17 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1921
Page
1
The text argues that opponents aim to embarrass the president during a critical international peace effort. It stresses world and national peace above political scores and grudges, endorses free frank discussion, and warns that heckling could hinder the president’s ability to advance a project of great magnitude. It emphasizes the need for support from the American people.
Henry Ford recounts cutting office staff by half and reducing foremen to one for every 20 workers after finding an oversized office force. He claims they removed a trainload of desks. The piece likens this to a remedy for U S government woes and critiques high freight rates. It notes truck shipments rising and railroads facing wage-deflation pressures. It also discusses foreign debt and a perceived deferred interest plan.
Rural readers stay engaged with national matters as Washington gears to discuss international disarmament and Far Eastern issues with U S England France Italy Belgium China and possibly Germany. The conference could bring great world progress or be a farce as editors weigh the issues and shape public opinion.
A national call emerges from a Illinois indictment discussion urging voters to cast independent ballots. The piece argues citizens seldom investigate candidates pasts and warns political bosses influence nominations, urging plain voters to demand character and labor for the public good. Public office is a public trust.
The State Board of Vocational Education at Des Moines seeks names of persons who may qualify under the new rehabilitation law for workers injured or affected during their employment. The program will place them in trades to regain earnings power with state and federal funds. Eligible persons of any sex or legal age will be aided.
The article tracks cattle price advances across desirable grades amid tight beef supply and liquidation pressure in the trans Missouri region. It notes improved beef prospects, heavy hog loads from wet weather, and robust lard and cured meat exports, with caution on cornbelt feeder finance and overall Western liquidation shaping prices.
The Uintah railroad from Mack to Watson Utah covers sixty two miles over the Atchee mountains, which rise above nine thousand feet with seventy six percent curves.
Floyd Harrison Hamilton son of W M Hamilton and Miss Orra Belle Shefferd wed in Belle Plaine Iowa last week. The Marcus News editor wore midnight blue with sapphire stud and silk handkerchief. The Sac county bulletin described a fine wedding with vivid local detail.
Rachel Cribley of Beaver Dam Ohio suffered two years with stomach trouble and constipation. After trying many medicines she used Chamberlain's Tablets from the local drug store. A few days' treatment convinced her they were what she needed and weeks of use cured her, per Humphrey and Howe.
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