The Stranger Fox Story Surprises Congress Dog Tale
A long excerpt from Judge Marcellus L. Davis’s tale The Stranger recounts a fox hunt in Arkansas. The story follows a frail stray fox nicknamed The Stranger and a famed old beater dog as they outpace a large fox-hunting pack, culminating in a dramatic cliff climb that makes The Stranger a favorite.
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Congressional Record
Benjamin G. Humphreys
Mississippi
Marcellus L. Davis
Dardanelle
Ark
British West Indies
Cleveland
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Arkansas
Judge Davis
Rascal
Electric dog follows lantern rivaled by French design
The article notes John Hays Hammond Jr. built an electric dog using selenium eye cells to balance light and steer toward illumination, plus a clockwork or motor for movement. It mentions a French electric dog that jumps from its kennel when whistled. Egypt’s cotton outlook shows 582.915 million pounds lint for market, with 1920 and 1919 comparisons and a 1921-22 crop forecast of 827 million pounds, below average.
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John Hays Hammond, Jr
Christian Science Monitor
Egypt
Alexandria
Bryan’s Gin Prank Sparks Laughter at Continental Reception
Washington sidelight recounts a prank at a Netherlands delegates' reception during the arms conference. William Jennings Bryan allegedly drank what appeared to be water but was gin, shattering the glass. Reporters chased the tale, some embellishing details, as Bryan took it in good humor.
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Ashington
William Jennings Bryan
Washington
Natives and Arms Conference
Netherlands
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Prince of Peace
Economic Conference May Meet in 1922
The 1922 economic conference plan follows the armament talks in Washington. Informal discussions show tentative approval though time and participants are undecided. Presidents may back the plan if the current gathering succeeds, with focus on exchange stabilization and debt issues.
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Economic Conference
Washington
Harding
United States
Universal Service Deepens Japan Army Readiness
Gen Henry J Reilly notes a core difference between Japan and the United States. Japan relies on universal compulsory service and training, yielding a standing army ready for immediate deployment. Japan's plan mobilizes reservists rapidly to fill war strength, echoing German lessons of 1914.
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Japan
United States
Henry J. Reilly
Germany
New Record in Slaughter Buried in Congressional Record
A fragment from Representative B G Lowry of Mississippi on the maternity bill. He mocks opponents with jokes about women and mind, cites stories of judges and widows, and warns that male politicians stirring women could face their wrath as American womanhood is invoked.
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Ray
B. G. Lowrey
Mississippi
Rich Autumn in Mannahata
Rich autumnal day on Mannahata and its surroundings described with vivid, benevolent imagery. The scene paints a sunlit island harboring calm waters and a tranquil bay as Washington Irving extols the landscape and atmosphere.
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Mannahata
Washington Irving
Appeal to Plain People and Women Voters
A Louisville Courier Journal note quotes a political voice urging outreach to the plain people and women voters, underscoring inclusive civic engagement and broad voter reach.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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