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The Food Problem and a Path to Cheaper Food
A call to end artificial wheat supports and curb profiteering to lower consumer food prices. Proposes government action to release reserves, end hoarding, regulate exchanges, and curb food speculation while preserving supply and accountability for farmers, packers, and merchants.
Ungrateful Mackay and Telegraph Rates Recall War Time Changes
A critical column questions Clarence H. Mackay, head of the Postal Telegraph and Cable Co, for cutting telegraph rates after regaining control, contrasting with the wartime 20 percent increase under Burleson. It argues the public should side with Mackay if expenses don’t force reversals, while noting stockyards and propaganda ads as part of the broader critique.
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Clarence H. Mackay
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The Case of Syria and the Question of American Protectorate
The piece weighs the Syria dispute between England and France, noting a secret treaty that split Syria and left Syrians without a country. It cites Arab forces gathering and Syrian appeals to the United States, while remarking that the League of Nations would disregard secret treaties yet remains shaped by them.
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Asia
England
France
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Realism in the Movies and the Censorship Debate
A national board ruling allowing torrid but lifelike film scenes sparks debate among municipal and state censors and reform groups. Critics warn that unrestricted realism could erode decency and expose youth to crude depictions, urging restraint and railing against Zolaesque “real life” portrayals.
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France
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Board of Censors
Too Many Loafers In Washington Workless Youth Spurred Police Action
An editorials argues Washington harbors too many idle young men and calls for vagrancy prosecutions and removal to Occoquan. It urges overhauling loafer gathering places, warns of disturbances and bloodshed, and insists work exists for those who will work. The piece advocates six months hard labor as a deterrent.
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Entente Hesitates to Send Ambassadors to Berlin Says Powers Won't Rush
The Entente nations of Britain France and Russia are unlikely to rush new ambassadors to Berlin. They plan to wait for Germany to show a stable government and a serious treaty follow through before restoring ambassadorial relations. Australia vows no further dealings with Germany, politically or commercially, stating the risks of German aggression outweigh potential gains.
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France
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Italy
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Australia
William Morris Hughes
Price Alliata Counselor Appointed at Italian Embassy
Prince Alliata has been named counselor at the Italian Embassy here and will sail for the United States on August 2. He succeeds Count F Miniscalchi Erizzo, who died in January. The world is at peace but faces a surge of public anger over living costs.
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Proceedings of Congress and Committees in Brief
Congress and committees met for a session from noon to 6 10 PM and again to noon today Discussed the German peace treaty the Rhine protocol and big power accords with Poland and the Versailles settlement A bid to repeal daylight saving law failed 41 to 12 and costs of living sparked a partisan push for a bi partisan committee and price controls The State Department reported 217 Americans killed in Mexico since Diaz and 942 depreciation claims The Kenyon resolution and labor conference plan advanced House actions included reversing a recess and addressing railroad wages and high living costs The War copper market issue and shoe price probe were reviewed by committees Washington police salary boosts and district governance redrafts were approved
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Honors to War Heroes Dist. Service Cross list
The War Department announced that Gen Pershing awarded the Distinguished Service Cross to American expeditionary forces officers and men. Recipients include Capt Ben S Hudson of Fredonia Kansas Lieuts C H Van De Graff Tuacatoosa Alabama George F Worthen St Joseph Missouri Ralph E Powers Amherst Ohio and many others from Chicago Cedarville Willowsprings Richmond St Joseph Kansas City and more, honoring service in the field.
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Chicago
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Newark
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Carthage
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Willow Springs
John L Wilkinson
Richmond
Frank J. Kilfoyle
Harold Thompson
St. Anthony
Idaho
Levi W. Grinwold
Yarrow
Paul Jeffords
Kansas City
Earl Wright
Herds of Bison Show Population Jump Since 1888
A Department of Agriculture census shows buffalo numbers in North America rising sevenfold since 1888 to about 7,000. Canada holds over 3,500. the United States and private owners share the rest while six government herds remain under federal control. The buffalo, once vital to explorers and pioneers, faced near extinction before government intervention helped preserve the species.
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Trains to Principal Cities Condensed Time Table
The Washington Post prints a condensed train timetable from Washington to major cities. It lists departure times for Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Jacksonville Louisville Memphis New Orleans New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond St Louis with multiple daily slots per city and notes changes as schedules shift.
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Allenby and Plumer Elevated to Field Marshals in Britain
London Aug 1 United Kingdom honors landmark promotion of Gen E H H Allenby and Lieut Gen Sir Herbert Plumer to field marshal. Allenby, former Palestine commander and Egypt Sudan high commissioner, celebrated for Jerusalem and Jericho captures in 1917 18 and order in Egypt in 1914 15. Plumer, veteran of Fr, Ypres 1917 Meuse advance, and Italian front, praised for handling unruly forces with polite, dandified demeanor. He is 64.
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Democratic phonograph campaign mobilizes national voters
The Democratic national committee plans to distribute millions of phonograph records to educate the public on key issues and win voters. Talks by top administration figures and notable Democrats will run about five minutes and be shared for use at rallies and homes, with Homer S. Cummings and Attorney General Palmer among early speakers.
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William J Bryan
Taussig Quits U S Tariff Commission Chairmanship
President Wilson accepted the resignation of FL W Taussig as chairman of the United States tariff commission. Taussig submitted his resignation in Paris May 21 and it took effect yesterday after Wilson's July 19 acceptance. Wilson praised his services and regretfully noted the withdrawal. The piece also mentions figures T R. and Jim Reed in a separate line about a league of nations debate.
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United States Tariff Commission
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High cost of living dominates Washington hotels talk
In Washington corridors, W J J Smith Jr of Dalles argues the public focuses on the rising cost of living. He says League of Nations debates matter less to ordinary workers than stabilizing prices, urging concerted government action to cut living costs before next election.
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Congress
Prosperity in South Dakota in postwar era
F J Coffey of Sioux Falls notes high bank deposits and widespread prosperity in South Dakota with growing towns and new infrastructure while farmers face machine shortages. He cites ratification support for treaty and nations, and Harvey P McMahon discusses prohibition attitudes. He predicts a September lifting of war time prohibition and debates enforcement law and League of Nations ties.
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Harvey P McMahon
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League of Nations
Salutes to all warships at U S harbors rules issued
War Department orders require designated saluting batteries to be manned as ships enter harbors from dawn to dusk and to return the salute immediately. If a vessel enters after sunset, fort commanders will expect a salute at 9 o clock the next morning. Nonreturn would be treated as a lack of friendship. During the war exchanges were halted but now the full international code will be observed as foreign warships dock in American ports.
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Resign Posts in Paris from U S Liquidation Commission
Secretary Baker accepts resignations of Brig Gen Charles G Dawes and Homer H Johnson from the United States liquidation commission in Paris. The panel will consist of E B Parker Hollis and James H Graham. Dawes will return to the United States, Johnson plans relief work in Poland.
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