Distant Stars of Billiards and Golf in Town
A scribal reminiscence on local billiards and golf players. It notes two neighbors, one a top golf talent, the other a high-grade billiardist, who attract bankers and elites. The piece recounts Frank C. Ives, the billiard champion, rising from humble origins to English fame after defeating John Roberts.
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H. Ecaberecnec
Body Ie
Tam
Frank C. Ives
Perenge
Belfore
England
John Roberts
Ives
George
Crow Prince
Egypt
Sugar Consumption Record Set in 1919 Nationwide
The United States consumed a record amount of sugar in 1919, about 700 tons more than 1918 and 200,000 tons above 1915, with half from Cuba and the rest from domestic sources, Porto Rico, the Philippines, Hawaii, and others. The report notes Cuba supplied one quarter of world production while domestic output was one twentieth. The piece also promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an effective cold treatment to prevent serious diseases.
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United States
American Sugar Refining Company
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Hawaii
Whither Bound A Churchman and an Atheist Debate Faith
An exchange between a churchman and an atheist ends with the atheist dying ten days later. The acquaintance reflects sadly on the irony, saying the poor fellow is all dressed up with no place to go. A non-rolling ship is noted as invented, contrasted with the idea of needing a dollar.
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Heaven
Hell
Bond Sale Notice for Philip City Water Sewer Bonds
The City Council of Philip Haakon County South Dakota invites sealed bids by March 20 1920 12 00 M for fifty thousand dollars in bonds to extend water works and build sewerage. Bonds bear five percent per year payable semiannually with option to repay after ten years. Each bid must include a five percent certified check. Alvin Waggoner City Auditor dated March 3 1920.
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Philip
Haakon County
South Dakota
Haakon
South Dake
A. D
Alvin Waggoner
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