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Newspaper
Hayti Herald
Location
Hayti, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1920
Page
11
A late Washington dispatch reports a proposed new tax plan to fund bonuses for World War I veterans. The idea, a one half of one percent “selling tax” absorbed by retailers, aims to raise 2 billion dollars within 18 months though funds are scarce and markets weak. The piece questions impact on retailers and middlemen.
The new railroad bill authorizes the President to settle all questions including compensation and appropriates 200 million dollars. It guarantees a standard return to carriers for six months after federal control ends and creates a 300 million dollar receiving fund for new loans. It establishes a non compulsory railroad labor board and sets rates to yield two years of 12 percent return to railroads. The ICC gains power over securities, expands to eleven members with higher salaries, and surplus earnings may be split between a reserve fund and a general contingent fund to support public needs. Wait for the Chicago Khan Bros. man to be tailored up for Spring at our store on March 12 and 18. The Quality Store, Billy Nethery, Lamar Thompson and L. J. Banner were in Portageville Monday night as part of the orchestra for the Hayti High School play Assisted by Sadie. To be sure, Josephus, we'll take a potato on subscription.
Ford cars and Fordson tractors on deferred payments offered by Chrysler Motor Co in Caruthersville Missouri. Ford one ton trucks also promoted with invitation to investigate the plan and new cars ready for delivery.
The Dramatic Club of Portageville high school staged Assisted by Sadie at Myers Opera House Monday night with Ban ner Thompson and Nethery providing music. After the play Portageville students hosted the company. Attendance was excellent and Porteville residents extended many courtesies that will be remembered. Graduation candidates for 1920 show a three per cent spread in grades, the closest race for honors yet seen.
Mrs Condit resumes duties in the classroom following a ten day illness.
Herman Dycus, on doctor advice, has quit school and gone away seeking relief from pulmonary troubles. Anna Pearl Branam of Pascola has been absent from school this week due to her mother's illness and is much missed from the class.
Notice to owners and holders of county warrants drawn on the Pauper Fund and the Contingent Fund Pemiscot County Missouri states funds are now available and set aside for payment of said warrants with interest ceasing on and after March 10 1920 Lictonic vegetable tonic for stock advertised by Coleman & Sorrell
The classrooms note four students Miss Pearl Cameron Mayme Hudgens Anna Pearl Brdham and Helen Guffy plan to take teachers' examinations under Supt. Ross on Friday and Saturday. They seek to gauge their standings on one of the tests.
Mr. Dewey insists the high school has the cleanest and best kept building in the county. He takes great pride in his work and suggests others doubtless should agree with him.
Local ex service men gathered at the Masonic Hall to restart the American Legion Post in Hayti. Sufficient dues paid for the year allow national recognition, post number 239 to be named Pullam-Stanfill in honor of two Hayti men who died defending the country. Next meeting set for 7 30 P M at the same hall. ex members urged to attend and bring a guest. Guitars and violin supplies advertised at Turnbaugh's Jewelry Store Caruthersville. Lee Weeks of Portageville was in Hayti on business. Coffee promoted by Coleman & Sorrell.
The High School Dramatic Club presented Assisted by Sadie last week with strong rehearsing by Director Volla Matheny. The play drew crowded houses on both nights, audiences requested repeats, and it ranks with the best plays of the year alongside Savageland. Also notes: alfalfa seed at 45 cents a pound and hardware store ads from Caruthersville Hardware Co and wallpaper offerings from Highfill Neifind Furniture Co.
The article reports President Wilson signing the railroad bill on February 28 and Director General Hines transferring railroad properties worth about 20 billion dollars to private owners at 12:01 AM on March 1. It notes perceived convenience short term, while arguing government mismanagement and red tape hinder efficiency in large enterprises.
The National Woman's Party, buoyed by Oklahoma's ratification, presses both Republican and Democratic presidential hopefuls to back the Federal Suffrage Amendment. Endorsers include General Wood, Gouvernor Lowden, Senators Poindexter Harding Johnson, Attorney General Palmer, former ambassador James W. Gerard, William Jennings Bryan, and 13 others.
Ford introduces cars and one ton trucks as part of a se cur plan with new cars ready for Thersville Missouri. Aimed at expanding local supply and meeting demand in the region.
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