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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1921
Page
4
The notice lists display rates per inch at 206 special position per inch 25 cents and readers lines per inch seven lines 15 cents, readers per inch 50 cents for classified ads ten cents. Copy must be in hand by Wednesday noon to insure insertion.
Secretary of Labor Davis urges Congress to amend the recent immigration law to set a fixed yearly minimum quota of 1,200 immigrants from any nation. The change would raise admissions from Australia New Zealand and similar countries while European immigration remains largely unchanged.
Treasury officials indicate funding negotiations for foreign debts may be delayed until after the armament limits conference. They expect the conference to ease financial pressures on debtor nations by reducing military burdens.
The piece argues executive departments guide spending before Congress approves funds and that spending all appropriations is unnecessary. It notes officials are not impeached for underfunding and that deficits should have led to impeachment for some.
The article notes that financial delegates will join talks in Washington for the armaments conference while foreign debt negotiations remain separate. It emphasizes that negotiations on debt will not be conducted alongside armament discussions.
The piece questions why 1000 second lieutenants are being commissioned while only 126 applicants apply. It argues the military should have ample qualified men given 2,000,000 who fought and trained, and 3,000,000 unemployed. It suggests concerns about the value of the rank or the pool of suitable candidates.
The Department of Commerce dismissed two commissioners who accepted tips for performing public duties as a policy the article urges should be adopted broadly.
A historical remark argues that if men refuse public service for lawful compensation from the treasury they should be relieved, noting no equality of service when patrons tip officials. The passage critiques unequal patronage influencing official duties and fairness.
Director Forbes calls for re-examination of World War veterans cases to cut red tape and reduce affidavitism. He aims to add human interest to bureau work and ensure claimants receive entitlements quickly.
Representative F W Mondell, 26 years in the House and current Republican floor leader, declares his bid for the Senate seat held by Democrat Kendrick. He is described as an aspirant for promotion.
The report warns Germany, under Hugo Stinnes, aims to control up to 60 percent of world commerce as it shifts indemnity burdens. U.S. trade with Argentina and Peru declines due to German undercutting, long credits, and local-market savvy. Exports to South America drop sharply from early 1920 levels, raising fears that taxes and exchange rates may worsen America’s economic position.
The piece argues for Republican protective duties at American ports. It contends import taxes level the playing field for American producers who pay taxes wages and support standards. It suggests foreign importers should pay to market their cheaper products domestically.
Hal Mahone and three other Grand Circuit pacers will headline a spirited Ak-Sar-Ben event in Lincoln. The one mile track offers large purses and a strong field including Red Launcelot Johnnie Quirk and Kid Hal. Racing runs September 13 to 16 with automobile races September 17 plus vaudeville acts Ruth Law flying circus and a fireworks finale Montezuma.
The London conference closes with premiers acknowledging that a preliminary conversation prior to the Washington conference stemmed from misreading President Harding's invitation. They state no binding action was intended to constrain the upcoming talks and seek to clarify their position.
The piece discusses a proposed open conference involving the United States, Britain, France, and Japan to renegotiate global peace and avoid secret treaties. It mentions President Harding favoring frank talks, undoing Wilson era secret agreements, and outlines tax and trade concerns about foreign film firms paying duties while U.S. firms face higher costs. It closes with a note predicting Republican changes to the plan.
President Harding displays sound judgment by appointing capable men to his cabinet and allowing them to manage their departments. He is strong and healthy, but no single leader can handle all governmental problems alone.
A wartime era note discusses a proposed change in the United States film industry, focusing on the manufacture of film for motion picture cameras. It highlights the importance of domestic production and potential adjustments to industry practices.
The report notes famine gripping Russia as critics liken Bolshevik rule to a dog taught to live on sawdust whose training failed when the animal died, a parable used to condemn the experiment.
A terse note links health concerns to a chiropractor and a bank referenced as the Surety State Bank, but readable details are limited. No clear event or outcome is provided.
Railroads into Omaha announce excursion rates at one half for round trips during the Ak-Sar-Ben festival period. The discount applies to nearly all Nebraska points and probably to Kansas City Sioux City and Des Moines as well. Charles Gardner, secretary, calls it the largest out of town attendance in Ak-Sar-Ben history.
The question of housing fall festival crowds is answered by city rooming bureaus. Free rooming services operate at large stores. visitors receive room assignments by visiting the stores. No charge is made for the service and rooms may be secured for a nominal sum.
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