Salaries of Wisconsin City Officials in 1920 Revealed
Madison and Milwaukee lead the list of high paid city officials in a Wisconsin study by the University of Wisconsin Extension. Mayors, clerks, treasurers, attorneys and engineers in Milwaukee and other cities show salaries from 2 000 to 6 800 dollars, with Madison and Green Bay among top earners in several categories.
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Municipal Information Bureau
University of Wisconsin Extension Division
Milwaukee
Oshkosh
Superior
Green Bay
Eau Claire
Madison
Beloit
Manitowoe
Neenah
LaCrosse
Appleton
Madigan
la Crosse
Gran Rapids
Manitowoc
Two Rivers
British trade balance shows large deficit for year
Great Britain faces an adverse trade balance of 869 million pounds for the year. Invisible exports from freight charges, foreign investment interest, and insurance and banking charges total 520 million, leaving a net deficit of 149 million compared with a prewar surplus of 226 million.
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London
Great Britain
Britain
És Board of Trade
Imports to Fall in 1920 Despite War material Restock
The American Chamber of Commerce in London predicts a smaller excess of imports over exports in 1920 due to nonrecurrence of war material balances and British restocking in 1919. It says Britain should cut raw material imports while finishing goods exports rise, noting 1919 imports were over twice 1918 in value but below four-fifths of 1913 in quality.
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Particuar
American Chamber of Commerce
London
Brita
Britain
Scoutmasters and Scribes Lead Local Boy Scout Session
The Knights of Columbus rooms hosted a Boy Scouts gathering with Scout Commission Nash presiding at 3 o clock. Berard of Troop 4 opened talks on The Scoutmasters Job stressing Americanization and first class qualification.
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Knights of Columbus Club
Scoutmasters Association
Scout Commission
Nash
Berard
Rise in British exports after World War I checks
A review shows a steady rise in British export totals reaching about 793 million yearly, with manufacturing goods comprising around 631 million. The American Chamber notes favorable prospects for British trade in the coming year despite postwar industrial disputes.
Alabama Senator Bankhead Dies After Illness
Washington reports Senator John H. Bankhead of Alabama has died after several weeks with the grippe illness. The prominent public figure held a long career in state and national service and was widely mourned.
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Alabama
Washington
John H. Bankhead
Camp ground proposed for touring motorists in city
The Gramapids Chamber of Commerce considers establishing a camping area for summer tourists. A three member committee will study hotel needs and locate a suitable site near the city, with water dry ground fire wood and shower facilities. A patrol guard would monitor property and assist travelers. Lyon Park near the Northwestern bridge is cited as a potential site along the river.
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Wisconsin
Chamber of Commerce of Gramapids
Normington
A. Taylor
Good Roads Association of Wisconsin
Lyon Park
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