Peace with Germany and Austria-Hungary ends war clouds
Three Democrats Shields Walsh and Watson joined Republicans voting for the peace resolution as President Harding signed the measure. Hoover predicts Germany will buy 2,700,000 bales of U S cotton in ten months, making cotton the focal point of the crop belt. The Fort Worth Record notes cotton was the prewar gold of America bringing new money.
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Massachusetts
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Georgia
Harding
United States
Germany
Austro-Hungary
Herbert Hoover
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Fort Worth
Taft as Chief Justice Maximizes Public Service
President Harding appointed former President William Howard Taft as Chief Justice of the United States. The piece lauds Taft as an ideal American, sincere and fair, believing his tenure will end a life of public service with esteemed judicial leadership. It notes Taft’s varied career and predicts his opinions will be masterpieces of literature.
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Harding
William Howard Taft
United States Supreme Court
Taft
Wilson
Roosevelt
Modern Farm Needs Markets
A Tulsa Tribune piece argues that improving farm efficiency and rural life worsens urban drift, suggesting expanding global agricultural markets as the better fix. It notes that more output per worker forces farmers toward competitive pricing and broader export access to keep pace with cities.
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Tulsa Tribune
Doubtful Hope for Lasting Peace and War’s Lessons
The piece honors American war dead and urges disarmament as the world seeks lasting peace. It praises wartime sacrifice, stresses memory through monuments, and credits Pontotoc’s dead with preserving American freedom and democracy and lighting devotion to country.
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Main
Pontotoc
Western bankers clash with Eastern on Europe rehabilitation
A Washington correspondent notes western bankers oppose extending American loans abroad to aid Europe. They prefer prioritizing home investment and productivity to restore pre war status, while eastern bankers hold over six billion dollars in Europe. The piece frames a belief that European workers must toil, save, and endure to rebuild wealth.
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Washington
Europe
Fort Worth
Financial relief for the farmers and land bank loans
The article outlines federal steps to aid farmers through amended Federal Reserve rules allowing five year loans on unencumbered land and a $150 million support fund via the Farm Land Bank System. It notes a base loan of fifty percent of land value, with individual borrowing up to $25,000, and signals private capital will reduce government subsidies over time. The piece closes with a brief remark on Von Hindenburg praising America.
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Federal Farm Land Bank
Federal Reserve System
Opinion Pages Publish Reader Comments
Readers illuminate the paper with opinions that may differ from the News stance as the column prints varied viewpoints. The section presents letters and commentary reflecting public discourse rather than editorials.
Illiteracy and work ethic echo through 1919 editorials
The papers discuss General Pershing’s warning on illiteracy among slacker-era youth and praise steady labor as the Western states forecast recovery. They contrast educated citizens’ loyalty with illiterates, pledge future benefits from industry, and highlight Southwest agriculture as a path to prosperity despite deflation fears.
Ada Pays Tribute To First Returned Hero In War’s Cost
Pontotoc County observes funeral rites for Ada’s first fallen son who paid the last full measure of devotion to his country. As Ada and county celebrate news of a formal peace with Germany, the community reflects on the price of victory and the many loyal sons lost in Europe.
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Pontotoc County
Ada
Germany
Europe
America
Preserve eggs for fall and winter use with water glass method
With eggs plentiful and cheap housewives should preserve eggs for reuse next fall. Use water glass one quart to nine quarts boiled cooled water to cover fifteen dozen eggs at about three cents per dozen. Ensure freshness by using infertile eggs and keep solution two inches above eggs.
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Elva Roberts Duvall
Ottawa County farmers see crop rotation success
Ottawa county agent Lawrence reports crop rotation has proven successful. Farmers who have not grown crops for two years show the most satisfactory results.
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Ottawa County
Lawrence
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