Land Settlement Plan for Veterans in Washington
The Yakima conference urges state action to place returned soldiers on farms with federal and state support. It calls for a $2.5 million land purchase fund, development costs paid, and long repayment terms, backed by eminent domain powers to reclaim idle land for veteran farming. Federal investment could total about $35 million.
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Land Settlement Congress
Yakima
Uncle Sam
Land Board
Washington
Fickert Densmore Tangle in Mooney Case Scrutiny
The piece argues that San Francisco district attorney Charles J. Fickert and federal labor official J. B. Densmore used a dictaphone to record alleged attempts to frame witnesses and deny justice. It asserts Fickert’s role in Mooney’s conviction on perjured evidence and casts doubt on Mooney’s guilt, framing the affair as a labor versus employer struggle with possible broader judicial corruption.
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Charles J. Fickert
San Francisco
J. B. Densmore
Federal Department of Labor
Densmore
Tom Mooney
Fickert
California
Mooney
Confidence grows as postwar rebuild promises jobs and spending
The War Labor Policies Board says three hundred million dollars await public construction once workers and materials return. Officials like Thomas E. Wilson and William C. Redfield urge rapid development of minerals, roads, waterways, and industries. Labor will be in demand with more tractors, trucks, autos, steel, buildings, and stores as the economy shifts to peacetime. Wage cuts are not expected to be popular.
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United States
War Labor Policies Board
Washington
Thomas E. Wilson
Chicago
William C. Redfield
Commerce
Atlantic City
Allies' War Bill Seen as Heavy Debt Burden for Germany
Opinion argues a twenty billion dollar war bill exceeds Germany's peace time resources and urges creditor interests to push for feasible repayment. It notes Germany's losses, vanishing loans, and seeks a practical path to stabilize Europe without harsh tariffs or boycotts while criticizing McAdoo and Wilson.
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Lloyd George
Germany
Japan Eyes U S Role in Siberia and Russia
Kei Hara as prime minister Uchida foreign affairs minister and former Russian ambassador monitor U S policy in Russia and Siberia. As American force in Siberia exceeded treaty limits Japan sent more troops into Siberia aiming at commercial conquest and potential occupation if the pretext arises.
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Kei Hara
Japan
Uchida
Russia
Siberia
Wherever Humanity Suffers There the Red Cross Serves
The Reverend John Cavanaugh lauds the American Red Cross as a universal charity uniting people of all faiths and races. He praises its mercy, spirit, and breadth, praying the organization helps end misery cruelty and bigotry worldwide.
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The
Red Cross
John Cavanaugh
University of Notre Dame
American Red Cross
Bethlehem
Calvary
Trouble Ahead and Odd Local Corners
A New Hampshire man offers to back his wife in a doughnut contest but does not specify if it is for eating or making. The page also notes a move from Chardon to Nashoba Oklahoma, a verse about a Fatpatter muse, quirky tips, a camel hair revival, a lecture on the Arctic Regions, and a Pitt librarian’s comment on superior women.
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New Hampshire
Candy Cascaret Ad To Mothers Promising Easy Stomach Relief
A vintage advertisement urges mothers to use Cascarets as a gentle non gripe laxative for children and adults. It claims Cascarets taste like candy and cure white tongue tainted breath sour stomach and constipation without harming tender bowels. Each 10 cent box includes dosing directions for children one year old and up.
New York Town Faces Doubt Over Dry Law Night Life
New York public and hotel managers weigh how prohibition will work on July 1 as bars and cabarets expect revenue hits. Police promise enforcement while rivals doubt nationwide ban. industry figures foresee shifts to soft drinks and post theater suppers amid champagne price fears.
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New York
United States
Manhattan
Broadway
Willam H. Anderson
Anti-Saloon League of New York
Tenderloin
Wolfram
Mc Alpin
New Jersey
Illinois Assembly to Ballot on Dry Law
Illinois lawmakers face two pivotal choices when the January session begins in Springfield. A federal prohibition amendment vote appears likely as the drys claim enough support in both chambers, while the wets remain noncommittal. A second major issue concerns how delegates are chosen and when the constitutional convention will meet.
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Illinois Assembly
United Press
Springfield
Illinois General Assembly
House
Senate
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Northwest League OF Nhwsravens
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Seattle
Wash
the Land Settlement Plan
Allies
McAdoo
Ohio
Wilson
Herr Alibi
United
Kel Hara
Viscount Rosa Lichida
Josh
Chas. F. Kiser
Aow Earl
Carnegie
Cleveland
Chardon
Nashoba
Okla
Little River
Champ Clark
Kaiser
MR. C. Grey
Dayton Knight
Sally Manca
Wheeler Coggs
Mazie Mush
Pomer
Peary
J. S&s. Warmbath
Arctic Regions
Camp Leach
Mr. Warmbath
Admiral Peary
North Pole
D. C
University of Pittsburg
Ashtabula Star
Mary Windy
Paul
North Kingsville
J. HW. Duckworth
Pancard
McAlpin
Phil Kennedy
Waldorf
Mississippi
Placa
Baltimore
Sherry's
Delmonico’s
Rialto
Table d
Moulin House
Pre Catalan
Rector
Healy's
William Jennings Bryan
Winter Garden
Joel
44Th St. Theatre
Gour
Yank Vilor
Pape
Bridge Club
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