Food Hunt Is On Over Land
Washington reports the department of agriculture is expanding efforts to diversify the U.S. dinner table trading plant specimens with governments and missionaries. Greenhouses test crops such as basella pattan litch and daskeen while farms bring in foreign varieties for trials and adoption.
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Washington
Aversme American
Department of Agriculture
W. A. Taylor
Bureau of Plant Industry
India
Patience
Italy
Australia
China
Greece
Tropical
America
No Letter Postman Shot Down by Girl in Belfast
Belfast dispatch reports Postman George Higgins told Rowe Flynn he had no letter or message when she shot him. He probably will die. The incident occurred in Belfast on November 9.
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Belfast
George Higgins
Rowe Flynn
Deny Crime Is Gaining Ground
The Methodist temperance board rebuts the Ansu ciation Against the Prohibition Amendment claiming crime is not rising because of prohibition. They cite Chicago murder figures of 190 last year and criticize the association for a survey labeling Chicago America’s worst city to prove crime trends.
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Washington
Methodist Temperance Board
Chicago
America
Seattle Women Meet to Organize Elites Committees
Mrs. Henry Landes Seattle councilwoman and temporary chairman of the Seattle women’s committees calls for organization of women’s committees. Women are asked to meet at the Chamber of Commerce Thursday afternoon and organization presidents are asked to send representatives to work for civic betterment.
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Henry Landes
Seattle
Council of Churches
Chamber of Commerce
Elyle Betterment
Crime totals drop after wartime prohibition say experts
Mark B Shaw a nationally known statistician presents crime figures for 1919 1920 and 1921 showing murders burglaries robberies and total major crimes. He notes declines over the period despite antis and claims wartime prohibition began July 1 1919 and crime fell in Chicago.
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Mark B. Shaw
Methodist Board
Chicago
Cop Refuses Rain Coat for Better Looking Gear
Traffic Officer 244, G. H. Collins, stands at Fifth and Pine in rain with no slicker. He rejects the provided black oil cloth coat with brass hooks and corduroy collar, saying it isn’t neat or better than past years and he will buy his own if needed.
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244
Fifth and Pine
Io G. H. Collins
Primitive Chinese gun dates from 1607 according to inscription
A primitive firearm produced in China bears an inscription on the barrel claiming it dates to 1607. The find highlights early gunmaking techniques and regional manufacture in Ming era weaponry.
Lumber Mills Near Normal Output in Week Ended Nov 4
A West Coast lumber report shows cut production at about 6 percent normal, with business at 26 percent hind production. The week ending November 4 saw 104,769,763 feet of lumber cut by 152 mills, indicating a subdued but steady output.
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Feat
Tion
Chinese Minister to Address Seattle Club
K Alfred Bze the Chinese minister to the United States will speak on international relations before the Seattle China club in the banquet room of the S C building Friday evening.
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China
Andress
K. Alfred Bze
United States
Seattle China Club
S. C
Slayer Caught in Victim’s Trousers in Berlin
In Berlin a bizarre case ends with the murder of an employer by Lenz who was found implicated after an incident involving the victim’s trousers. Investigation notes rope and other materials linked to the crime. The report hints at German-conceived methods and the suspect’s involvement.
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Berlin
Carl
Lenz
Figure Up Then Come Get Money
The Star offers five dollars to the first correct solution of a Strand Friday night contest based on the Sherlock Holmes puzzle. The contest ends Saturday noon and five complimentary theater passes will go to the next five solvers. Participants must reach 21 by adding six of the numbers, each used no more than three times.
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Sherlock Holmes
Strand
Sheriock Holmes
Strand Theater
Jumps Over Bull to Save His Life
Henry Paullin once a top college high jumper escaped death on his ranch by leaping twice over a charging bull. The incident occurred near Billings Montana on November 9. Paullin, noted for his athletic prowess, narrowly avoided serious harm.
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Billings
Mont
Henry Paullin
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the Star
Elizabeth Mason
Magine
Onanda
Second Avenue
Union
Pike Street
Union Street
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Roto Wereteby
W. ’.P . Oxforda Boots
Cea
Bon Marche
Hyland
Randa
Seybel
Billy Buster
Washington Shoe Company
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Bon Marché
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