17 Jul 1919
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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
1
The proposal for a defense pact with France prompts debate over American policy. Supporters urge timely discussion and a time limit, while concerns arise about pledges to aid upon aggression and potential closeness to Britain. President Wilson is in Washington handling the matter.
Washington reports President Wilson vetoed the agricultural appropriation bill and also vetoed the suns dry civil appropriation bill. The daylight saving veto was not readily accepted and a House vote is planned to attempt repassage with daylight saving repeal intact. Both bills fund agencies long behind schedule awaiting passage.
The War department plans to sell 21,000,000 pounds of sugar now in stock to help ease the current scarcity during the hot summer period.
Before the war the average American ate about 150 pounds of meat yearly. A millionaire’s spending power illustrates how the average could be sustained, highlighting disparities in consumption and access to meat when budgets are unlimited.
Willard received two hundred thousand dollars for allowing Dempsey to beat him. The new champion earned twenty seven thousand five hundred dollars for his share of the championship bout. The article notes Willard’s readiness to quit after four years in the brutal life.
A University of South Dakota bulletin argues that South Dakota receives most rainfall during crop months, contradicting outsiders’ drought notions. Dr Visher notes eastern half averages exceed New York and Ohio, while moisture patterns and diversified farming sustain state prosperity despite past hardships.
A distorted passage questions entering a prize or outcome and mentions a three minute window and an alibi. It also recalls noticing a person named Wilard. The fragment hints at conversation about truth and accountability.
Fragmentary text references a government matter with numbers 458 219 124 and the phrase The man appears. No clear event or identities are readable.
Scientists are said to weigh light and test sun beams to tip scales. A London paper hints at grocers and ice men in the discussion, suggesting everyday trades weigh in on the topic.
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