Farm board denies favoritism in grain sales to foreigners
A letter from Edgar Markham, assistant to the Federal Farm Board chairman, defends the board against charges of favoring Chinese and Germans over Americans in grain sales. The letter explains limits on donations, credit terms for seed wheat to relief efforts, and compares terms offered to relief buyers with those to farmers, stressing actions to aid drought-stricken areas while avoiding duplication with the Agriculture Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Spring Wheat
Farm Board
Grain Stabilization Corporation
Department of Agriculture
Northwest
Northwest Drought Relief Committee
Farmers Union Terminal Association
St. Paul
Erickson
Montana
Shafer
North Dakota
Armistice Day and the Push for Disarmament
A reflection on Armistice Day urging new meaning this year with a forthcoming disarmament conference. The piece envisions a campaign to make war machinery unnecessary and notes the harsh reality of battles leaving lasting scars. It contrasts hopeful ideals with the bitter truth of conflict and the lasting impact on lives.
Army In Action And The Call For Universal Disarmament
Fragmentary wartime rhetoric argues for abolition of war and universal disarmament. It reflects on soldiers bravery and civilization, urging leaders to seek workable peace principles without forcing nations to march to battle. It contrasts lamplight and rain with the marching army plea.
Learning to Drive Warns Teens Behind The Wheel
An insurance study of 4,000,000 licensed drivers finds drivers under 20 are about 40 percent more likely to be involved in personal injury accidents than the average, and suggests a discernible level of discretion only after age 30. Licensing boards may need to reexamine age requirements.
MacDonalds Courage in Forming Coalition Government
The piece reflects on Ramsay MacDonald choosing national service over personal career, breaking from Labour to form a coalition. Despite risking his political future, he won a sweeping electoral victory and earned voter respect for selfless leadership, offering a lesson for U.S. politicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacDonald
Ramsay MacDonald
Labor Party
United States
Press Comment on Foreign Phrases in Literature
A critique denounces authors who mix foreign words and phrases in English prose. It mocks readers lacking language skills and cites examples where non English lines appear, arguing the practice hinders comprehension and labeled as Bolivian and German phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raus
Omaha World-Herald
Wheat market fears Russia wheat import impact in 1920s
Aberdeen readers confront a chaotic letter arguing Russia aims to withhold wheat from the world market to force prices, while American growers seek to move surplus and stabilize prices. The piece discusses crop sizes, shipping routes, and potential effects on France and South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily World
Truy
Rusdie
France
Russia
Barly
Viola Mach Tours Welsh Homes In European Trip
South Dakota style champ Misa Viola Mach tours Europe visiting Welsh farms and towns with Mr and Mrs H M Jones. The group details farm life, tea rituals, and historic 1812 stone markings while observing Young Farmers clubs, contrasted shopping, and a theatre visit before touring the British museum and Wedgewood displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Viola Mach
South Dakota
Europe
Chicago
H. M. Jones
South Wales
Hill House
Halloween Party at Rand School Seeks Fortunes
The Willing Workers Young Citi g on a feegue hosted a Halloween party for Rand school YCL members. They visited a witch who asked for a rhyme before granting fortunes. Activities included a peanut hunt, bobbing for apples, and roasting wieners and marshmallows despite rain. Reporter Lauren Tonne notes the 4 pm departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citig
Rand
Lauren Tonne
4 H Clubs Hold Recognition Day in Miner County
Miner countywide 4 H recognition day in Howard featured presentations by H yl Jones state 4 H leader and W Jones county agent. Esther Sumfelt Margiv Morrell of Carthage won trips to St Louis and Hagen Kelsey Bernard Feldhouse and Dorothy O Neal earned gold pins and beef pig calf champions were named. New officers Hagen Kelsey Fedora president Vernon Kitchen Howard secretary Esther Sundell Carthage Alice Blankenburg Fedora reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miner County
Miner
Howard
Fedora
Alice Blankenburg
H. Yl Jones
Hazel Carpenter
S&s
Esther Sumfelt
Margiv Morrell
Carthage
St Louis
Bernard Feldhouse
Hagen Kelsey
Chicago
W. Jones
Bernard Feldhouwse
Richard Sawyer
Dorothy O'Neal
Vernon Kitchen
Esther
Sundell
Jones
Slate Fair
Brookings
Girls Sew At Meet Of Clothing Club
The Sunshine Clothing club of Alpena met at Bessie Skinner's home on October 1 to 2 o'clock. Five members and three visitors attended. They darned stockings patched and first year girls sewed a laundry bag. They shared health habits and the hardest to keep. Meeting closed at o'clock with lunch served in Halloween cues according to Beasle Skinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Clothing Club
Alpena
Bessie Skinner
Hallowen Cules
Beasle Skinner
Wilson Girl Reserves Meeting Announced For November
The Wilson Girl Reserves held a meeting on Monday November 2 with the president calling the session to order. An announcement noted a Vesper service meeting at the Congregational church at 430 Peer Street with invitations sent to all fathers and mothers. The fall meeting of the Gee WA A was planned at the girls dormitory of the college with invitations extended to every feeder in Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Girl
Congregational
Peoo
Gee
W.C. A
Wilcon
Polly Prim Club Reorganized At Realty Prin Girls Club
At a reorganization meeting held at Mihel Kisterman’s home, Polly Prim Club elected Osborn as president and Roberta Datlatin as vice president. They planned the next gathering at Alta Bollersler’s home on November 7, with emphasis on section plant improvements and meeting arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Prim
Prin Girls Club
Mihel Kisterman
Feer
Wate
Osborn
Wailea
Roberteon
Alta -Bollersler
aMedioe
Rebuilt Mile Stone Evidence In Fragmentary Note
A fragmented historical note mentions rebuilding a mile stone and references yearly cycles, saree and weaves of solid billets, and many kegs at a location. The legible parts hint at a reconstruction effort and a gathering of materials, with obscure phrasing suggesting an archival OCR artifact. The overall sense is fragmentary and uncertain about precise events or dates.
Famous sportsman redontal metallic element used in pewter
A garbled quiz listing scattered clues and answers. It mentions a renowned sportsman, various dictionary defs, and questions about numbers, clothing, instruments, and objects. The text reads like a crossword style jumble with partial names, hints, and cross references.
Laura Pamp Wins Prize In Halloween Contest
The True Spirit League hosted a Friday Halloween party with games and contests. Laura Pamp won the prize in a contest while Mary Copman visited the school. Evelyn Beck reports that Halloween cakes and candy were served at the close of the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Pamp
True Spirit League
Mary Copman
Evelyn Beck
Jolly Workers Hold Meeting Saturday
The Jolly Workers 4 H Sewing club held a meeting called to order October M by the president at the Bard Orane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Workers
Bard Orane
Bake sale follows club meeting at Dorothy Atkinson’s home
Pearl Russell led the club in a business session then a bake sale and social hour. Lunch was served and the next meeting will be at Dorothy Atkinson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Russell
Dorothy Atkinson
Reynolds Talks At Girl Reserve Meeting Sermon on Service
Miss Carrie Reynolds addresses a Girl Reserve meeting at McKinley school on Friday after school about the Girl Reserve service project at the Congregational church in November. She outlines the upcoming Girl Reserve birthday party set for next Saturday at the Washington school gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
McKinley
Carrie Reynolds
Congregational Church
Washington School
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Ke. Bec
Federal Farm Board
Department of Government
Board of County Commissioners
Gwendolyn
Ciomer
Helf
Gene Viewe
Habla Espanol
Genevieve
Atlantic
Viola Mach
London
Young Farmer Clubs
Clark
Young Farmers Clubs
Dees
Lyrie Theater
Uni@t
Reding
Y.C.L
Annie
Day
Thomas
Constellation
BNI
FFE
Big Dells
Littles. Dells
Lady Dells
Baby Delle
Dells
Dells Wlre
MES. G. V. Kieffer
Huron Theatre
J.cpenney
Hares
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