Pershing Belts Out of Style at War Office Reception
Vital Washington news notes that Sam Brown belts worn by Pershing and his staff are to be laid aside during a reception at Secretary Baker’s office, citing War Department regulations. The piece also covers influenza research funding calls by Congressman Fess and confirms upcoming antitrust trials in the Supreme Court with listed defendants.
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Amcord
Pershing
Best
General Pershing
United States
Baker
War Department
Congressman Less
Ohio
House
Congress
Fess
Supreme Court
Hasiman Kodak Co
Associated Bill Posters
American Care Company
Southern Pacific Company
Quaker Qats Company
U. S. Steel Corporation
Lehigh Valley and
Reading Companies
Tough on Soldiers
A wartime humor item recounts letters sent to soldiers returning home. Entities appear in spoof correspondence from vendors and firms like Ancient Hardware Store Domestic Electric Light Co Tried and True Laundry and Cartoons Magazine, noting old bills, laundry, razors, and congratulations. The piece satirizes letters about small domestic matters lingering after enlistment.
Comes Back After 49 Years Absence
Henry Hershey Gottacall, a former northern Lancaster county resident who moved to Canton, Ohio forty nine years ago, visits Mast Petersburg area. He finds few fifty-year-ago friends still living, recalls barns he helped build while a carpenter apprentice for board and a five year bonus. He now runs a large meat business in Canton with a one day take around $1,000.
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Henry Hershey Gottacall
Lancaster County
Canton
Ohio
Mast .Petersburg
Goitschall
Hebrew New Year Marks 5680 Start Across Faiths
Sunset Wednesday began the Alebrew New Year of 5680 celebrated by Hebrews nationwide. The occasion carries hopes for peace and Palestine Hebrew community growth. Orthodox observance extends to Friday sunset with Sabbath continuation. Reform Hebrews keep a 24 hour holiday. The new year’s ceremonies are among the calendar’s most solemn.
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Palestine
Congressional probes of war costs run by Thuse committees
Clerk Page of the House told the appropriations committee that ongoing investigations cost about 10 000 dollars per month. At Chairman Good’s request the clerk added that over the last four years when Democrats controlled the House twenty inquiries cost 288 794 dollars.
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Thuse
House
Appropriations Committee
Good
Deficit Ahead as Biblion Reticit Faces U.S. July Deadline
A deficit exceeding three million dollars looms for Biblion Reticit as July 4, 1920 approaches, signaling potential fiscal pressure and urgent funding needs amid government review and budget gaps.
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U.S
Treasury Calls for Greater Economy as August Surplus Forecast
Treasury chief predicts no new appropriations for August despite a larger expected surplus. He cites escalating 1920-1921 expenditures, noting 10.83 billion dollars spent by year end and 7.24 billion in estimated revenues. The vaults bulge with wartime gold and silver, and Congress is asked to approve 1.5 million for vault security and expansion.
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Treasury
Congress
Good
Appropriations Committee
Ile
Tlowse
Fight for U. S. 27 Months Then Made 8 Citizens
After 27 months with the 1st Division and 14 months in active fighting, 100 men of the unit were made American citizens in Washington as the division awaited its grand review. Nearly every European country was represented among the new citizens who had fought for America.
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America
Railroads Post July Profit Under Government Operation
Complete July figures show Government operated railroads earned a profit of 2,316,501 dollars, exceeding the preliminary report. With business revival and fall crop movement continuing, the industry outlook remains favorable.
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Trafic
President Signs Bill Incorporating American Legion
President Wilson signed the act recently passed by Congress incorporating the American Legion, an organization of World War I veterans. The legislation formalizes the veteran group as a recognized national body through the law.
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American Legion
Wilson
Thasc
Congress
The
Organization
York Women Plan Memorial Tree Planting For Heroes
Fork Co women from the York Woman's Club vote to plant memorial trees along the Lincoln highway in York county. The aim is a twenty mile stretch from Wrightsville to Adams county line, totaling about 2 500 to 3 000 trees to honor county residents who served in World War I.
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Woman's Club
York
York County
York Club
Wrightsville
Adams County
Old Dish Rediscovered Dutch Cottage Cheese
The U S Department of Agriculture issues booklets showing how to make and serve cottage cheese once common in grandmothers kitchens. Readers may obtain free copies by requesting Secretary Circular 109 and Yearbook Separate 787 from the Division of Publications Washington D C no return postage.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Department, of Agriculture
Washington
Pp. C
Salt and Smoked Fish Booklet Issued by Bureau
The U S Bureau of Fisheries notes Americans skip salt and smoked fish and releases Salt and Smoked Fish a six page recipe booklet. Sailors of The Record can obtain a free copy by requesting Economic Circular 29 from the Bureau of Fisheries in Washington DC.
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U. S. Bureau of Fisheries
Bureau of Fisheries
Bureau of Misheries
Dept. of Commerce
Washington, D.C
The Whole Secret of A Better Tire
Brunswick tires promise high standards backed by 74 years of fame. Standards, materials, and costs vary, but savings come from selling costs via a nationwide network. One Brunswick can show the story, and then you’ll want all Brunswicks for value.
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America
General Electric Company
Standard Oil Company
Brunswick
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Bjones
A. N. Attorney
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Domestic Electric Light Co
Graff K Wolf Co
N. Queen St
Lanecaster
War Dept
M. KR. Hoke
Penryn, PA
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Philadelphia
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