Holland Opens Guns Against Zuyder Zee Project
Amsterdam reports a major Dutch undertaking to reclaim land from the Zuyder Zee by building a vast dyke. Work on the barrier to separate the North Sea from the shallow sea begins, with plans for concrete blocks and a 30 mile length. The project aims to create new provinces and farmland, funded by projected land revenue, though costs are rising from an initial estimate of 56 million dollars to 125 million plus.
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Amsterdam
Hoetanil
North Sea
Zuyder Zee
Condix Sue ® E
Steeks Preing
Son-Arm
Wieringen
Pham
Friston Tanat
Tay
Ilolia
Winnipeg strike leaders on trial in Manitoba court
Seven leaders of the Winnipeg general strike of last May face sedition charges in Winnipeg Manitoba on February 11 1920 Indicted for actions during the strike that isolated Winnipeg for four months and disrupted its affairs The defendants include Rev William Itens Rev J B Woodworth Aldermen A Heaps John Queen F J Dixon Sergeant A B Pray and others One man J Ruel was convicted and sentenced to two years In the sentencing Justice Metcalfe criticized the defendants and suggested their actions were misguided while noting some involved believed themselves labor leaders.
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Winnipeg
Man
Thal
William Itens
Woodworth
A. Heaps
John Queen
F. J. Dixon
A. B. Pray
George Armetrong
John Pritchard
Vancouver
1. C
J. Ruel
Stony Mountain
Senteneling Hassell
Jnethe Metcalfe
Aber
Juntico Metcalfo
Rise in Prices Forecast Brief Crash Then Prosperity
Chicago reports a predicted price surge followed by a short crash within six months. W. H. Pip of Milwaukee, delegate to the national builders supply cooperative, said the downturn will last a few months to a year before a prolonged prosperity period begins, with potential export strength for several years.
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Chicago
W. H. Pipcorm Milwauikes
Hogs to Church Stir in Norwalk Churches Contest
In Norwalk a membership contest between Merhadiet and Free Presbyterian churches sparks a plan to lure the feed man to church with his hogs. Mov A J Punnell of the Presbyterian Church invites farmer Harry Pirosninar to Sunday service promising a showing if the hogs arrive. Early morning, Pushwell Ced Eitword and Harry Bednell arrive with a crew to serve as breakfast waiters for 120 hogs and cattle heads, with a sale planned after Friday school.
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Droge ‘Dlayel
Mov
A. J. Punnell
Presbyterian Church
Harry Pirosninar
Norwalk
Puswel
Harry Bednell
Presbyterian Somdng
Trade prospects rise as US-Mexico commerce expands
The United States and Mexico see growing trade despite unrest. A Mexican market study notes US goods valued at 118,060,982 during the year ending July 1914 and forecasts demand for machinery, mining, electrical, automotive, clothing, building materials, and food. The American Chamber of Commerce in Mexico plans to assist exporters with market analysis and credit information as it promotes American business.
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Ralph HL Tvener
United Prom Smesh
Menic
Mexico
Staten Duritie
Crac & Tiltte
Witlum FL Hinders
of &t /Loule
American Chamber of Commeres of
Halkinie Ty
United Dress
Haunderawie
Americ ‘Ou
Mecca
American Chamber of Commerce
United States
State Department
Ail
Prohibition Brings New Dangers to Butte Residents
Butte Mont February 11 A prohibition crackdown has led to a surge in hazardous home remedies, moonshine, and improvised alcohol makers. Local arrests and medical cases rise as revelers suffer cuts burns and poisoning from unsafe brews. Authorities report more injuries and fatalities tied to illicit craft alcohol amid the ongoing dry era.
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Butth
Mont
Butte
Zemo Skin Remedy Promises Clear Skin
An old advertisement touts STOP ICHING SKIN Zemo as a clean antiseptic liquid. It claims to soothe irritation pimples buckheads eczema blotches and similar troubles when used as directed by a druggist. The message from The Zemo Company Cleveland Ohio emphasizes quick relief and smoother skin.
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Zemo
the & W. Flax Co
Cleveland
Inexperienced Brewers Spark Bottling Floods
The overheated home brew market crippled by inexperience led to bottles erupting as fermentation lagged, sending suds and glass across the room. The Courier Journal notes the scene of chaos and the brewing missteps.
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