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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1920
Page
4
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The News Star announces W. F. Pipes as a Democratic primary candidate for District Attorney with September 14, 1920, action pending. Also authorized to nominate David I. Garrett as a District Attorney candidate in the same notice.
The News-Star announces a fundraising appeal for Louisiana National Committee man S. B. Hicks. It urges Democrats to contribute, noting moneyed interests fund Republicans and asking every Democrat to send one dollar or larger sums via checks to the News-Star Campaign Fund.
In agreement with France, the United States supports not dismembering Russia and aligns with French Russian policy. The French note emphasizes preserving Russia's territorial integrity, and the overlap with American views is noted as closer than Britain’s. No imperialist intent is evidenced in France’s approach, despite past charges.
The note from Secretary Colby to the Italian ambassador ends the push to recognize the Soviet regime. Britain America and France align against recognition, preventing a dangerous misstep and securing France against imperialist aims on Russia. The accord strengthens Western unity against the Bolshevik threat.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a general drop in wholesale prices in July with the index down about 2.12 percent from June. Farm products, food, and clothing fell sharply, while fuel and lighting materials rose nearly 2.5 percent and metals edged up slightly.
Reader extracts from Charles Gilbert Hall on industrial and economic conditions. The discussion covers steel production, export challenges, and cautious spending as workers trim budgets. A banker notes presidential year uncertainty and potential price and wage effects on consumer purchasing.
The speaker notes a rapid shift in American economic thinking as a skilled laborer struggles to stretch ten dollars. He argues money troubles force practical budgeting, debunking myths about lavish spending and warning of broader consequences for workers earning around forty dollars weekly.
Readers praise Peterson's Ointment as a 60 cent cure for eczema and piles. Testimonies from Miss Mary Hill of Pittsburg and A B Ruger of Racine claim relief after long years of itching and skin troubles. Druggists endorse the remedy and mail orders are filled by Peterson Ointment Co Inc Buffalo New York with Chase Amman Drug Co as supplier.
The speaker contrasts affordable groceries with high priced clothing and furs stating that while some youths overdo silk purchases, the forty dollar man remains a typical figure. Wartime earnings and overtime, once generous, have faded as fashion and spending norms change.
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