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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1920
Page
15
A traveler recalls Queensland tropical shrubs where the stinging tree can kill if burned skin. The plant’s bite leaves no mark, yet causes maddening pain lasting months. Even horses and dogs suffer, while small trees hide danger on ankles. The leaf is nearly round with a pointed top and a strong, unpleasant smell.
The article surveys historic military headwear from the Revolutionary era to early modern warfare. It notes cocked hats of black or brown felt, riflemen hats with upturned brims, black felt caps with plumes, and fur trimmed caps for cavalry, detailing specific regiments and markings such as Liberty and Death, with governors guards using yellow felt and red plumes.
A traveling showman extols his wild Tar tary horse, boasting the animal is a real terror and challenging riders to bet five pounds for each minute they stay on the animal. He admits the horse shreds riders in ten seconds, noting the creature’s mouth is not large enough. A humorist interrupts with a quip about getting inside the beast.
The Chicago Daily News notes British warships carry nicknames like Ariadne the Hairy Annie Haggy Agony Narcisses as Nasty Sister Cressy Greaser Inconstant Inkstand Iphigenia Silly Jane Lucifer Match Box Hecate He Cat The Topi Nep tune Jew's Harp. American ships also show quirky sobriquets such as Saugus known as Sassy Gass Miantonomoh nicknamed My Aunt Don't Know and Wissahickon called Widow Higgins Winnebago or Wyall as We Knows fae Goes Slow.
A Minneapolis man signing as A A Hill has written to the Helena Independent declaring his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor of Montana. He advocates free trade and government ownership, and cites a proposed 2 million dollar shop and about 100000 yearly repairs as elements of his plan.
Associated Press reports daily violence in Ireland as Allan Bell, 70, a resident magistrate and royal constabulary official, is dragged from a Dublin tram and shot. Three police attacks in three days leave two officers seriously wounded. An inquest links a Wednesday night victim to army headquarters and secret service work. Viscount French laments Bell’s death as a gallant effort for Ireland. Despite a 10000 pound reward and government protection offers, no convictions have been made.
Stis Charley Stis, former scout for the St Louis Cardinals and seasoned minor leaguer, will manage Mineral Wells Texas in the West Texas league. His first pilot job was Peoria in 1911 winning the Three Eye league pennant, then fifth or sixth place finishes the following years. He helped develop players who rose to the majors including Flack Hulke Veach and Yelle and later sent Jack Smith and Ward to the majors from Aberdeen and Regina years.
In Novorossisk Russia on March 24 General Denikine said he would stay with his troops until the last. He asked Britain for boats to move 40 000 soldiers as Bolsheviks close in within 30 miles. The volunteer army has collapsed and 30 000 officers have fled to evacuate the country.
Chicago Ray Schalk White Sox catcher and American League champions aims to complete his thousandth major league game before summer ends, currently within 40 games of the milestone as he packs his veteran poise for the stretch.
The record notes Schalk as the best catcher in the majors with Killifer and O'Neill as rivals. It highlights his consistency and work ethic, nearing the thousandth games milestone. Tinker's club plans to tell fans game status by hanging a red ball from a wire across downtown corners to signal play or no game.
Columbus fans will not need to call the ball park to learn if Joe has a game plan. The report outlines a distinctive approach by manager Tinker to inform the public about lineups, schedules, and updates, aiming to streamline communication and attendance.
An industrial conference to promote harmonious relations between employers and employees will be held in Piibel on April 9. The call was issued by T. G. Jennings, commissioner of labor.
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