Tax Returns Highlight 1919 Cotton Prosperity and US Debt
The year 1919 brought rich returns for cotton farmers and rising income tax filings. The Treasury urges timely Form 1040 or 1040 A with guidance from the Deputy Collector. It also notes Europe owes the US ten billion plus interest and warns of a looming six billion dollar deficit by mid-1921.
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A. S. Walker
Austin
Texas
A. S Walker
Treasury Department
Europe
United States
Johnny
Uncle Sam
Angel
Sugar Price Hike Prompts Nationwide Dance to Costly Tune
The sugar equalization law, in force since 1919, drives a 9 cent per pound price rise above famine levels, adding about a million dollars yearly to U S consumer costs. Officials blame a blunder, while the sugar board warned 1920 prices would stay high.
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Washington
United States
Sugar Board
Irish Unionists denounce Lloyd George policy in Dublin
Resolutions from the Irish Unionist Party Executive Committee in Dublin condemn Premier Lloyd George for drafting the Home Rule Bill. They call his proposals dangerous to the empire and insist only a union form of government can save Ireland from civil war and further discord.
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Dublin
Ireland
Irish Unionist Party
Lloyd George
Shippers Oppose Six Month Rail Control Extension
The conference committee accepted the Esch bill to extend rail control six months after federal control ends. Che ford Thorne presented a National Shippers Conference memorial opposing pending railroad provisions. Shippers urged preserved state authority over rates and service and a quick return to private operation.
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Senate
House
S&ippers
Cummins
Ott Schneider's Produce Ad Seeks Turkeys and Pecans
Ott Schneider's Produce Co offers the highest market price for turkeys and pecans, inviting farmers to sell at peak value this season.
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Ott Schneider’s Produce Co
Huge Inter-Church World Movement fund approved in Atlantic City
The Inter-Church World Movement at its Atlantic City conference approved a landmark interdenominational evangelistic budget of 1 330 000 000 for evangelistic work across the United States and foreign fields, hospital and home support, college aid, social and industrial relief, and living wages for ministers and missionaries. A three hundred twenty million allocation is set for 1920, with a review board requiring denominational consent for any changes.
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Inter-Church World Movement
Atlantic City
Christian Church
United States
Cedar Chests for Congressmen Move Forward
Congress aims to honor local economy and charity by topping off a $10,000 fund to support Cedar Chests for congressmen, signaling a push to bolster domestic industry and homegrown gifts.
Fuel Famine in Britain Blamed on Export Profits
Shortage of household coal chills Great Britain as districts face fuel famine. Municipal schools may close due to heating shortages. Miners' Federation cites exporters as diverting coal abroad for profits, blocking domestic sale at government price.
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Great Britain
Miners’ Federation
Sees Grave Peril in German Rail Strike
The Catholic organ Germania warns that a general railway strike could threaten life and calls for compliant handling of justified worker demands. It urges cautious government action and warns against exploiting public distress for political gain.
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Bain
Germania
War boosts child labor across states
The War has increased child labor with more children under 16 working longer hours. Department of Labor figures show 47 of 55 factories in some areas hire under 12 and in others 14 age limits breached with 4721 children under 14 found at work.
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Department of Labor
Supreme Court
Bryan Attitude Worries Many on 1920 Election Outlook
Statement denying a presidential candidacy contrasts with Bryan’s treaty stance at Jackson Day, fueling concern among supporters. Observers note his growing popularity with pro Wilson crowds and fear disaffection could threaten the Democratic Party in 1920.
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William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Wilson
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