Parker Ponder Wilkinson clash at Woodmen meet faces charges
The big Woodmen of the World joint politics meeting at the high school drew over 2 000 attendees as James Wilkinson and Amos L Ponder condemned each other in a debate. Wilkinson read a letter from Sheriff Brewster recounting Ponder asking for New Orleans political help for Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponder
Amite
Parker Craters
New Orleans
James Wilkinson
Parker-Ponder
Thomas E. Brewster
Mt. Tammany
Pender
Parker
Wilkinson
Sanders
Bob” Broussard
Senate
Broussard
Stubbs
Lost Gold Rocket Set With Diamond Initial J.S. Boon
Classified items include a lost gold rocket set with small diamond initial J S Boon on opposite side with reward for return to J E Black. Also requests for precanceled stamps, autos for sale, household items, and rentals across Monroe area with contact details and dates 23 21 23 8 23 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Boon
Black
Cee Agathe
Parker Campaign in New Orleans Falls Short Amid Apathy
In a large Seventh Ward gathering, Parker’s city campaign faltered as Col. John P. Sullivan joined the speakers. Voters in New Orleans show strong opposition to Parker, blaming him for ties to Gov. Pleasant and alleged Dock Board dismissal. Campaign rhetoric fails to rally locals, with majorities in upcoming election leaning away from Parker.
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Gamble
New Orleans
Seventh ‘Ward
Parker Clan
Parker
Col
John P. Sullivan
Wet Interests
New Orlens
Gov. Pleasant
Dock Board
Louisiana
Mr. Parker
Col. Stubbs
Gov. Blanchard
Gov
Sanders
Democratic Party
Estonia’s Emergency Stamps From Wartime Maps
The new Estonian republic created emergency postage stamps by cutting up maps left by the German army’s general staff, using scarce pauper stock on hand to issue improvised mail stamps during upheaval.
Grass rope decor guards homes in Japan for New Year
A single New Year feature in Japan shows a grass rope stretched from house to house with symbolic decorations. Believed to ward off evil spirits for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Desert Arabs Sight Across Vast Distances
The Arabs of the desert possess extreme vision capabilities allowing them to detect objects from one to ten miles away on open plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desert
Persian carpet designs pass down unique family patterns
The article notes that Persian carpets preserve individual family designs with no two carpets alike, a safeguard against the evil eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aes
London Children Use Charms Under Clothing
A woman physician reports that among the London children she has treated, twenty five percent wear amulets or charms under their clothing. The observation suggests belief in protective talismans affecting childhood health.
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London
Population decline in Bagdad from two million to twenty five thousand
In a historical note Bagdad once reached a population of two million but later dwindled to two hundred twenty five thousand, marking a drastic demographic shift in its era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagdad
Philadelphia Educator Simon Gratz’s fifty years on board
A historic record appears as Simon Gratz has devoted half a century to service on the Philadelphia Board of Education, marking a rare tenure in public schooling leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Gratz
Board of Education of
Philadelphia
Desert Cotton Triumph in Salt River Valley
In Arizona's Salt River Valley, irrigation and science turn desert lands productive with cotton priced at 85 cents a pound. Farmers reap $10,000 yearly from 400 acres, as Yuma cotton emerges from years of selection, promising durable cord tires and sewing cotton for American households.
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Washington, D. C
Dee
Salt River Valley
Arizona
Pima Cotton Develops From Yuma Stock In Arizona
In Sacaton near the Indian reservation and Salt River valley, scientists refined Yuma cotton into Pima. The new variety outperforms Egyptian cotton and rivals world’s best. Roosevelt reservoir irrigates a 20 by 50 mile valley once sagebrush, now a prolific farming region with expanding Pima plantings. Acres rise from hundreds of thousands toward 150,000 as experiments continue.
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Yuma
Artmona
Great Desert
California
United States
Sacaton Reservation
Y Government
Rovernment
Sacaton
Sacaton Indian Reservation
Salt River Valley
Roosevelt
Purity for Pima Cotton Boosts Arizona Farm Profits
In Salt River valley farmers consolidate to keep cotton pure. A bale per acre weighs 500 pounds valued at 400 dollars while growing costs are about 125 dollars per acre, yielding around 275 dollars profit. Each field is managed to prevent cross pollination and preserve the superior strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt River Valley
Egypt
Nile
Arizona
Department of Agriculture
City High to Stage Christmas Sing Tonight in Auditorium
Students from City High School present a Christmas concert this evening in the City School auditorium. The program includes a junior versus senior high school contest, a full chorus opening, college songs, and a second half of Christmas selections. The event emphasizes spirited holiday songs and strong student preparation.
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Santa Lucia
Polly Wolly Poodle
Junior Hach
Nancy Lee
Bove
Property Seizure Sale Held in Monroe Louisiana
Sheriff T A Grant announces a writ of seizure and sale in Ouachita Parish Sixth Judicial District Court. The Realty Investment Co Ltd versus Robert E L Pierce and Raymond Q C Pierce. Sale at court front on January 21 1920 cash with appraisement. Property: Lot in Fifth Hills Addition Monroe front 100 feet on Beard Street and 140 feet deep. Seized as defendant property to satisfy writ and costs. All terms set by the sheriff.
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State of Louisiana
Bnsh
Ouachita
Sixth Judicial District Court
the Realty Investment Co. Ltd
Lotop
Robert EL Pierce
Raymond
Pierce
Monroe
Louisiana
Fithiols
Monrose
Beard Street
Eleventh Street
T. A. Grant
Bailey's Toys Store at Masonic Building
Bailey's stores in the Masonic Building are listed in the latest business notices. The items and exact opening details remain unclear from the fragmentary OCR.
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Bailey's
Bailey's Masonic Building
GOODFELLOWS' FUND CHRISTMAS APPEAL NEARLY TOPS GOAL
Monroe residents rush donations for the Goodfellows fund with numerous contributions listed including cash gifts from individuals such as McVeigh Oliver, E M Granberry, Mrs Payne, and Fairbanks School. The appeal emphasizes continued giving before Christmas Eve amid a record of 813.57 dollars previously acknowledged.
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Monroe
Mc Veign Oliver Meee Aield
E. M. Granberry
Garertiee
Bailey's
Renes Jet
L. B. Gordon
Wilma Faulk
J. M. Payne
Wrges E
Fairbanks School
Byron Enselwatt
T. W. Douglas
Li Miveeae Es
Munholland- Danwite We
Funeral of J. W. Welsh Held at Riverside Burial Park
The funeral of J. W. Welsh was held yesterday afternoon from the residence of his daughter Mrs. P. A. Poag. Interment followed at Riverside Burial Park with Rev. E. K. Meana officiating. Pallbearers included P. J. Dennery and N. Montgomery of Fairbanks, Geo. Farrel, Judge Schultz, R. Cassidy and O. P. Black.
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J. W. Welsh
P. A. Poag
Riverside
E. K. Meana
P. J. Dennery
N. Montgomery
Fairbanks
Geo. Farrel
Schultz
R. Cassidy
O. P. Black
Oil and fuel use in the western states noted
A partial historical note states roughly ninety percent of heat in California comes from fuel oil, a fuel also widely used in Oregon and Washington, reflecting regional energy practices across the Pacific states.
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California
Oregon
Washington
Chinese Women in Industry Face Long Hours and Low Pay
A historical notice notes that about 210 million women worldwide are Chinese and many work long hours in Shanghai cotton mills where women and children dominate. Spinners labor from 6 a.m. to sunset and again 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., while weavers work from 5:50 a.m. with wages of 10 to 20 cents daily. The CNYWCA plans to send secretaries to China to study factory conditions and promote recreation, health education, and social life for workers.
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Shanghai
Canton
World Service For Women
National Young Women's Christian Association
China
Y W G A Students Teaching in China
The Young Women's Christian Association established a Shanghai training school in 1914 to educate physical directors. Graduates, including Miss View Mel Chun of Wellesley, now serve as deans or teachers in mission and government schools from Canton to Peking, advancing child health.
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Chinese Medical Association
Mhiba
China
Shanghai
Poe
Hes
Sehool
View Mel Chun
Wellesley School of Physical Education
Schot
Canton
Peking
Japanese Doctor Named YWCA Official in Japan
Dr. Tomo Inouye of Tokyo, a Japanese doctor, serves as treasurer of the National Committee of the Young Women's Christian Association in Japan. He has been active in the organization's leadership roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomo Inouye
Toksi
Young Women's Christian Association
Tn Japan
Inouye
Japanese Doctor Attends International Women Physicians Conference
Dr. Tomo Inouye of Tokyo serves as medical inspector for Tokyo girls and private schools, and heads public health and recreation plans. Among about 500 women physicians in Japan, she was the sole Japanese delegate at the six week International Conference of Women Physicians convened by the YWCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomo Taouye
Tokyo
Japan
International Conference of Women Physicians
Heresty
Inouye
W. C. A. International Conference of Women Physicians
Stubbs Denounces Parker Campaign Motive in Louisiana Speech
Col Frank P Stubbs denounces a New Orleans Item report as a malicious falsehood and demands immediate repudiation by John M Parker. He claims Parker campaign leaders knew of the statement and cites strong local support as he and allied candidates tour East Baton Rouge and surrounding parishes toward a late campaign stop in Monroe and Bernice.
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Wilkinson
Mr. Wilkinson
Brewster
Covington
Frank P. Stubbs
New Orleans
Fair Grounds
Ames L. Ponder
John M. Parker
Amos Ponder
Ringsters
Leroy Reed
Amos L. Ponder
Ponder
Robert Ewing
T. EL. Brewster
Stubbs
Parker
Stebbs
Jones*boro
Chatham
Celene
Eaton
Stubbs Coleone
Congressman Welson
Judge Gilbert
Eros
Colonel Stubbs
T. 8. Walker
East Baton Rouge
Paris
J. H May
Louisia
Wes
Jackson Paris
Tang School
Louisiat
Georgta
Gilbert
Jonesbore
Ependé Christman
Napoleonville
Cole Stubbs
Monroe
Coronel Stubbs
Wil
Bernice
Farmerville
Union Parish
Tuer
Pecans and Thanks Card Mix in Local Notice
PECANS OFFERED Stuart Bradley and mixed seedlings listed with prices. Card of Thank expresses gratitude for support during illness and death of Jd. W. Welsh, naming several family members and caregivers.
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Choice Commercial Variet Stuart
van Deman
Bradley
Guy
Stubbs
Hhband
Jd. W. Welsh
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