Girl in Gray Aboard Train in Texas Hold-Up
On a northbound San Antonio to Dallas run, Miss Alamo in gray clashes with a gang during a card players hold-up. A handsome stranger intervenes, gunplay erupts, and the danger ends with three bandits killed, the heroine revealing her courage and a surprising family twist.
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San Antonio
Sherman Garrett
Dr. Parvin
the Alamo
Parvin
Garrett
Laredo
Dallas
Little Rock
Misa Alamo
Texas
Miss Alamo
Prodigal Son
Menger
New York
Vassar
Garett
Quaint Swiss Sechselaeuten Festival in Zurich
Zurich marks the Sechselaeuten winter festival with a procession of over 1000 children in traditional dress, a goddess and captive Boegg figure, and a torch lit finale. Guild parades, bonfires, and lake fireworks cap a night of citywide revelry.
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Zurich
Boegg
Limmat
Woman Speech Marks First in Bethany Congregational pulpit in Berkeley
Mrs. William Keith president of the Berkeley P E club preached at Bethany Congregational church in Berkeley for the first time in its history. Her sermon on the ethics of woman suffrage followed appeals by suffragists to church leaders. She answered two key questions about the pulpit, suffrage, Bible and religion to the audience’s satisfaction.
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William Keith
Berkeley
Cal) P. E. Club
Bethany Congregational Church
Keith
Bethany
Australia Sets Egg Laying World Record in Provinces
Over the past year Queensland and South Australia supervised interstate hen egg contests. South Australia led with hens laying 1,531 eggs in one pen and 1,588 eggs in another, both by six white Leghorns. The results claim a world record.
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Australia
Queensland
South Australia
Kingston First Strike in Jamaica Over Free Cigars
Kingston cigarmakers strike after owners end free "smokers" for themselves, marking the island’s first industrial action. The piece notes a curious detour about plants like bumblebees and millweed from American Forestry Magazine, misaligned with the strike narrative.
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Kingston
Jamaica
American Forestry Magazine of
Washington
Not in Bull's Class
Peter walks his bulldog when a small white poodle approaches the gate and barks at him. The bulldog bristles and seems ready to attack. Peter tells him to calm down and ignore the little dog.
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Bull
Peter
Social etiquette in China invitations threefold
Chinese hosts issue three invitations for a feast. The first goes out two days before the event, the second on the day to remind expected guests, and the third just before the hour to show eagerness to see friends.
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China
Beauty and Brains Across Species and Societies
The passage contrasts human virtue and savagery, citing Havelock Ellis on civilization and cruelty, then discusses animal brain sizes. It notes oysters and clams have simple brains, fishes have small brains but large optic tubes for dim underwater vision, reptiles have small brains, and a 12-foot alligator’s brain is about the size of a thumb.
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Havelock Ellis
Family wedding procession with dog joins ceremony
A sister's outdoor wedding unfolds on a September morning with elaborate floral arches and a formal procession led by the minister. As guests assemble, the family dog unexpectedly joins the procession and rests by the altar during the ceremony.
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Chicago Tribune
Courage Reflects Inner Strength Not External Bearing
An inspirational meditation on courage defines true bravery as spiritual victory achieved through exercised purpose and honest speech. It contrasts physical posture with inner resilience, urging steadfast moral conduct and upright character over outward bravado.
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W. S.C
Trials of Matrimony Erupt in Hotel Dining Hall
A honeymoon couple trying to hide their marriage caused a scene when a child shouted at dinner exposing the bride. The blushing bride admitted her identity, creating a widely noted moment in the hotel dining hall.
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Chicago Tribune
Japanese Handmade Paper Industry Backs Rural Crafts
Handmade paper is produced in Japan mainly by farmers using a secondary occupation. At least 60,000 families are engaged in this industry, with work done during field downtime.
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Japan
Language speakers by country and language totals
An estimate cites 140.6 million English speakers followed by 51 million French, 75 million German, 35 million Italian, 42 million Spanish, 13 million Portuguese, and 75 million Russian speakers. Figures reflect global language distribution.
Jones County Treasurer Certifies Annual Report Summary
I G W Walker Treasurer of Jones County Iowa certifies the report is a correct summary of business transacted during the specified period. G W WALKER County Treasurer By JOHN RONEN Deputy May 31 1920 Anamosa Iowa
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G. W. Walker
Jones County
Iowa
Anamosa
I. G. W. Walker
Mhe
John Ronen
Administrator's Notice in Jones County Iowa Estate
Public notice states Jake Arduser is appointed administrator of Casper Kehrli deceased by the district court. Creditors must file claims with the clerk sworn and in time, and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa June 2 1920. W O Welch is attorney for the estate.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Casper Kehrli
Anamosa
A. D
Martha
Smith
John C. Smith
Doxsee
John G. Thomas
Equal parental influence on child, professor asserts
A professor argued that a child is equally shaped by both parents. He stated gravely that war makes a man five times as much the son of his father as he is the daughter of his mother. The remark emphasized balanced parental impact in shaping a person.
Life's Great Lesson on Kindness Thrusts Its Call
A reflective aphorism on life delivering a ceaseless lesson to all, urging haste to be kind and embrace compassion in daily conduct. Rhoda Broughton’s words underscore persistent insight into human conduct.
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Rhoda Broughton
Quiet Title Suit In Jones County Court
In Jones County Iowa September 1920 term Abraham Alamand sues TH Peters Mrs H J Peters Dr Ki A Peters Mrs RK A Peters J F Peters Mrs J I Peters 1 A Peters Mrs P A Peters to quiet title to the NE quarter of the NW quarter section 28 township 86 range 2 west St P M. Plaintiff claims fee simple ownership and ten years adverse possession. If defendants fail to appear by noon September 2 1920 default and decree may be entered. Coxsee Coxsee Attorneys.
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District Court of the
State of Iowa
Jones County
Abraham Alamand
District Court
Iowa
Ney
North Range 2
St. P. M
Anamosa
Coxsee
Coxsee Attorneys
Manchester to Celebrate at County Fair Grounds in July
Manchester plans a county fair celebration on July 3 4 and 5 at the fair grounds with events and activities for residents.
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Manchester
Anamosa Estate Administrator Named for Martha Smith
John C. Smith named administrator of the estate of Martha 8. Smith deceased at Anamosa Iowa. Dated June 21 1920. Doxsee Doxsee attorneys for the estate.
Administrator's Notice for John G. Thomas Estate
The administrator Colin G. Thomas 624 requests all claimants against the John G. Thomas estate to file with the clerk by June 1920. Coxsee & Coxsee, attorneys for the estate, announce the notice.
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Colin G. Thomas
Coxsee & Coxsee, Attorneys For State
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Teachers’ Institute
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Jones County Poultry Ass
Secnnanes
Senneta Econ Enrnate Canennne Astra
Jones Co
Aecene
Jake Arduser
W. 0. Welch
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