Heflin Flares at Federal Reserve Board Over Oats and Oil
Senator Heflin denounces the Federal Reserve Board for faltering monetary policy and hurting farmers. He cites Wall Street influence, brokered loans, and a costly Wall Street banking palace while ex servicemen beg in theatres for clothing. He questions the board’s cotton crop estimates and oats pricing harming agricultural producers.
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Federal Reserve Board
Congress of
Ohio
Croser
France
Congress
Federal Reserve Fund
Wall Street
Georgia
Mr. Watson
New York
Bank policy blamed for crushing cotton and cattle industries
A speaker attacks the Federal Reserve Board for raising rates and restricting lending, arguing the move destroys cotton and cattle sectors in the South. He notes high bank salaries, costly marble buildings, and policy that prevents farmers from borrowing on 1919 cotton and other crop collateral.
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United States
South
Federal Reserve Board
New York
North Carolina
Mr. Overman
John
Washington
Congress
Warning Against Unauthorized Insurance in South Carolina
Insurance Commissioner McMahan warns the public about sales of guaranteed blank checks and check writing machines backed by unlicensed insurers. He notes banks and agents push policies from American Guaranty Company and General Indemnity Corporation of America, offering little real protection due to lack of licensing and solvency safeguards. He urges avoidance of smuggl ing or bootleg insurance and cites low surpluses and uncertain payback.
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Columbia
S. C
McMahan
Bankers’ Supply Company of
Chicago
Ill
American Guaranty Company
Columbus
Ohio
Todd Protectograph Company
Rochester
N. Y
General Indemnity Genoration of America
Home Office Dochester
Insurance Department
General Indemnity Corporation of America
South Carolina
Criticism of the Federal Reserve Board and call for presidential action
A speaker denounces the Federal Reserve Board as destructive and tyrannical. He urges the President to assume responsibility, condemns defenders, and claims nationwide distress from the policy, accusing Wall Street of approving while the South and West protest. He pleads for deliverance from the perceived curse.
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Senate
Federal Reserve Board
Wall Street
Harding
John Skelton Williams
Congress
Paul
Christ
Fedeeral Reserve Board
South
West
United States
Born Again and the Path to the Kingdom of God
A sermon argues the necessity of spiritual rebirth, contrasting natural and divine life. It uses biblical references from John, Romans, and Corinthians to explain why only a life from above can enter the kingdom, with metaphors of swans, snails, and a wedding garment. It asserts Christ as the sole mediator and highlights faith in him as transformative.
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Heaven
God
R. V
Kingdom of Heaven
Kingdom of God
Nicodemus
Christ
Moses
Adan
Adam
Christ Jesus
Porter’s Antiseptic Heals and Relieves Pain
An ad style snippet touts Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Ointment as a remedy for a variety of ailments. It claims immediate pain relief and simultaneous healing, signaling a traditional mid century patent medicine tone.
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Porter
Psalm Verse About Seeing God’s Likeness
A religious excerpt cites Psalms 17 verse 15 contrasting eternal satisfaction in God’s presence with beholding His likeness on awakening. The text emphasizes vision of the divine and righteous fulfillment.
Good Roads Cut Gasoline Costs In Truck Test
A Freight Transportation Digest test shows a two ton truck using earth roads consumed 17.3 gallons for 100 miles, about 5.78 mpg and $4.33 at 25 cents a gallon. On a concrete road the same distance used 8.49 gallons, about 11.78 mpg and $2.12. Net saving over 100 miles is $2.21, over 100 percent. Columbus Dispatch notes potential national savings if all highways were paved.
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United States
Columbus
Detour signs guide Iowa travelers around road closures
Popular Mechanics describes state supplied detour signs used in Iowa. Signs show a yellow arrow on black, with detour above and below. When placed correctly the word detour below is painted over. The arrow points to the destination with stencil info inside.
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Iowa
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Mathematics of Bad Roads and Annual Losses
The Union Times reports a calculation showing 216000 hours lost yearly as 1000 farmers each take 12 trips monthly with muddy roads delaying 1% extra hours. At 75 cents per hour, the annual loss equals 162000 dollars, prompting thoughts on road bonds at 5 percent interest.
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Union Times
Points of Interest Marked Near Philadelphia and Detroit Traffic
Practical marking of points of interest within 75 miles of Philadelphia covers over 800 miles of major highways. Detroit reputed as one of the best regulated traffic centers in the nation. A home fruit and vegetable garden yields good dividends from time and labor invested.
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Philadelphia
Detroit
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Federal Reserve
War Finance Corporation
Bureau of the Census
Agricultural Department
The
Caraway
Alabama
Federal Reserve System
New York City
Reserve Board
Abe Martin
Sam Lomax
Grant Stroh
Moody Bible Institute
Jesus
Poetour
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