Missouri Delegates Seat Fight Shapes GOP Convention
The senate campaign funds panel exposed $38,000 used to boost Governor Lowden in Missouri. Missouri districts faced seating disputes after elections tainted by fraud. Johnson arrives to press his nomination bid while party chiefs forecast a rough convention with many fresh headquarters and potential floor battles.
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Senate Committee On Campaign Funds
Lowden
Missouri
Robert E. Moore
Nat Goldstein
Emmerson
Moore
National
Babler
E. L. Morse
Excelsior Springs
Lowdon
Chicago
Goldstein
National Committee
Kansas City
Jackson
Wood
Johnson
Californian
Hoover
Butler
Poindexter
Fort Sheridan
Springfield
Allen
Kansas
General Wood
Garfield
John Sherman
No Provision Made for Future by Many Farmers Who Use Work Stock
Animal husbandry experts from the U S department of agriculture warn farmers have depleted the work horse on American farms. A drop of about 373000 horses on farms occurred since last year and mares bred may have fallen sharply in 1919. If breeding declines, Morgan stallion General Gates at the Morgan Farm in Middlebury may face a reduced supply of high class horses in coming years. The department stresses careful selection of breeding stock to raise efficiency and curb low grade animals amid strong demand for quality horses.
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Washington
Chicago
Watson
Indiana
Mexico
Fall
Senate
United States
Gregory Krassin
London
Lloyd George
Russia
Earl Curzon
America
Minsk
Copenhagen
Constantinople
Odessa
Persia
Caspian
Resht
Armenia
Aintab
Cibcia
Sea of
Marmara
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Palmer under fire as Senate probes McAdoo boom and wet deals
Judge E C Bonniwell accuses Attorney General Palmer of make a wet deal with liquor interests to secure Pennsylvania’s delegation to the San Francisco convention. Palmer denies the charges calling them stale and false and blames enforcement woes on the internal revenue bureau. The House also reviews a sugar investigation and calls for resignation action against the attorney general.
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Palmer
White House
Senate Committee
E. C. Bonniwell
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Bonniwell
Atlantic Ocean
San Francisco
Scranton
Bureau of Internal Revenue
House
Judiciary Committee
Tinkhiam
United States
Louisiana
May End Eastern Deadlock Between China and Japan
Shanghai reports a sudden shift as Peking rejects direct talks and demands Japan withdraw from Tsingtau and the Shantung railway zone. Japanese elders review the reply while Chinese merchants urge moderation and calls for an unofficial Peking summit with Japanese leaders to ease the deadlock.
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Shanghai
Japan
Shantung
Peking
Tsing-tau
Shantung Railway
China
Hankow
Tuberculosis Ravages Cattle Leading to High Condemnations
The bureau of animal industry reports tuberculosis caused the largest share of condemned cattle last year under federal meat inspection, with 59 547 carcasses condemned on post mortem inspection and 87 600 due to tuberculosis along with 53 652 additional parts. Tuberculosis in cattle and hog cholera in swine are identified as the two most serious contagious meat animals diseases, and the Agriculture Department offers guidance to reduce losses.
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Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau
Department of Agriculture
More Hogs Immunized To Aid Restocking Efforts
The last report of the Bureau of Animal Industry shows 614,678 feed hogs immunized, a large year over year increase. Immunization aims to permit safe reshipment to farms and feeding yards for further growth or fattening without risking herd health.
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Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
Lift Off Corns With Fingers Magic Trick
A playful claim promises corns will lift off using fingers in a simple magic style. The text suggests a quick, sensational method without medical guidance or safety details.
The Likeness of a Bluff Promoter’s Build
A brief item notes a promoter has built a fine new house on a bluff and is described in concise observational terms. The remark “Servis he.” appears as a fragmentary aside, adding a hint of local tone without expanding the main fact.
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Servis He
People Who Backtalk Can Speak Plainly to Your Face
A remark on how even those who indulge in backtalk may tell you to your face, noting the contradiction between words spoken behind your back and spoken openly. The comment suggests caution in judging manners based on this behavior.
Sheep Dogs in Quarantine for Gid Tapeworm Risk
Federal quarantine applies to imported sheep dogs after tests by the U S Department of Agriculture found 69 of 1381 dogs infested with parasites. Twenty two carried tapeworms and one expelled parasite proved to be the dangerous gid variety.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Currant Cultivation Demands Rich Soil and Fertilizing
Currants require heavier and richer soil than other small fruits and benefit from mulberry fertilizing practices.
Successful Orchard Gains From Skill And Labor
The article notes that planting and growing a thriving orchard requires considerable skill and hard work, reflecting the broader effort needed in farm operations.
Coop the Hen Keeps Brood Safe Till Weaning
A hen together with her brood of chickens should be housed in a secure coop until the chicks are fully weaned. The instruction emphasizes shelter and protection during early growth and dependency period.
Hat or a Nut Sparks Street Mockery in City Scene
Silk Shirt Slick on Twelfth Street declares a man he just saw is either a Hat or a lunatic. Nimble the Nick questions a suspect’s wealth claims while noting the man’s classy dress. The piece riffs on Musk’s fashion staying power in perfumeries, hinting at shifting trends.
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Twelfth Street
Kansas City Star
Pimple warnings urge blood cleansing with S S S
A vintage advertisement claims pimples and skin eruptions signal sluggish blood and urges taking S S S as the strongest vegetable blood purifier. It promises no minerals or chemicals and offers free medical advice from a Medical Director at Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
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P Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
Old Gentleman Uses Beetle at Dinner Party Joke
A much disliked beetle toy is bought for a dinner party. A man plans to place it on the table when drinks flow to signal guests to leave. A fashion-obsessed wife and her protesting husband clash over style and hair. The wife offers diamond earrings to stop the fashion bids.
Price and Percentage Increase Clarified
The note explains that a price doubling equals a 100 percent increase, not 50 percent. It emphasizes the importance of correct percentage labeling for changes in price.
Men Prefer Wrong Over Right for More Money
A terse line notes that some men choose wealth over moral correctness, implying corruption or dishonesty when financial gain is at stake. The remark foregrounds greed and ethical compromise without detailing events or individuals.
Moonshine Raid In Cemetery Sparks Grim Pun
A cryptic exchange notes a man using a cemetery to distill moonshine and facing a raid. The remark frames the act as a grave mistake with a macabre pun.
The Proper Place Mustard Plaster Op
A humorous dialogue recalls a mustard plaster remedy joke where one person asks Pat about applying plaster, and the reply notes it was on the back of the neck. The exchange captures playful regional slang and tone.
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Minnesota
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Washington Ave
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S. 10Th St
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Patchogue
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