Big Business and the Soldier Bonus Debate United States History
The piece argues against soldiers' bonus proposals, labeling national business associations as against the bonus and framing it as a historical misreading of wartime costs. It notes wartime profits by exempt workers and compares pension fears to earlier postwar arguments, asserting public support for the bonus and referencing state referendum results. It includes ads and a marriage notice in Coldwater, Michigan, with a garbled ending.
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United States
Awakening to Farmer Support in Prosperity Effort
A critique argues that the so called agricultural bloc is really an American bloc, signaling rising interest among the public to protect the farmer as the source of prosperity.
Thrift and Home Trade Strengthen Local Prosperity
The piece argues that economy means smart buying of necessities and urges supporting local merchants. It contrasts prudent household spending with indiscriminate purchases, cites Russell Sage as an example of thrifty shopping, and stresses circulating money locally to restore prosperity and keep the community in one boat.
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Russell Sage
Wright Couple Wedding Trip and Local Honors
The bride daughter of Loren and Mrs Root of Kinderhook taught at Coldwater State School. The groom is a prosper ous young farmer. They honeymoon in Michigan then settle on the Root farm near Kinderhook. Col. Robert H Tyndall of Indianapolis nominated brigadier general in the officers reserve corps. Union City woman bakes patriotic dinner cake cut into 81 pieces. Ray Jackson of Adrian boasts an arrest by police.
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Robert H. ‘Tyndall
Indianapolis
Officers Reserve Corps
Tyndall
National Guard
Union City
Mich
Coombs Milling Co. Files Bankruptcy Petition
Coombs Milling Co of Coldwater files for bankruptcy amid claims totaling about 400000, largely owed to external banks and firms. Citizens of Coldwater express regret over the action and its impact on the town.
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Coombs Milling Co
Coldwater
Warn Farmers About Rat Disease and Products
An old advertisement warns farmers that rats spread hog cholera foot and mouth disease and bubonic plague. It promotes RAT SNAP in three sizes 85¢ 65c and $1.25, sold and guaranteed by FE L Mertz drug store.
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FE. L. Mertz Drug Store
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Fred T. Hackett
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Robert L. Wade
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Lamb
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Abia Michael
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Carl Demorest
Jamestown
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Warren D. Wells & Sons
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Donald H. Wells
Henry F. Wells
Tanlac
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Jay Crow
Marge Root
Elmer Myers
Ray Jackson
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Kalamazoo
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