Packer Legislation Debate Amid Palmer Era Turmoil
A derailed push for packer reform unfolds as the Department of Justice under A Mitchell Palmer is cited by Rep Thacher for pressured actions harming packers. The Agriculture Committee's long hearings yield no immediate legislation due to a controversial decree and changed congressional stance.
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Weetindien
Jude
Geico
Palmer
Wilcou
Isilon
Republican Congress
Thacher
Karem
House Committee On Agriculivts
Department of Justice
Comsnenemay
A. Mitchell Palmer
United States
Eliiy
Cite
Hws
Committee On Agriculture of the House
Department of Juellcn
Fumols
Justin
Agricultuural Committee
Alegal
Congress
Deeres
Agriculture Committee
Washington
Miners Trapped In Mine Blaze Near Mark
Six hundred miners trapped at Chiriso mine near Mark, south of Sere, when a fire broke out near the shaft. Emergency shafts were used for escape. state teams sealed the burning tunnel. Whether all workers survived will be confirmed after payroll checks.
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Chiriso
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Mark
Ten Millen
Sere
Hoon
James Biel
Parke
Fletcher's Castor Oil Sold to Aid Child Welfare
Fragmented OCR text mentions Fletcher's Castor Oil and children, with erroneous references to government efforts and recognition. It appears to describe a political or trade note about messaging to improve commerce, but readable facts are limited. Notable remnants include names like Hughes and Obregon in a garbled context.
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Vweorrcwion
Jung
Hughes Fader
Harding
Uren Groeten
Summertin
Anericas
Mexico Cie
Halls of Catarrh Cure Promises Relief Across the Country
An advertisement touts Halls Catarrh Medicine as a constitutional remedy taken internally. It claims catarrh is widespread and incurable by local treatment alone, urging readers to send for testimonials and offering a $100 reward for proof of failure. The ad cites F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and mentions Druggists.
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Hmnil
F. J. Cheney
Toledo
Ohio
Cheney & CO
Fiala
Sleeping accommodation on the Ottawa trainee train
Passenger questions sleeping options as an Ottawa bound train agent explains pricing. The agent argues lower berths are cheaper or higher priced depending on position and convenience. A married traveler asks about singles and whether to choose upper or lower berths with prices cited as 1.50 and 2 dollars.
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Ione
Ottawa
Ile Conventenes
Chalmette Battlefield To Become National Park
Washington June 11 A plan to buy and preserve the Chalmette battlefield near New Orleans as a national military park advances if Congress approves a committee report. About 260 acres must be purchased at roughly $2,000 an acre, totaling around $500,000. The government already holds parts of the site including the Chalmette Monument and a nearby National Daughters of the American Revolution memorial.
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Washington
Istoric
Chalmette Battlefield
New Orleans
Andrew Jackson
Congress
Representative Hull
Iowa
Committee On Military Affairs
Secretary of War
United States Engineers Office
Ik Ie
Chalmette Monument
National Daughters of the American Revolution
Cut This Out and Take It With You
A fragment describes a man forgetting the exact article he wants to buy and suggests taking something with you to ease care of constipation and indigestion with Chamberlain's Tablets. A brief dialogue follows about asking for help and having close relations.
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Chamberlain
Harding's Fairness Liked by Congress Rise in Policy Support
Washington notes Congress views President Harding’s policy as balancing agriculture industry and commerce. Leaders praise fairness, urging support for a strong farming sector with financing and distribution facilities while keeping government out of private business. The speech emphasizes national growth rooted in agriculture followed by industry and trade.
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Washington
Congress
Marcie
Owird
Henos
Worthy Relief for Rheumatic Pains in Joints
A historical note urges relief from stiffness and aching joints by massaging affected parts with Chamberlain's Liniment. It promises pain relief and easier rest and sleep. The advice reflects common early 20th century home remedy guidance for rheumatic symptoms.
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Chamberlain
Kings Yield to Franklin at Philadelphia Auction
At a Philadelphia sale royal documents fetched only a few dollars each while an original Franklin essay sold for 270 dollars. Decrees signed by Louis XIII and Louis XIV brought modest sums, Napoleon I and James I signatures drew low figures, and American Revolution documents commanded higher prices.
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Philadelphia
Franklin
Louis Xhi
Francy
Louis XIV
Napoleon 1
James I
Immigrant arrivals before new country rules spark rush
Immigrants race to enter the country before June 1 when the new immigration law takes effect. The Immigration Commissioner cites many already en route from their homelands and fears more will arrive. Leading country quotas are listed, with figures for the United Kingdom Norway Sweden Denmark Netherlands Belgium and others. Two men, Africa Nine-Rastus and George, seek shelter from a sudden shower as rain drains the beach.
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Norway
Tio
Sweden
Denmera
Netherlands
Belgium
Suitherland
Gerchney
Africa
Mummy and Wille Plan Money by Auntie Mead
Scant readable text shows dialogue about giving something to Auntie Mead for money. Wille asks what for and mentions kicking it. Daddy says they would have a lot of money if Auntie Mead kicks Vins wuckes.
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Wille
Protect Maternity and Infancy Bill Reported to Senate
Washington June 13 Protection of maternity and infancy by providing instruction in child hygiene is advanced in a bill favorably reported to the Senate by Chairman Kenyon. The Children's Bureau cites 1918 maternal deaths at 24 000 linked to childbirth and poor prenatal care. Rural districts lack hospitals doctors and nurses, and many mothers received no trained care or advice during pregnancy. Camp Zachary Taylor Hospital area to be sold June 21 and onward. The auction will include 100 plus hospital buildings and about ninety acres, with the property divided into small farms for separate sale.
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Washington
Senate
Kenyon
Senate Committee On Education and Labor
Children's Bureau
United’ States
Camp Taylor
Louisville
Camp Zachary Taylor
Jefferson Pout
American Legion
Kentucky
War Department
Humber
Red Cross
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Ter's Packer Agreement Bank
Pieeher
Tolle House
Ohio Cunnary Drug Co
State Department
Obregon
Sanmmertin
Ent
Fletcher
Castop
BEY
Rastus
George
UNIVE
FORD
Henry Ford Ant
Ford Motor Company
Ruth
Beaver Dam Auto Company
Beaver Dam, Kentucky
Reynolds Tobacco Cae Vinates
Saiam
Toon
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