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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1920
Page
9
Bartholomew County Grange resolutions call for restrictive immigration measures and deportation of radicals, single language and flag, against daylight saving, and to appoint agricultural experts on boards. Other actions seek agricultural recognition and oppose the six hour day.
The American Forestry Association announces sugar on Douglas firs in British Columbia and eastern Washington. Professor John Davidson notes Indians gathered sugar long before Europe, with analyses showing 50 percent melezitose. Manna appears as white masses on leaf tips and branchlets, very sweet in taste.
In a House Military Affairs session, Representative Bee asks about the fate of captured German cannons and machine guns. Chairman Kahn explains they are scarce in the U.S., with about 1,300 heavy guns and 4,000 heavy machine guns available for potential distribution to districts over several months.
The article discusses Congress considering a North American Indian division within the reorganized army. It cites exploits of Indian troops in World War I, notes that 17 000 Indians served, and praises the Indian fighting force. Dr. J K Dixon advocates regional regimental HQs, reservation schools, and an Indian West Point to train NCOs and grant citizenship through service.
The first 1920 census returns show Washington, D C with a population of 437,414, up 106,345 since 1910, passing Cincinnati which records 401,158. Washington’s growth, driven by wartime expansion, is viewed as permanent, while Cincinnati shows a smaller rise and a drop from 1916 estimates.
Drop a little Freezone on an aching corn and it stops hurting instantly. A tiny bottle costs only a few cents at any drug store and removes hard and soft corns and calluses between the toes without soreness. Marketed as a sensational Cincinnati discovery.
A brief courtroom of humor unfolds as two speakers compare their yesterday’s shortcake. One says we had shortcake, the other responds it was too short to share, playfully turning a simple dessert remark into a wry exchange.
The ad states that influenza caused more deaths last year than in the great war and promotes Boschee's Syrup for coughs bronchitis colds and lung trouble. It claims the product gives a good night's rest and easy morning expectoration and notes it is made in America and widely used in homes.
Indiana Governor Goodrich recalls old Christmas ritual as overly coarse for modern times. He cites a rich man who revived the boar's head dinner, lemon in its mouth and glassy eyes, leading to a chilling moment when the son asks for a piece that isn’t looking.
A speaker declares, What we want to do is to get rid of socialism, bol shevism, anarchism, radicalism and sovietism. Farmer Corn tessel agrees adding rheumatism to the list. The exchange captures a tense moment in town debate.
A home mixable hair dye using Bay Rum Barbo Compound and glycerine adds color to gray hair. Apply twice weekly until the desired shade. inexpensive to prepare, not sticky or greasy, and will not cool the scalp or rub off. Drugstores can prepare it if preferred.
J Fuller Gloom flatly refuses a nomination for the legislature. He cites his life experience, humility, honesty as reasons, saying he has never sought public war or benefits and has earned a living while maintaining respect.
A Birmingham Age-Herald quote reflects on biography as a source of inspiration. The student notes most historical figures rose during times when money held greater purchasing power, highlighting a contrast with current economic conditions.
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