Localized Meat Trade Question Reignites Price Debate
Senator F. M. Currie of Broken Bow recounts experiments with selling cattle locally versus packers. He shows two carloads of cows netted $66.36 in Omaha, compared with packer prices around $54 after expenses, arguing direct slaughter does not pay and consumers benefit from packer distribution.
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F. M. Currie
Broken Bow
Neb
Omaha
Armour and Company
Express
Thedford
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Kenyon Bill Sparks Debate on Livestock Policy
The article contrasts Senator Kenyons Washington hearing remarks with the bills stated aim to boost livestock production. Kenyons letter to a farmer argues restricted consumption wont change the situation and less production may be needed. The piece argues that restricting packers will not raise livestock prices or lower meat prices.
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Kenyon
Washington 4
Wallace
Gov Bilbo Proclaims Armistice Day Observance
Jackson Mississippi reports Gov Bilbo declares Armistice Day November 11 the first anniversary of a historic moment and urges business closures and public offices to observe the day. He calls for unfurled flags and speeches explaining the war causes America’s role with the allies and the world impact. Nearby oil notes describe Dixie Queen well progress and local investors in Oxford take interest.
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America
Mississippi Oil Boom Near Wichita Falls Whips Mississippi Stockholders
The Mississippi-Burk Oil Company struck its No. 1 well near Wichita Falls Texas yesterday at 3 pm. The well yields about 4000 barrels daily and ranks among the Northwest Burkfield’s best. Key Mississippi figures A R Herron of Oakland and J T Thomas of Mississippi are among major stockholders.
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Mississippi-Burk Oil Company
Wichita Falls
Tex
H. Roscoe Bailey
The
Daily News
Northwest
Burkfield
A. R. Herron
Oakland
J. T. Thomas
Mississippi Briga dier General Sage sails for Germany
Former Camp Shelby commander Brigadier General William H Sage sails to Germany to lead two regiments assigned to occupation forces. The move places Sage in charge as U S troops assume duties in the occupied zone.
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Mississippi
William H. Sage
Camp Shelby
Germany
Army of Occupation
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