Dairy Industry Warns of Crisis From Rising Costs
M D Munn of the National Dairy Council warns that dairy prices rise slower than costs for labor feeds and equipment threaten the industry. He notes a drop from one cow per four people in 1910 to one per 48 in 1919 and urges public willingness to pay higher prices to sustain milk and dairy products.
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M. D. Munn
St. Paul
National Dairy Council
American Jersey Cattle Club
Iowa
Munn
Mr. Munn
High Cost of Public Office
Ed Meredith argues that campaign finance is inflated by modern primary and campaigning norms. He notes million dollar sums, state debates, and intense publicity costs, warning the system favors the rich and proposing reform toward older caucus and convention practices. He cites driving drives and public campaigns as benchmarks for the scale of political fundraising.
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Meredith
Congressional
South Dakota
Red Cross
United States
Adams to skipper Resolute in America's Cup defense
Charles Francis Adams I, noted amateur skipper, will helm the defender Resolute in races against Shamrock IV. The first race is set for July 15 on a triangular course off Sandy Hook.
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Charles Francis Adams I
Sandy Hook
Iowa farmers report strong corn prospects amid favorable conditions
Early planted corn in eastern Iowa is progressing well with a likely record crop. Oats ripening, haymaking advancing despite rain and showers, and overall conditions described as exceptionally good by Illinois Central district agents and W S Williams.
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Iowa
Illnoiis
Central Railway
W. 5S
Williams
Illinois Central
Weather Update Prompts Hope for Big Crops
Forecasters note favorable trend if Favoraine weather persists. Rainfall last week averaged 1.12 inches with temperatures from 61 to 91 degrees, suggesting conditions that could support strong crop yields if current pattern holds.
Davenport Light Co Wins First Round in Rate Battle
Davenport Iowa July 14 Davenport Light Co wins first stage of dispute with city council over higher gas rates Judge Donegan grants temporary rate of 1.40 per thousand cubic feet and requires a 150000 bond to protect consumers If a lower permanent rate is set consumers receive a rebate for the difference.
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Davenport Light Co
Davenport
Peoples Light Company
Donegan
Confirmation of Bolivian government overthrow
Santiago reports confirmation that Bolivian government has been overthrown. A dispatch from La Paz indicates the turnover occurred and defenses or authorities in Bolivia may be in flux. The event prompts diplomatic notes from Chilean foreign peace authorities.
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Santiago
Chile
La!az
Waterloo City Court Faces Vacancy Over Low Pay
Waterloo lawyers meet to recommend a governor appointment to fill Judge G W Wood's vacancy as he moves to the district bench. They cite municipal pay at 2500 dollars yearly as unattractive, while Gov Hard ing may announce both district and municipal selections simultaneously in 1922.
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Waterloo
G. W. Wood
Wood
Abilly
Hardjing
Anglo-Japanese treaty auto renewal for one year
International brief notes the treaty between Britain and Japan will renew automatically for another year. Nearby dispatches report a cloudburst in southeastern Washington and the Snake River valley, Buenos Aires snow, cholera cases in Japan, Poland and West Prussia boundary votes, New York municipal pay raises, and the death of Rear Admiral Henry J. Barris in Southampton.
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London
Spokane
Wash
Washington
Snake River Valley
Idaho
Buenos Aires
Tokio
Japan
Berlin
Poland
West Prussia
Germany
New York
Board of Aldermen
Southampton
Eny
Henry J. HB. Barris
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British East Africa
Foy
Anhui
China
Ont A
Gorn
Tassle
Ory
Eany
Booth-Joseph Co. Jewelers and Diamond Merchants
First
Nat’l Bank Bldg
Leath
Maat Pourta
Bolivia
Mnotty
DiMeult
Wilia N. Birdwell
Birdsall
O. B. Courtright
Fox Shoe Store
Sycamore Street
Paul Cash Co
Wie
Georgette Crepe
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