Enigmatic Canadian-Linked Robber Baron Arrest Target
Waterloo police investigate a mystery man named Barton described as a possible Canadian draft dodger. He claims Winnipeg as home after two decades of roaming the U S with little work, wearing neat clothes and a two inch beard that conceals a keen intelligence. Court records show inconsistent age and a dubious tale of identity, while officials doubt his story and consider jail time to hold him.
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Stiney Barton
Waterloo
Barton
King of
Winnipeg
Canada
Warton
United States
Manuel
Tne
Sall
Iebor
Retailers Distinguish Pricing Of Wheat Flour Substitutes
Retail dealers deny fixing substitute prices and explain margins on flour sacks. A grocer notes a 10 cent margin on 10 pound sacks and 25 cents on 49 pound sacks, while the national food administrator outlines price levels. Retailers say manufacturer costs set the base and margins cover handling and delivery. They contend the 19 cent margin on 30 pound sacks and 25 cent margin on 9 pound sacks often yield no real profit due to delivery costs and small lot shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Food
Rainfall Totals Across Waterton Nine Day Span
Rain gauges show 4.22 inches of rain in Waterton over the past nine days. Measurements compiled from local stations indicate sustained wet conditions in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterton
Weather memo records rainfall and flood impact
The report from Ralph Blinny, voluntary observer, notes a 24-hour rainfall of inches with heavy bursts and a stormy evening. Rain began after sunset and fell over the river area, hindering farm work as high water persisted into the morning.
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Ralph
Blinny
Nehtir
Grain crops favored by rains after heavy precipitation
Readable text notes soil conditions and corn being largely planted. It states heavy rains and moderate temperatures create a favorable outlook for small grains and grain crops.
Mysterious Advertisement Urges Help with Unnamed Task
A fragmentary ad text discusses assisting with an unspecified service while referencing suffering and a demand for payment, leaving the exact nature of the action unclear. The tone hints at a urgent plea or financial obligation related to a troubling situation.
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Firestone Cord
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A. C. Stewart Auto Tire Co
Bey
East Fifth Street
Coats
New York
PGT
East Fourth Street
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Price
Pitzgeralt -Bros
Oxford
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