Pershing to Receive Permanent General Rank in Congress
Congress unites to honor General Pershing with the permanent rank of general. He is praised for leading unprecedented forces, matching Civil War era generals in significance, while maintaining modesty and American ideals. The nation welcomes the plain American soldier for a substantial achievement done with no fuss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Pershing
General Pershing
Grant
WATCH THE CANNERIES ON THE INSPECTION TRAIL
Federal authorities tighten scrutiny of tomato canneries amid efforts to enforce the food and drugs act. Emphasis on cleanliness and sanitary practices as the canning season peaks. Public inspectors urged to demand access. cooperation with local authorities urged to prevent unsafe canned foods. The piece ends with a call for national leadership on health over poisoning.
When to Stop the Germans Ends the War Query
A short cryptic line asks when to stop fighting the Germans, implying the war’s end is the main focus. The text centers on timing and resolution, with no clear date or actions beyond the rhetorical question about halting hostilities.
Navy Offers Big Opportunity for American Youth
A historic call to join the Pacific fleet highlights vast space for 338000 men and emphasizes training, education, and travel as paths to civilian advantage. A warrant officer notes earnings near $200 monthly with full benefits, underscoring the navy as a premier route for ambitious youth seeking adventure and advancement.
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Pacific Fleet
Navy
Canada aims bird sanctuaries without farmer proof
The speaker contends Canada creates several bird sanctuaries and protects birds for their own sake, not to aid farmers. The comparison to protecting children underscores a broader philosophy of extending protections based on intrinsic value rather than utilitarian gain.
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Canada
Hoover as Virtually Dictator of Europe Claims Stir
In a heated note the writer questions whether Washington statesmen still wonder about Hoover’s role and criticizes the postwar peace quarrels. The piece blames profiteering for high prices, cites a Chicago packer, and notes revived German trade linked to war reparations.
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Herbert Hoover
Europe
Washington
Hoover
Plants Are Tied Up and Other Vintage Snippets
A column of wry lines hints the British parliament may thank a poet laureate not for peace but for politics. Headlines tease that “Plants Are Tied Up” masks labor unrest while satiric quips urge living one day or even half a day, and a provocative ad promises “Raise Your Own Salary” as a cheeky cost of living fix.
Profiters Pass the Buck in Recent Scandals
The piece critiques profiteers who shift blame as investigations unfold. It highlights allegations of improper gains, calls for accountability, and notes public concern over corporate practices and governance.
Hildreth rumored arrest linked to McGinnis thefts in Baltimore
The report details James McGinnis swindling a trainer, Hildreth, and thefts in Baltimore including jewelry and a car. He fled to the west, with officials in Seattle and Portland alerted. Letters claim the writer knows the Hildreth family and offers help to authorities and the sheriff.
Wilson Opens Continued From Page One
The president praised the treaty provision for an international labor organization and said its first meeting would be in Washington next month. He stated the meeting would occur whether the treaty had been ratified by the Senate by that time or not.
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McGinnis
Twin Falls
Idaho
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
International Labor Organization
Washington
Senate
Wilson defends Japan on Shan Tung issue aboard train
President Wilson told a small crowd aboard his special train that criticism of Japan over the Shan tung question is not justified and defended the country’s stance. He spoke during a stop in Richmond Indiana on September 4.
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Urbana
Japan
Shantung
Richmond
Ind
Wilson
Borah Opposes Plan to Stop Railway Strikes in Senate
In Washington Sept 4 Senate debate over preventing railroad strikes centers on Senator Borah Republican challenging Congress power to prohibit strikes or lockouts as in the Cummins railroad reorganization bill Senator Underwood Democrat Alabama urges a government wage and rate fixing commission He argues strikes need proof of interstate commerce interference Borah says Congress cannot do more than foster agreements while Williams Democrat Mississippi warns that Europe style strike tactics may spread and calls Plumb plan treason if enacted
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Washington
Senate
Borah
Cummins
Underwood
Alabama
Congress
Williams
Mississippi
Europe
Militia guardsmen clash at Sioux City drug store
Fifteen national guardsmen under Captain Albert Swanson raided Will J. Klise’s drug store, prodding proprietor Elise with bayonets and gun butt during a chaotic scuffle. Elise was taken to the police station on a charge of interfering with the guards, later bonded. Police say the disorder showed Elise resisted arrest as guards entered seeking a clerk drafted for drill.
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Sioux City
National
Elise
Nels Nelson
Plane crash burns student driver in Canton SD headline
J H Gallagher of Canton South Dakota was burned to death and Lieutenant Selby Brown of Esterville Iowa was seriously injured when an airplane Gallagher was learning to pilot crashed into an air pocket at the Canton site today.
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Sioux Falls
J. H. Gallagher
Canton
Selby Brown
Esterville
Gallagher
Sage and Sulphur for Darker Hair Color
An old time hair remedy Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound restores natural color to faded gray hair. Advertised as easy to apply with a sponge or brush, it promises dark, glossy, youthful looks and concealment of gray without indicating any medical cure.
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Nowaday
Wyeth
Alias Summons in District Court Twin Falls Idaho
The state informs Thomas A. Gibson and Mrs. Gibson of a complaint filed by E. P. Swank in Twin Falls County. Defendants must answer within twenty days if served in district or forty days elsewhere to foreclose a material man’s lien on Lot 23, Block 89, Townsite of Twin Falls for 286.35. Clerk Co. C. Biggins dated July 80 1919. James R. Bothwell and W Orr Chapman attorneys.
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District Court of
Fourth Judicial District
State of Idaho
Twin Falls County
E. P. Swank
Thomas A. Gibson
Twin Falls
Notice to Creditors in Estate of George B Holmes
In Twin Falls Idaho Probate Court the estate of George B Holmes deceased is administered by Thos M Robertson. Creditors and any persons with claims must present vouchers within ten months after first publication to the administrator at the offices of Guerrin Myers Twin Falls Idaho. Dated July 15 1919. THOS M ROBERTSON Administrator. Guerrin Myers Attorneys for Administrator.
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Twin Fabs County
Idaho
George B. Holmes
Thos. M. Robertson
Ww. P. Guthrie
A. J. Myers
Twin’ Walls
County of ‘Twin Falls
State of
Thos. M.“Robertson
George
Holmes
Guerrin.& Myers, Wettorneye
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Associated Press
United States
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Chicago
Becaue
Hildreth
Baltimore, MD
H. Guy Bedwell
Commander Ross
Baltimore
Camden
Ne. J
Mr. Bedwell
Saratoga
South Wells St
Pean
Third Avenue East
Idaho State Bank
D. R. Pingree
E. J. Merrill
L. Bracken
Ray McClellan
Co. C
C. L. Bowen
James R. Bothwell
W. Orr Chapman
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