Back in the class of personal journalism a scorcher of a reply
Russell M. Leeds recalls era driven by vituperation of opposing leaders in early Indianapolis press. William R. Nelson and Samuel Morss, later of Kansas City Star and Indianapolis Sentinel, published the Fort Wayne Sentinel. Beecham, owner of Fort Wayne Gazette, exposed private histories of Nelson and Morss. Nelson’s rebuttal burst into the Sentinel office with shock and rage over the Gazette’s charges.
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Russell M. Leeds
Indianapolis Star
William R. Nelson
Kansas City Star
Samuel &. Morss
Indianapolis Sentinel
Fort Wayne Sentinel
Fort Wayne. Gazette
Beecham
Messrs
Nelson
Morss
Sentinel
Gazette
Sam
Bill
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Oldest Town in Texas Ysleta’s Ancient Claim Questioned
Detroit News notes Yeleta Texas claims to be the oldest United States settlement with a tradition dating to 1540 by Coronado, but official records trace origin to about 1682 by Antonio Otermin. The tale exceeds substantiation. no firm proof exists.
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West Texas
New Mexico
Yeleta
Texans
el Paso
United States
Ysleta
Don Francisco Vasquez Coronado
St. Augustine
Florida
Texas
Antonio Otermin
Detroit News
Eclipse Aided Columbus on Jamaica Island
A historical tale claims Columbus and his crew, starving after being captured, used a lunar eclipse to force supplies from Jamaican chiefs. As the moon darkened on March 1, 1504, the chiefs pleaded for mercy and restored light after Columbus warned him.
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Columbus
Jamaica
America
Masterpieces of Wood Carving in Renaissance Europe
The Italian Renaissance produced elaborate wood works such as choir stalls and carved ceilings and wedding chests. In Spain Moorish influenced Gothic forms with later French and Italian influence. In the 17th century polychrome wood sculpture became characteristic, with choir stalls and screens as masterpieces.
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Spain
Chinese Devil Drive in Kuching Parade of Floats
Chinese residents stage a biannual devil drive in Kuching on Borneo island every 12 years. A long procession features ornate dresses and grand floats carrying young girls adorned with gold jewels. Other floats display menacing paper dragons while silk banners bear threatening phrases to frighten the devils.
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Kuching
Borneo
Ragged urchin sights batter cakes outside Broadway eatery
A prosperous onlooker notices a hungry street child staring at a girl baking cakes in a shop window. The boy rebuffs the helper, saying he cannot merely stare without drawing attention.
County Commissioners Hold Meeting in Cheyenne Nebraska 1928
The Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners met February 26 1928 with all members present after adjourning February 20. Divisional Engineer A M Gaddis presented a 1928 maintenance budget for the State Department of Public Works in Lincoln. Board approved the budget and related expenditures including patrols trucks equipment repairs and miscellaneous costs. The band of road overseer D C Hibbard was approved, Clark corrected Howard C Swain assessment, and Sidney Cereal Mill Company tax on 1920 was cancelled after articles filed before capital stock payment.
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Cowl House
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Board of County Commissioners
A. M. Gaddis
State Department of Public Works
Lincoln
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S.ceeeree
Wm. M. Goding
Oakley O. Otten
D. C. Hibbard
Pleasant View
Howard C. Swain
LeRoy Litz
Sidney Cereal Mill Company
Taxes Cancelled For Bruce M Wright Fire Damage
The board notes erroneous taxation on Bruce M Wright, property destroyed by fire, and a portion of land in section 6 township 18 was taken for Federal aid project 120B. County officials appoint three disinterested electors to appraise damages and report to the board. Regular session adjourns to March 6 1923.
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Bruce M. Wright
St. FE Grabill
Doings of the Legislature Deliberate Enactments and Veto
The article lists twelve enacted bills with governor approval including S F 66 selling state school lands for poor farms at appraised value and S F 61 criminalizing unauthorized tapping of gas or water mains. S F 40 repeals exexecutor filing inventories and S F 17 allows damages claims against illicit alcohol sellers. Senate File No 1 cutting code secretary salaries by about 40 percent passed both houses and was vetoed. no override attempt yet.
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Senate
Flu Infections and Local Visits Reported in Community
Several residents are confined at home with the flu in the vicinity. Mrs. Chris Crowell spent Saturday at the George Reetz home. Miss Elsie Fisher is ill with the flu. Homer and Mrs. Fisher visited at the Ellis Fisher home Sunday evening. Co P Herboldsheimer and sons traveled from Antelope Divide to buy horses at Peter Nelson sale. Carl Olson and Oscar Johnson called on Peter Nelson Saturday. Rev Pruitt of Potter closed religious meetings at the corner schoolhouse Sunday. Miss Yessie Hornby resumed teaching in District 13 Monday after a week with the shppe illness. Arlo Fisher called at Peter Nelson Monday morning. Mr Moench hauling water from Jesse Lambert’s while repairing his well.
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Chris Crowell
George Reetz
Elsie Fisher
Homer Fisher
Ellis Fisher
Co. P
Bake Sale by Dorcas Society at Sidney Meat Co
The Dorcas Society hosts a bake sale at Sidney Meat and Provision Company at two o clock on March 10. Committee members are Mrs Jack Karvanick, Mrs Ella McCarthy, and Mrs Otto Hink.
Rubber in the Philippines as a rubber source
The War Department notes rubber in the Philippines as a growing potential with four plantations producing over 202000 pounds annually. It discusses land limits, possible leases, and cooperation with Philippine authorities to attract investors. It warns Britain dominates crude rubber supplies and suggests developing Philippine sources to reduce dependency and boost US trade with Latin America.
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Philippine Islands
War Department
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Philippines
Department
National Development Company
Great Britain
India
Cameroons
Togoland
Dutch East Indies
Netherlands
Brazil
United States
South America
Latin Americas
Eighth Grade Examinations Dates Announced
The State Superintendent set final 8th grade exam dates for April 5 and 6 1923 and May 3 and 4 1923. Examinations will be held in Cheyenne County at Lodgepole Sunol Sidney Potter Gurley and Dalton. Mrs D B Fletcher County Superintendent.
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Cheyenne County
Lodgepole
Sunol
Sidney
Potter, Gurley and
Dalton
D. B. Fletcher
Apples share of total crop in 1922 estimated at 15 percent
The United States Department of Agriculture estimates commercial apple production accounted for about 15 percent of the total crop in 1922, down from roughly 20 percent in 1921.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Free Instruction With All Brass Instruments Purchased
A promotional note announces free instruction with every brass instrument purchase at Larson's Music Store. The offer highlights customer benefit and positions Larson's as a source for band and school program gear.
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Larson
Alabama Leads Nation in Peanut Acreage in 1922
The United States Department of Agriculture reports that Alabama had the most peanut acreage. About 200000 acres were devoted to the crop in 1922, reflecting a dominant state position in peanut production.
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Alabama
United States Department of Agriculture
What Happened to Jones at USA Theatre
A brief notice invites attendees to the U S A Theatre on March 15 for a show titled What Happened to Jones. The teaser urges readers to call for tax information.
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Jones
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