Review of Current Events Condemns Ruhr Occupation and Wheat Slump
Edward W. Pickard notes Poincare insists on total surrender and payment from Berlin while America worries over wheat price declines. France ratifies Washington treaties as Belgium and Romania seek relief from French influence. Stresemann warns against industrial profits amid Germany’s crisis. Bread prices rise, protests erupt in Potsdam as an American goods store is claimed as American territory.
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Poincare
Berlin
America
France
Washington
Germany
Stinnes
Thyssen
Doctor Stresemann
Herr Stresemann
Potsdam
Chicago
Federal Coal Commission
Samuel Gompers
United States
The
Coal Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Marshall urges referendum on war decision making
Homas R Marshall writes Edward W Bok proposing that the people who fight and pay the bills decide whether a war should be waged. He notes the idea is old but asks if a referendum plan is worth considering the prize for war avoidance.
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Homas R. Marshall
Edward W. Bok
Britain Ready to Shape Allied Reply to German Demands
Britain plans to prepare a united note with France and Italy while ready to act alone if needed to pacify Europe and force Germany to pay what it can. Baldwin told Parliament that Ruhr occupation was unsuccessful and that a new international commission may assess Germany’s resources. France, under Poincare, pledges to press on without mediation, and Italy is expected to back Britain’s plan with possible support from the Little Entente and Poland.
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Washington
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Ronald
France
Commission On Foreign Affairs
Germany
Great Britain
Commons
Europe
Italy
Ruhr
House of Commons
Premier Baldwin
House of Lords
Marquis Curzon
Baldwin
Hughes
Labor Party
Poincare
England
Poland
Wheat Slump Signals Postwar Rebalancing on Global Markets
The Chicago wheat market dropped below a dollar a bushel for the first time since 1914, while Minneapolis flour prices fell to $6 a barrel the lowest since 1915. Brokers cite overproduction, prewar value shifts, and Capper-Thomas act reporting rules as factors. Gilbert Duster warns of farmer losses if prices dip further. In London the Leviathan’s return stirs debate over wages and liquor aboard. Albert Lasker notes American ships’ dry policy and calls for looser liquor rules beyond three miles.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Minneapolis
Chicago
Northwest
Gilbert Duster
American Farm Bureau
Southampton
Leviathan
Albert D. Lasker
Shipping Board
London
Pilgrims
Harding
America
Congress
Mr. Lasker
Mr. Farley
All Board Wes
Elks Parade Highlights Grand Lodge Reunion
Last week Atlanta hosted the annual grand lodge convention and reunion. James G. B. McFarland of South Dakota was elected grand exalted ruler as about eight thousand Elks marched with floats and bands through the streets.
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Tlanta
Grand Lodge
James G. B McFarland
South Dakota
American Dyes Now Satisfy U S Demands In Quality
The federal tariff commission states United States dyes meet national needs in quantity and quality. The report declares the country independent of foreign supplies, with domestic dyes rivaling prewar German quality and prices steadily falling.
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Federal Tariff Commission
United States
Germany
Center Items From Local Notes On Family Visits And Events
Center community reports visits by Bancrofts Groshans and others plus illness and travel. A Fourth of July game, Center boys beating Bridgeport 11 to 1, births, injuries, and gatherings fill the week. Bazaar planned July 20 at EF Osborn home. many attended shows and Sunday events in Sidney.
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L. E. Bancroft
C. A. Bancroft
Bridgeport
Center
Henry Hersh Jr
H. E. Netherland
Herman Seghelke
Dickes
John Brown
Lloyd Webster
S. W. Scott
Curt Scott
Chester and
Clark Witters
Cheyenne
Wyo
Webster Boys
Doreas Ladies Aid
M. Netherland
H. E. Ferrier
John Groshans
Adolph Pelster
Ben Pelster
Bancroft
Joe Reiners
Angora
Evelyn Bancroft
Sidney
Mary Halston
Sunol Bond Election Fails in District Vote
The Sunol school district held a special election last Saturday and the bond proposal failed two to one. The measure would have authorized 1500 dollars to refinance district debt and fund an addition to the current school building.
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SUNOL
Larson's Music Store offers free band instrument lessons
Cc G Conn band instruments advertised with free teaching lessons offered by Larson's Music Store.
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Cc. G. Conn
Larson
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World Court
Count Szeptycki
Pielsudski
Gouraud
U. S. Marine Corps
Quantico
Britain
Ty Edward W. Pickard
Romania
Belgium
Juneau
Skagway
Icystrait
Cross Sound
Seward
Fairbanks
Alaska
Chitina
Copper River
Northwestern
Sidney E.b.younc
Neer
Sidney Steam Laundry
Shakespeare
Sena
Hudson
Bentley Auto Company
Sidney, Nebraska
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