Dawes plan principles urged for Allied debts to US
Charles E. Mitchell argues in the American Bankers Association Journal that Dawes Plan principles should guide adjusting Allied debts to the United States. He warns against forcing payment to the last penny and says debt burdens must not outlive the generation that bore them.
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Dawes
United States
Charles E. Mitchell
National City Bank
New York
Te American Bankers Association Journal
Mitchell
France
Belgium
Italy
Pawes
Hmit
Shell
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Adversity a stimulant to good farming
Dean Dodson recalls a Louisiana farmer nearly broke even while stowing cotton whose wife and daughter were hospitalized, facing a $2200 bill. He diversified income by milking cows, selling milk and potatoes, feeding waste to livestock, growing rain and hay, expanding poultry, and cutting expenses. By year end he paid debts and learned thrifty farming.
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Dean Dodson
Louisiana
Savings Deposits Power Growth and Prosperity
A Savings Bank Division report shows six years of wartime savings totaling about 11.1 million dollars in deposits, with total savers reaching around 33.9 million. The article argues these savings fund productive capital, enabling plant and rail development and raising living standards, reflecting sound consumer habits and a strong business outlook.
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Savings Bank Division
American Bankers Association
Forcing Lower Taxes By Per Capita Tax Comparisons
Gerard B. Winston of the American Bankers Association Journal argues taxes should be lightened. He notes per capita federal taxes rose from 22 in 1918 to 44 in 1920, then fluctuated to 27 projected for next year, while state and municipal taxes show the opposite trend with rises to 38. He warns against excessive death taxes that could erase revenue and dampen incentives to accumulate wealth for heirs.
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Gerard B. Winston
Treasury
American Bankers Association Journal
Store credit costs 28 percent in farm survey
A North Carolina experiment station survey shows more than 40 percent of a farmer’s credit needs are short term, from stores or landlords, with store credit at about 26 percent interest while bank rates run lower. Merchants prefer cash, and better banker farmer relations could reduce freight and dealer profits hindering food production.
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Naclh Carolin Experiment Star Loon
Natural laws drive shifts in agriculture says expert
Great changes are noted in the agricultural sector as market forces and natural laws reshape farming. The Agricultural Commissioner and American Bankers Association emphasize that prosperity follows these basic, inexorable laws, comparable to any other business.
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Agricultural Commission
American Bankers Associa
Boston's Grand Old Bells of St. Martins the Fields
A historic note on the famous English bells shipped to Boston in 1748. The set, weighing up to 1400 pounds, hung in a tower amid dramatic events from the Revolution through early America. They survived fires and storms and remain renowned for their powerful mellow tones.
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Norah
Boston
VTL
Che Peerar
Gloucester
England
St. Martins
Londo
Dalden
Ponl Revere
Lexington
Bunker Hill
Charles River
United States
Hans Boven
Keeping Well Sanitation of the Automobile Camp
An editorial notes rising automobile tourism creates camping demands along major routes. It cites public health rules from Minnesota and general guidance on water, waste, and sanitation to prevent typhoid and dysentery. The piece urges cities to enforce healthful camp standards for summer travelers.
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Golumbian
Columbia River
Oregon
Aristie
United States Public Health Service
Minnesota
Bourd
Fenltt
Stile Hoard of Health
Tim
Western Newspaper Union
Portland Pride Portal Faces Opposition In United States
In a local political flap, Portland officials confront opposition from the Pride Portal group over a debated civic measure. Details remain unclear as critics urge changes while supporters defend the initiative’s aims and potential impact on the community.
When Sweet Alice Got Her Surprise at the Circus
An elephant named Alice, famed for mischief, causes a kitchen scene during a circus parade. She steps on tin cans, crushes cookware, and scatters a cookhouse before the troupe recaptures her. The episode ends with Alice chastened and released.
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Alice
Courtney Ryley Cooper
Ushio Cireus
Symi Listig
Albee
Van
Cans
Fragmented mock dialogue on groceries and town life
A garbled OCR style passage imagines a Nashville luncheon and a fictional exchange about Russia and England. It includes distorted names and phrases about groceries, a promise to pay on Saturday night, and stray references to Mrs Munle, Manny, and Castor Jad.
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Russie
England
Hillary Howse
Nashville
Russia
Munk
Munle
Re. SU
Manny
Bath Theatres and a Patron's Claim to Fame
The Boston Globe notes a keen cinema patron recounting Bath theater history. He recalls six persistent patrons, mentions the Opera House opening in 1918, and asserts Bath once had three theaters during the shipping boom. He touts himself as Bath’s champion and a possible Maine and New England champion.
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Uli
Pri Mate
Bath
Idot
Boston Globe
Opera
Hall
Ife
Champlon
Chamion
Maine
New England
Marjory Chooses A Bible Story For Bedtime
A mother reads to Marjory each night and asks what Bible story to read tonight. Marjory replies with a playful request referencing the parable of the ten bridesmaids and their preparedness.
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Marjory
Gasaling
Tragedy in the Woods Highlights Avoidable Fatalities
A dense, older prose discussion describes forest dangers and how hikers and wanderers can misjudge paths and fatigue leading to deadly outcomes. It emphasizes misperception of landmarks, progressive weakness, and the swift collapse of a traveler under strenuous conditions. The piece reflects on prevention and the psychology of such incidents.
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Dee
Vetapla
Someylere Aly
He Ellis
Cronttel
Lee Uber
Owarter Doway
Nile
Biside
Che Ridge Howe
Cage
Karnak and St John Cathedral Plans Set in New York
A report notes Karnak and St John cathedral rising in New York next spring as one of the world’s three newest religious structures. It compares size and grandeur to St Peter’s, Seville, Milan, and Notre Dame, stating the design rivals ancient temples in scale though distinct from Karnak’s traditional concept.
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New York
Tich Manning
Guelt Seers
St. Peter's
Malin
Seville
Mlorenve
Ste Pits
Cologne
York
Amiens Sind
Antwerp
Klar
Notre Dame of Park
Baur
No Ordinary Veteran Mose-You Story Emerges In Vault
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a veteran figure named Mose-You and Tavernier, with scattered terms about a veteran and a boy. The readable bits suggest a local interest piece focusing on a veteran profile and social details, but readable facts are sparse. The piece lacks clear names, dates, or events to confirm a coherent summary.
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Sanat
Tavernier
Had to Make Speed Over a Wool Finished in Hurry
A fragment shows a hurried speaker chiding Posey for talking while knitting by lamplight. The other insists on finishing a project before the wool runs out, hinting at domestic urgency and haste.
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County Sunday School Convention Opens In Des Moines
The Annual County Sunday School Convention meets April 3 in Des Moines with sessions at the Methodist church. Key speakers include Rev. Vineeny Laney and Walter Barton. program covers organization, conferences, and religious instruction for children and workers.
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Priday
Elagh
Ite
Isa
Riehey
Lenoa
Pri All Day
Pie Vaneenty
PO Haggieristiot
AEE
Batniy
Yala Desatierad
Peet
Wesah
Parsi ' Wo
Uwoage Fey
Fom Bl
Childeen
Reterty
Bedford
PYLON
Rivbey
Sharypsbury
Hepore
Peretyanih Periul
C. Waal
Mairview Selo
Vineeny Laney Peli
Walter Barton
Pee Matis
Camamlen
Barrace Conferminets Gener
County Board Proceedings Townships Annual Report Polk Township
The Polk Township annual report was approved by the Board of Supervisors. It lists on hand balances and receipts for funds, disbursements to various individuals and services, and year end fund totals including December 31 balances. Names referenced include Matt Parrett & Sons, Chas Moore, Troyer Smith, Tiny Clem, and a blacksmithing/grader service.
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Board of Supervisora
Tastov County
Polk Township
KR. Db
Avinigapi
Matt Parrett & Sons
Chas, Moore
Troyer Smith
Clem Fine
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