Lumber dispute splits Republicans over tariffs in 1930s era debate
The piece reports on a split in the Ways and Means Committee led by Chairman Fordney over a 25 percent lumber duty, with GOP lawmakers and editorials weighing protectionist aims against free trade, citing FTC reports on lumber cartels and urging lumber to stay on the free list to aid housing and manufacturing.
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Despair, Unity Rise in NC Farmers Over Prices
NC farmers face 162 million dollar loss from last fall’s drop in cotton and tobacco prices. Led by J Y Joyner, Clarence Poe, W B Kilgore, they push for stronger production and marketing cooperation. A Lynchburg News comment favors a US win over Carpentier, praising the rival as a man of duty and courage despite being a foreigner. Greensboro Daily News echoes May the man win.
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Polish Women Fought Well in World War I Brigade
The demobilization of Poland’s eight thousand strong women’s brigade prompted review of its wartime service. Records show fifty deserted to marry, but discipline and fearlessness on the firing line impressed observers. Casualties did not exceed one hundred, signaling readiness for combat and willingness to face death.
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Knickerbocker Press
World not yet filled up shows isolated Pacific islands
A National Geographic bulletin notes many uninhabited Pacific islands such as Baker's Island, 3,725 miles from San Francisco, and Howland Island, 25 miles west, offering solitude with no living residents or other ties, once guano ships and now largely worked out, inviting any reader to imagine remote escapes.
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Isle of Man Pump Upgraded With Wind Motor Change
On the Isle of Man a historic chain bucket pump on a cliff face was replaced by a modern wind motor. The 26 foot wheel now lifts about 14,300 gallons of water per hour, with fuel savings repaying the installation cost as the old steam engine is removed.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
Projected Aerial Newspaper by Daily Mail
The Daily Mail plans an aerial newspaper edited and printed aboard an airplane. It will carry British and continental news, politics, finance, and general items as the plane takes off and lands, with wireless updates. A special printing plant will distribute papers by parachute drops to towns below.
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Chief Suffragette seeks advice from Marshall
A longtime acquaintance met Thomas Riley Marshall after his term as vice president ended and asked how to improve the office. Marshall prepared to board a Washington streetcar and pondered the question on the way to new duties.
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Untitled Exchange Turns Puzzling Across Words
A fragmented, lightly humorous dialogue features Mr Marshall asserting influence and chain of command while a facetious clerk counters with a claim of owning flooded land. The odd mix hints at a satirical or coded exchange without a clear narrative.
Sleeveless Attire Tops Fashion Trends For Sportswear
Sleeveless coats and sweaters emerge as the summer autumn vogue in city shops. The woman golfer leads the trend with sleeveless comfort, while chiffon alpaca and non crushable fabrics promise a hot weather sensation. Equestriennes and golfers drive growing use across jackets and ensembles in tweeds, Jersey, linen, and alpaca.
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New Things in Needlework Tapestry Embroidery
New tapestry embroidery mirrors grandmothers work using Alda canvas or Congress canvas. Silk or wool yarn with a tapestry needle creates patterns from croms white to cross stitches. Tapestry can trim dresses, upholster chairs, scarfs, pillows, funnels, panels, and dress trimmings.
Jeweled Ornament Fashion Note
Teweled ornaments catch the draperies of dance frocks. Turquoise cabochin with triiliants or cameos tops the season’s accessory. The new corsets aim to shape a fuller back, while remaining slightly higher in the bust line.
Notice of Sale for Halifax County Road Bridge Bonds
Halifax County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for 250000 face value of Road Bridge Bonds dating May 1 1921. Bonds: 6 percent interest, semiannual, maturing 1922–1951, payable at Hanover National Bank, New York. Bids due May 16 1921. Bid security 2 percent, right to reject. Clerk: R L Dickens.
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