Britain's War Debt to United States Clarified by Mellon
Secretary Mellon states the United States funded a 4.185 billion dollar war debt owed by Great Britain to the U.S. He explains advances covered purchases by each government and that Britain bore obligations only for its own purchases, debunking claims of cross guarantee for other allies.
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Britain
United States
Ashington
Great Britain
Mellon
Treasury
Melon
Mr. Mellon
Treasury savings certificates praised to aid debt and savings
Secretary Mellon explains government policy on treasury savings certificates in a letter to the American Banker. He states no intent to compete with banks and urges bank cooperation to sell certificates, noting over six hundred million dollars in war savings maturities and the goal to divert fraud losses into legitimate channels benefiting farmers workers and bankers.
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Treasury
Mellon
of Treasury
Kansas Suite Bankers’ Association
Treasury Savings
Court by Mail and Leisure Pe Post Office Disclaims Responsibility
The Post Office department rejects responsibility for marriages formed through mail advertisements and repeats that it does not oversee such affairs. Solicitor Edwards reports inundation of letters from deserted brides seeking government aid to locate runaway husbands and prosecute them. Some claim the service owes redress for engagements made via correspondence and money orders. Critics fear letter censorship and the impact on breach of promise courts.
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Pe Post Office Department
Edwards
The
Post Office Department
Postal Service
Wei
Colored Canvas Now the Proper Caper
The Department of Agriculture reports that treating canvas with earth pigments in waterproofing mixtures can double its life by blocking light and moisture. Pigment options include yellow ochre raw sienna and umber with linseed oil, plus lightproof formulas using petroleum beeswax and solvents.
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Department of Agriculture
Indiana BREVITIES summary of state crops crimes and rail news
A roundup of Indiana items notes Buckford wool quality down slightly, a Clinton theater safecracker theft of 1300 to 1400 dollars, pharmacy licensing exams set for October 9 to 11 in Indianapolis, and Bloomington water bonds denied. Also reports Gary steel plant activity, coal price uptick, high ground sale in Indianapolis, and riot cases linked to Vigo and Vermillion counties miners.
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Buckford
Standard Realty and Theater Company
Clinton
State Board of Pharmacy
Statehouse
Indianapolis
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Bloomington
Hammond
Gary
Henry Wellnes
Andergon
Board of School Commissioners
Indiana Steel and Wire Company of
Muncie
Wabush High School
Purdue University
Indiana University
Wabush College
John Kneob
Edward Trouy
New Albany
Charles Cavanaugh
Louisville
Ohio River
Kentucky
Sand Island
Edward Fret
J. B. Foster
George C. Laurant
United States Department of Agriculture
Tipton
Public Service Commission
Indiana
Meridian and
Washington Streets
Merchants Heat and Light Company
Union Trust Company of
James B. Roberts
Charles O. Britton
Illinois Steel Campany
Columbus Gas Light Company
Wayne Township
Allen County
Fort Wayne
State Board of Servants
Jesse Ki. Eschbach
Terre Haute
Gerstmeyer Vocational School
Madison
Governor McCray
Orchard Lake Farm
Kentland
Charles W. Zeigler
Attica
State Highway Commission
John D. Williams
Brazil
Linton
Central West
George I. Christie
Tike County
Southern Railroad
Edward Charles Elliott
Purdue Alumni Association of Indianapolis
Henry W. Marshall
David E. Ross
Purdue
George Ade
Clay Circnuit Court
T. W. Hutchison
James Hughes
Putnam County
Vigo
Ver
Jones Brothers
Junk dealer's copper theft yields dam workaround tale
A Montana junk dealer salvaged pure copper from waste water runoff near Anaconda after wheels and junk he hauled revealed copper deposits. He melted scraps, earning about $34,000 before detection. Courts ruled water in a public highway, not theft, but the case spurred a catchment dam to reclaim scrap copper. Accidents sometimes happen.
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Far West
Montana
New York Herald
Anaconda
Copper Company
War on Insects Threatens Food Supplies and Livestock
The article argues a large upcoming campaign against insects, noting 5 000 000 insect species and their extensive damage. It cites the Hessian fly causing 10 to 50 percent of grain sowings worth 75 million dollars, corn losses from Mexican chunch bag at 3 million dollars plus related damage, and cotton and livestock losses totaling tens of millions. It emphasizes growing insect inroads despite ongoing study.
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United States
Aren't you making a mountain out of a molehill
A ready made philosopher questions the drama while a busy citizen dreams of being a real estate wizard. The exchange hints at skepticism about grand plans and the allure of quick success in urban life.
Short Sessions What Broke Up Your Morning Bridge Club
Louisville Courier Journal reports that the morning bridge club saw members depart for afternoon sessions as more ladies needed to attend other clubs. The lightly reported social note hints at shifting schedules and club dynamics among players.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Senator Sorghum Warns Against Quotation Risk
In a sharp reply Senator Sorghum cautions against heavy reliance on classical quotes. He notes speakers may charm audiences with refined language they cannot sustain in their own speeches.
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Senator Sorghum
Fixing It Up and the Small Debt Negotiation
A brief exchange from the Louisville Courles Journal shows Flubdub owing 83 cents. The dialogue turns into a bargaining moment as the other party suggests seven more plus a call ten, framing a light domestic debt dispute in a humorous tone.
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Louisville Courles-Journal
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