1922 Divorce Rate Indicates Illinois and Texas Stand Out
Census figures show 1 divorce per 7.6 marriages nationwide in 1922, with Illinois 1 to 6.8 and Texas recording the most divorces at 12,899. District of Columbia had the lowest rate at 1 to 85.8. Total marriages 1,126,418 and divorces 148,554, with Nevada anomalous at 1,026 divorces to 935 marriages due to Reno’s divorce colony.
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Ashington
Census Bureau
United States
Illinois
Texas
District of Columbia
Nevada
Reno
Mid-Western
Open Shop Ruling Bars Closed Shop in Texas Railroad Case
The United States Railway Labor Board Sustains a Switchmen’s Union complaint against the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway contract with the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. It voids the stipulation that 85 percent of yard workers be union members and orders reinstatement with full seniority and back pay for Do A Brown. The decision states that membership should not be compulsory and notes the federation’s opposition to the closed shop.
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United States Railroad Labor Board
Labor Board
Switchmen’s Union of North America
San Antonio & Aransas Pass
Brotherhood of Railroad
American Federation of Labor
Do. A. Brown
San Antonio
Aransas Pass
Switchmen's Union of North America
Theodora Poole Named Best Essayist In National Contest
Theodora Poole, thirteen, of Pontiac Michigan now living in Lansing, wins the second national safety essay contest. She receives a gold watch and an all expenses paid trip to Washington as the Mobile Chamber of Commerce and Highway Education board sponsor the award. The third annual contest, with 6500 dollars in 485 prizes for pupils and teachers, is now open. Edwina Hull and Lester Rolland win second and third honors respectively, each awarded cups after prior gold medals and checks. Poole’s letter cites family life and a love of nature as guiding influences and she plans to attend college and become a writer.
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Theodora Poole
Pontiac
Michigan
Lansing
Highway Education Board
Washington
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
United States Commissioner of Education
John J. Tigert
A. H. Reeve
National Congress of Mothers and Parent- Teacher Associations
Philadelphia
Richard J. Walsh
Collier's Weekly
New York City
James E
Crowded Supreme Court Docket Opens Term With 580 Cases
The U S Supreme Court opens a full term with 580 undecided cases and 868 carried over from the prior term. Fourteen cases lingering on the calendar raise issues from alien land laws to water rights and railroad disintegration challenges. The court begins without opinions, then visits the White House for a ceremonial welcome to the President.
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United States Supreme Court
White House
East Room
Concrete block garage design emphasizes durability and protection
The article argues for concrete block garages as practical, weatherproof structures that protect cars from theft and fire. It recommends matching house materials, wide eaves, convenient side doors, potential heating, sturdy doors, ample working space, and stucco finishes to blend with homes while reducing future upkeep and insurance costs.
Sticking Cone Clutch Causes and Quick Fixes
Sticking of a cone clutch results from a snug fit due to worn facing from slipping the clutch. A new leather facing should fix it, and a temporary method is to wedge hack-saw pieces between the facing and clutch at several points to smooth the surface.
Trolley Car Safety Rules Warn Drivers
Erwin Greer of Greer College of Automotive Engineering warns drivers to watch trolley cars on tracks. He notes trolleys cannot change course, cars risk rear swing on curves, and drivers should stop twelve feet behind a standing trolley, avoid passing on the left, and not crowd between trolley and curb.
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Erwin Greer
Greer College of Automotive Engineering
Chicago
Iowa officials plan early conference on prohibition program
Iowa law enforcement will convene soon under President Coolidge proposed prohibition policy. Des Moines records show three killed and 101 injured in September auto crashes. Clarinda awards prizes in city beautiful contest. paving advances in Clarion.
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Iowa
Coolidge
Marshalltown
Gunnison
Colorado
Des Moines
Hammond
Clarinda
Clarion
Beware of the Road Lift and Its Dangers
A cautionary note warns readers that offering rides can invite crime. The piece cites reports of criminals targeting drivers and passengers, advising prudence in cities and on country roads. It urges skepticism toward strangers while avoiding outright discourtesy.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Tube Repair Kit Essential for Drivers
A tube repair kit is described as a vital, inexpensive life insurance for motorists. It is valued for preventing delays and expenses when tires are punctured far from repair stations, making it the cheapest insurance against country road problems.
Automobile Gossip Notes on Tire Pressure and Alignment
A tire with low air pressure creates friction and slows the car. A rigid shaft will bind unless the alignment is perfect and measures prevent frame deflection.
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Fond du Lac Ave
Milwaukee
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Iowa City
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