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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1919
Page
11
The page lists subscription terms for The Washington Post including prices for daily and Sunday delivery, annual and monthly rates, payment methods, and notes on renewals. It names the editor president Edward B. McLean and provides mailing details and payment instructions.
The Washington Post urges readers to update addresses when relocating and specify desired mail duration. Subscriptions are prepaid to The Washington Post Company and can cover daily, daily with Sunday, or Sunday only editions. Renewal before expiration avoids gaps. renewal dates appear on the address label.
The piece argues against abandoning the prosecution of William Hohenzollern to appease Germany and aid admission to the League of Nations. It warns such mercy would undercut justice, encourage future aggression, and undermine Allied aims, citing Marshal Foch’s warnings and German distrust.
The text mashes political quips about Texas requests, Edison firemen, covenant critiques, senators reading treaties, German wealth secrets, and a jab at Hank Ford. It mocks republicans hunger for control, calls the peace treaty a concession, and suggests Congress meddling harms American policy.
A critical look at the push for prohibition linked to U S policy and its impact on Britain and Ireland. It cites opposition from Gaelic Society leaders, British temperance figures, and argues for sober England through government liquor controls rather than prohibition, warning of strained ties between allies amid farm, labor, and revenue concerns.
The article notes steel workers have authorized a strike vote to decide on stoppage actions within 30 days. Key demands include collective bargaining, an eight hour day, wage hikes, and ending company unions. It warns a large impact on industry and rail projects if mills close, and suggests arbitration to avoid economic waste. Pancho de la Barra comments on US-Mexico intervention.
Dr. Francisco Tudela, newly reappointed Peruvian Ambassador to the United States, denounces former President Pardo’s ouster on July 4 by Agusto Legula. Tudela says Legula seized power to curb congressional free expression and notes Pardo arrived in Colon Panama aboard the steamer Ucayali.
An obituary recounts the death of the Duc de Penthievre aged twenty four near Arc-en-Barrois Haut Marne. He never married but adopted Millie Lebeque as his ward and was connected to the French royal circle through his uncle Prince de Joinville and the Comte de Paris.
The record summarizes noon to 6 26 p m sessions with Democrats Harripom Fomerene Williams Lodge Chamberlain Edge Kenyon Fall Myers and others. Topics include league of nations treaty debates packing industry control Mexican raids press freedoms and proposals on amnesty veterans education and forestry funding.
The Department of Agriculture reports that two foreign wheat diseases identified in Indiana and Illinois will be contained. Infected fields will be disinfected, straw burned, equipment sterilized, and no wheat grown in affected areas for several years. Authorities expect control within a few years.
The Washington Post presents a condensed schedule of Washington departures to major cities with connections to Chicago for western travel. Listed are numerous times for cities including Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Detroit Indianapolis Jacksonville Louisville Memphis New Orleans New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Richmond St Louis and more with varying rail lines and intervals.
Waitham R. Farmer of Pittsburgh a YMCA secretary has been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism with the Fifth Marines in France. He established an advanced dressing station under enemy fire and continued aid until forced back, then helped two wounded men and stayed with the unit through relief.
The Department of Agriculture forecasts the national peanut crop at 55,531,000 bushels, up from 54,434,000 last year. Alabama remains the top producer but shows a 1,700,000 bushel decline. Texas leads gains with nearly 5,000,000 extra bushels, while overall acreage drops 23 percent to 2,728,400 acres.
Secretary of Agriculture Houston called a conference of road experts to discuss future military needs and uses for roads funded by the Federal aid road act. Attendees include Thomas H. McDonald, J M Ritchie, and Col C Sterrill representing Secretary Baker.
Houston businessman F. J. Tilghman argues that Gulf and South Atlantic ports including Galveston Houston Beaumont and Texas City will gain freight share if railroad and Shipping Board rate policies favor them. He cites Mississippi Valley output and western demand as key drivers for shifting trade from New York.
Cordova miner Draper Sargeant denounces prohibition measures as coercion by frightened legislators. He argues Alaska and Northwest workers oppose enforced morality, and notes Washington state referendum issues show people resisting prohibition despite petitions and strong support for home freedom.
C W Hare director of sates of the War Department travels to Europe aboard the Imperator with a staff to dispose of surplus war materials valued at over 1.5 billion dollars. He is joined by F Kent of Bankers Trust L N Harvey legal adviser J B Irving textile expert and Henry Doerr Jr chemical and medical supplies expert. More experts may join the staff as work proceeds.
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