Stray and theft notices mixed in local classifieds
Stated alerts include a yearling heifer stray at Bain Battery Station, a silver watch lost at the big ditch swimming hole with a reward for return to Donald Linehart, and several ads for rentals and laundry services. A dated property description from March 1 1807 on Long Island appears with garbled details about a farm along the Jericho turnpike.
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Big Ditch
Donald Linehart
Payette
Long Island
Valentine
Jamaica
Grew Plains
Jericho Turnpike
Benefit In Wearing Glasses
Article argues that wearing glasses strengthens the eyes by reducing strain and showing the need for glasses. It claims readers may no longer need glasses after rest and continued use, presenting glasses as beneficial and corrective.
Payette County Plans Courthouse Interior Upgrades
The Payette County Idaho Commissioners seek bids to remodel all offices on the first and second floors of the Court House. Specifications available at the Clerk Auditor Recorder’s office. Bids due by 10:00 a.m. August 14, 1920. opening and award to follow. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. J. M. Davis Clerk.
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Payette County
Idaho
Court House
Robber Holds Up Stage On Mountain Road Near Mariposa
A lone bandit stopped a Fresno to Yosemite stage about a mile from Miamiodee Abrosa County. He robbed two passengers of about 350 dollars, fled into brush, and a posse led by Sheriff Al Turner hunted the mountain country. The masked thief used a rifle and appeared from a brush to order passengers to stay seated.
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Fresno
Cal
Yousmite
Miamiodee
Ab Rosa County
al Turner
Mariposa County
Rober
Rate on Wheat Desirable for Olympia Export Move
Olympia officials urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to set an export rate for Montana wheat shipped to Pacific coast ports. O O Calderhead Washington Public Service Commission rate expert said a coast export rate tied to Atlantic coast rates could divert cars west and ease the current car shortage.
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Olympia Wash
Interstate Commerce Commission
O. O. Calderhead
Washington Public Service Commission
Montana
Pacific Coast
Atlantic Coast
Ole Hanson In Court Clash In Chicago Trial
The trial of 20 Communist Party members ended amid high tension as Ole Hanson former Seattle mayor clashed with Clarence Darrow counsel for the defense during testimony.
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Chicago
Communist Party
Ole Hanson
Seattle
Wash
Clarence Darrow
Too Proud for Goat Hair in Birthday Hat Row
Mr Penvish recalls proposing a gift to Tiny Pansy a goat hat for her birthday but Mrs Penyish refused noting the child was too proud to wear any outfit beyond a wild animal one.
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Penvish
Tiny the Pansy
Willam Fity Arrested After Grand Larceny Charge
Willam Fity, sought for some time on grand larceny charges, was arrested by Sheriff Jefferia in New Plymouth last Monday. He was brought to Payette where the case was adjourned without prosecution and Fity released.
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Willam Fity
Jefferia
New Plymouth
Payette
Mmute
Fitty
Sorcery Grips the Alaskan Shamanism and Rites
The Chicago Evening Post notes that Alaskan native life has long revolved around shamanism. Candidates purify their bodies by fasting and prayer in woods or mountains to host spirits. A land otter is offered as a sacred talisman with the tongue preserved away from humans.
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Chicago Evening Post
Finland Looks to Trade with New Australian Republic
Finland and Austral inland discover Australia and hope the commonwealth will recognize the new republic commercially. They seek trade relations and offer cream separators safety matches paper pulp timber for Australia surplus meat and wheat. The consul is based in Sydney and has gained good publicity. Finland studies American production methods.
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Finland
Australinland
Austraia
Commonwealth
New Republic
Australia
Sydney
New South Wales
Eye trouble prompts eye care and a memorial note
The piece cites eye strain as a common headache cause and urges eye attention. It includes a memorial resolution from Friendship Camp No. 2414, Royal Neighbors of America, honoring Minnie E. Hodge, plus a brief disaster and banking notes.
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Minnie E. Hodge
God
America
Edna G. Lurber
Christina Rhoads
Alice Perry
Medford Fire Destroys Eads Brothers Warehouse
The worst blaze in Medford history swept the Eads brothers' warehouse in the city core early Monday, causing about 100000 dollars in damage. Fire crews battled the flames throughout the night with extensive property loss reported.
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Medford
Eads Brothers
Secretary Roosevelt Resigns as Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Washington reports Franklin D. Roosevelt resigns as assistant secretary of the navy, submitting resignation to President Wilson. The move is effective August 6.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Wilson
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