Better Beets More Beets A Call To Boost Sugar Beet Industry
The article notes U S sugar use rose 11.6 percent in the first six months of 1919 versus 1918 and predicts refiners will struggle to meet U S demand by October. It urges western beet growers to raise yields through scientific farming to cut costs and strengthen domestic beet sugar against foreign competition. It argues for encouragement and protection of the American beet sugar industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
United States
Germany
Postponing Inevitables In Mexico Land Grabs
The piece denounces a supposed new agrarian law in Sonora aimed at seizing American land holdings. It claims irrigation needs and aridity drive Mexican officials to strip US owners of millions in valuable property bought with American money. The language portrays ongoing confiscation as part of broader harms against Americans.
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Mexico
Sonora
Ameri
American deaths in Mexico demand forceful response
Harvey's Weekly argues Americans face daily theft, assault, and murder in Mexico as government protection erodes. The piece cites 251 assassinations since the watchful waiting season and accuses Carranza of failing to punish killers while noting U S reactions. It asserts peace requires direct force to restore order in Mexico.
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Sonora
Mexico
Fletcher
Zapata
Carranza
Harvey
Roads Robbed of Millions
Washington reports that railroad brotherhoods, via counsel Glenn E. Plumb, told the House Interstate Commerce Committee that private railroad management plundered public lands and that 18 railroads issued stock totaling 450 million dollars as bonuses between 1900 and 1910. The charges claim control by Morgan, Rockefeller, and Gould interests.
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Washington
Railroad Brotherhoods
Glenn E. Plumb
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Higteen
Brotherhood
Morgan
Rockefeller
Gould
Congress faces call for miller investigation by Plumb
Mr. Plumb demanded a thorough congressional probe into the miller to reveal exploitation of the people. Chairman Hach signaled the committee might avoid revisiting old ground, implying the charges had been debated long ago.
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Plumb
Congress
Miller
Hach
King Swope Wins 8th Kentucky District Victory
Washington reports King Swope, 27, a private in the war, defeated Democrat Hardin in the 8th Kentucky district special election by about 2100 votes. Swope ran on opposition to the league of nations covenant, while Hardin defended the Wilson policy. The win signals Republican strength and Democratic dismay nationally.
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Washington
League of Nations Covenant
Senate
Wilson
National
King Swope
Kentucky
Hardin
Swope
Representative Helm
Bryan
Buckner
Republcan
A Most Unjust Tax On Candy Repeal Called For
A wartime five per cent excise tax on candy is condemned as unjust. The piece argues the tax harms beet sugar production and farmers, reduces sugar consumption, and impacts every child buying candy. The call is for repeal and ties opposition to Republican job printing.
Employers and workers raise wages amid copper market rebound
In a statement issued by Utah Copper Co. general manager Robert C. Gemmell, employers justify wage increases as recognition of high living costs and a improving market. He notes past wage reductions in February were due to market stagnation, with future gains tied to anticipated demand. Mining camps from Arizona to Montana follow suit while I. W. W. and professional Reds withhold credit.
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Robert C. Gemmell
Utah Copper Co
Arizona
New Mexico
Montana
Professional Reds
For Sale: Alfalfa Hay Pasture and Sheep Sheds
160 tons first class alfalfa hay and 160 acres pasture with first cutting removed. Includes a good house and sheds capable of housing 2 000 sheep. Contact Ora Allen in Emblem Wyoming. The Republican is the official city land county newspaper.
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Ora Allen
the Republican
City Land County
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