Plan to Cut Corn Acreage Gains Ground in Midwest
A Nebraska farmer shipped a car of corn to Montana, paying $416.58 freight and selling for $416.52, prompting fear that 1922 acreage curtailment will lift food costs. Illinois and other Midwest states urge reduced corn planting, as farmers hold grain for higher prices and refuse low sales.
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Town Mourns Pet Cat Buster Brown of Doylestown
Buster Brown a cat born May 9 1900 in Philadelphia died at Victory Farms where he lay in a casket amid roses. He was cared for by Mrs Clement H Congdon and famed for intelligence and gentility. Humane societies display his portrait to promote kindness to animals.
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Animal Life
Illicit drugs flood America and drive extreme measures
Edward Thierry argues in the Chicago Post that illicit drugs overwhelm the United States with unprecedented supply. He notes narcotics smuggling is organized like liquor rings, with no single kingpin, using forged permits and international routes via England India China South America and Europe.
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Smuggling Network Tied to New York Drug Trade
Government agents report large scale cocaine smuggling via ships entering New York harbor. Seizures include 8,500 ounces from 100 ounce bags and multiple huge consignments on British French and Italian steamers. A Greek King Alexander raid left five sailors shot and 827 prisoners, with several officers and guards convicted. Doctor Simon estimates daily drug sales around $120,000 in the city streets.
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Simon
Sense of Obligation in Meeting Shakespeare
Mr Stormington Barnes expresses a earnest wish to meet Shakespeare if he were alive today and believes the poet would be grateful for his interpretation of poetry. The exchange highlights a pride in literary interpretation.
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Shakespeare
Mr. Stormington Barnes
Coal Firms Gain Capital Increases In Charleston
The Imperial Smokeless Coal Company of Charleston is authorized to raise its capital stock from 600000 to 1000000 dollars. The Slab Fork Coal Company, also based in Charleston, is authorized to boost its capital from 209000 to 500000 dollars.
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Charleston
Slab Fork Coal Company
Mrs Brenninger of New York Endorses RAT-SNAP Poison
Mrs Brenninger of New York says she tried rat preparations that kill rats but RAT-SNAP is the only product that prevents odors after killing. She praises its convenient cake form, no mixing with food, clean hands, and suitability for home use. It comes in three sizes 35c 65c and 1.25, sold and guaranteed by local stores.
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Watkins Drug Store
Beckley Hdw. & Supply Co
Union Cash Store
Raleigh Hardware Co
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