Wall Street and War's Aftermath Stir Debate on Veterans
The article argues that Wall Street profited massively during World War I while soldiers bore sacrifice and lost salary. It rails against proposed veterans bonuses as a just compensation, claims Wall Street resisted aiding soldiers and would oppose postwar support. It notes contemporary criticisms voiced by servicemen and commentators, including calls to preserve patriotism and protect soldiers from financial neglect. The narrative frames a clash between finance capital and military service across the postwar period.
Army Camp Gone From Camp Pike Medical Corps Unit
The Third Division Army Recalling Camp left Tuesday for Kennett due to bad roads. They moved via Cape Girardeau with two ambulances a touring car and a truck. In three weeks they recruited seventeen men six were rejected. They plan to cover Missouri this summer recruiting and showcasing a superior peace army focused on physical mental and moral training.
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Missouri
Political Views on Democrat National Convention and Allied Figures
The piece discusses Senator Reed losing a convention seat, J T Bradshaw filling the chair Reed sought, and David Lloyd George backing Warren G Harding from the English side. It notes McAdoo leading Democratic conventions, Bryan's stance on prohibition and the League of Nations, and hints at party tensions and potential White House outcomes.
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Advertisers Praise Herald for Effective Local Reach
A 1920 letter from Galumet Baking Pen company praises the Hayti Missouri Herald. The advertiser encloses a space check for the year ending May and notes strong sales growth in 1919 and 1920 due to the paper's influence on consumers.
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Reward Offered For Bragg City Case Sunday Incident
A $20 reward is offered to the person who returns a suit case left in Bragg City this Sunday. The name will not be disclosed if the case is turned to Allen Billington in the city. Fire destroyed a garage belonging to George Merrill Saturday night. he escaped unharmed and the fire spread to a nearby residence but was contained to the outbuilding. Local notices mention eye glasses from T. Ben Turnbaugh, a political visit by Judge W. D. Hudgens, and various social items including a necklace sale, farm visits, and family news across Caruthersville and nearby towns.
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George Merrill
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