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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1919
Page
2
An Alberta style feature notes May bush in Medicine Hat and high potato yields. Ben Pawson grows six hundred bushels of potatoes selling for two dollars a bag while hogs fetch top prices at Calgary. Western Canadian farmers invest in pure bred stock, horses, cattle and sheep, aiming for strong returns.
Pennsylvania has the most blind residents by total number while New Mexico has the highest rate of blindness as a share of its population. The comparison highlights geographic disparities in blindness prevalence.
An old advertisement promotes Cuticura products for a baby’s irritated skin. It recommends hot baths with Cuticura Soap, application of Cuticura Ointment, occasional use of scented Dusting Powder, and mentions Cuticura Talcum as indispensable.
A brief exchange contrasts consumer demand for boneless lean meat with a quip suggesting an egg as an alternative. The dialogue reflects practical rural buying habits and colloquial humor.
The federal trade commission urges action against the big five packers accusing them of mounting control over meat and other foods. It lists 672 companies under their influence and warns that current law fails to prevent monopolistic practices impacting U.S. and world food supplies.
Washington reports four chief points of attack by wet leaders on the national prohibition bill. They aim to raise alcohol limits, strike out wartime provisions, narrow patent medicine uses, and insert a search and seizure section affecting private residences. Justice to the poor is cited to justify confiscating private stock.
Chairman Reavis of the House sub committee will probe meat packers relations with the war department in Chicago hearings. Packers who met Brigadier General Kinkern to back sales of millions of pounds of beef abroad will be called. Secretary Baker approved selling meat abroad and stabilizing markets with canned vegetables, but later withdrew approval.
Denver authorities broker a temporary relief for the tramway company within ten days, aiming to restore the 6 cent fare. Union workers accept 4 percent hourly increases pending arbitration while permanent settlement is to be discussed in future talks.
A group of prominent Mexican business leaders form a club to support Ambassador Bonilla as a presidential candidate against Obré gon and Gonzales. They believe Bonilla has a strong chance, arguing Mexicans tire of revolution and fear another upheaval if the other candidates win. They warn the United States would not permit a new revolution and that avoiding it hinges on preventing the two military chiefs from winning.
The ex Kaiser London Prince Hedry appeals to Allied powers to abandon plans for punishment and seeks trial immunity while promising to aid in exposing wartime truths. He asks Britain not to pursue extradition and to support his role in revealing consequences of the conflict.
A twenty four hour general strike will start at 5 am July 31 and end at 5 am July 22. Railroads indicate service disruption at that hour to the nearest watering and coaling stations.
The commission proposes returning the right to fix resale prices for goods identified by trademark or trade practice. It argues current law operates inequitably in some cases and urges legislative restoration of the practice to control resale prices.
Milwaukee news notes the U S Shipping Board aims to operate twenty five ships direct from the Great Lakes to Milwaukee and other harbors, expanding cargo routes and maritime commerce.
About a hundred Mexican bandits attacked Nogales and Villa Union in Sonora killing General Juan Garrasco and abducting eleven girls. The raiders looted stores and carried out other depredations during the assault.
Six hundred doctor vacancies in the Army Medical Corps will be filled by appointments from serving emergency officers. Appointments will be in the grade of first lieutenant.
Edison era expansion touches Plymouth and Lincoln with new factories and sugar plants in sight. Leaders push railroad, electrical, and water projects as counties report wealth gains and tax assessments while counties plan elections and new utilities.
Mexico announces a bid to welcome German immigrants after being barred from the League of Nations. Officials say about 6000 Germans may be permitted to settle at Mexicali as transport is arranged. Government consulates worldwide have been facilitating immigration to offer similar guarantees to Germans seeking escape from Germany.
Washington reports that the economic blockade on Germany is raised following a council decision. Britain plans to restore consular services and facilitate British firms in distributing goods. Berlin notes reduced food prices drive more staples into open markets, lowering resale prices nationwide.
President Wilson blocks two bills vetoing the daylight saving repeal and the sundry civil appropriation bill. The daylight saving measure carried a rider for that purpose. House leaders say no attempt will be made to override the sundry civil veto.
Indications point to General Pershing and his staff returning soon from abroad. The packing of the expeditionary force records and shipments from a non seaport began. Major General Allen is named the new commander with prerogatives once held by Pershing.
A C Townley president of the National Nonpartisan League and Joseph Gilbert state organizer were found guilty of conspiracy to teach disloyalty while America was at war. The farmer jury deliberated about one hour forty seven minutes after a three week trial marked by heated courtroom combat.
Fragmentary ad notes white and brown Leghorns and Rhode Island Reds with prices around 4 dollars for 26. Mentions guaranteed delivery and fall batch bookings. References Kimith Maertinebure Mo and a quip about writing a book needing braids to quiet a six months old kid.
An advertisement urges readers to treat kidney and bladder troubles with GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules. It promises quick relief, credits the kidneys as overworked, and assures refunds if not helpful, urging buyers to look for the panne on every box.
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