Causes of Present Hard Times Hit Agriculture Hard
The piece argues Europe’s poverty cripples markets for U S goods, notes currency depreciations from 1920s levels, and criticizes Federal Reserve policy and Secretary Houston. It urges reform of farm credit, warehoused-prod securities, revived war finance, and fair retailer conduct to share wartime profits and protect farmers.
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McAdoo
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Lever
Federal Farm Loan Board
America
War Finance
Farmers Seek Credit Relief Platform For Farmers Africa
President J R Howard of the American Farm Bureau Federation urged speedy relief for agricultural credits before a Senate joint committee with Gray Silver. He outlined five planks: federal control of marketing coops, Sherman Act safeguards for cooperation, preferential productive loans, extended War Housing Act with rural credit, and expanding the Federal Land Bank System for farmer personal credit. The program aims to aid farmers facing credit difficulties in Africa.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
Washington
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Joint Committee of Agriculture and of Banking and Currency
United States Senate
United States Department of Agriculture
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Land Bank
Congress
New Madrid Man Missing After Christmas Day Disappearance
James W. Stultz of New Madrid Missouri vanished in St Louis while visiting his mother and brother at 4128 Flats Avenue on Christmas Day. Frank L. Stultz, his brother, asked police to search for him as foul play is suspected. Stultz had recently remarried after a divorce.
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Bumper crops meet price squeeze in world markets
Farmers who gathered bumper crops to feed the world now face prices far below their production costs. The disparity raises concerns over profitability and future planting decisions as markets adjust to global demand and supply dynamics.
Wife visits St Louis relatives during holidays
A New Madrid Record item notes that a local resident, Mr Stuitz, employed in the office of W B Rossiter, traveled to St Louis to visit his wife’s parents during the holidays and has broad local acquaintances.
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New Madrid Record
Harding Suggestions For Secretary Of State War
Editor Bowen of Glasgow Missouri says the Harding Bryan Reed conference was satisfactory to all. He suggests Nebraskan Reed as secretary of state and Bryan as secretary of war, noting Reed’s two private wars as a credential.
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Mark Twains Report Of An Accident
William Schuyler Hyde Park resident left home last evening at six oclock to go downtown. A report from the Boston paper and the American Printer shows how Twains mock distressing accident prose describes Schuyler s encounter with a runaway horse. The piece includes family details, a mother in law witness, a 86 year old mother in law who died three years ago, and a moral urged against the intoxicating bowl. The Blytheville Herald-News notes the writing and ends with a jab about war creation.
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Boston
William Schuyler
Hyde Park
Blytheville Herald-News
Gambling Frenzy Sweeps United States In Washington Report
Treasury officials warn gambling has surged since the armistice with nearly $2 billion moved in cards and racing. Secretary Houston and Director Lewis contemplate a public appeal through ministers to curb the craze, while noting widespread betting by commissioners and bettors and vast track winnings.
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Treasury
United States
Lewis
State Capitol Grounds to Seek 90000 for Improvements
The Missouri State Journal reports the State Capitol Commission will ask the General Assembly to appropriate 90000 for grounds improvements. Plans include a full lighting system, sunken garden effects on the east and south, fountains, permanent driveways, walks, and reseeding bluegrass after grading.
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