Tragic Powder Blast Claims Life Of Mayor's Son
A fatal accident near the west field involved Jack Lewis and Warren Cook using unlocked county blasting powder. A spark ignited powder in pockets, causing a fire that engulfed Jack. He died before five yesterday morning after being rushed home. Funeral services were held at the L D S chapel with strong community support.
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C. A. Lewis
Jack
Warren Cook
West
Fleld
Sis
Cowley
Careless People Pay Careless People Pay
An insurance rate making discussion explains that rates for property are based on averages from thousands of similar fire losses. Specially trained experts, after years of study, are called upon for this service.
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Fivery Rating Bureau
Americans face Chinese market by building plants abroad
A returned missionary argues American priced patents cannot compete in China. He says Americans should invest in China to manufacture with local labor and sell at local costs, noting Chinese copying regardless of patents. He cites parallels with International Harvester and Ford expanding overseas to tap profits and avoid U.S. wage competition.
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Washington
China
America
Orient
United States
International Harvester Company
Ford Motor Company
Tariffs to Shield American Wages from Foreign Competition
The text argues that cheap foreign labor enables cheaper imports, harming American industry and wages. It urges protective tariffs to offset lower foreign production costs, protecting markets for American goods and ensuring higher wages by limiting cheap overseas competition. A tariff bill is being prepared to impose duties on imports threatening domestic products.
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Congress
Allies weigh reparations step after May first
An article states allies plan to push reparations efforts by May first while expecting renewed U S public support for allied plans. It notes President Harding would not endorse moral support as practical aid, arguing Americans will avoid further European entanglements.
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United States
Harding
America
Trade Conditions Reflect unsettled U S economy and wage debates
Monthly digest from the Big Horn County Bank notes unsettled trade conditions across the United States with declines in stocks and rising unemployment. It cites German reparations as a factor and reports wage reduction resistance, higher costs and rail rate boosts, while signaling pockets of renewed activity and spring building interest.
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United States
Big Horn
Prices for nursery stock and seeds from local grower
Prices this season about half of last year. Apple trees in stock at 60¢ each. Ash and soft maple shade trees at 60¢ and 60¢ each. Free price list of nursery stock and seeds. Order early before stock is gone.
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Douglas Fountain
Owen Johnson
Ford
Yellowstone Motor Company Basin
Wild Bear Garage Company Worland
Yellowstone Motor Company Greybull
Town & Country Electric Co
Basin, Wyoming
Court House
Robin Bonwell Basin
Wyoming
American Bankers Association
Big Horn Basin
Town & Country Electric Company
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