Meiji Shrine Opens With Masses Of Loyal Devotion In Tokyo
After six years and an estimated ten million dollars, Tokyo opened the Meiji shrine to the late Emperor Matsuhito with solemn Shinto ceremonies. Over 500000 worshipers visited the shrine on opening day, with 2000 officials attending the ceremony. The procession route was lit by lanterns as crowds waited in silence to pay homage to the emperor’s spirit.
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Tokyo
Matsuhito
Hibiya Park
Ichinjo
Kujo
Ichijo
Japan
Meiji
Meiji Shrine
Squirrel Found in Trout Draws Puzzling Catch tale
G T McSween and his daughter Annie Wear fished Horseshoe Lake and caught five large trout. The odd event: one trout carried a squirrel inside and another held a two pound gar. The mystery of how the trout contained the animals remains.
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Columbia
G. T. McSween
Annie Wear
Horseshoe Lake
The Yellow Ostrich Feather Quilt Charity urged to mountains
In Booneville Kentucky Nancy Hale fourteen and Cynthia Hale fifteen made a quilt titled The Yellow Ostrich Feather to aid six motherless siblings. Neighbors sent the quilt to Louisville for sale to benefit mountain women.
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Booneville
Nancy
Cynthia Hale
Louisville
Oil on surface of Point Creek sparks scare
Washington Courthouse officials report a railroad car wreck released about 8 000 gallons of oil into Point Creek area causing a surface slick that alarms city and local farmers.
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Washington Courthouse
Point Creek
Voodooism Described As Haiti Faith In Government Report
Washington reports that Rear Admiral Knapp says 95 percent of Haitians believe in voodooism. He cites a priest allegedly killing 13 children whose blood was drunk and flesh eaten by attendees. The text notes interior Haiti shows stronger practice and widespread superstition.
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Washington, D. C
Haiti
B. S. Knapp
Havy
Indmiral
Knapp
Welsh
Washington
Man Rescued After 40 Foot Plunge From Viaduct
Alex Urhanoff, 26, accused of stealing $10 from Mrs. Mary Mxsof, fled from a Bridge Plaza station pursuit. He leaped 40 feet toward the street, landed on a car, rolled to the road, and was stopped by Officer Kavanuagh and a mounted patrol. Hurt, he was hospitalized with leg and shoulder injuries.
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New York
Alex Urhanoff
Bridge Plaza
Ele J
Long Island “City
Mary Mxsof
Crescent “Street
Diagonal Street
Kavanaugh
Long Island
Hunter’s Point
Floating Crematory Vessels to Serve Tokyo
Tokyo plans a pioneering floating crematory with two 150 ton vessels able to cremate 30 bodies per cycle. The ships will be anchored near Shibaura after services, then move seven miles offshore for cremation.
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Japa
Tokyo
Japan
Anvhorfoat Shibura
Bones of Pilgrims Moved From Plymouth Rock Canopy
The bones of Pilgrim fathers were exposed briefly when the casket from Plymouth rock canopy was moved. The records do not identify the bodies but two well preserved bones and other fragments are said to belong to colony members who died in the first winter. The canopy will be removed and the rock reset to shore level under new conditions.
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Plymouth
Mass
Plymouth Rock
Firemen Rescue Pigeon from St. Mary's Church Tower
In Anderson Indiana firemen used a 40 foot ladder to reach a pigeon suspended over a high ledge of St. Marys church. The bird was entangled in twine and rescued safely.
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Anderson
Ind
St. Mary's Church
Training methods to curb balking in work horses
Practical guidelines address causes of balking in horses and steps to retrain. It covers avoiding punishment, allowing rest, checking harness fit, using rest rubs, and progressive training with trip ropes, the guy line, and controlled starts. It also details procedures for chronic bilkers and kickers.
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Guy Une
Silage Feeding Yields Beef and Pork Benefits
Missouri College of Agriculture reports two year old steers fed silage with linseed meal and alfalfa hay produce more beef and pork than full shelled corn feeding. One acre yielding 40 bushels of corn or eight tons of silage, plus linseed meal and alfalfa, can produce about 756.8 pounds beef and 11.3 pounds pork, versus 291.6 pounds beef and 68.5 pounds pork with shelled corn and silage.
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Missouri College of Agriculture
Honor for Canada at Chicago International Live Stock Show
Canada receives applause for standout Canadian entries in horses cattle and wheat at the International Live Stock show in Chicago. Saskatchewan displays strong Clydesdales and a University of Saskatchewan mare places second in a 24-entry class. Canadian wins include grand championships for Clydesdale stallions mares and wheat, plus border-spanning support of American producers.
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Chicago
Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan
Lady Bruce
Conyngham Bros
Wilkesbarre
P. L. James
Easton
Mass
George Chiett
Canada
Continent of
America
Tho Sands
Dear Girl Offers Rheumatism Cure via Box 0 Ad
Advert promises a four day cure for rheumatism after two years of suffering and invites readers to send name and address to Box 0 147 Little Rock Arkansas. It notes newspaper paper colors and comments on loneliness and social observations about city life and the rich and poor.
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Little Rock
Ark
Dr Pierce remedies praised as timeless in olden times
A nostalgic note extols Dr. Pierce products Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription for stomach and blood health and women’s distress. A testimonial from Mrs Mayme Teague of Jordan, Missouri cites weight gain and renewed energy after use, claiming improved sleep and ability to work.
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Dr. Pierce
JoroDaNn
Mayme Teague
Britain mobilizes forces in 1920 with large army and navy
On June 1 1920 Great Britain recorded 407000 soldiers in the army and 132000 sailors in the navy reflecting substantial armed strength in the postwar period.
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Great Britain
Why Are Skin Diseases So Difficult to Overcome
An old ad claims skin diseases stem from blood and promises real relief through S.S.S. a blood purifier. It urges readers to mail a case history to the Chief Medical Adviser in Atlanta, Georgia, for free expert medical advice.
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S.S.S
Swift. Laboratory
Atlanta
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Department of Agriculture
Buffalo
Wyo
Young Steers
Holland
Parker
Danaruff
Hindergorns
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
N. Y
Watson E. Goleman
Washington, D.C
Best
Garfield
Cascara
Quinine
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