High Cost of Living Tied to Production and Distribution
Secretary of Agriculture Edwin T. Meredith argues a national effort to reduce living costs hinges on shifting work from non productive roles to farming or factory production. He urges eliminating useless distribution staff, speeding up production, and ensuring fair prices for farmers while aligning labor and business with agricultural needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin T. Meredith
Meredith
America
Farmers of America
Farm Loan Bank
East loses grip on banking power as wealth shifts
An analysis from the Comptroller of the Currency shows wealth distribution has moved away from traditional banking power centers in the east. Twenty years ago New York and nearby states controlled 60 percent of wealth in a six percent territory. Now eastern states hold under 47 percent, with southern and far western states gaining billions in wealth.
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New York
Uniform Examination Set For Beckley In April 1920
The first Uniform Examination for Elementary and Primary Certificates Renewal and Coupon of Credit will be held at Beckley on April 1 and 2, 1920. Renewal and Coupon Credit session is at 6 30 P M April 1. Applicants must enroll March 31. O F Cooke 325 Sept Raleigh County.
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Beckley
O. F. Cooke
Raleigh County
Fifth Avenue
Notice of contract demands by Local Union No 2247
Local Union No. 2247 of United Carpenters and Joiners of America will, on April 1, 1920, demand an eight hour day, wages of 75 cents per hour, foremen 81 cents per hour, and a weekly pay day. Signed by H M Stamper, President. J J Warden, Recording Secretary. Racons II, Fin. Sec. Beckley, W. Va., Jan. 31, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Carpenters and Joiners of America
H. M.stamper
J. J. Warden
Beckley
W. Va
Goitre Reduced Four Inches By External Remedy
Mrs W S Jones of Bluefield West Virginia credits Sorbol Quadruple with reducing her goitre by four inches after 18 years of illness. She reports relief from choking spells and palpitations, better sleep, and says she used nearly two bottles. Beckley Drug Store and Sorbol Company advertise the product.
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Bluefield
W. Va
W. S. Jones
Yadkin St
Beckley Drug Store
Sorbol Company
Mechanicsburg
Ohio
Also Mentioned on This Page
Raleigh County Farm Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Extension Department of
West Virginia University
Chas. Lively Frank
Harkleroad
Ww. C. Thurman
Sec Treas
Court Houes
Maxwell & Chalmers
McDowell Auto Company
Welch, W. Va
Davol
Mie Vuay
Davos Rubber
Beckley, W. Va
Goitre
Shovlin & Lonker
Court House
Talewell Mfg.co
North Tazewell, VA
Raleigh Grocery Co
Mabscott, W. Va
Wholesale Distributors
Ginger
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