03 Mar 1921
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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1921
Page
1
Defenders of free trade argue Canadian wheat exports helped crash U S prices. The piece says American millers bought Canadian grain to meet immediate needs, freeing them to deal with U S producers later. It notes Federal Reserve limits on agricultural loans pushed farmers hard and claims large Canadian imports damaged the U S market.
A community urged to unite for a town wide spring cleanup. Citizens are asked to remove debris on streets and alleys and to elevate the town’s sanitation and beauty through collective effort. The piece stresses personal responsibility and steady progress to avoid mediocrity.
Washington reports that deflated credits have reduced income tax revenue. Across the country, vast reductions in 1920 earnings suggest the 1921 income tax will yield only a small amount of revenue, reflecting broader deflationary pressures on the tax base.
An old time hair darkening remedy promises to restore dark color and shine. The Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is sold in drug stores and applied with a sponge or brush to strands, fading gray to a natural look by morning.
The text argues that large merchants will report net losses and farmers little taxable income for 1920 due to stock devaluation and deflation. It predicts a huge drop in income tax revenue, renders the excess profits tax ineffective, and urges cuts in public spending plus policies to revive industry. It criticizes the Wilson administration and endorses Republican measures to reduce expenditures, encourage thrift, and support investment.
A goat owned by John Jennigs, recently acquired from E. H. Boone, died after climbing a portable corn crib, knocking down corn, and being confined in a smoke house. In trying to escape, the animal knocked over a structure and apparently caused its own death.
A. A. Mitchell's four miles southwest of Shenandoah barns burned killing thirty six head of cattle including a $5000 cow and a $3000 herd bull. Total loss estimated at $30,000 with $15,000 insured. Fire suspected incendiary origin. Cattle and grain losses detailed. Culley alerted after discovering blaze. telegraph wires cut noted. Sidney Argus reports from Shenandoah.
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