Liberty Bonds Gain Popularity Amid Steady Demand
Reports to the Federal Reserve Bank in Seattle show strong citizen interest in Liberty Bonds and Victory Notes. Banks report oversales and small buyers prefer 4 1 4 and 4 percent issues while 3 percent bonds and 34 percent notes show little activity. Small investors seek security, holding bonds to maturity as prices stay firm despite Eastern market recessions. Victory Notes yield up to six percent in current prices.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Seattle
Twelfth
Federal Reserve District
San Francisco
Box Car Dearth Ends as Cars Return Home
Ralph Budd president of the Great Northern Railway reports a end to the car shortage. Thousands of box cars are returning to owners after a period of misallocation and many require repair before the next busy season.
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United States
Ralph Budd
Great Northern Railway
Great Northern
Absurd Names and Their Lasting Harms in Towns
The Ohio State Journal notes how odd place names from primitive wit linger, harming reputations and deterring newcomers. It cites Burnshirt in Missouri and nearby Pinhook, with Hooppole township in Posey county Indiana as prominent examples of how names shape perception.
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Missouri
Hooppole
Posey County
Indiana
Hoosier State
Ohlio State Journal
Bermuda Like a West Indian Isle Forsaken in the Atlantic
A. Hyatt Verrill likens Bermuda to a West Indian island stranded far from its peers. He describes its remote position, unique flora and fauna, and the vivid, shifting blue waters around Hamilton, praising the sea's marvels and beauty beyond description.
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Bermuda
West Indies
Antilles
Hamilton
A. Hyatt Verrill
Color-Blindness Facts and Patterns
The article notes color-blindness affects under 55 per 1000, with red green confusion least common. Blue green mixups are frequent, brown green errors occur in 1 of 60. It is more common in educated people and far more in men. women are rarely severely color-blind. Certain illnesses can trigger loss of color perception.
Real Sea Serpents in Indian Ocean and Pacific
The Indian Ocean and tropical Pacific host many aquatic sea serpents with deadly fangs and paddle tails aiding their swimming. An offshoot includes cobras and allies. they appear treacherously deceptive. Large serpents belong to the Bolden family, none is poisonous, and they kill prey by constriction.
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Indian Ocean
Pacific
Raymond Ditmars
New York
Ants Guard Trees The Cecropis Guardians of Tropical Forests
A tropical tree species named Cecropis hosts a living army of slender branch ants. The ants patrol four-leaf crowned branches and defend against the low cutter ant. When shaken, workers surge from small openings to deter intruders. The colony resides in whitish egg-shaped retreats.
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Tropics
Washington state notes on deer, bridges, and court actions
The column reports a Cashmere Chamber of Commerce organized, warnings on deer extinction in Washington, a near fatal car crash near a drive in Okanogan without injuries, and local reactions. It mentions county game licenses, a Brewster Columbia bridge plan, a Pullman gymnasium campaign, and a Wenatchee Elman Case petition setting a hearing for December 22 1920. Chelan power plant slated next year.
Uncle Silas Owns Two Stories in Town Joke
In central Illinois a modest lender with a one story cottage jokes about a neighbor Lem Hawkins building a two story house. When taunted about height, Uncle Silas dryly notes Lem’s house is taller but he owns both stories, turning the jab into a punchline.
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Illinois
Silas
Lem Hawkins
Uncle Silas
Lem
Free medical consultation offered in Minnesota tour
A licensed Washington physician offers free examination during a two day visit in Minneapolis from November 26 to December 8. He treats stomach and digestive issues among others using a nonoperative method and charges only if treatment is pursued. Address 836 Boston Block.
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State of
Washington
Boston Block
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Notice of Hearing Petition to Award Estate to Surviving Spouse
In Chelan County Washington Superior Court probate matter of Sarah Imbleau deceased Charles Tmbleau surviving spouse petitions to award and set off all estate property to spouse per court order dated November 28 1920. Probate notices are issued per state law regarding succession and asset disposition.
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Superior Court
Wenatchee
Sarah Imbleau
Charles Tmbleau
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