Horses Disappearing From Cities in Census Census shows sharp declines in urban horse populations
Washington June 20 Rare horses are vanishing from cities as 1920 census figures show steep declines in urban horse numbers. Louisville dropped from 7,756 horses in 1910 to 2,590 in 1920, while Lexington fell from 2,413 to 1,211 and New York City declined from 128,224 to 56,539. Mules and cattle show mixed gains and losses across Indiana cities like Terre Haute and Indianapolis.
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Silver dollar recoinage resumes after seven year gap
Washington reports the mint has begun refilling the Treasury with 270 million standard silver dollars taken during World War I. Since March about 20 million dollars have been coined, with certificates and notes retired. The process aims to restore prewar silver reserves over five years, as mint officials outline ongoing meltage and recoinage at 8 to 10 million dollars monthly.
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What Aunty Missed Comedy Echoes From Theater
Julia excitedly describes a moving picture theater comedy in a playful, babylike rush. Her highlight is a toe dancer in a short fluffy skirt, and she exclaims to aunty that the girl was “in full bloom.”
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Nothing Artificial About Chiropractic
A historical ad extols chiropractic as a natural, permanent health method. It states chiropractors rely on hand adjustments with no instruments or medicines, claiming 90 percent of disease stems from nerve impairment and that proper spine alignment restores vital energy. Hours listed: 10-12 AM and 6-8 PM at the Opera House in Linton Indiana.
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