed in a wartime tent village in Vailsburg Park Newark. The city spent 25000 for operation and Governor Edwards donated a large tent serving as a community kitchen. Captain Thomas W Reilly supervised setup with 16 by 16 foot flooring. inmates sleep on cots from a hospital.
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Newark
N. J
Vailsburgh Park
War Department
Thomas W. Reilly
Edwards
Reilly
General Buelow's Son Killed During Escape Attempt
Budapest dispatch reports a son of German General Buelow, prisoner in Roumania, killed while fleeing across the Maros river. Bribed Roumanian guards aided the escape, but the boat was attacked in midstream and capsized. The companion survived while Buelow was shot during the struggle.
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Vienna
Buelow
Roumania
Budapest
Maros
Playing Tricks on Father Time in Chillicothe
Chillicothe Ohio adds a third hand to its town clock after daylight saving confusion. The device will display both the new and old time to keep residents aligned with changing hours.
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Chillicothe
Fiume Monks Strike for Freedom From Vows
A group of young monks from the Capuchin monastery near Fiume revolted against the superior seeking freedom from vows secularization and the right to wear civilian clothing despite threats of penance under monastic rules.
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Fiume
Adriatic
Deacon J H Cammack Dies at 70 in Huntington
Huntington obituary for J H Cammack a Civil War veteran aged 70. He served as a Baptist deacon for fifty years and belonged to a Sunday school class once taught by Stonewall Jackson in Lexington. He later served with Jackson’s command and was present at Jackson’s death.
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Huntington
W. Va
J. H. Cammack
The
Baptist Church
Stonewall Jackson
Lexington
Jackson
Net Collars and Cuffs Enhance Frocks with Lace Edgings
The article describes a wide range of neckwear and vestees in net, organdie, and lace for dark or summer frocks. It highlights dainty collars, embroidered eyelet designs, tiny ribbons, and soft vestee styles that transform outfits, including sleeveless options for suit wear, with emphasis on elegance and texture.
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Madvira
Reefer Coats for Small Girls Styled in Boyish Line
The feature shows reefer coats for girls aged six to ten in colors and styles mirroring adult fashion. The coats are described as having a boyish line and are well received by young girls.
Tan Silk Fashion Moves Sport Blouses and Cashmere Sets
A fashion note describes tan silk sport blouses and powdery beige cashmere sport suits adopted by Americans. Linen and silk blouses feature tan stripes, while peppermint stripe silks and plain skirts pair with tailored gathers and deep hems. Quilting styling continues in garniture and quilted silk linings appear in coats.
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Wom
Plants Grow From Forgotten Orange Shells
Use an orange as a mini planter for home decor. Remove one third of the fruit, clean inside, insert the largest seeds, and keep in a warm, moist tumbler. Paint the rind with varnish after cutting a drainage notch. The seeds sprout into waxy green plants rising from the fruit.
Candy stripe silk floss suit with detachable cape
A fashion sports suit features candy stripes in silk floss and wool yarn. Odd colors are showcased for summer vogue, with a detachable cape to match, planned for resort wear.
Little Hat of Navy Blue Adorns Spring Headwear
A navy blue straw hat with a rolled taffeta brim and raffa flowers complements a tricotine suit. The delicate net or silk hair braid background blends green orange rose and blue with yellow bead centers. The chic model features a narrow brim and frilled edge, concealing yet revealing the eyes.
Summer wraps feature fur trims and ornate quilting
Fur and satin wraps are shown with large ecollars furs and quilted linings in bright hues. Floral patterns in quilting appear, with metal thread stitching on handsome garments and bold padded embroidery motifs tied in.
Washing Curtains For Snow White Results
Instruction on washing curtains, recommending folding in quarters, soaking in cold water first, using warm water after initial dirt loosens, then hot water. Change water often and use plenty of soap to avoid setting grime and restore whiteness.
Swisses Set Spring Fashion Tone Across Markets
Swisses remain unusually lovely this spring and priced accordingly. From Switzerland come the swisses that are prized for quality. Navy blue ground with white dots stands out among smart frocks. Handkerchief linen pieces in pale shades with subtle embroidery also feature in the collection.
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Switzerland
Paris Edict Orders Hair Brush Up From Forehead
The decree from Paris mandates hair to be brushed up from the forehead, signaling a new fashion guideline for the public. The directive sets a uniform styling expectation across social settings and media.
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Paris
Mannish Styles Fade From Spring Fashion
Spring apparel moves away from mannish lines toward feminine looks. Even sportswear shows a feminine touch with gay dressy models, fringe trimming, tassels, novelty buttons, and clever pockets.
Summer Neckpiece by Squirrel in High Choker Style
The piece features a summer fur neckpiece styled as a high choker. It uses a lining of soft brilliant knit Shetland wool crafted into a compact, elegant finish suitable for warm weather wear.
Smart French Hat Described in Velvet Tam
A velvet fitted hat in Titian brown features a large square tam crown. The smart French style blends rich color with textured hair braid details for a distinctive period look.
Plush Ribbon Adorns White Voile Frock Sash
Plush ribbon with a silver edge forms the sash of a white voile frock. Lavender emerges as a new shade in children's clothing.
One Day for Sorrow Expressed in Verse by Hingle
A brief excerpt reflects on the burden of a single day and the weight of upcoming sorrow. The speaker contemplates passing time, facing loss, and the strain of anticipation conveyed in a melancholic verse by George Hingle.
Sweet Sandwiches Supplant Cake In A Pinch
A series of dessert bread fillings are described for quick use when cakes are unavailable. Cinnamon, Date and Orange, Coconut, Honey and Pecan, Strawberry, Neapolitan, and Oriental Sandwiches use buttered white bread with sugared fillings and fruit combinations. A quoted note from Fuddnhead Wilson's Calendar ends the piece.
Family Friendly Pastry and Cherry Dessert Recipes
Easy crust for three pies using lard boiling water flour and salt. Cherry Sponge mixes canned cherries eggs sugar and flour with lemon juice and baking powder baked over cherries with a light batter. Scalloped Noodles layers noodles meat broth and gravy baked hot, finished with crumbs. Cherry Cake blends shortening sugar eggs milk flour baking powder and salt with cherries and cinnamon baked as a dessert.
Weasels Called Ruthless Hunters in Forest Reports
The American Forestry Magazine notes that weasels hunt relentlessly using scent, killing far more prey than needed for food. They persist in killing for sport, storing bodies only in harsh winter when game is scarce.
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American Forestry Magazine
Glorious Name and the Merchant Mariners Honor
A Christian Science Monitor piece argues the merchant marine shapes the navy and bears harsher duties than soldiers. It notes armed merchant ships, decisive action at sea, and shared heroic traditions of Britain and America, urging continuous support and ship power.
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Great Britain
United States
Fryatht
Kinnier
Nelson Strait
Isle of Desolation
Britain
America
Christian Science Monitor
Stalling as a Chinese reform hurdle noted in Asia Magazine
John Dewey describes reform efforts in China as stifled by tacit acceptance. A national educational conference debated coeducational public middle schools but produced no action, passed as courtesy to the mover. The piece argues reforms are swallowed, not opposed, allowing slow absorption of change.
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China
John Dewey
Asia Magazine
Stalling
Surgery Popular in Congo Mission Hospital
Surgery gains popularity in the Belgian Congo as beds fill at the mission hospital. Dr. Judson C. C. King has opened a school to train hospital assistants. Dr. Ning notes improved native understanding of disease isolation and epidemic prevention through education.
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Congo
Belgian Congo
Judson C.C. King
Ning
Conversation of Two Cart Horses Under Moonlight
A night observation at a midway hour describes two great cart horses wandering together beneath moonshine. They exchange slow sounds and pause to sniff at a duck pond before lifting their heads to the starry sky, then move away side by side into the night.
Caged Grizzlies and Public Contact in Zoos
The article argues that close contact between caged grizzlies and visitors is cruel and stressful, causing irritation and premature deaths. It advocates bear pens that keep bears away from crowds to provide privacy, noting grizzlies as sensitive, independent, and retiring by nature.
Flood of Paper Money in a Postwar World
The Boston Post notes a dramatic rise in world paper currency from about 7.0 billion dollars at the start of World War I to 40.0 billion in 1918 and 51.0 billion by December 1919, excluding Bolshevik emissions estimated at 34.0 billion dollars.
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Boston Post
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