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Newspaper
Brook Reporter
Location
Brook, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1922
Page
7
A sprawling digest reports on wartime contract probes, unemployment trends, and government spending queries in Washington. It notes a $45,008,000 overpayment finding, jobless claim improvements, and slated budget actions while detailing international turmoil from Germany to Turkey, and political shifts in Chicago, New York, and London.
West Virginia District Judge George W. McClintic issues a broad injunction against the United Mine Workers and its officers restraining strike actions and intimidation linked to tent colonies near Charleston. The order bars payments or arrangements to disrupt voluntary labor and caps colony activities for a 90 day period. About 3800 striking workers and their families in the colonies are affected.
April 11 report on preparedness advocates clashing as the House began debate on the supply bill. The battle lines show fears of a smaller U S Navy versus Japan and calls for limits on debate by key committee members. House vote on the measure stalled amid strong opposition and renewed push planned next week.
Terri Ti April 11 Frank Lip inant shot and killed by officers who attempted to enter a home with a search warrant Constable Cacear Cagle and Policemen Moss List enby and Varry Walker faced Alamant frame armed with a warrant Five shots struck Alamant a quantity of whisky seized in the search prisoners held for federal probes in the wake of the shooting
New York April 11 guards were posted as the first services began in the new Fork Avenue Baptist church to protect John D Rockefeller Jr. The edifice cost over 1,500 dollars and replaces the Vitth Avenue church where the Rockefellers have worshiped. The elder Rockefeller remains in the South. Attendees entering the building were screened and vigilance continued during the service. Rockefeller had finished an address to the Bible class he previously led with his wife and four children.
A body believed to be Rev. Henry F. Reynolds, Detroit pastor, vanished November 13, 1937 on his way to church. Search nationwide followed the disappearance. Reynolds, a World War II veteran, suffered shell shock and memory lapses.
Washington April 11 The Supreme Court ruled that manufacturers cannot enforce contracts that bind dealers to exclusively handle certain copyrighted projects. The decision arose from the Standard Fashion Company versus Magraine Houston Company of Boston.
Fort Sill officials questioned testimony given at the coroner's inquest into Lieut. Col. Paul Ward Beck's death. County Attorney Hughes said further proceedings against Day would be pursued, as an army inquiry prepares to review the case. The Fort Sill board signaled continued investigations and a War Department report with witness testimony.
Five revolutionists and three federal soldiers died in a three hour battle at Fl Parise Tabusts as Gen Carlos Green rebel forces were driven from the town. Mexican war department reports capture of Green believed near. Jimoneg and 14 followers surrendered at Guadalajara Jalisco days ago.
The report lists mixed prices across commodities including spring wheat, soft winter wheat patents, timothy and clover hay, butter, poultry, potatoes, onions, and cattle, hogs, and sheep. Notable entities include Creamery butter terms, Wholesalers, and various regional grade descriptors with receipts and price ranges.
A fragmented advertisement page notes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root claims to treat kidney liver and bladder ailments and uric acid related rheumatism. It cites testimonials and a sample bottle offer by mail, with broader product push and unrelated fiction snippets on George's Future Home and The Leatherneck, plus Cuticura ads.
Wealthy Toungs town figure discusses a strange dream about a TV trend and a man climbing telephone poles. A tech man replies the dream involved a flying figure and a flower. The exchange ends with playful mishearings and wit.
An old advertisement touts Cole's Carbolisalve J8 as a quick healer for burps or cuts with no scars. It urges readers to buy OTC from all druggists or mail order from The J. W. Cole Co., Rockford.
James Murphy of Long Island City faced arraignment for smoking in a subway station. He explained he paid fare, dropped his pipe, and, finding no place to stash it, placed it in his mouth. Judge Oyle suspended sentence, noting the hypothetical without an umbrella. Murphy departed smiling.
A humorous exchange quoted in the Dinmologham Age Herald where a patient asks for the scientific name of his ailment and the doctor bluntly calls him lazy. The brief item reflects provocative humor and local newspaper tone.
Mrs W H Avis of Council Bluffs Iowa describes severe woman’s trouble after motherhood with bearing pains and weakness. She avoided operation and credits Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Dis recovery with restored appetite strength and health after about twelve bottles.
An advertisement from Wilmington Delaware promotes an opportunity to invest from 1.99 to 190.00 with the promise of abundant profits for an enterprise. The brief note suggests high returns.
A rough dialect dialogue questions ambition and satisfaction as characters discuss a man named Visitrr-ambitious and his wife, with Sambo-Yessuh remarking on women and bargains. The piece hints at social views and humor in a small town setting.
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