Prohibition Era Champagne Imports Raise Medical Bluff
The Anaconda Standard notes that French champagne imports for medicinal use surged to 384000 dollars in the first year of prohibition. It mentions French health officials debating a study of American health after the war and jokes that many Americans seek “medical” champagne as legal access falters.
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United States
French Health Commission
America
Paris
Pol Roger
Cliquot
Government Competition In Coastal Shipping Hurts Railroads
Rail executives assert government shipping undercuts private lines by operating at a loss. They criticize agents earning five percent commissions on gross receipts and accuse the government of using cost plus practices. They claim last year’s coast to coast traffic drained hundreds of millions in through freight revenue from railroads and say a price closer to actual costs would allow fair competition.
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Washington
Shipping Board
Julius Kruttschnitt
Mental clinics urged as part of court procedure
New York agitation calls for mental clinics in courts. Dr Augusta Scott cites six month experiment: 61 of 166 women’s court prisoners with mental age under 12. Justice Levy notes half of Sing Sing inmates are mentally irresponsible and advocates assessing capacity first, treating the imbecile or subnormal, to curb crime and cut court costs.
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New York
Augusta Scott
New York Probation and Protective Association
Women’s Court
Levy
Sing Sing
Champagne for Medicinal Use Under Volstead Act
The French government seeks an interpretation of the Volstead act to allow large shipments of champagne and Burgundy to the United States under permits labeled for medicinal purposes only. French exporters report monthly permits permitting thousands of quarts of wine, aiming to maintain trade while avoiding unfriendly official comments.
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Champagne
Burgundy
United States
France
A British Prophet Declares England's Destiny Dimming
Dean Inge of St. Pauls London warns that England's power wanes and naval supremacy fades. He argues dominions may break away and Russia and Germany align to dominate Europe while America rises as the English speaking power. He recalls historical echoes as England faces multiple gravest crises.
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U S Germany trade to surge in 1921 says Foreign Trade Bulletin
The National City Bank report projects America with bigger exports to Germany in 1921 than any prior year while Germany’s exports to the United States rise toward prewar levels. It cites 1913 as the best year for U S exports to Germany and notes nine months totals of copper, wheat, flour and raw cotton. The bulletin also forecasts further growth with currency improvements and credit, and discusses import flows and other economic observations amid broader notes on weather, blue Sundays, and aging proverbs.
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United States
Germany
National City Bank of New York
America
Great Britain
France
Montana Press Highlights Inconsistencies And Local Controversies
The Montana Press surveys disparate notes from Montana towns. It cites tax and price oddities in a fictional utopia, condemns Bergdoll family actions, and weighs Franklin Lane’s wishes. It reports on county seat disputes, fires prevention urges, Yap island trivia, and calls for war record transparency.
New York Elects William Thomas Manning as Bishop
At the Cathedral of St John the Divine the Rev. Dr William Thomas Manning was consecrated the tenth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New York as The Most Rev Daniel W. Tuttle presided. The ceremony drew a large crowd and officials exited in a ceremonial procession.
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Daniel 8. Tuttle
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United States
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Photo, International
Horoscope for May 23 1921 Predictions Under Mercury Sun
The reading warns strong daily influence from Mercury and the sun with attention to letters and family finances. Ministers gain power in speech and writing while government figures may face cares. Eclipse effects heighten storms and natural events. South Africa and the United States face tensions, while youth and health themes appear. Children born under Gemini may be quick tempered yet lucky.
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Astrolon
Sara
South Africa
United States
Gemini
McClure
Typhus quarantine on island lifted
New York May 22 The Ellis Island typhus quarantine was lifted after a death, with examinations completed for 2,900 of 6,000 migrants aboard ships in the harbor. Omela is expected to handle the remainder tomorrow.
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New York
Ellis Island
Omela
Patchwork Newspaper Quotes Reflect 1920s Attitudes
A collage of quips from multiple papers mocks politics and society, referencing cabinet resignations, sea serpent reports, immigrant fate, liberty penalties, daring records, and postwar tensions. It highlights public wit about governance, taxes, disasters, and national identity with regional tone.
Humor Fragments From Old Newspapers In One Lot
A collection of dated quips and jokes from historic papers featuring lines about a brother with a wooden leg, sewing on buttons, a flower giving, elevator safety, bill boards, and white cannibals rediscovered in South America with a 1763 note.
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South America
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