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Newspaper

Ashton Gazette

Location

Ashton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1921

Page

2

Public reprimand for Sims amid London speech controversy

Rear Admiral William S Sims was rebuked by Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels in Washington over remarks in a London address. The defense bill totals 414 million with 18 million more than the house bill, while corruption of war debts and naval limits dominate debates among leaders in Washington.

William S.sims Secretary of the Navy Denby Washington Jackass London William S. Sims

Missing Ships Mystery Deepens Across Five Agencies

Washington reports that five government departments investigate theories of missing ships. Officials weigh floating mines and natural causes versus unknown factors, noting vessels disappear near Cape Hatteras with few clues. A mysterious postcard and several untraceable cases fuel the inquiry.

Washington Bureau of Navigation Cape Hatteras Ocean

Market Bureau Chief Quits

Washington June 25 George Livingston resigns as chief of the bureau of business. A successor has not been chosen and Mr Livingston has agreed to continue assisting the department for the next few months as a consulting specialist in markets.

Washington George Iingston Bureau of Business Livington

Bolshevist clash and fur shop raid reported

Tokyo says Japanese and Russian Bolshevist forces clashed near Nikolaevsk in maritime Siberia with few casualties. An important town on the Sea of Okhotsk is reported occupied by Reds. In Chicago a band of five robbed Lobell’s fur shop on Sheridan and Leland avenues, taking furs valued at about $10,000.

Lobell Sheridan Road Leland Avenue Chicago Charles Lobell O. A. Mann New York Cherbourg Cunard Tokyo Nikolaevsk Maritime Provi Sheridan Leland Avenue Propriet

Business' Is Repressed in Chicago Quiet Year Start

Chicago June 27. What is commonly the quiet beginning of the year shows business more pressed than usual with no prospect of early revival, according to Dun's review.

Dun Chicago

Naval appropriation bill reaches 414 million in final form

Washington June 27. The naval appropriation bill is finally completed by Senate and House forces carrying a total of 414,067,440 dollars. The measure is 85,000 dollars more than the house bill.

Senate House Washington Naval San Pedro Cal

Louisville Legion calls for housecleaning helpers

In Louisville Kentucky housewives briefed on a Derby time cleaning shortage to sweep, dust, and scrub. The American Legion posts enlist former service members to work with housewives, offering pay under supervision of a housewife in charge. The plan spreads to nearby cities with satisfaction for both employers and workers.

Louisville American Legion

Hopes to Serve Uncle Sam Captain Griffith Seeks Air Service

Captain Griffith of Seattle seeks a U S Navy air service slot after serving in Britain's Royal Air Force. He is credited with nine downed planes, two peons, and decorations including the Distinguished Flying Cross. He joined the American Legion to back his bid for congressional approval.

Congress Air Service United States Navy John Griffith Seattle Wash His Majesty Air Forces Sam Archangel Ttene Egypt American Legion Ifith

Pratt women recruit for American Legion auxiliary

Mrs. Myron Glaser, captain of Pratt wives and sisters, persuaded 28 women to join the American Legion Auxiliary. The Pratt unit, founded this year, already claims a robust membership and cites its strong standing in Kansas.

American Legion Legion Women's Pratt Kaw Myron Glaser

When Saul Was a Boy in Acts and Deuteronomy

The July 3 lesson surveys Saul’s birth in Tarsus, home training under Deuteronmical law, and education at Jerusalem with Gamaliel. It notes his upbringing in a pious Benjaminite family, the unity of God, love of God, and the twofold path of scripture in home life and schooling, with Timothey’s similar training.

Josh Saul Timothy Jesus Stephen Paul Philemon Tarsus Cilleia Bessaa God Jerusalem Gamaliel Israel

Quietness Better Than Travail Says Ecclesiastes

A proverb from Ecclesiastes notes that a handful with quietness is better than two hands full with labor and vexation of spirit. The saying emphasizes peace over toil and frustration.

Meet Each Other as Grass and Sun Quote

Brief quotation reflecting on human littleness before divine vastness by Rev. Andrew Murray. The lines compare the great sun to a blade of grass and emphasize waiting on God to bridge the difference, urging a meeting of souls in humility and wonder.

Andrew Murray

Aspirin Bayer Message on Tablets for Pain and Colds

The notice explains that Bayer aspirin tablets carry the Bayer cross and should be taken as directed on each package, not by physicians, with safe substitutes. It notes aspirin treats colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism barache toothache lumbago and other pains. Tin boxes of twelve cost a few cents. larger packages are sold by druggists.

Bayer

Tanlac Restores Tourist Captain's Health in Knoxville Testimonial

Captain Geo W. Womble of 105 Jennings St Knoxville Tennessee reports severe stomach and intestinal troubles for months with chest pain insomnia and constipation. After two bottles of Tanlac he says he can eat normally sleep better and feels revived with youth energy and ambition. He praises Kuhn in Chambliss contact and endorses Tanlac as sold by leading druggists.

Geo. W. Womble Jennings St Knoxville Tenn Captain Womble Tanlac Siam Dan M. Chambliss Kuhinan & Chambliss

Perfume Exports Plummet Yet Return to Home Trade

War curbs on international perfume and cosmetic sales, but home trade rebounds as 1920 exports total 4,780,598 dollars. England remains the largest buyer, followed by Cuba, Australia, and Brazil, with prewar 1914 values far surpassed by wartime figures.

England Cuba Australia Brazil

Too Much Welfaring Opinion in Portland Dispatch

A Portland Oregonian reflection argues welfare programs grow excessive and crowd out self reliance. The writer criticizes broad welfare aims and urges fewer handouts to increase listening and personal accountability.

Portland Oregonian

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