Reforestation Plan. Waste in Forests Highlighted
At a New York convention the American Paper and Wood Pulp association urged a national reforestation program with annual forest surveys land purchases and planting to reach 200 million acres. President George W. Sisson warned that ongoing waste in cutting and handling wood fuels the paper shortage and questions loyalty to future forests. The public deserves to know before funding big forestry plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Paper and Wood Pulp Association
New York
Congress
George W. Sisson
Association
America
Autocratic Plumbers in Birmingham Exposed
An Birmingham civic club study found that 67 journeymen dominate city plumbing, apprentices are banned in union shops, unskilled work is barred, and master plumbers must provide chauffeurs who cannot perform plumbing. The report notes the wage demand of $12 a day and warns such practices hurt workers' long term interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Unjust Costs Teach Lessons Across Classes
The text argues that exploiting others raises costs for all, as rent and living expenses rise for those who oppress. It predicts ill will and eventual consequences, noting that capital representatives learn a hard lesson, while many skilled workers still have to learn it.
Belgium deploys 500 troops into Germany amid tension
A Luxembourg dispatch describes a 500 strong Belgian battalion marching with bands and flags toward Mayence to cooperate with France in the Ruhr region. The piece ponders the symbolic impact, revenge, and public emotion, noting Belgium’s sacrifice and desire to avenge past harms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luxembourg
Belgium
Mayence
Rhur
Germany
The Lazy Home Gardener
Seed dealers report reduced demand from home gardeners this year with drops up to 30 percent in several states. Despite high food prices, weather may explain the lull as farmers curtail plots due to labor shortages. Back-yard farmers could ease food supply, but communal duty remains unfavored.
Army sergeant pleads guilty to Paris subway rights scheme
A sergeant in the American army admits guilt in a scheme to replenish funds by selling “certain rights to the Paris subway.” He sold these rights to locals in Paris and faces consequences at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolworth
New York City Hall
Paris
No interest in battleship launches sparks peace push
The text hints at public disinterest in naval armaments and armies. It suggests diverting funds from weaponry to civilian housing, proposing to blend dreadnought costs into home-building plans to gauge response.
Turnabout and Turkish Fortunes Reflected in War Talk
The remark jests that allies in Constantino ple should remain as long as Turks stayed. It suggests reciprocal fortune in history, forecasting that Turks may earn another chance after centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Hidden Heart in a Mills Town Private Meeting
Miss Copeland, a boarding-house matron, comforts Laurel Jeffery Barker, wife of Norman Barker, a mill worker facing unemployment and family opposition. Laurel explains her secret marriage and husband’s quiet bravery against her father’s harsh plan to separate them. Laurel reveals her father owns Wellston mills and Norman’s struggle for work continues.
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Miss Copeland
Della Copeland
Norman
Norman Aloay
South Africa
Norn
Tle
Norman Barker
Laurel Jeffery
Wellston Mills
Copeland
Finnly
Ebony beads and a witch of Suffolk town tale
Bead superstition linked to a Suffolk witch who owned ebony beads from the Holy Land and Rome. Mothers visited her when children fell ill hoping the beads would ward off evil spirits through prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffold
England
Holy Land
Rome
Retiring Head Waiter Cited For Two Decades At Fashionable House
A Birmingham Age Telegram excerpt notes a head waiter retiring after twenty years service at a stylish restaurant. Onlookers wonder at his amassed fortune, believed to exceed 106,000. The exchange hints at the waiter’s wealth and status within the dining world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir Dube Waite
Birmingham
Deed Records Property on Jericho Turnpike on Long Island
A March 15 1807 deed recently recorded on Long Island conveys the Valentine farm along the Jamaica to Great Plains route on the Jericho turnpike. The document lists buildings, orchards, gardens, meadows, watercourses and other features but provides no size or further description and the property remains unidentified.
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Long Island
Valentine
Jamaica
Great Plains
Jericho
Little Plains
Rocky Hill
Notice for Publication of Time Appointed for Proving Will
In Twin Falls Idaho the probate court fixes May 11 1920 at 10 a m in the court room for proving the will of Ane Anna Connor deceased and for hearing T Dan Connor's application for letters testamentary any interested person may appear and contest the same Dated April 14 1920. (SIAL) OP DIVALL Probate Judge lx Officio. 4x Apr 15 22 29 May 6
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twinalls
Idaho
Ane Connor
Twin Falls
Twin Midis
Anna Connor
T. Dan Connor
Divall
Notice of Write of Attachmt in Idaho Court
In Twin Falls Idaho a writ of attachment issued April 20 1920 attaches defendant Dave Parker property for $42750 plus interest. Document signed by I A Johansen as plaintiff and Homer Mills attorney with dates April 22 May 7 1920. Deputy Bowen Riga Cohen seal of office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Fourth Judicial District
Homer
Mills
Twin Falls
Idaho
Houck and Kelly sue Rogers in Idaho court action
In Twin Falls County Idaho J W Houck and C Q Kelly doing business as Houck and Kelly bring suit against Rogers An attachment writ was issued April 11 1920 attaching Rogers property for $200 The Clerk of the District Court Seat Siggins signed April 16 1920 with attorney Homer Mills of Twin Falls on record Ree Apr 88 May 7
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State of
Idaho
Twin Falls County
J. W. Houck
C. Q. Kelly
Coartners
Styvie of
Houck and Welly
Rogers
Twin Falls Cemetery upkeep due for 1920 notices
To lot owners in Twin Falls Cemetery the annual upkeep charge for 1920 is due by December : 4.00 for a full lot 2.50 for a half lot and 1.00 for a single place Payments may be made at Stuart Hy Taylor's office Twin Falls Cemetery Association. Ad appears to be 1920 notices for dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Palls
Stuart Hy Taylor
Twin Falls
All County Warrants Reported for Presentation
County warrants outstanding and payable at the County Treasurer's office Twin Falls Idaho include Current Expense Warrants Nos 215 to 705 inc 1920 series and Hospital Warrants Nos 593 to 666 inc 1919 series Interest on these warrants ceases April 26 1920 Dated and posted April 16 1920 by BL Wartuen County Treasurer A-1-20-29-24
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Hospital O
Hove
Wartuen
Notice to Creditors for Addie Strout Deceased
The administrator of the estate of Addie FE Strout asks all creditors and claimants to present verified claims with vouchers within four months of first publication. Claims should be sent to Guthrie & Myers, attorneys for administrator, Twin Falls, Idaho, noting this as the estate business location. Dated March 23, 1920. W P Guthrie, administrator.
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State of
Addie
Strout
Addie FE
Guthrie & Myers
Twin Falls
W. PP. Guthrie
W. i. . Crozier
W. Orr Chapman
Idaho
Alice O. Crozier
W. E. L. Grozier
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Associated Prices
Associated Press
Forests and Paper
Everett True
Mrs. True. NG
L Him
Mr. Dibway
SIAL
District Court of the Fourth
CS Siggins
C. J. Bowen
Hiomer OL Mills
Por
Teensgren
Twin Stalts
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