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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1920
Page
7
A grandmother warns Charles about burns as he watches doughnuts fry. He sighs that big folks must mind God too, remarking that little ones bear the burden of minding both. The exchange captures a child’s view of obedience and faith.
In Regent Street the Yorkshire couple on their honeymoon meet Mrs. Clayton from Streatham. She offers tea and warm wishes as the bride explains her name change. Mrs. Clayton notes how strangers in a city feel like dear friends.
The Infanta Mercedes, sister of Spain's king, reigned queen for 160 days after Alfonso XII's death before the birth of the current king. Though six years old, her brief rule followed a unique succession as Spain did not apply Salic law.
An advertisement claims you can remove hard corns soft corns and calluses from feet by applying a few drops of Freezone from any drug store. It promises instant pain relief and painless removal “root and all” with no humbug.
A brief two person exchange from the Boston Transcript notes Mrs A insisting her husband’s smoking will aid identifying a future demand to economize. The line implies tension over financial limits and domestic dynamics.
An advertisement touts Othine double strength as a guaranteed treatment to diminish freckles. Apply nightly and morning with a typical course of one ounce often sufficient, with money back guarantee if no improvement.
Advice on confronting personal trouble emphasizes avoiding self pity and recognizing others face greater odds. Encourages resilience, noting trouble is part of life and progress comes from enduring rather than dwelling on burdens.
In May the Philadelphia mint returned to gold coin production after four years with 15,000 double eagles valued at 300000. On a single eight hour shift the facility produced 8890000 minor coins worth 1427000, including 340000 half dollars 2186000 quarters 4000000 dimes and 8399000 pennies. It also minted 1104000 silver and nickel pieces for the republic of Cuba. Women remind us of angels because they are always flying around.
At the Coliseum in Chicago on June 13 the Republican National Convention nominated Warren G. Harding of Ohio for president on the tenth ballot with 692% of votes. Governor Lowden shifted all his delegates to Harding as the party moved toward a landslide. Coolidge was chosen for vice president on the first ballot with 67% percent.
Governor Sproul cast Pennsylvania’s sixty votes to push Harding over 520, securing the nomination amid bedlam as politicians and delegates reacted. La Follette maintained Wisconsin’s twenty four votes to the end while the Philippines stayed loyal to incumbent positions.
At the Republican convention Warren G. Harding rose from relative strength to secure a nomination after a dramatic nine ballot contest. Momentum built as delegations shifted to Harding, with Gen. Wood losing few votes and Governor Lowden signaling support. The Kentucky delegation then flipped to Harding amid roaring cheers.
Boston June 13 Governor Coolidge announced he would accept the Republican nomination for vice president after being notified at the Adams house in Boston. He spoke with Mrs Coolidge and Capt Charles, his aide, about joining the Harding ticket.
Indiana man Will H. Hays was unanimously re elected chairman of the Republican national committee at a meeting of the new committee in Chicago. Henry McCoy presided. Harry M. Daugherty urged prompt action to launch the fall campaign and asked for a sub committee to confer with Senator Harding on officers and an executive panel.
Maj. Gen. Leon A. Wood issues a statement from Chicago expressing gratitude for the nationwide confidence and backing in his campaign. He also thanks associates for their loyal, unselfish help in the pre-convention effort.
Members of the Pennsylvania delegation reported a telegram from Senator Penrose's physician saying he was very low and might not live through the day. They expressed doubt about the statement attributed to Senator Harding in Philadelphia and questioned its accuracy.
Chicago June 13. On the final ballot Harding received twenty one from Indiana with nine votes for Wood. The nine supporting Wood earlier were Watson Beveridge Jewett Moberly Bush Bearss Hutzell Carlin and Stratton, some of whom favored Harding but stuck with Wood per instructions.
Tee and his secretary Henry F ee report the governor is very pleased with the Seerng despite unclear or partial information. The note hints at official satisfaction while leaving several details unresolved.
Montreal June 12 The American Federation of Labor adopted a report at its annual convention condemning the Republican platform in Chicago for turning its back on labor amid enthusiastic applause.
An inspection of wheat fields in Shelby county shows treated seed last fall largely free of disease with only two fields showing traces of black heads. 93 demonstration plots reveal minimal disease, and officials plan to promote the disease control method in other states.
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