Weather notes and wartime updates from Mt Higby and York primaries
Mt Higby reports a 24 hour noon period with temperature 76, minimum 53, mean 75, with a barometer at 29.92 and light south wind. York primaries pick Whitman as winner while war news notes Foch moves, Germany pressures, and forecast ideal September weather. Public notices discuss fuel orders, taxes, paper saving, and preparations for wartime shortages. local life and rent profiteering concerns appear as voters await results.
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Mt. Higby
Ford Candidacy Analyzed After Detroit Primary
The Detroit News weighs the Ford nomination scene noting Mander Newberry's strong organization and money behind his form of campaigning while Ford ran minimal campaign activity. More than 65,000 Republicans voted against Ford citing pacifist labels and lingering memories of past peace efforts shaping their support.
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Ford
Detroit News
Mander Newberry
T Ceenlise
Michigan
Ford Campaign Silence Counts In Michigan Senate Fight
The piece argues Edsel Ford’s exemption claim and lack of response hurt his image in the 1920 Michigan senate race. It notes Newberry could have beat Ford on the draft issue, criticizes Ford’s factory war effort statements, and suggests Republicans blamed Democratic overreach. It envisions a Ford campaign by Democrats framing replies as the campaign unfolds.
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Edsel Ford
Ford
John
Murfin
Newberry
Mr. Ford
Wilson
Michigan
Senate
Townsend
New York Sees Streets Empty After Traffic Ban Demonstration
The New York Evening Sun describes a Sunday where Fifth Avenue and Riverside Drive were free of car traffic for the first time in 20 years, a government prompted stoppage that left city streets like a far calmer theatre. The piece emphasizes a united civic restraint, a million gallons of gasoline saved, and a foretaste of national self-control shaping the public mood.
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New York Evening Sun
New York
Upper Fifth Avenue
Riverside Drive
Wall Street
Lower Broad Way
Murray Hill
Washington Arch
Hearing From The Smaller Nations
Neutral states press for rights as German naval losses mount. Spain and Norway threaten to seize German ships in retaliation for sunk vessels. Germany concedes on some cases, but Norway’s final stance remains uncertain. By July 1, Norway lost 856 ships and 1,802 seamen, a stark figure for a neutral nation.
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Detroit News
Germany
Ger
Spain
Norway
Cootie Haircut Popular With Yankee Fighters
A U.S. Military Police member in France enjoys dinner at the rear area while preferring the andalusian style haircut dubbed the cootie among Yankee fighters. The trend is noted as cool and popular with troops during the war.
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Cootie
France
M. P
Global Leaders Call For Peace Amid Rising Tensions
The statement argues for restraint to avoid new wars and asserts that even small nations deserve dignity and self-esteem. It frames a vision where restraint and diplomacy can restore stability, urging acceptance of sovereignty and peaceful coexistence.
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Tion
Connecticut Patriot challenges New Haven Journal-Courier over prohibition views
The Connecticut Patriot challenges Hartford Times Hartford Courant and New Haven Journal-Courier over ratification of the 1919 state constitutional amendment for nationwide prohibition. It argues against federal amendment bypassing a popular referendum, favors Connecticut's own 1919 amendment, and asks right use of popular rights amid a statewide tilt toward prohibition. The exchange signals local press debate on constitutional process and public policy.
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New Haven Journal-Courier
Connecticut Patriot
South
Manchester
Hartford Times
Hartford Courant
Commonwealth
the Patriot
Connecticut
Patriot
How About This Mr Hoover Detroit Apples Prices and Prices Policy
The Detroit Free Press questions U S food administration action in addressing high apple prices and alleged market suppression. It notes apples selling 10 to 25 cents a quart and four dollars a bushel, while growers say merchants refuse contracts and suppress supply to raise prices. The piece asks if a merchant ring controls Detroit markets and whether public stock losses are intentional, urging federal inspection and intervention.
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Mr. Hoover
Detroit Free Press
United States Food Administration
Detroit
United States
War Powers Tax Distinction: War Profits Versus Excess
Secretary McAdoo explains the difference between a war profits tax and an excess profits tax. He argues the war profits tax taxes profits due to the war, while the excess profits tax targets profits above a fixed return on capital, criticizing the latter as limiting innovation and rewarding capital at the expense of brains and effort. He contends the excess tax burdens small business more and cites capitalization disparities.
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Doc
Robson
Dobson
Smith
Pearson
Louisville Courier Journal
Bill
Maria
London
Buffalo Express
Mike
Pete
I W. W
Washington Evening Star
Willie
Yonkers Stateman
Birmingham Age-Herald
Kansas City Journal
Zoo
Phwat
Tive
McAdoo
Front kitchen items lighted safely near back burners
The report notes pans or kettles need not reach over lit back burners to light them. This safety reminder emphasizes keeping flames away from hands and hot surfaces while igniting cookware in the kitchen setup.
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Ion
Sam
Sans Automobiles
Post
Loastti
Providence, R. I
Lydia E. Pinkham
Adeline B. Lynch
Plain St
Providence
R. I
5Cat
the Comfort Powder Co
Boston
Masa
Middletown
PT Revithichys
J. F. Nixon
Boxford
America
A. L. Southmayd
Main Street
Wrubel
Leonard &G Herrman CO
Main St
New Britain
Jacob Polmer & Sons
Red Cross
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