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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
2
President Wilson vetoed the bill repealing daylight saving, saying he acts with reluctance due to the inconveniences for farmers. He argues the need for production and industrial efficiency outweighs repeal, noting farmers benefit indirectly from factory prosperities and national war efforts.
August 18 in Luxemburg a mob of workers stone three buildings and attempt to enter the chamber after the chamber votes a high cost of living measure deemed insufficient. Gendarmes fire on demonstrators driving many from the chamber.
Federal agents raided the Cold Storage company in St. Louis on August 18 and seized about twenty million pounds of meats and other food supplies. Officials did not yet reveal the owners of the stocks.
Berlin reports serious disturbances at Kattovitz Silesia with crowd actions and arsons as troops quell demonstrations sparked by rising food prices. Also note: Christy wed artist Howard Chan and Nancy Palmer in New York and American shipments to Petrograd denied by Soviet authorities.
The justice department moves to use license cancellation under food regulations to tackle sugar profiteering, aiming to curb prices above 11 cents a pound. Palmer met with DC food administrator Clarence Wilson and New York fair price chief F C Henderschoot, and testified to Congress on anti profiteering amendments extending to clothing and other goods.
Striking workers in Peoria Illinois offered 25 men as watchmen to protect the Ikeystone wire mills after all imported strike breakers departed. Officials met with a two-man striker committee at city hall to pursue an agreement likely ending the dispute.
Federal officers seized 284 180 pounds of coffee stored in a warehouse in St Louis alleged in a libel information that the coffee was held for J Aron & Co of New York. The warehouse stock had been there since October 1 last and was hoarded to boost price.
London reports the Kolchak forces continuing their retreat in the Ural mountains with Bolshevik forces driving Cossacks 60 miles south of Uralsk.
Federal agents and Department of Justice officers seized eighty five thousand pounds of butter in cold storage houses and freight cars in Chicago on Aug 16 and began pursuing more.
Federal agents raid storage warehouses in Chattanooga and Jacksonville seizing tens of thousands of eggs and large quantities of canned foods and sugar. Officials plan further seizures to curb hoarding as the army and civilian needs are prioritized and prices are adjusted downward.
Henry L. Doherty rose from street newspaper seller in Columbus, Ohio to head Cities Service, a $200 million corporation. He became a major figure in American public utilities and a top refinable oil producer, with two hundred gas and electric companies across the United States. His wealth surged after Garfield's assassination era when he earned $548 selling extras.
Chicago August 16 The break in the railroad shop crafts strike came when 27 000 car men voted overwhelmingly to return to work. They chose to stay with the international union rather than the Chicago district council of federated shop crafts which had led the strike. P A Halleen presented the resolution at a mass meeting in Car Men’s Hall. J M Patterson said the Chicago district disturbances were due to a red element.
Henry Ford wins a libel verdict against the Chicago Tribune in Mount Clemens Michigan. The jury awards Ford damages of 66 cents after three months of testimony. Judge Tucker rules fair comment applies to public figures and dismisses Sabazon News Co. on a technical charge.
Washington says 45 000 rifles and several million rounds of ammunition have been sent from S F and more equipment will be shipped this week to support Admiral Kolchak. Moscow notes bolsheviks recaptured Riga per Berlin Russian paper as Denikine advances on southern front. Kamishin seized July 28 with 11 000 prisoners, 60 guns, 150 machine guns and large war materiel captured.
London reports say force of arms deters Irish rebellion while Sinn Fein activity grows. Ireland faces a wave of prosecutions and proclamations in Clare Tipperary Cork and Kerry as Dublin Castle braces for harsher measures.
The U S military mission assigned to Germany after the armistice with headquarters in Berlin will be dissolved within the next month and will depart for home.
About 1,500 miners from Burke Mullan and Nine Mile districts halted work in Wallace Idaho Aug 18 to press for an eight hour day. The action left Burke Mullan and Nine Mile districts with workers idle as the show of union strength widened.
Washington August 18 General March chief of staff announced the permanent regular army has secured its first 100000 recruits. Of these more than 68000 were reenlistments.
Horace Withers and Alfred Armstrong who with John Wells robbed the Citizens Bank at South Carrollton Ky surrendered to police in Russellville. All but 1000 dollars of the 28000 dollars looted were returned.
Lieut. Fernando A. Robertson of Clarksburg Virginia was instantly killed and mechanician Norman Roddy suffered a broken leg when an Army aircraft they were in crashed to the ground near Laredo Texas. Engine trouble was blamed for the accident.
Mexico City August 18 the senate named a three member committee to confer with the US senate sub committee on the Mexican question.
Newark woman Liss Kelly describes three years of crippling nervous breakdown and daily headaches. After a physician's care for two years she tried Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound on a friend's advice and felt improvement from day one, achieving full wellness and urging publication.
A Louisville Courier-Journal excerpt quotes an elderly man told to go away while he insists on staying to work hard. He says he must toil to send his wife the prize of summer board this year, reflecting a stubborn resolve amid hardship.
Cuticura suggests soaking hands in hot suds of Cuticura Soap then drying and rubbing in Cuticura Ointment. Remove surplus with tissue. Claim cites Cuticura Soap Ointment and Talcum for all toilet needs.
A Louisville Covasier Journal note urges finding success by pursuing work best suited to your talents. It suggests varied paths such as crafting, typing, or piano playing, depending on individual gifts and interests. The quote emphasizes personal fit over generalized advice.
A clipped readers’ theatre line notes a clerk answering a shopper about cold storage egos and insisting they are strictly fresh, reflecting a humorous exchange on everyday goods.
If you use Red Grass Ball Blue in your laundry, you will not be troubled by rust spots. The ad claims the product prevents rust staining unlike inferior bluing. Also includes a pair of aphorisms about advice and gender roles as filler in the passage.
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