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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1920
Page
1
The McKean county fair week highlights prize blooms from fields orchards and gardens with dairy herd and livestock displays. It marks the county's ascent in stock raising and agriculture reflecting strides from past days when farming meant little beyond sustenance. The event draws county residents to horse races midway hot dogs and festive harvest atmosphere signaling prosperity.
The article asserts Germany plans to reroute goods with deceptive origins to damage opponents' reputations. It claims inferior products would bear Made in U S A or Made in Enghuw while quality items would appear as Made in Sweden or similar. It links this to a broader push for a separate peace with Germany.
The Hazelhurst bottle factory replaced 48 blowers and many assistants with blowing machines cutting the workforce to 12 to 14 men, boosting production. Despite higher output, prices do not balance and labor demand remains strong, suggesting machines won’t replace all human labor, as man-sized tasks persist.
The nation salutes red headed youths answering the sea call as the American flag regains prominence on sea lanes of commerce. Since establishment four years ago, the program signals growing confidence in maritime prowess and national commerce strength.
The Shipping Board proposes a four year program to train American mariners through shore colleges and sea service. Training at Camp Stuart in Virginia and in San Francisco would feed six wooden training ships with up to 200 apprentices each. Atlantic and Pacific routes would offer 60 day round trips while students earn pay. The plan aims to produce skilled officers across maritime commerce and related fields.
The piece contrasts Harding and Coolidge with the Old Guard, claiming they seek a return to a corrupt normalcy. It recalls high campaign funds, pressure on lawmakers, and broad graft, arguing past days featured corporate control, lax regulation, and a political system ruled by special interests rather than the people.
In this candid column Paul Crossman, a farm bureau agent, juggles duties at the fair while likening fashion and politics to monkey-like copying. The piece riffs on wearing shirts, straw hats, and party loyalties, ending with a tongue in cheek pitch for a Democrat periodical offer.
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