Harding plan to reorganize farm and railroads in one move
Washington reports Senate leaders rally behind President Harding to push a unified farm and railroad reform. Norris lines up support for a White House conference as a financing bill seeks to place the War Finance Corporation in charge, replace government buying with corporate banking, and have railroads issue ten year ten percent paper to fund their obligations.
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L. C. Martin
United Press
Washington
Senate
Harding
Best
Norris
White House
War Finance Corporation
Norris Farm Export Corporation
Road Administration
Federa
Senator McCormick Eyes Administration Rail Bill Sponsor
Eugene Meyers, treasurer of the corporation, conferred again with Senator McCormick who has drafted amendments to the plan. McCormick may sponsor the administration bill as the president intends to address Congress personally. Sentiment among senators shows opposition to railroad legislation at this time.
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Treasury
Eugene Meyers
McCormick
Ili
Congress
Warm lunches aid underweight children in Ohio study
The Ohio State University home demonstration program with nine rural schools reports 176 children fed warm lunches gained more than expected. Of 31 severely underweight pupils, actual gains far exceeded the 560 ounces predicted, totaling 1504 ounces or about three pounds per child, with 147 of 176 overall showing gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Demonstration Department
Ohio State University
Franklin
Lane
Erie
Wonder Soap Delights Athens Painter in Ohio
Traveling sign painter T. F. Van Meter in Athens Ohio praises Wonder Soap from Athens Soap & Chemical Co. for removing paint stains and asks for a dollar’s worth immediately. The soap is available at Athens drug or grocery stores with mail samples offered via card request.
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T. F. van Meter
Athens
Athens Soap & Chemical Co
Ohio
When Business Is Poor More Teach
Cleveland July 26 business downturn drives return to teaching says Superintendent Jones at Western Reserve University urging more teachers. He notes wartime wages higher but now education offers greater future earnings and helps ease instructor shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Jones
Western Reserve University
Annie Laurie Inspired Song Ties To Real Life Figure
The line in the ballad Annie Laurie notes a real figure, but the composer William Douglas did not marry her as he died fighting under Marlborough in a previous conflict.
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Annie Laurie
William Douglas
Marlborough
Wlanders
Help That Aching Back! Dean's Kidney Pills Promote Recovery
Athens reader Frank Miller, a cement contractor at 981% Mill St., reports his backache and dizziness improved after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Cline Pharmacy Co. The ad urges others to check kidneys and seek the remedy.
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Dean
Athens
Frank Miller
Mill St
Cline Pharmacy Co
Foreign goods flood American markets as wages diverge
In Merigan Illinois Chicago July 25 report notes German wages at about one sixth and German goods undercut U S products. Tables show American weekly pay around 32.98 dollars vs German 5.40. Illinois Manufacturers Association president George R Myercord urges protection to save domestic industries and jobs.
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Chicago
Ill
Germany
Japan
George R. Myercord
Illinois Manufacturers Association
Europe
Say Prodigies Soon Fade Away
London July 25 Sir Maurice oe warns parents against over developing child minds after prodigies like Daisy Ashford. He argues intelligence matters more than early education and intensive early pressure shortens a development span, noting rapid growth leads to quicker decline.
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London
Daisy Ashford
Sir Maurice Oe
Institute of Hygiene
Sir Maurice
Marmaluke
Etheldreda
Lake Traffic Is Unusually Light at Lorain Harbor
Thirteen lake vessels lie at anchor in Black River due to scarce business. Local mariners say it is the first time in memory boats have been forced to anchor during the open season. Since opening day lake traffic has been lighter than any prior year on record. Some boats never left Lorain, others returned to tie up again.
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Lorain
Black River
Reed Chaise Lounge Chair with Rose and Black Cushions
Bronze green finished chaise lounge and tapestry cushions in rose and black. Comfortable resting spot with an original price of 65.00 dollars. Ideal for living rooms or sunny patios.
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Brusia
the Cline Pharmacy
Athens, Ohio
Sherwin-Williams
Pennsylvania
Coldwell
Lawn
Herrick
Grasselli Explosives
Wheaton Hardware Co
Worth
G&j
McCune Tire & Access. CO
Doan
Milburn Co
Mig Chem
Buffalo
Merigan
the Home Furnishing Company
Davenport
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