Story of the Army Pact by Secretary Baker in Wartime Debate
Uncle Ted narrates a tale of Newton D. Baker, the secretary of war, and his push for a large army after World War I. The piece covers Baker’s conflict with Congress over army size, the 175 000 versus 220 000 man debate, and the resulting political backlash and bond orders. It cites Pershing, Daniels, New, and Kahn in a dispute over defense planning and fiscal control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Ted
Jack
Johnny
United States Army
Ruth
Wilson
Newton D. Baker
Germany
Baker
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Mr. Baker
Harry S. New
Indiana
Navy Daniels
Reed
Daniels
House
Kahn
Military Affairs Committee
Representative Mondel
Wyoming
Fondell
War
Secretary of War
Geddes Seeks British Aid With U S Account Payment
A fragment hints that Ambassador Geddes may speed to Britain to urge John Bull to pay the United States a small settlement. The piece playfully imagines Geddes becoming a messenger to deliver a British check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geddes
Great Britain
John Bull
Hints on Dried Beet Pulp and Molasses
The Great Western Sugar Company notes sharp price cuts for dried beet pulp and beet molasses, urging dairymen and farmers to consider these feeds. Dried pulp sells around $40 on the Atlantic coast but $18.40 in Colorado and Nebraska after returns on bags and freight tweaks, with strong fattening and milk-boosting benefits cited. Molasses runs about $15 per ton, praised for appetite, coat, and weight gains, with guidance to start small and ramp up to avoid scouring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Seaboard
Greatestern Sugar Company
Monvena
Wyoming
Colorado
Nebraska
Great Western Sugar Company
Faces Saved as Southern Reps Support Revenue Tariff Claim
The article reports southern representatives and interests backing a tariff bill framed as revenue only. John Kirby of the Southern Tariff Association argues for a revenue producer tariff for southern products, while acknowledging he is a Democrat and not advocating protective duties.
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Congress
John Kirby
Southern Tariff Association
Ways and Means Committee
South
Kirby
Certified Seed Programs and Varieties Guidance
The agronomist outlines certified seed basics, aims, and proposed county or state coordination. It lists recommended varieties for spring and fall grains and potatoes, outlines the certification process including sealing and inspections, and urges communities to join and sign by the deadline with county agents handling applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural College
State Board of Agriculture
Marquis
Defiance
Bliss Triumph
Farmer John Cottrell addresses International Farm Congress
John Cottrell, a farmer near Irving, Kansas, speaking at the International Farm Congress, asserts there is too much advertising of agricultural hardships and too little emphasis on hopeful prospects in farming. He notes his dirt-farmer stance and promises to discuss genuine agricultural conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottrell
International Farm Congress
John Cottrell
Irving
Kana
Lam
Mr. Cottrell
Barbs of the 14 Points list 14 causes of war
A Dijon university professor of international law outlines 14 causes that may prompt war, all traceable to the postwar peace and the author of the 14 points. He notes one cause will fade from danger after March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dijon University
France
Estate sale order in Hibbert case for Basin land
In re estate of Walter S Hibbert Wyoming district court orders show cause for sale of Park county parcels. Hearing in chambers set for January 22 1921 at Basin courthouse 10 am. Administratrix Sarah J Hibbert petitioned to sell Lots 47 A B C Lot 2 Sec 20 Lot 5 Sec 17 T 50 N R 106 W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Horn County
Wyoming
Walter S. Hibbert
Chambers
Sarah J. Hibbert
Park County
Court House
Basin
Mary L. Harvey Appointed Administratrix for Z T Harvey Estate
Notice publicizing that Mary L. Harvey was appointed administratrix of the Z T Harvey estate on December 27, 1920. Creditors must present claims within six months to preserve their preference rights and within one year to avoid being barred. Dated January 5, 1921. 17-21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary L. Harvey
Z. T. Harvey
Foreclosure Notice for Basin Wyoming Property Sale
Notice of foreclosure on a 1920 mortgage held by First National Bank of Basin against the NE% of Section 2, Township 49 North Range 93 West Big Horn County Wyoming. Sale at public auction March 18 1921 at 2 pm, to satisfy a debt of 4006.75 plus fees, with prior lien to a $5000 Federal Land Bank mortgage. Proceeds apply to the debt. Sale at Basin courthouse front door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden J. Jones
Florence I. Jones
First National Bank of
Basin
Wyoming
Big Horn County
Court House
Federal Land Bank
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Ted
United States
Eastern Dairyman
Stockman
Parsons
Farm Bureau
Niobrara
Laramie
Pany
L. L. Line
P. O
Wyo
Mason and Dixon Line
C. B. Beck
Dave Tuttle
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