Germanys Civil War Shapes Broad Struggle Across Europe
The Brandon News reports on Germanys civil war amid the Kapp revolt and Bolshevik influence, noting battles for Essen and fears of Russian advance. It warns that radical German and Russian factions may unite, risking a wider crisis. Also discusses record high motor gasoline prices, US mining data, and the impact on living costs and Congress action.
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Essen
Berlin
Germany
Russia
U. S. Bureau of Mines
Washington
United States
Brandon
Congress
Flour Prices Should Fall With Increased Supply
The article argues flour prices should drop as U S production from July 1 to February 20 this year rose by 15 219 000 barrels and exports fell by 67 873 000 barrels compared to 1919 The text notes an accumulated surplus of 83 092 000 barrels and anticipates higher home consumption after removing substitute-use regulations, signaling ample supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Army Reform Sparks Debate Over Rank and Nurses
Congress committees push army reorganizing measures that critics say ignore lessons from war. They fault the bill for lavishing commissioned rank on nurses and other groups, risking a caste divide between wounded soldiers and the so called angels of mercy. Critics warn auxiliary corpses and further ranks erode army morale and discipline. The article also notes public interest in President Wilson’s condition and its political impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
House of Representatives
Angels of Mercy
The President Returns to Duty at Table After Illness
The president shows progress toward recovery resuming motoring and hosting luncheon talks. He hosted a guest for lunch and discussed business, praising meals as aids to clear understanding. He had been a shut in for a long time during an inconvenient period.
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Wilson
Tomorrow's Trouble and the Burden of Worry
The piece argues that tomorrow's trouble is usually worse in prospect than in reality. People spend energy solving problems of today for fears that may never come, and only by facing tomorrow’s troubles today can the fears dissolve.
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Pha
Hon George Ware praised as faithful representative
The Brandon News editor receives a letter extolling George Ware for steadfast service on the Agricultural committee. The author, B S Elliott, notes Ware’s votes for tick eradication, tougher fertilizer tests, and a key bill on testing of cotton seed meal and fertilizers. The letter also mentions tax confusion affecting Secretary Baker and Alaska mayor Loman advocating repeal of territorial meat restrictions to ease food shortages.
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The
Brandon News
Brandon
Miss
Ware
Elliott
Loman
Nome
Alaska
Alaska’s past famine relief foretold national strain
The article recalls how Alaska faced famine and starvation with reindeer brought in to ease destitution, warning that similar conditions could threaten the nation again. It stresses the need for meat supplies to avert starvation among indigenous peoples and to prevent broader hardship.
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Vartic
Alaska
Bids Wanted for Painting Rankin County School Buildings
Notice to contractors bids due noon April 15 1920 for painting the administration building and the dormitory at Rankin County Agricultural High School Johns Mississippi plans on file with Prof Charles J St John Johns MS Board of Trustees may reject any or all bids H P Barksdale Supt of Education
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Rankin County Agricultural High School
Johns
Chas. J. St. John
Johns _ Miss
Board of Trustees
H. P. Barksdale
Supt. of Education
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of R M Carter
In Rankin County Mississippi the chancery court granted letters of administration for the estate of R M Carter Deceased. Creditors must probate and register their claims with the clerk within one year after first publication failing which the claims will be barred. Dated March 25 1920 C J Stoven Administrator.
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R. M. Carter
C. J. Steven
Chancery Court
Rankin County
Mississippi
C. J. Stoven
Big Profit in Milk and Butter Advertisement Claim
L B Weaver of Grand Rapids claims Dr LeGear Stock Powders boosted a Jersey cow from six to twelve quarts a day and butter fat to ten pounds in five months while recommending the product for horses cows steers hogs and sheep with a money back guarantee from Dr LeGear Med Co St Louis Missouri.
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Dr.Le" Gear
Jersey
West
L. B. Weaver
Grand Rapids, Mich
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