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Newspaper
Harrisonburg Daily News Record
Location
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1920
Page
1
Executive Committee to be named today to run the campaign. Hays praises Harding and Coolidge as main headquarters set for Chicago with multiple branches nationwide.
Washington June 21 Senator Harding will be notified of his nomination as the Republican presidential candidate July 22 at his Marion Ohio home. Governor Coolidge will be notified of his nomination for Vice President July 27. The conference chose an executive committee to run the campaign with members to be announced tomorrow. Harry M. Daugherty of Columbus named pre convention manager for Harding. The center of campaign activity will be Chicago with key offices in New York San Francisco and Denver.
The notice states unusually high demand for cleaning and dyeing delays service with work in process and hope to increase capacity soon. It lists a sale of ladies trimmed hats at Wise's for 98 cents on June 22.
The Federated Farmers' Clubs of the county appointed a committee to study fall wheat prices and encourage marketing at higher levels. The meeting noted that pooling 59 000 bushels last spring yielded $3 per bushel instead of $2 50 locally offered. The county organization includes thirteen clubs with about 900 members chaired by C Heltzel and W C Wampler as secretary. O A Thomas urged joining the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union. no firm action on affiliation was taken though several clubs consider the move. The county federation meets each Court Day to discuss shared interests.
County fruit growers met yesterday in the council chamber of the focat ional Bank Building for an informal talk on collective marketing of fruits. B C Moomaw and Kelly Wilson presented plans to link local products with larger markets and urged county delegation to form an organization to improve prices with aid from the National Fruit Exchange.
The young ladies of J Horeb Sunday School plan a lawn party in Hinton Virginia on Saturday night June 26 with a band. All are invited to attend.
Local ad notes furniture can be bought for less money at WISES. The short excerpt mentions reduced prices and a promotional emphasis on value for shoppers.
In Standardsville and Greene County Harrison and Leedy spoke at the same hour on court day. Harrison predicted famine and industrial strain while Leedy claimed Greene County backing. Republican Chas A Matmer also visited, with primary on August 3.
West Virginia's delegates to the Democratic national convention left on a special Pullman car from Wheeling Clarksburg and Charleston late to attend the event.
A short ad lists silk fabrics such as shirting foulards taffetas crepe de chine georgette and more priced at $1.98 from Josney & Sons Co. The clipping also includes a wanted notice seeking a girl or woman to work as a seaside waiter at a salary and expenses, addressed to Mrs. Gochenour.
A professional notice states the office will be closed Tuesday June 22. The message is issued by Dr. E. B. Miller and associates. It indicates temporary nonavailability and resumption of services afterward.
Postage increases take effect July 1 for new and renewing subscribers in and beyond the Fourth Zone. The Fourth Zone begins 300 miles from Harrisonburg along the line. postmasters can confirm the zone for each subscriber.
Democratic National Committee chairman Homer Cummings announced the party will open proceedings next Monday with a possible night session. Contests over Reed’s seat in Missouri and Georgia’s 28 delegates loom as credentials issues are prepared for the convention. William Walsh of Montana being mentioned for permanent chairman amid talk of Bainbridge Colby. open meetings planned with possible executive session.
Gov. William D. Stephens warns of a rising Japanese presence in California describes it as a growing menace and urges diplomatic talks with Japan plus an initiative measure to deny Asians the right to buy or lease homes. He fears land retention via personal contracts could thwart the policy and seeks immediate action.
Strikers claim victory while officials report most workers back. Roads issue ultimatum and embargo on slow freight trains. passenger service reportedly unaffected.
Philadelphia and surrounding yards faced a partisan clash as 4000 strikers claimed a complete city tie up while railroad officials reported improved freight yards and normal passenger service. Embargoes spread from Richmond to Baltimore and Philadelphia with holds and ultimatums issued by rail managers.
Boulogne June 21 Turks will not receive an extension to study the peace treaty. delegates announce the June 26 deadline for Turkey to submit its reply. A premiers conference plans to demand Germany’s full disarmament per Versailles. Berlin expected to receive a rejection of Germany’s 200,000-man army.
Chelene UssgAL and the Presbyterian Church auxiliary will present a musical at Mrs. H. P. Fletcher’s Franklin Street residence. Event runs Thursday evening from 8 to 11 with a splendid program and a silver offering to aid the church.
A public notice warns against harboring or trading with minors Donnie and Howard McDorman under the control of J L McDorman. A church lawn party at Weyers Cave hosted by A B Church and the Roman Brass Band is planned for Wednesday night June 23 1920 with a rain date the following night.
The May thirty day review shows the average American family faced a 3 percent rise in the cost of 22 food items used in the retail food index. Sugar, corn meal, flour and potatoes led the gains with notable regional increases in Springfield, Norfolk, Washington and Baltimore as the year to May shows double digit jumps.
Police and federal officers arrest R D Jonas Edward Redding and seven Negroes in connection with a riot in Chicago’s black belt that left two whites dead and several wounded. Investigators probe the Star Order of Ethiopia while a man called the Great Abyssinian and his son elude capture.
Regular monthly meeting tonight at o o clock to finalize lawn party arrangements. Every member is expected to participate and be present for the planning.
Reduced prices apply to dresses goats and skirts at Wise's store. Shoppers can find bargains across a range of apparel and livestock items as the retailer discounts stock to attract customers.
William F. McCombs, former Democratic National Committee chairman, declares the president has become an autocrat and the party must think for itself, rejecting his right to lead as group head. He argues the party should act independently of the executive.
William F. McCombs, former Democratic National Committee chairman, denounces the President as autocratic before leaving for San Francisco. He says the New York delegation may back Cox for governor, predicts a westerner may be VP nominee, and questions the league of nations amid party campaign strategy.
A portable classified item from Harrisonburg announces two pantry positions at the Kavanaugh Hotel in Harrisonburg Virginia with good wages. The notice appears on page six column six and includes reference code 6-156tfe. The ad seeks laborers for food service tasks.
A special joint communication of all lodges in the Sixth Masonic District will be held Friday evening June 25 at 7 30 o clock. Grand Master William W Galt will preside and all fraternity brethren are invited. Eight refreshments will be served. C E Nicholas W M.
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