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Newspaper
Kingsport Times
Location
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1920
Page
2
Washington May 30 The Federal Reserve Board reports no general relief from high prices despite some reductions. Production has barely fallen and public investment remains weak. Freight jams slow markets, farmers seek more credit, and wage pressures rise as strikes occur in textiles and other sectors.
A tentative Republican platform draft was prepared by party leaders in Washington and will be submitted to resolutions committee members early next week. It omits Mexico and League of Nations planks, to be resolved at Chicago, as senators seek agreement on a treaty declaration. The Mexican plank is expected to align with senate sub committee findings.
Prospective members of the resolutions committee will convene in Chicago next Friday to discuss the treaty plank and complete platform declarations. Santon Watson of Indiana, who has presided over local conferences, is slated to chair the committee.
The document lists Carolina Clinchfield and Ohio schedules with southbound and northbound routes via multiple Virginia and North Carolina stops, times in the 2:30 pm to 3:58 am range, and a disclaimer that figures are for information only. Patrons urged to contact local agents or C. A. Smith, General Passenger Agent in Johnson City Tennessee for definite details.
Akron May 29 F A Lieber ling president of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company said directors declared a 150 percent dividend for stock holders of record June 14 totaling 31,133,250. They also voted to sell 10,000,000 of common and 20,000,000 of preferred stock to raise financing. After this financing Goodyear outstanding capital will be 128,557,250. For the first six months of the current fiscal year, business exceeds last year’s by 59 percent.
Paris reveals a decree awarding medals to mothers with large families. Five children earn bronze, eight silver, and ten gold, called the Medal of the French Family, with ribbon insignia and rosettes for higher honors similar to the Legion of Honor.
May 30 notes from Reedy Creek record visits by Mrs. Frank Faidley and children to grandparents Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Mitchell. Relatives host Mrs. Alvin Crussell and children in Kingsport. Cora and Mayme Crussell attend Glenwood church. Alvin Leonard from Bristol visits with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leonard. Rev. Robert King misses Ore Bank appointment. Master Paul Poore visits grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Poore. Will Gray visits relatives in Kingsport. Anna Mitchell visits Crussell home. Mrs. N. C. Gaines visits Mrs. Bettie Crawford. Will Poore travels to Kingsport. Dr. McCreary passes through the neighborhood.
Readers are urged to place want ads in The Times to reach a broad audience. The notice emphasizes results and broad readership for any wanted item or service.
An advertisement claims acid in urine irritates the bladder causing burning and frequent urination. It recommends four ounces of rad Salta daily for two to three days to neutralize acids, plus Jad Salts, a lithia drink, as an inexpensive, harmless aid used by many with urinary disorders.
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