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Newspaper

Petersburg Weekly Report

Location

Petersburg, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1920

Page

3

Wild buffalo herd grows at Yellowstone Park

Yellowstone officials report more than 100 wild buffalo in the park up from about 50. A new group was found in the southeast, near a major hotel, with a bull photographed. Forty eight calves join the park’s tame herd of 500, some moved to a Mammoth Hot Springs corral for visitors.

Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone Park Wyo Park Hera Corral Mammoth Hot Springs

Globe trotter Joseys covers 175000 miles to date

Joseys, a former Croatian farmer now on a world tour, has walked over 175000 miles since 1901. He arrived in Boston on his latest globe trotting journey and has gathered 5000 autographs from prominent people worldwide. His collection includes signatures of nearly all European and Asian rulers and Americans such as President Wilson and the late Colonel Roosevelt. He has seven to eight notable stalenages from his 19 years of hiking.

Joseys Koston Croatia Europe Wilson Roosevelt

Prosperity wave lifts Jamaica sugar planters

Kingston Jamaica reports a surge of wealth as sugar and banana planters gain strong profits. Sugar prices rise from 30 to 600 per ton in the English market, prompting investment in new machinery and government action to safeguard local supplies.

Shoat Death in Kentucky After Pig Attacks Knife

Georgetown Kentucky report: Cavanaugh Hughes attempted to kill a 100 pound shoat. The pig seized a butcher knife, ran, and dropped it as Hughes pursued. The knife blade entered the pig’s throat after the blade struck butt end first. Hughes then finished the job.

Georgetown. Ky Cavanaugh Hughes Hughes

Considerate Young Hero From Covington

Five year old Faieds SBi cut his foot so badly he could hardly walk He dragged himself to the hospital to spare his mother from worry Her fainting at the sight of his blood underscores a quiet act of bravery in Covington Kentucky

Covington Faieds Sbi

Cherokee Bill Celebrates 123rd Birthday in Grand Junction

Cherokee Bill, a veteran of the plains and War of 1812, marks his 123rd birthday at the county home in Grand Junction Colorado. He recalls bow and arrow fighting natives and British troops, enlisted at fifteen, born June 6, 1797, and listed twice as America's oldest native. He wears a cattail down cap and uses a Civil War cane, though he grows feeble with age.

Grand Junction Col Bill America

Raids Net Fortune in Booze Across New England

Federal prohibition agents in New England have seized over 35 000 gallons of liquor and alcohol valued at about 1 000 000 in raids since January. Thousands of gallons of beer with more than half of 1 percent alcohol were also confiscated. The liquor is stored in eight warehouses awaiting transport to Washington.

Boston New England William J. McCarthy Washington

Detested Cowardice Spurs Boy to Daring Fight

A teacher interrupted Cecil as he held George down while challenging him to fight. Cecil explained he aimed to “dare” George into courage and planned a future scrap after convincing him to stand up to the challenge.

Cecil George

What He Got for His Dollar

A humorous exchange about coal saving ads. The punchline notes one useful tip: coal lasts longer when kept away from stoves and furnaces.

Boston Transcript

Boy Gives Baby Watch To Play With

Gordon is blamed for giving a baby his watch to play with. The infant put the watch in her mouth and nearly swallowed it before the mother arrives in a hurry. Gordon says he held the chain so it wouldn’t go far, hoping his father would buy a better one.

Gordon Baby Ordan

Italian Libia Territory in Africa

Italian Libia now comprises the two provinces of Tripolitana and Cirenaica along the north African coast between French Tunis to the west and the east, extending from near 23 degrees east longitude. Its northernmost point lies near the 33 degree north latitude, with the southern limit extending across the Sahara.

Tripolitana Cirenaica Africa Tunis Sahara

Burroughs Adding Machine Ribbons For Sale

Paper and L. C. Smith typewriter ribbons offered by the Report office for Burroughs Adding Machine users.

Burroughs L. C. Smith

All Metal JL-6 Plane Promises Aero Revolution

John M. Larsen's JL-6 all metal monoplane is hailed as a major leap in aircraft design, replacing frail wood and fabric planes. The craft features an all metal fuselage, two rigid wings, Mercedes engine, low fuel use, and seating for six with room for two pilots.

New York America John M. Larsen Larsen Junker Company Germany Bodie Maj Ruou Lufberry Hugo Junker

Berlin Farmers Reluctant to Surrender Firearms

Minister of Agriculture Braun told a Taze Blatt representative that some German farmers resist surrendering guns to guard homes from marauders. He noted some store arms for subversive aims, but fewer than believed, and urged calm to prevent an organized rural outbreak.

Berlin Braun Tazeblatt Herr Braun

Civl War Vets Get State Aid After Fifty Years

Two Civil War veterans, both over eighty, received delayed state aid for unpaid bounty and interest. They were the oldest two among a group treated at the same session in Lansing.

Lansing Bowate

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