National contest seeks best backs to prevent spinal deformity
The National Association for the Prevention of Spinal Curvature in Boston offers 1000 for the best woman’s back and 500 for the best child’s back, judged by licensed osteopathic doctors. The contest runs to May 25, 1921, prioritizing anatomical perfection over beauty to study spinal health and future deformities.
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Boston
National Association For the Prevention
North America
New England
Ganna
Jewel Carmen
Peggy Dolan
Nichols
Meadowbrook Span Formally Dedicated Bridge
Meadowbrook Bridge spanning the Snoqualmie River was formally dedicated Wednesday. County officials and delegates from Seattle North Bend and surrounding towns attended the ceremony hosted by the Snoqualmie Com Club.
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Meadowbrook
Snoqualmie River
Waas
Seattle
North Bend
Snoqualmie
Two Boys Held on Bandit Charge in County Jail
Everett report says Anton Perid en, 16, and John Ness Jr., 15, are in the county jail after holding up Teller Jenson of Silvana Saturday night. Jenson identified them as two of three who fired at him after he refused to pay $5.
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Everett
Anton Pear Iden
John Ness, Jr
Jenson
Silvana
Royalists Win as Lisbon Revolt Overthrows Government
Madrid reports the Portuguese government has been overthrown by a monarchist revolt with a new cabinet planned led by Maria Celho. Dispatches from Lisbon note no bloodshed as the government resigns and a ministry is formed.
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Madrid
London
Libson
Maria Celho
Passes on Trail of Lone Train Robber
Armed passes scour the mountain passes near Moose Jaw Saskatchewan for signs of a lone bandit who held up Canadian Pacific train No. 4 on Tuesday escaping with several thousand dollars in currency.
Russia Isn’t Black as Painted
Mrs Ada French visiting her mother after seven years abroad says conditions in Russia are not as bad as painted. She visited Russia in the early World War I period as an organizer of the Russian American Products Co.
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Russia
Ada French
D. C. Brownell
Kelso Mies Carrie Crawford Dies From Runaway Injuries
Carrie Crawford of Columbia Heights dies from injuries received in a runaway incident. The death is reported from Kelso with details indicating the accident occurred while the horse and carriage were in motion.
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Kelso
Mies
Carrie Crawford
Columbia Heights
Largest watercress farm located near Paris
The world’s largest watercress farm is situated at Enghorn near Paris, marking a notable agricultural landmark in the French region.
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Enghorn
Paris
Wife Won’t Pay Alimony Ruling Endorses Equal Rights Claim
MINNEAPOLIS Minn Oct 20 A divorce suit ends with a court ruling that women do not have to pay alimony. Benjamin Lish claimed joint property profits were not shared after his wife Minnie Lish bought the property with her money. Lish, who had a paralytic stroke two years ago, alleged cruelty but the judge sided with the wife on alimony.
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J. A. Montgomery
Benjamin Lish
Minnie Lish
Lish
Pyramid Pile Relief Promises Free Trial Suppositories
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile relief products claiming to ease pain and distress from piles. It promotes a free trial offer for suppositories and urges readers to request sample assistance immediately.
Reputable Hotels Won’t Be Shut Up
Washington reports that reputable hotels will not be closed by the government if bootlegging is uncovered among employees unless it is shown that management deliberately connives in the business. Internal Revenue Commissioner Blair issued the statement amid Prohibition Commissioner Haynes announcing hotel closures for law violations and instructing field agents to pursue hotel offenses.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Blair
Prohibtion
Haynes
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KR. Kendrick Smith
Lisbon
Moose Faw
Saskatchewan
Standard Oil Company
Pearl Oil
California
Minneapolis, Minn
U.S
Canada
Marshall. Stich
Aberdeen
George Acret
Boldt
X. Barteli
Harbor Ave
S. W
Conerd
France
Holland
Belgium
Denmark
Italy
England
Gillette Safety Razor Company
Gillette
Klamone
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