Gas price war shocks Midwest and South Dakota markets
In a gasoline price war across the Midwest and South Dakota, State action pushed South Dakota dealers to 11 cents per gallon while Chicago dispatches show 16 cents in distribution and rivals in Dallas and Ohio reported 10 to 6 cents. Standard Oil met competitors’ prices, claiming pricing reflects cost, distribution, and transit factors. Industry leaders dispute the impact on costs and demand compliance with state mandates.
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Southwest
Dakota
South West
South Dakota
Dallas
Texas
Ohio
Standard Oil Company of
V. Nicholas
National Petroleum Matorion
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Pkne
Navendara Oil Company of
Ince
South
Standard Oil Company
Inis
Indiana
Gover
Highway Commission
Radoukail’ Company of' Tidt
Price cuts in South Dakota hit manufacturers hard
The text notes aggressive price reductions across South Dakota that will cause losses per gallon and create an unpredictable impact on manufacturers.
Quiet Sunday for President Coolidge Before White House Move
Washington note: President Coolidge spent a quiet Sunday in the capital. He walked near the White House, attended morning services with Mrs. Coolidge and guests, then rested ahead of taking office at the White House tomorrow. Chief Justice Taft visited to bid farewell before his Canada trip. Mrs Harding remains at the White House and is reported doing well.
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Washingtons
Esrae
White House
New Willard
First Congregational Church
Canada
George B. Christian, Jr
Harding
Charles E. Sawyer
Giants Lead NN World Series Hangs on Giants Yankees
New York remains ahead in both leagues as the Giants hold a firm NL lead while the Yankees extend their AL advantage. Pittsburgh and Cincinnati stumble in late-season slides, Brooklyn shocks Pittsburgh, and Cleveland pressures the Yankees amid a busy pennant chase.
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Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
New York Giants
New York Yankees
Brooklyn
Giants
Cleveland
Yankees
Detroit
German Leader Stresemann Forming New Government
Note from Lord Curzon expresses British disappointment with France and Belgium over German reparations and a proposed inquiry into Germany’s capacity. The exchange follows President Ebert's appointment of Gustav Stresemann to form a new German government.
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Rosigat
Gustav Stresemann
France
Belgium
Great Britain
Germany
Reconstruction of German reparations policy debated
The text outlines Britain's view that Germany should pay reparations to the limit of its capacity, decided by an impartial inquiry. It argues against forceful intervention and notes the Ruhr occupation costs and risks, urging an equitable, urgent fixation of Germany's liabilities aligned with its ability to pay.
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Richmond Times Dispatch Sold to Norfolk Publisher
The Richmond Times Dispatch and Richmond Evening Dispatch were sold by J O and Robert Winston to Samuel L. Slover of the Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch. The new owner promises a fair and independent policy for the papers.
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Times Dispatch
J.O
Robert Winston
Samuel L. Slover
Norfolk Ledger
Times ‘Dispatch
Lacion Attends Fidac Meeting With Legion Delegation
Delegates sail on the Leviathan August 18 to join eight nations veterans in promoting peace. The Fidac manifesto calls for a world court to settle disputes and suppression of anarchists while urging action at the Brussels world conference. American Legion leaders including Col M Nelson Jackson Brig Gen L R Gignillant Royer James Brown Scott Hoffman Thompson and R E Condon will participate.
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Burlington
International Veterans’ Organization
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James Brown Scott
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Agitators Threaten Harvests Reported in Helena
Helena Montana August 14 aid in averting trouble in the harvest fields attributed to agitators was requested by Dan B Noble Roosevelt county agent in a telegram to Rosa Duncan United States Marshal. The marshal's office said federal authorities cannot intervene unless state forces lose control and suggested Governor Dixon be notified.
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Mont
Dan‘b. Noble
Roosevelt County
Rosa Duncan
United States
Noble
Dixon
Dance Masters Approve Ritz Foxtrot and End Waltz Limit
The International Association of Masters of Dancing ends the old-fashioned waltz limit at its 30th annual convention in the Hotel Commodore. The Ritz foxtrot is approved as the fourth dance, joining the American tango Nayes waltz and the Barbados? foxtrot.
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Ritz
International Association of Masters of Dancing
Commiodore
Naye
Lina” Foxtsrot
Department of Agriculture cautions on straw gas claims
The department states it has not tested or endorsed straw gas equipment advertised by firms. It clarifies it has only conducted experiments on producing gas from straw and similar material and does not declare it economical or feasible to generate gas from cellulose materials.
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Department of Agriculture
Beck Building Sold to Dr. Anderson in Winchester
A deed recorded in the clerk's office transfers the three story brick No 163 165 North Main Street from Beck's Baking Corp to Dr Charles R Anderson for 25000 dollars. The Shearer building, rebuilt after the 1881 fire, houses the Strand Theatre on the ground floor with upper apartments. current tenants to remain.
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North Main Street
Shearer
Winchester
Strand Theatre
Greek man fined warning for Sunday soda water sale
James G. Grataenos a Greek man faced arraignment in police court after selling soda water on Sunday in a West Piccadilly street shop complex. Police said he drew fountain soda behind a curtain. he claimed only bottled soda was served. He was warned to sell only bottled soda on Sundays while the city’s Sunday sale ordinance was debated.
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James G. Grataenos
Grataenos
West Piccadilly Street
Dove
Agg
Business With Pleasure in a Tailor's Tale
A quirky line from a Penn State Froth feature blends business and pleasure as a tailor’s daughter voices a playful remark while describing a clothing mishap. The passage centers on whimsy and style rather than a formal event.
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Penn State
Local Sergeant Praises Thacher’s Liver and Blood Syrup
A veteran officer narrates health gains from Dr. Thacher’s Liver and Blood Syrup after severe stomach troubles dizziness and weight loss. He cites relief and an eleven pound gain with the product sold in Winchester by Frank Baker & Son.
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Chestnut Street
W. Wedelphia
Dr. Thacher
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