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Newspaper
Russiaville Observer
Location
Russiaville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
2
A sprawling, fragmentary summary covers Federal Reserve policy talks in Washington to free war finance funds, Hoover and Wallace convening grain and fur trade talks, a Justice Department probe into race riots in Pula, and various executive and court actions. Also noted are floods in Pueblo, crimes in Bridgeport and Sing Sing, aviation fatalities, and political shifts in New York and Nashville.
Reports from Ireland, Mexico, and Britain recount ambushes and killings in County Mayo and Donegal, a Leipaig high court sentence for war crimes, and violence against police. Emissaries report consular deportation from Tampico and cabinet reshuffles in Vienna. Bulgaria’s premier says King Boris to visit the United States this autumn.
The Tulsa unrest left at least thirty dead and hundreds wounded after white and black crowds clashed in the citys black quarter. National Guard units were ordered out, aided by police and American Legion members, to stop the fires and looting in a disaster that drew national attention to racial violence.
The federal labor board announced July 1 wage reductions across railroads as national agreements are abrogated. Uniform new pay scales will apply to all railroad workers nationwide, potentially saving up to 500 million in payrolls. President Harding pressed for freight rate cuts, noting transportation costs hinder recovery while rail unions and ICC chairmen warn about expenses and adequate returns on investment. Aviation losses followed two major accidents, including an army plane crash near Washington killing seven and a deadly TNT bomb mishap at Aberdeen proving ground.
Allied plebiscite forces reinforced by British troops failed to halt hours of fighting between Poles and Germans in Upper Silesia. Germans attacked Beuthen, with French forces using tanks to rout them. The conflict raised concern that Korfanty’s insurgent Poles may lose control of disputed areas.
Chancellor Wirth outlines policy to repay debts while stabilizing the economy. He calls for reduced imports, customs sovereignty, and a drive to boost agriculture and employment. He also signals higher taxes including corporation, bourse, heritage, and securities taxes, alongside direct levies.
A report describes Premier Tenin presenting a three point program at a Congress in Moscow. It calls for a one third grain tax in kind, state retention of key industries, expanded peasant cooperatives, and support for small private firms with factory leases and union wage control to boost production.
Mrs. W. B. Osborne of Lexington Kentucky describes years of nervous weakness dizziness and headaches. After failing in Cincinnati treatment she started Tanine and reports rapid relief including restored appetite sleep and strength. She urges others to try Tanine as the only medicine that helped her.
Dr George P Barth leads a public school medical effort to translate a pupil written excuse for the girls absence. The note says Minnie must stay home to help with the new baby. The Milwaukee Journal reports the linguistic effort and the parents request.
An advertisement touts Othine double strength as a guaranteed remedy for freckles. It claims only a small amount is needed to clear skin and promises money back if freckles persist, urging readers to ask for the double strength product.
Two children talk about future plans with one declaring not to marry, the other denying being an old maid. A third suggests becoming a nurse, highlighting playful, era-appropriate career ideas.
An advertisement touts Cuati cura Talcum Powder as an antiseptic scented powder for face skin baby and dusting needs. It presents it as economical convenient and part of the Cuticura Toilet Trio with Soap Ointment and Talcum claiming superiority over other perfumes.
A humorous quoted line from the Florida Times Union remarks that a woman takes longer to decide than to apply makeup, but usually achieves her aim with either.
If your room is small avoid yellow and red furnishings as warm colors make the space seem smaller. Opt for grays and violets to create a roomier feel and appear more open.
Advert says good bluing prevents ugly streaks on clothes and yields clean bright laundry. Claims are supported by claim that all grocers carry Red Cross Ball Blue.
A humorous exchange notes a daughter’s musical interest versus a preference for bridge. The light dialogue contrasts piano practice with card play among neighbors, highlighting everyday domestic humor.
A giraffe retains seven neck vertebrae despite its remarkable height. Scientists note the same cervical count as other mammals while the necks grow via elongated bones and muscles.
A terse remark on how events diverge from predictions and plans. It notes that surprises surface less often than failures to occur, implying irregularities in expected outcomes and the quiet persistence of routine drift.
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