World War Recovery Across Allied Nations
The article surveys postwar recovery in Belgium France England and the United States. It notes railroads restored coal and food production improving in Belgium and France crops better than prewar and self sufficiency outlook in winter. England boosts production via gardens while the US enjoys relative prosperity despite some rail and coal slowdowns. Overall material recovery outpaces moral and mental recovery with a cautious but hopeful outlook for years ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Serbia
France
England
Bolshevist 1 Central Powers
United States
Food Container Rules Tighten for Interstate Produce
A long discussion on labeling food containers notes that fruit and vegetable shipments across state lines must mark contents by weight or measure. Enforcement will be stricter, with some exemptions for easily identifiable items or intra state sales. Rules cover baskets crates drums and cartons, with crates containing many small baskets exempt if the crate indicates all contents.
Uniform packaging labeling urged for clarity and fairness
The article argues for a nationwide uniform labeling system to prevent consumer confusion over container sizes and content. It stresses that plain marks showing quantity are essential for fairness and value, noting current variations mislead shoppers and damage trust.
More Labor Available From Immigration Boost
America faces a rebound in labor supply as immigration rises, with estimates suggesting up to half a million new workers this year. The influx should help skilled and unskilled trades, factories, farms, and everyday tasks, easing a long shortage, while fears about immigration decline as laws filter out undesirables and newcomers improve in quality.
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America
Europe
United States
Fashion Officers Push Dress Reform Then and Now
Two fashion items in the issue discuss government aims to curb freak styles and frequent dress changes. A New York fashion authority notes next fall’s suits and coats will feature choker and Robes Pierre collars, long hip reducing coats, lavish fur trims, loose sleeves, and mandarin jackets. The piece argues designers align with government needs, but shoppers seek necessity over trend, and dealers must read the times to stay afloat.
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New York
U.S. Exports Food Value Rises Past Four Thousand
A report notes that the United States exported over 4000 dollars worth of food last year and forecasts similar or lower exports this year. The change is linked to supply and demand factors influencing agricultural trade.
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United States
Ring Lardner Hunch On President’s Whiskers Revealed
Ring Lardner jokes about a hunch the next president will have whiskers but notes the guess is wrong about color. He clarifies he means James Hamilton Lewis in a playful aside reflecting political satire.
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Lardner
James Hamilton Lewis
Government Endurance Despite Turmoil Across Administrations
In a reflective view the article notes that administrations and congresses cycle through, yet the United States government continues to function about the same, pushing ahead despite upheaval and changing leadership across periods.
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United States
Amateur booze makers face Volstead crackdown fears
A lighthearted note on home distillers facing strict enforcement as Prohibition era measures tighten. Amateur brewers hoped for leniency but must now watch authorities and legal penalties, risking confiscation and fines.
Choosing presidents as America's greatest indoor sport
A playful opinion calling presidential selection a defining national pastime and highlighting the culture around political campaigns as a domestic spectacle. The piece uses joking framing to comment on political fervor and public engagement.
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America
German Army Officers Long For The Kaiser Era
Berlin reports that many former German army officers, discharged from government payrolls and left unfit for civilian work, suffer severe financial hardship. A movement seeks officers pensions and land, while ex-officers face distrust from civilians and even former soldiers, with some taking lowly jobs. The shift follows the war, as officers who once led are now seen as out of place.
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Berlin
Germany
United States
Belgium
Rhineland
Kapp Chiep
Mareh
Census Returns Highlight Population Shifts Across States
Census figures show New Brunswick 82 779 up 442, Olarkahirg West Virginia 27 869 up 18 668 or 202.9 percent, Jefferson county Kentucky including Townsville 286 269 up 23 449 or 8.9 percent. Sault Ste Marie Michigan 12 096 down 519 or 4.1 percent. Missoula Montana 12 668 down 207 or 1.6 percent. Miss Lucille Haugle has returned to Spokane Washington after weeks in Twin Kyells visiting relatives.
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Washington
New Brimswick
ON. J
Olarkahirg
W.va
Jefferson County
Kentucky
Townsville
Sault Ste Marie
Mich
Missoula
Mont
Lucille Haugle
Spokane
Wash
Twin Kyells
Irish Sinn Fein councils declare allegiance in Ireland
Declart allegianc and elections shift councils toward Sinn Fein control across Dublin Sligo and northeast Ulster. New chairmen, including a mathematics professor, lead the Dublin county committee and pledge Dail Eireann support. Councils move to Irish language testing for candidates and refuse to send minutes or information to tax authorities.
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Dublin
Neany
Trish
Dail Eireann
Sinn
Ulster
Bind
Britain
Ireland
Income Tax Department
Conflicts Between New Powers and Old Rise Across Localities
The record notes payments of compensation, sheriffs' salaries cut as punishment for allowing military use of courthouses, and republican flags raised over council halls. In Mayo proceedings were conducted in Irish, while the Local Government Board has ignored recent departures, signaling an inevitable clash between new authorities and established systems.
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Roscommon
Mayo
Blacklist of German firms warned for broken Norwegian contracts
The Christiania Chamber of Commerce is compiling a blacklist of about 70 German firms accused of breaking contracts with Norwegian merchants. The list will warn Norwegians to avoid risky dealings in Germany as German chambers cooperate to compel fulfillment of contracts amid exchange rate pressure.
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Christiania
Norwagian
Christiania Chamber of Commerce
Germany
Christiania’ Chamber of Commerce
Redman Announced Sheriff Candidate in Twin Falls County
Notice declares R. F. Redman as Republican primary candidate for sheriff of Twin Falls County. Redman currently serves as deputy sheriff and will seek voters’ support at the primary election held Tuesday August 3, 1920. Advanced by public notice.
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R. F. Redman
Twin Falls County
Christian Science Services in New Bungalow Church
Christian Science Services will be held in their new bungalow church Sunday August 1 at 11 a m at 160 Ninth Avenue Hast. The public is cordially invited on Adg 9 30 31.
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Christian Science
Ninth Avenue
Alaya s Summons in Idaho Court Action
District Court in Twin Falls Idaho issues summons in a mortgage foreclosure suit filed by Frank Caudle against J Zollman Jennie Zollman Dora W Zollman and Frank Keneley Gertrude Keneley. Plaintiff seeks 2000 principal plus 10 percent interest from Oct 27 1919, 300 attorney fees and costs with sale of described property to satisfy judgment. Case dates shown July 27 1919 and publication through Sept 3 1927.
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District Court of the Fourth Judici District
State of Idaho
Fraunk Caudle
J. Ge Zollman
Jennie Dee Zollman
Frank T. Keneley
Gertruda
Amy Keneley
Simmons
Frank Caudle
Uoen
Twin Falls
Idaho
Fifth
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