P A Institute to Be Flivver Takes It by West Monroe Baptists
An enthusiastic meeting at Rev H H Driskell's home approved plans for a vigorous Sunday school program at the P A Institute in West Monroe. Fifty three members joined church this quarter with seven awaiting baptism. A white Christmas gift drive and a large B Y P U institute are planned starting February 20 with Mosely and Hamilton directing and Dr W Virgin preaching nightly at the West Monroe public school auditorium.
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P. A. Institute
Flivver
West Monroe
Baptists
Sun School
HH. L. Driskell
First Baptist Church of
Monroe
Naval
B. ¥. P. U. Institute
Mosely
Arkansas
H. V. Hamilton
Louisiana Baptist Convention
Hr. W. Virgin
Texas
Twin Cities
Virgin
Southwest
Postmaster Brasel Crashed by Car in Ouachita City Window
Ouachita City Postmaster J B Brasel, who was visiting town, was injured when his Ford flivver allegedly lurched to life and rammed into the plate glass window of the Weaks Supply Company. The incident occurred as he cranked the car outside the business, causing smashed glass and cursing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. TB. Brasel
Ouachita City
Weaks Supply Company
Ford
Florida Governor Threatens to Shoot Palm Beach Editor
An open letter from Florida Governor Catt vows to go to West Palm Beach with a shotgun to settle with Joe L. Farman president of the state board of health and publisher of the West Palm Beach Post. Catt says he does not want trouble but is tired of Earman’s tyranny and this is his last warning. Joe Farman responds with defiance saying he will stay in West Palm Beach and welcome the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tallahasse
Fla
Miami
Joe Barman
Catt
West Palm Beach
Gover
Christmas Fund Seeks More Help for Local Tots
The Goodfellows Christmas fund reports steady growth but needs additional contributions to aid poor children. Listing shows multiple donors including Nancy Le Terzia Theo Terzia Jane Terzia and Mrs J M Payne, totaling 429.82.
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Goodfellows
Nancy le Terzia
Theo Terzia
Jane Terzia
Prem
J. M. Payne
G. B. Cooley
Faulk
Pood Control Act May Be Made Permanent Law
Federal Trade Commission urges permanent food control sections to curb hoarding of food fuel clothing and building materials following sugar price spikes in 1919 1920. The report notes lack of enforcement after Food Administration dissolution and cites speculative hoarding as a key issue. The danger of consumer shortages prompted calls for continued government control until markets stabilize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Bush Arrested in Wilmington Fund Society Case
Wilmington December 17 William Bush secretary and treasurer of the Wilmington Savings Fund Society was arrested on a warrant charging him with the embezzlement of securities owned by the society valued at 200000 He is held for 100000 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
William Bush
Wilmington Savings Fund Society
National Iron Free Association Minutes Report 1912
New York December 17 1912 minutes purport to show the National Iron Free Association dealing with the Industrial Workers of the World case in evidence before a tribunal. The fragmentary text hints at labor dispute records and organizational activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Iron Free Avsociation
Wis Pot
Strast
Beliefs and Customs Surrounding Christmas Through History
Readers learn diverse Christmas traditions from across Europe and beyond. Old superstitions link holly berries to long winters and mistletoe to romance while Yule logs and winter solstice rites reveal ancient practices. The piece notes varied dates for Christmas day occurrences and playful kissing customs tied to mistletoe legends.
President Buys Capital Home for Wilson Retirement
Washington December 17 The purchase of the former home of Henry P Fairbanks by R W Boling is announced. The house at 22 Fortieth Street NW will be the president’s permanent residence after his retirement.
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Washington
Wilson
Henry P. Fairbanks
R. W. Boling
Fortieth Street
Northwest
Market Report Fronts December 17 1920 Prices
The Market section shows fractional futures quotes with no clear context. It lists spots around 14.7 percent steady and various highs lows and closes for a few months including January, May and other codes. Names of commodities are abbreviated and OCR text is heavily garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
London
War Finance Corporation
Farone
New York
Liverpool Market Notes December 17 1920
Market brief from Liverpool lists irregular sales at 4000 units with December 17 pricing and a January delivery window. No concrete names or organizations given.
Market notes and a deadly riot in Topeka
Chicago market overview notes a weaker wheat and corn session amid sterling gains and upcoming reports. In Topeka a killing at a store sparked a violent clash between Black and white residents with deaths of Lawrence Glennan and Arthur Harper and a call for reinforcements from the Home Guard and National Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Glennan
Arthur Harper
Harper
Home Guard
American Legion
National
Pink boll worm quarantine extends to New Mexico
Washington reports the extension of the pink boll worm quarantine to include New Mexico. The order affects the movement of seed and lint and adds New Mexico to Texas and Louisiana already under quarantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New Mexico
Department of Agriculture
Texaa
Louisiana
Earthquake Felt in Peking on Wednesday Night
An 8 20 p m tremor shook buildings in Peking causing excitement across the city as residents felt the quake on Wednesday night. The event was reported from the capital with no immediate details on damage or casualties.
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Peking
Willard Plans Three Month Training for Dempsey Bout
Jess Willard intends intensive three month training in Kansas City ahead of the New York title fight with Jack Dempsey on March 17. His manager says Willard trains to prove to the public he can protect himself, not for money, and cites Toledo as motivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
New York
Fils
Willard
Toledo
Jahncke docks to be rebuilt after fire
New Orleans reports the Jahncke dry docks partially destroyed by fire. Rebuilding work began with estimated losses between one and two million dollars. Three ships, the Dillwyn, Bavington, and Dade County, were badly damaged but no serious injuries expected to keep workers from full recovery.
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New Orleans
Jahncke
Dillwyn
Bavington
Dade County
Stockholders meeting at Citizens National Bank in Monroe
A notice states stockholders will meet at the bank in Monroe on Tuesday January 11 1923 to elect a board of directors for the coming year and to transact other business as needed. A cashier signed the notice R Dowles Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens National Bank
Monroe
Weather Forecast: Tonight and Saturday Fair Skies
Tonight and Saturday are forecast to be fair with little temperature change. Frost is expected nearly to the coast.
Classified Ads Lead With Secondhand Bicycle and Rifle
FOR SALE Second hand Columbia bicycle and Remington 22 pump rifle in good condition. Address Box 75. 17-11. FOR RENT Two unfurnished rooms for couple without children. All modern conveniences. Apply 217 South First Street. 17er a. FOR RENT Three room house opposite 618 Layton Avenue. 7-Bt. FOR RENT Nicely furnished room with all modern conveniences and board. Apply 812 Second Street. Phone 1251, T7-31. FOR SALE Tracted and improvements including large six room house barn and outbuildings 112 miles west of West Monroe on Natebitoches road. Terms Address Cox Monroe La. 17-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Counle
South First Street
Tee
Second Street
West Monroe
Natebitoches Road
Kox
Monroe
Race Riot in Kasas Town Claims Two Lives
Independence Kan December 17 two killed and four wounded in Kasas Town after white schoolboy and a negro were fatally struck during a riot triggered by the earlier killing of TR Wharton a white grocer by a black assailant The disturbance lasted over two hours before officials aided by American Legion members restored order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kasas
Independence
Kan
TR. R. Wharton
American Legion
Americans and Filipinos Die in Manila Riots
In Manila the walled city saw a deadly riot between enlisted Filipino constabulary and Manila police. Four Americans and seven Filipinos were killed as about fifty shots were fired after a constabulary man was shot by the police. Gov Gen Harrison and Gen Crame acted to quell the violence and ordered the constabulary held for civil court review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Filipino Constabulary
W. E. Eichmann
Albert Troeve
John W. Driscoll
Augustus Jacuman
United States Army
Francis Burton Harrison
Brix
Rafael Crame
Wall City
General Orame
General Crame
Contabulary Barracks Spark Manila Riot Tension
In Manila the presence of constabulary bar racks was deemed dangerous and a request was made to move them outside city limits. Police say Policeman Mojica shot Constabulary Private Masasinag after a knife attack. Gol Lucien R Sweet notes long brewing trouble as regular troops moved in but did not quell the riot.
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Manilla
Mojica
Masasinag
Constabulary
Lucien R. Sweet
Contabulary
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J. B. Brasel
Florida
W. Palm Beach
Earman
South
Department of Justice
Ocee
Fin
Birmingham
Kilby
Law Enforcement Department of the State
C. W. Austin
Squeich
Steiner
Alabama
Bush
LW. W. Activities
Balkans
France
Capital
Jan Mech
Yesty
SAS
Mareharnawedey
Chicago
Ccorn
Daily Cotton Letter
National Guard
Allen
Topeka
Wharton
Noble Green
Royal Jail
N. M
Fachnee Docks
United States
Georgetown University
Middle West
Department of Home Economics
University of Minnesota
R. Dowles, SR
Lion Mountain Bakery
Iron Mountain Bakery
Wee Mountain Bakery
Er A
Layton Avenue
Razor Ferre
Paul Gelpi & Sons, Inc
Royal Confectionery
City of
Baton Rouge
Hundred Oaks Farm, Inc
J. M. Kearby
Rogers
Universal
Wallace
Foster Jewelry & Music Co., Inc
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