17 Jun 1920
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Newspaper
Coatesville Herald
Location
Coatesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
1
The Coatesville Herald notes the strain of rising prices on producers workers and retailers. It also reports a European scientist isolating the germ behind lethargic encephalitis and suggests a potential breakthrough that could end sleeping sickness.
Fragmentary lines recall a bygone hostess in Wongste, who used to pass the buster with admonition to guests, a custom of manners and restraint echoing through a provincial scene.
The speaker notes outrage at current prices, praising abundance yet condemning steep costs for everyday goods as shoppers struggle to cope with inflated rates. The tone reflects frustration over inflation and consumer strain during a period of high prices.
Austrian peasants grind wheels with butter instead of dairy sales to Vienna. To uphold Vienna as a gay capital the cabaret menu may shrink while music remains. Coin dealers offer premiums for the two dollar and fifty cent gold piece and the one dollar gold piece, halted since 1890, with rare specimens fetching high prices.
A fragmented report notes the New York socialist convention featuring a variety of delegates including editors and skilled tradespeople. The text lists eighteen editors, seventeen skilled mechanics, thirteen laborers, and twelve lawyers among attendees.
The passage notes that among twelve printers and 156 delegates only one is a farmer. It argues socialism suits city dwellers while farmers remain distinct from proletarian identity. The contrast highlights class and rural-urban tensions in the discourse.
The article defines a Liberty bond as a government promise to pay a set amount at a future date with accrued interest on the face value. It argues bonds are safe because the government can repay, advises holders to ride out price fluctuations and suggests buying more when prices are low.
An old friend, abroad, called the wrong number but reached a person in New York who knew the man’s whereabouts. The coincidence underscored unusually good telephone service and timely connection.
Notice declares the Town of Coatesville Board of Trustees adopted Resolution 1 1920 to open and extend Elrod Street thirty feet wide. It describes condemnation of lands and lots, outlines affected territory, and sets July 5 1920 as deadline to file remonstrances with a public hearing to follow.
M. E. Church notes preaching at 10 30 a m Sunday. Sunday school at 9 30 a m. Prayer meeting 8 00 p m Thursday. C N MecBrayer pastor.
Andrew J. Smith and wife transfer 5 acres in Middle township to Dennis B. Williams for 4200 dollars. Jennie Hadley and husband transfer undivided 1 15 interest in 80 acres in Marion township to Moses W. Stewart.
Melissa J. Pearson sells to William El more a lot in Pittsboro for 4000 dollars. Ellen Hardin transfers a Brownsburg lot to Maurice M. Hughes for 2200 dollars.
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