Tariff reform urged to stem flood of foreign goods
A call for tariff revision warns of rising imports of corn oats butter cheese and farm machinery in 1920 and a looming crash in domestic prices. The piece cites peanut growers Norfolk Va tobacco farmers and GOP leader Harding, urging protection to save industries and prevent labor displacement.
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United States
Norfolk
Congress
Suce
South
Europe
Orient
Republican Party
Harding
Determination of Jonah’s Whale Travel Bet
Jonah declares he will travel inside a whale to prove doubters wrong. Villagers mock the stunt as impossible due to the whale’s small throat and ventilation. He dismisses fear, betting his Sabbath lid that the feat will be done, despite odds and foes.
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Jonah
Sinclair Gasoline Prices at All Garages
Oil company Sinclair gasoline is advertised at all service stations with uniform pricing. The notice lists gasoline as available at specified garages and promotes consistency in the price across outlets.
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Sinclair
Community church and club announcements in a local paper
The Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church invites all young people to a social Friday at 7 30 with program and refreshments. The Methodist senior choir will meet for rehearsal Friday at 7 30. The Fortnightly club’s evening literature department meets Monday at 7 30 led by Mrs. F L Wilson with a discussion on Wisdom Literature of the Bible including Proverbs Job and Ecclesiastes questions.
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Christian Endeavor Society of the
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
Methodist
F. L. Wilson
Job
Veclesiastes
American Legion group renovates quarters in basement
Leon Beatty post of the American Legion has furnished and decorated a large basement room in the Farmers and Merchants bank building at their own expense. They installed easy chairs a pool table a library table and several magazines and will extend reading room privileges to members. Painters from within the post will handle decorating and a billiard table may be added. If secured an extra room will be rented. Three bath rooms in the basement are available to members. The post has about 150 members and aims to enlist all local former soldiers and sailors.
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Leon Beatty
The
American Legion
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
Legion
Furs Picked For You By Rothschilds
A note from Rothschilds invites shoppers to consider a curated fur piece. The message suggests the item as a suitable choice and invites a viewing or further discussion.
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