Lonely canal girl meets Salvation Army captain in Ithaca
Tennibel Devon, a child of a brutal father and worn mother, wanders to a Salvation Army hall in Ithaca New York where she meets Captain Phillip MacCauley. They discuss future plans and marriage as Tony nears adulthood.
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Tennibel Devon
Salvation Army
Ithaca
N.y
Phillip MacCauley
Devon
Reggie
Tony
Paul Pendlehaven
Lendleheavens
Felier
Edith Devon
Pendlehavens
Pendehaven
Paul Pendelhaven
Regey
Pendlehaven
John Pendlehaven
Rege
Edith
The Boat Family Confronts a Planned Forced Marriage
On the canal boat Uriah and Edith Devon press Tony Tennibel toward an arranged marriage to Reginald Brown to secure wealth from the Pendlehaven family. Tony resists, defendered by a sparked act of defiance as tension erupts on the deck amid threats and abuse.
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Teoh Tewou
Trhaen
Edith
Prishti
Devon
Ruth
Uriah Devon
Asish Deven
Towulbel
Tonulbel
Kado
Eile
Rege
Paul Vendiehaven
Mrs. Devon
Tony Wes Wade
Reggie
Ithaca
Seow
Tennibel
Edith Devon
Tonnihel
Uriah
Tony
Devon Wee
Momtoy
Ferguson Denies Link to Blue Laws Propaganda
Rev John Ferguson clarifies that the Lord's Day Alliance has no legislative program backing blue law propaganda. He states the alliance seeks only to protect the Sunday rest day and individual conscience, opposing any sectarian or class legislation and urging state protection of public rights to worship.
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Leslie Mountford
John Ferguson
Washington
Lord's Day Alliance
Ferguson
Alliance
Park Plan Near Muscatine Aims 400 Acre Cedar River Reserve
Iowa reports outline for a 400 member inter city park project forming a 400 acre natural park along the Cedar River near the Salisbury bridge. Plans include a two story clubhouse cost about 49000 and a July 4 dedication with construction targeting a June start. The club spans Muscatine Davenport Iowa City West Liberty Columbus Junction Wilton and surrounding areas. The venture seeks $100000 capital. 1920 Britain debt reduction noted.
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Cedar River
Muscatine
Salisbury Bridge
R. P. Howell
Iowa City
Davenport
West Liberty
Columbus Junction
Wilton
Washington
Judge Howell
Grigg and Frater
Supreme Court Faces Rulings on National Issues Today
The Supreme Court may issue decisions on several nationwide matters after a recess. Cases include Newberry's election law appeal, two internal revenue disputes tied to federal finances, Lever Act challenges, and the farm loan act test. Labor interests appear in UMW against Coronado Coal and related suits.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Truman H. Newberry
Michigan
Newberry
Internal Revenue
Atherton Mills
United Mine Workers
Coronado Coal Company
Labor Organization
Up In Mabel's Room comes to Graham Theatre for one night
The stage show draws on a popular New York hit with many women named Mabel. It promises light romantic farce and broad humor, appealing to audiences in love with or named Mabel and fans of the play.
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Mabel
Union Right to Order Peaceful Picketing Questioned
Labor leaders argued that the union's right to order and prosecute peaceful picketing under consideration tests the foundations of the labor movement built over forty years. They emphasized the issue under debate in two linked cases and the implications for union activity.
Pleasant Hill Church outlines March services and Bible reading
Reverend B W Pettit announces regular preaching at Pleasant Hill Christian church next Sunday March 6 with Bible school at 10 a m and sermons at 11 a m The evening topic is The Precious Alabaster Box and the church urges all members to boost attendance The Pleasant Hill Bible Reading Circle will be organized next Sunday at the church efforts led by the minister
Building prices down Glidden March 2 1921
The Glidden consolidated district lets contracts for a new school building at 190000 dollars down from 228000, saving 48600. R C Elvin Co of Minneapolis wins general contract at 120000, saving 40000. Ground purchased, bond issue 130000. building ready by January 1 1922. Also notes life guard tests in Massachusetts using oil filled shells to calm waves.
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Glidden
Echoe
Consolidated Disstrict
R.C. Elvin & Co
Minneapolis
F. Shadde
United States Life Guards
Cohascet
Massachusetts
Slogan "Lets go" Credited With Winning War Says General
The chief of the morale branch general staff who studied soldier psychology during the war argues that the slogan "Let's go" was the decisive factor in winning the war.
Ancient Sun Dial Used As Timepiece Delays Train
In Fertile a traveling salesman mentions an ancient London sun dial over six centuries old. The relic, brought from Norway by a great-grandfather in 1774, helped him catch a train by sundial. The man, J. Duverson, aims to meet the meddler who perfected timekeeping.
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Lwtory
J. Duverson
Northwestern Star Company
London
Norway
Worth County
Mr. Onverson
Quito Lightning Sparks Widespread Reactions
In Quito a sudden flash of lightning triggers widespread attention and varied reactions among residents as weather events unfold.
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Grace Miller White
Veal Vendlehaven
Devor
G—d
Darlin
Ede
Edie
Tonnibel
Tim
Tit
Megat
Reginald Brown
Great Britain
Quito
Whittaker & Burke
Johnson Counties
L. L. Ayers
Chas. Brown
Iowa
Safe—Sound
E. Burns
Congress Hotel
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