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Newspaper
Coatesville Herald
Location
Coatesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1919
Page
2
A Bloomington, Illinois girl tops contenders for the George Washington scholarship offering $300 yearly for a four year college course. A Canadian airplane hunt for caribou is featured as a new sport. A circulating item claims 1,650,361 Americans cannot read or write any language, prompting questions about literacy nationwide.
The article notes scare headlines linger after wartime and highlights transatlantic airmen’s feats as they attempt to cross the Atlantic. It praises an American for leading the effort, acknowledging the natural expectation of bold achievement.
The article notes Jess Willard and Jack Dempsey facing harsh remarks for avoiding military service as their World War era bout promises thousands in winnings. It questions the lack of poetic justice as soldiers earned small pay while the bout attracts huge crowds.
The article notes George Washington was likely the nation’s richest man at death with wealth above 500000 dollars. He inherited a fortune from his brother Lawrence and his wife Mrs Custis held property before marriage. Lands granted by Congress on the Ohio were valued around 200000 dollars, priced at six dollars per acre.
Vice-President Marshall criticizes government ownership arguing it removes incentives and accountability. He warns that running a shipping business by acts of Congress is impractical due to the need for quick decisions, flexible policy, and immediate rate adjustments.
The author argues that if a league of nations aided victory, a league of churches could help solve postwar peace challenges. They suggest denominational identity should be secondary in practice, if not in theory, to promote unity.
The piece argues that the League of Nations should align with U S interests and freedom. It critiques editorial stance on prohibition and cites the 1918 aero mail service between New York and Washington and Heinz family mottoes. It notes industry money influencing policy and calls for independent national action when needed.
Classified items including Dalia bulbs garden supplies and appliances offered by Mrs Stears S D Edwards and J F Walton Plus lost blue serge cape near Coatesville and a pocket book reward notice with Otis Stewart named Also sale of 80 acres of farm land near Amo Indiana and walking cultivators listed by Manuel Casady and Ora Hurst Litton Indiana
The Herald advertises a building lot in Coatesville with good drainage and a prime location. Priced at 125 dollars, it’s pitched as a bargain and inquiries are welcomed at The Herald office.
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