War time contracts audit reveals $45 million overpaid
Washington Brig. Gen. H. M. Lord reported a government audit shows $45,608,000 in excess payments to wartime contractors. unemployment improves, private reports cite better prospects from the President's conference on unemployment chaired by Arthur Woods. Army officers to be relieved, War Finance Corp. notes improve business outlook, Arbor Day week proclaimed for forest protection, coal mining work suspended by operators, and other items.
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H. M. Lord
Guonee
Arthur Woods
Emergency Commission
Lt Houen
House Committee On Labor
Nolan
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Lewis
New York
Spencer M. Carter Dies at Hannibal Pioneer Flour Miller
Spencer M. Carter a pioneer flour miller in the Mississippi valley died at Hannibal Missouri aged ninety six years.
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Spencer M. Carter
Mississippi Valley
Hannibal
Multiple Global Events Hit Headlines Across March
Treasury reports March public debt drop of 354 million dollars while War Finance Corp advances 2.504 billion dollars for agricultural and livestock aid. Greek assembly debates forced loan of 87.5 million. Tornado wrecks in Louisiana injure infrastructure. Bankruptcy petition filed against Swift Sure Oil Transport. Colonel Paul Beck killed in Oklahoma City. Roosevelt kin and Swift & Co. figures noted. International turmoil spans Poincare warnings, Budapest bomb, European debt tensions, and Irish Free State battles.
British Premier Lloyd George's Genoa speech noted
In Genoa Lloyd George argued for cautious European renewal, defending Versailles clauses and warning against revisiting reparations while emphasizing Russia's shift and the need for peace credits currency and trade measures. Poincare in Paris endorsed foreign policies and prepared to attend Genoa. Britain urged debt payments next October prompting Genoa discussions. Coal strikes in the United States faced limited success in talks and regional wage talks while miners press for nationalization as a longer term solution.
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Poland
Austria-Hungary
Germany
England
Belgium
Mase
Russia
Hussa
Lield George
Berlin
Wirth
Rathenau
Werman Industry Muin Finance
Germany By the Reparations Commission
Great Britain
Mrs Emma Gunter Praises Dr Pierce Remedies
In Decatur Indiana Mrs Emma Gunter reports long term benefit from Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. She cites relief from a deep bronchial cough and debility and notes their tonic and nervine effects during pregnancy periods. The ad urges readers to consult their neighborhood druggist or Dr Pierce Invalids' Hotel Buffalo for free advice.
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Dr. Pierce
Perods
Pierce
Emma Gunter
Calhoun St
Pie Pres
Invalids
Buffalo
Polish New Shoes Explain Care and Polish Method
A fragment explains polishing brown shoes by rubbing with a slice of yaw or similar material before applying polish. It notes that after polishing the shoes are easier to clean, with a wood polish mentioned as part of the care process.
Cole's Carbolisatve Quick Jelly Advertisement
Colonial era ad promotes a healing jelly for burns and itching with claims of instant relief and scarless healing. Includes call to action to contact Saothea W. Cole Co. in Rockford for a pack.
Missing Guidance On A Self Made Man
A dialogue notes that the man is self made and should have sought expert advice occasionally. The exchange hints at humility and the value of external counsel in a personal or professional path.
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Artif Oc Canes Perot
Funchal
Madeira
Hungary
Otto
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