16 Jul 1920
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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
1
The speaker condemns LaFollette as a dangerous genius who betrayed national loyalty. They accuse him of disaffection and seditious 1918 speeches, arguing he drew in dissatisfied and fanatical elements. The piece contrasts heroic rhetoric with alleged treasonous conduct and mocks the Third Party leader.
Durham reports say the Roach lynching inquiry into Ed Reach’s case yielded no results and stirred little public interest. The writer denounces mob violence, argues for strict law enforcement, and warns that ineffective enforcement weakens the nation’s legal sovereignty.
The Johnson City Staff notes radical groups unite into a fusion effort under a single leader Senator Robert M Lafollette. The piece argues Lafollette's dominating personality would steer the convention in Chicago and define the party as radical and unsalvageable to conservatives.
The New York World notes a dramatic upturn in harvest prospects after a poor May. June and July brought favorable weather nationwide, boosting yields across crops including cotton. A large harvest workforce moves north from the Rio Grande, while farm labor remains scarce and Eastern cities are urged to assist.
A Reader laments selfish behavior in town asking if the heading My Brother and I should be used. He urges kindness to telephone central workers and pedestrians, noting how small actions affect others and proposing a club named My Brother and I to foster consideration.
The Citizens' Supply Corporation moves into a new salesroom adjoining its offices on Main Street to better serve the building trade. The larger facility supplements the large warehouse where most supplies are kept, signaling expanded capacity and improved customer service.
New York state veterinarians must brand cattle found with tuberculosis with a TB letter T on the left jaw. The mark must be two to three inches high and the rule took effect in March under Commissioner Charles S Wilson. The regulation aims to aid breeders and TB eradication, permanently marking reactors to prevent loss of identity.
United States Department of Agriculture notes many farms, especially in hilly areas, could keep a few mutton sheep. Boys and girls clubs have helped foster home production. Sheep graze wide areas, prefer short fine grasses, and can brush clear on sparse land, but may not yield good lambs or wool when confined or on brush-only land.
Hog mange spreads mainly by direct contact and affects low vitality hogs in small enclosures. Vigorous hogs in pastures or clean roomy pens show slower spread. Inadequate control leads to losses from shrinkage and high death rates. The USDA recommends eradication by periodic lime sulfur or arsenical dips at 6 to 7 day intervals.
The article discusses pregnancy and stall use for mares, hog grower profit tied to farrowing timing, and movable hurdles for temporary enclosures. It notes indigestion in young lambs with frothing, castor oil as a remedy, and value in health and rapid growth to reduce feed costs and deter disease.
The Sharrett-McNeil Coal Corporation has moved into a new brick office building on Main Street. The facility expands space to accommodate the company’s growing business.
A U.S. dairy division specialist notes corn silage fodder and stover add value where legumes fail. Studies from contesting associations suggest more corn roughage and less non legume hay can raise profitability, while legumes remain important where they thrive. Experimental work shows corn based rations can substitute hay under certain conditions. Storms damage hay but not corn’s feeding value, supporting dairymen to consider reducing non legume hay in favor of corn fodder and silage.
A House committee plan to study the 1920 census aims to reapportion seats, likely lifting the size of Congress to about 500 members from 435. If states lose representation, ten states including Indiana Iowa Missouri and Maine face reductions. population projections for 1920 hover near 106 million.
Washington July 14 The Republican Publicity Association denounced a statement attributed to Senator Harding claiming he said a dollar a day is enough for any workingman as a contemptible lie The GOP nominee’s denial followed the publication of the yarn and his campaign press office prepared rebuttals.
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