War Risk Bureau to Discontinue Some Allotments after July 21 1981
The Joint Revolution approved March 3 1921 ends payments of all allotments and family allowances by the Bureau of War Risk Insurance after July 21 1981. Allottees or legal representatives may still claim accrued payments for periods between November 1 1917 and July 1 1921. After July 1 1921 allotments become voluntary and are paid by the War Department or Navy Department as applicable. For questions contact the Bureau of War Risk Insurance Washington DC.
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Bureau of War Risk Insurance
War Risk Bureau
Casex
War Department
Navy Department
Naval Service
Washington, D. C
Seat of the Trouble in a Snail Cousin Tale
Herbert vents frustration over a troublesome snail cousin after a quarrel. He bursts into the house in a fit of impatience and declares they cannot be friends, calling the cousin too full of human nature to get along. The scene ends with a tense decision to separate.
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Herbert
Mer Real Love Tale Sparks Office Gossip
A playful overheard rumor claims a woman plans to “take her Billy’s life perfectly happy,” hinting at deep love. The punchline reveals she meant her pet poodle, not her husband, reframing the tale with humor.
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Mer
Billy
Mexico Coast Line Described in Historical Sketch
A historic note describes Mexico’s coast line as about 6,000 miles long with the country’s greatest length around 2,000 miles and a breadth near 750 miles, outlining geographic extremes and coastal extent.
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Mexico
Bee driven tale shows busiest worker heading home
A compact note describes a busy bee heading straight home with a load. It emphasizes the bee’s diligence, comparing its effort to that of a Joan and highlighting the remarkable workload carried back.
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Joan
Arbor Day Proclaimed in Wyoming by Governor Carey
Governor Robert D. Carey designates Friday April 29 as Arbor Day in Wyoming. He urges statewide tree and shrub planting to improve health happiness and comfort and asks schools and educational institutions to hold exercises and encourage children to plant trees. Given at Cheyenne April 6 1921 with the Great Seal affixed. Secretary of State W E Chaplin signs.
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Robert D. Carey
Wyoming
State of
Cheyenne
Soldier Bonus Bill Again Before Congress
Washington reports Monday brings several bills to the House addressing major issues including the emergency tariff war taxes soldier bonus and relief federal budget immigration and road building. The five way plan for deferred compensation to ex service men leads as House Bill No 1 while tax questions dominate with proposals to repeal excess profits and war profits taxes and to impose a 1 percent gross sales tax and adjust income tax rates up to 40 percent for high earners.
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Washington
Congress
House
Longworth
Ohio
Bachah
New Jersey
New York
Bacharach
Have You Registered Road Bond Vote Reminder
Reports from city registration polls show marked lack of interest in the May 10 road bond vote. The issue affects all residents due to the large amount of money at stake and potential benefits to Wyoming's industrial welfare. All eligible voters must register if they did not vote in the last general election.
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Wyoming
The Story of Our States History Fragment
A disjointed OCR fragment recounts early colonial Massachusetts identity, naming the Bay Colony and Plymouth, noting the Mayflower voyage and first settlements, and tracing origins of the state’s name Massachusetts Bay and later Massachusetts. It references King Charles, the Pilgrims, and early towns around Boston with garbled spellings.
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Wachuset
Wis
Ceouthid
Massachuesetts Bay
Massachusetts
Bay State
Charles
Provinestown
Plymouth
Bolen
Raatan
Musnfehunetts
Huns Square Mill
Miesaachusetts
International Harvester Shows Huge Increase
The International Harvester Company's annual report shows net profits of 16,655,000 in 1920, down from 20,011,000 in 1919. The net profit rate to capital was 7.0 percent versus 9.6 percent. Sales reached a record 225,000,000.
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International Harvester Company
Tidball Named Wyoming State Commissioner of Education
Cheyenne April 19 Louis C Tidball of Laramie has been elected state commissioner of education by the State Board of Education. He was superintendent of Laramie schools and is brother of Judge W J Tidball. He holds a master's from the University of Washington and succeeds A A Slade who resigned months ago to become Casper superintendent.
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Cheyenne
Louis C. Tidball
Laramie
State Board of Education
Tidball
W. J. Tidball
University of Washington
A. A. Slade
Casper
More Legal Lights Added to Wyoming State Bar
Eight applications were recommended for Wyoming bar admission by the State Board of Law Examiners. Admitted from other states in good standing were Robert Le Bagby of Casper from California William Weasley Lacy of Casper from Mississippi and George Aaron Wedell of Casper from Minnesota. Others admitted after examinations included Ballinger Cobb of Casper Charles L. Bishop Jr of Casper William J Wehrl of Casper and Arthur A Emley of Douglas.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
State Board of Law Examiners
Robert le Bagby
Casper
California
William Weasley Lacy
Mississippi
George Aaron Wedell
Minnesota
Ballinger Cobb
Charles L. Bishop, Jr
William J. Wehrl
Arthur A. Emley
Douglas
Advantages of Motor Trucks on Eastern Farms
An investigation of 753 farms shows motor trucks replacing horses and wagons for 50 to 66 percent of hauling needs. Trucks traveled 1820 miles yearly with costs from 9 to 20 cents per ton mile. Depreciation is the largest expense, road conditions the main drawback, and trucks last about 6 to 7 years.
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United States Department of Agriculte
Tno
California Man Now Feels Fine After Tanlac Cure
James Wilson of 3986 18 St San Francisco California reports a three year ordeal with poor appetite abdominal pain bloating and sleepless nights. After completing three bottles of Tanlac his appetite returned and he now sleeps well and weighs more than ever.
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Tanlac
James Wilson
San Francisco
Cal
Old Indian Moon Names Calendar Through the Year
The text lists traditional western Indian names for months, such as Hard Moon in January Raccoon Moon in February Planting Moon in May Harvest Moon in August and Dry season markers in September and October, with various descriptive titles for each month. It presents a fragmented, phonetic rendering of the lunar naming system.
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Moore
Heo Moor
Sperd at Peasentitn A proferrite welehing Laipane
A broken OCR read describes a fast gun action and speed details, naming a person and place with distorted terms. It mentions a launch or throw at high velocity and a distance under a mile per second, with notes of slight changes in speed. The readable bits point to a rapid event involving a named individual.
Fragmented OCR: Sin Tools Mentioned In Bundle
Reading fragment hints at tools associated with sin and a bundle. Mentions names like Holmes and Otsther, unclear context and sequence. No clear event or outcome. text appears damaged and incomplete.
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Holmes
Repeal Volstead Act Proposed by Maryland Republican
Washington April 10 A bill introduced today by Rep. Hill Republican of Maryland proposes removal of the Volstead Act. The measure aims to end Prohibition and open federal enforcement to new policy.
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Washington
Hill
Maryland
Voter Registration Rules for Sond Election
The ruling by Attorney General Walls states residents must register to vote in the Sond election if they live in an incorporated village or city or in a railroad precinct that cast one hundred or more votes in the last general election, and have not registered within two years prior to May 10.
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Walls
Leaning Tower of Westminster Cathedrals Study
A curious note from London reports the Westminster cathedral tower leaning three feet off plumb while appearing unchanged from any angle. Observers note no deviation in outward look despite internal tilt.
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Westminater
Westminater Catheden
Inventor Patents Spine Support Harness for Harnesa
An inventor patents a new harness device designed to support the spine for men who must stop work and rest. The apparatus attaches to the shoulders and hips, aiming to reduce strain during sedentary periods.
Derivation of Magnet Name from Magnesia
The word magnet traces to Magnesia in Asia Minor where teloadatone properties were first noted. The claim links the term to the ancient city name and its magnetic observations.
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Magnesia
Aatn Minor
Bootleg profits near a billion dollars last year
Washington reports bootleg profits totaled nearly a billion dollars in the previous year based on international revenue data. About 30 million gallons of liquor were withdrawn from bonded warehouses, implying excess profits taxes of 200 to 500 million dollars due but not collected as officials seek methods to recoup.
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Washington
Uncle Sani
Making It Easy to Facilitate Fogerprint of Infants
A brief note proposes a method to facilitate fingerprinting infants in America. The item appears as a press brief referencing The Puewing Show from London and discusses the social or legal implications of early infant fingerprinting.
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Eve Weber
America
London
How They Do It In A Yorn Write To Eat Her Husband
A fragmentary item shows a woman at a social scene interpreting a sign word while her husband sits nearby. The passage hints at cultural gesture and tension at an intimate moment during a social visit.
Classified Advertisements Offer Low-Cost Local Listings
Classified column offers one cent a word rates. Wanted cleaners for The Camera office. For sale go cart price 150 dollars. Two help stove and pipes for sale. Typewriter paper and printing services available. Sewing machine in good condition for cheap. Contact Caldwell or J. C. Penney Co for hiring, buying, or help.
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Mra
Robert McClaine
Prontion
EB. F
Caldwell
J. C, Penney Co
Ute
Fragmented Note on Vessel Repair Methods
The readable text mentions removing a wheel and band and cutting a portion of anchor components to fix a breaking system. It then references a mix of unidentified parts with a compound resembling cement, suggesting an improvised joint repair using pipe cement.
Wool growers postpone 1921 crop sale in Boise meeting
Idaho and Oregon wool growers meeting in Boise voted to store the 1921 crop until market conditions improve. A follow up meeting with Boise bankers was called to plan financing and storage methods for the growers.
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Boise
Idaho
Oregon
Lines to Be Remembered Thought Takes Ian Out of Servitude
The fragment notes a line about thought liberating Ian from servitude, citing Emerson. It reads as a quotation emphasis on freedom through intellect and reflective life. The source presents a brief, philosophical excerpt without additional context or events.
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Ian
Emerson
Speak Well of It Cough Remedy Acknowledged by Mia and Arter
Mia and Fred Arter praise Chamberlain cough remedy in Zaneaville Ohio. The note urges Try it when you have a cough or cold and see for yourself its excellence.
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Chamberlain
Mia
Fred Arter
Zaneaville
Ohio
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