Congress weighs agricultural inquiry and reform
Senator Lenarod introduces a joint commission plan to probe farmer distress, seeking six senators and six representatives for a ninety day study. The panel would examine farm conditions, commodity prices, credit, transportation, and potential legislation to remedy declines in the agricultural sector. The proposal, tied to remarks on national policy and imports, was referred to the Senate Agriculture Committee.
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Pruett Farrington
W Stington
CBD
Senate
L. Lemivot
Lenarod
Joint Commission of Agricultural Inquiry
House
le Senate
Ani
Senater Legroat
Commission
United States
Congress
Lemiont
Middle West
Northwest
Renton
Stebert M
Trish
Sontto
Len- Toor
Ireland
Allies split on reparations passage marks first step toward peace
The Senate adopted the Anox peace resolution forty nine to twenty three on Saturday night, with three Democrats voting for and no Republicans voting against. The measure now goes to the House, amid partisan clashes and debate over the League of Nations and the Versailles treaty terms.
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U.S
United States
Senate
Anox
Tventy
Nelson
Minnesota
Myers
Mengana
Shields
Tennessee
Wargon
Georgia
Reed
Missouri
Walsh
Massachusetts
Foreign Relations Committee
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Versaillas
Tashington
League of Nations
Borah
Harding
Varah
Litcheouk
Boral
America
la Follette
la Follete
Montiana
Meer Sand
House Democrats Push Cut to U S Army to 140000
House Democrats force passage of a proposal to reduce the enlisted strength of the U S Army to 140000, with debate over a larger figure. The bill, approved by Secretary Weeks, set 158000 as a target but a lower 140000 was enacted in committee. A further vote on amendments is possible next week.
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House
U. S
Wastineros
Realin
Weeks
Osmes
Cairolina
Farm Land Values In La Crosse County Rise In 1920
A preliminary report on Trempealeau Vernon and Monroe counties shows farm land values in La Crosse County increased to about 9.01 million dollars in 1920, with gains across crops and livestock. The expanded acreage and improved farming activities boosted values, while Vernon County saw notable changes in farm size and animal stocks.
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LA Grosse County
Monroe Genuty
Awl
Canerables
Aires
A. Oxais
WLU
Nereaga
INIO
Domextte Suilmals
Wage cut for U. S. seamen ordered by Shipping Board
The Shipping Board imposed a wage reduction of up to 20 percent on U S seamen amid a wage dispute. Officials pushed for a wage commission and mediation while the President delayed appointing a mediation body. Maritime workers warned of possible action if terms were not settled, as officials weighed future ship crew pay and conditions.
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U. S
Shipping Board
Davis
Hoover
Orilery
Tudhe
Efleet
Percowl
Nevis
Ins Mak
Marti
Taterisitigaal
Anid Willim S. Brown
Marine Engineers
Sid Tie Sterkers
Uintor
Fennell OS
Chril Hoover iii
First Degree Work in K G Initiation At St Josephs Hall
Fragmentary report notes initiation and degrees conferred at St Josephs Hall with attendees including Father Ambrose Autthy and local clergy. Mentions Tocanammeys book and a gathering at Columbus with references to radius, dates, and officials.
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K. G
Ollas
Bt. Joseph's Hall
Desiree J
F. Doherty
Ambrose Atutthy
Feather
Tlewird
Browne
Chippewa Palisa
Vis
Mer
Bert
Arcadit
William Mossites
Taunt Mapecis
Emergency Tariff Bill Moves Up in Senate Early Next Week
Fragmented OCR notes describe an emergency tariff bill advancing to the Senate early next week. The garbled text references government officials and anticipated action, with unclear names and stray phrases.
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Senate
Plans Presented as Supreme Council Considers Ruhr Action
At the council meeting two plans were put forward including a potential British and Allied effort to enforce payments and occupation of the Ruhr. France may act alone, with Britain and Davitis evaluating a united response as Sunday’s meeting seals future steps. The Allied delegation reports mixed results from Versailles talks and awaits Sunday’s decision, with France pressing for immediate payment enforcement and possible seizure.
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Supreme Council
Versailles
Cierny
Cierny. the Prowel Delegation Is Wivsatissfied With Resuits Éf Ue Courtyrener
Hare Beane
Messinin
Han
Re Ruhr
Vrenier Brin
Buner
VM. Jasper
Tate i . Sirus
Paris
Germany
Ste
Corfermce
Gernwis
Count Sforga
Fie diviGah
Pda
Tarmaryon
M. Briand
France
Ashington
Amerigai Xayarinen
Gan Inter
SIMMONS RESIGNS AS REPARATIONS TALKS CHURN
A scrambled telegraphic report details ongoing British and French positions on German reparations after a resignation by Simmons. Berlin, London, and Paris are cited as officials debate punitive schemes, occupation risks, and possible middle-ground outcomes ahead of a supreme council decision.
Haugen Named as Tax Commissioner of Western State
An historical report notes Haugen’s appointment as tax commissioner in Western State. The piece references prior roles and figures such as Jo Lab, with context on governance during Governor Rusk’s era, including mentions of Wewlana Wx and Wise consi. The text reflects a transition in state tax oversight and a veteran figure in railroad and public service.
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Haugen
Western State
Wadison
Logon
Wise Consi
Tax Eimipissinn
Amd
Faruemy
Uelena
Mr. Uangen
Ufties
Dudge
Oly
Irlex
Rusk
Wisconsin
Jo Lab
Navy crews sweep Severn regatta over Penn crews
In Annapolis Navy oarsmen won all three races at the Severn regatta on a Henley distance of a mile and five sixteenths. Varsity time, second varsity time, and freshmen eight times ended with Navy ahead, defeating the University of Pennsylvania.
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Sylvania
Annapolis
Navy
Severn River
University of Pennsylvania
Varsity
Proshmen—Navy
Road Bulletin for Motorists in Wisconsin Region
The weekly bulletin from the Automobile Club of Western Wisconsin notes varying road conditions around La Crosse. East toward West Salem and other routes show dirt sections and soft spots beyond St Joseph, with some bad spots near Hokah and Brownsville. The river road and the Tort son Highway are mentioned, with mixed condition reports for drivers planning Sunday trips to Galville, Winona, and Rochester.
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la Crosse
Automobile Club of
Wisconsin
West Salon
St. Joseph
O. Hokahail
Brownsville
St. Tuy Xo
Galville
Winona
Rochester
Tortson
Charge of Collusion Between Unions and Contractors
Federal grand jury indictments accuse 71 corporations and individuals of collusion to restrain trade in Chicago sheet metal and plumbing sectors. Documents allege agreements among contractors, union representatives, and manufacturers to raise prices and limit competition for a decade.
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Chiiago
Federal Grand Jury
March Grand Jury
Ama
Sheet Mets
Chicago
Master Steam Fitters’ Association
Steam Fitters’ Plate Association
Chicige
Tiinois
Sehrmai
Fleet steamer reported missing for over a month
A San Diego to Guam steamer, the un named Dou gsnogd, bound via Mare Island and Pearl Harbor, has been missing for more than a month. Fears for the vessel's safety are voiced as the message was received Saturday. Army stables burned at Fort Bliss, Texas, Saturday night. fire reached ammunition stores endangering firemen.
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San Tiego
Cala
United States
Dougsnogd
San Diego
Guam
Mare Island
Pearl Harbor
EL Paso
Texas
United States Field Artillery
Fort Bliss
Art Beau
Dex
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