Public policy on water power and government role
A discussion on government reimbursement for land use and the cost of administration, arguing the public needs for water power, the potential of dynamos and turbines to generate electricity, and Congress plans to encourage private investment while protecting government interests in utilities. The piece notes a 50 year period for purchase with net investment and fair value considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
MARKS AND MARKETS DECLINE IN GERMANY INFLUENCE
The German mark remains above zero but weakens further as wealth flees abroad to dodge heavy postwar taxes. Profiteering spans nations, with German industry profiting and capital transfers increasing to escape Versailles terms. Economists note depreciation makes Germany cheapest in which to buy, correcting own induced evils. Berlin cost of living drops to about a quarter of other nations.
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New York Herald
Germany
United States
Berlin
London Economist
Legion Posts Organize Four Teams to Fight Reds in New York
American Legion posts form four teams named speakers press education and deportation to counter radical activity. Members urged to cooperate and avoid direct action while remaining within the law. The speakers report radical meetings, the press team tracks seditious literature, education team conducts talks on Americanism, and deportation team flags subjects for authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reds
New York City
American Legion
Water Power League Pushes U S Development Plan
The Water Power League of the United States organized in New York aims to rally public support for legislation to develop water power. Controversy surrounds private versus public control, with Sen. Jones proposing a 50 year license system under a new federal commission to oversee development and licensing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Power League of the
United States
New York City
Congress
Gifford Pinchot
Benator Jones
Oregon
Commission
Secretary of War
Department of Interior
Department of Agriculture
A Valuable Habit in Government Savings Stamps
Uncle Sam expands thrift programs with new treasury savings stamps and certificates to be sold from January 1 through banks, trust companies, and post offices nationwide. Denominations include $1,000 and $100 certificates costing $824 and $82.40. savings stamps in five denominations costing $4.12. thrift stamps at 25 cents each. Prior purchases accepted as partial payment. redeemable with monthly interest. The piece extols economy as a habit and notes ongoing benefits for savers already practicing thrift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Treasury Savings
United States
Government Savings
Treasury Department
Second Choices in Massachusetts Delegation Scramble
A Springfield Republican correspondent laments the messy push for Massachusetts delegates at the Republican National Convention. The piece questions pledges to Calvin Coolidge, asks for second choices in order, and notes the broader political roiling with references to Barleycorn, Cummins, Wood, McAdoo, and looming 1919 and 1920 events.
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Massachusetts
Coolidge
Springfield
Calvin Coolidge
Calvin Coolidget
Press of Montana Divers Diversities
A collage of quotes and notes from multiple Montana papers reflecting political debates among Republicans on national issues, labor and social questions, plus local observations on labor and irrigation. It cites figures like La Follette, Frazier, Borah, Johnson, and Taft, with commentary from various city papers. It also mentions community efforts by the Elks and Christmas charity, and remarks on labor, I W W, and bolshevism debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
la Follette
Wisconsin
Frazier
North Dakota
Borah
Idaho
Johnson
California
Mayor Thompson
Chicago
Taft
Murray Crane
Penrose
Lode
Wadsworth
Bozeman Chronicle
Ennanimous
Montana
Great Falls
Great
Halle ‘Tribune
Dawson
County Review
Winifred Black Reflects On A Humble Journalist’s Life
Winifred Black pays tribute to a respected newspaper reporter who died in the city. She praises his brains integrity and family focus, noting he refused riches for work and kindness. His death prompted official mourning and renewed faith in human nobility.
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Supreme Court
Old Newrich
Boston
Wickethaven
Phildelphia
Sra
Steckton
Washington
Tommy
Tommy—And If I Bet A Half Own Ind Win His Half Crown, That's Gaawing? Mr. Pige
Sol Ito
Mistletoe Scarcity Tallies With Market Notes
A fragmented 1919 transcript notes mistletoe being scarce and highly valued this year with white berries described as pearls. The piece blends recitations and rhymes about kissing beneath holly, referencing color blind notions and light holiday sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Berries
Mollie
Solic
Flashes of Lightning in a Chaotic Political Snapshot
A scrambled clipping cites varied headlines and quotes from U S newspapers about elections and policy. It mentions South Dakota primary fever and a presidential candidate’s eight word policy claim. References appear to Russia, Detroit, peace talks, D'Annunzio, and a barroom culture with Barleycorn imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
United Statiomed
Russia
Columbus Dispatch
Humor of the Day Echoes of Old Time Banter
A fragmented humor page sketches quips about manners and romance. Dialogues feature a worried mother, a bragging parent, and light flirtations as characters discuss filial disownment, acting fame, and petty wagers. The snippet hints at public taste and social foibles from a past era.
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Atiear Aretaceiae
Concede
Standard Publishing Company
Anaconda
Mont
Butte
North Main Street
Associated Press
Marks and Markets
Legion
Europe
Cummins
Friends of
General Wood
Mr. McAdoo
Fe m
New York
Albany
the Press of Montana
Brother van
Damon
Pythias
Pennsylvania
Bro
Van
Keslow
American Federation of Labor
Bolshevists
National Labor Conference
Missoula
Missoula Sentine
John Barleycorn
Helena
Homeville
Ouror
Pan
Winifred Black
Sever
President Elect OF
Switzerland
Underwood & Underwood
Giusepps Mous
Rhyme and Reason
Way
Wheeler Syndicate, Inc
Boston ‘Transcript
Alexander Berkman
Detroit
Iaca
Detrol News
D’annunzio
Washington Star
Mexico
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