Questions and Answers on 1920s Topics Range Wide
A compilation of Q and A items covering subjects from 1785 native survival to 1922 trust company history, tariffs on alcoholic beverages under the Fordney McCumber act, a proposed San Francisco Bay bridge, Panama Canal capacity, tantalum metal, cheap airplanes, Shantung bandits releases, and Wisconsin Socialist representation. The piece presents a variety of trivia and fiscal or historical notes with dated references and figures.
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Fordney-McCumber
United States
Panama Canal
D. K. Fh
Paris Aviator Bets On Birdlike Hand Propelled Plane
J C Roch a French war aviator tests a small hand propelled aircraft with bat like wings and a three horsepower motor for takeoff He notes progress toward lighter cheaper planes using flapping wing principles and aims to abandon motors for sustained flight after balance and control refinements.
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Paris
J. C. Roch
Roch
Rod
Thoughtful lines on mercy and mercy in kindness
A compact meditation contrasts Psalm blessing for helping the poor with Burns urging gentleness to others. The verses urge consideration of fellow humans and stepping aside from conflict. The tone echoes moral reflection suitable for a daily devotional card.
Comforting figures on savings and land ownership ease radical fears
The piece notes U S savings deposits rose 41 percent to 17.3 billion by June 30, 1922 with more growth expected. It argues Americans own 80 percent of farmland, farmers guard land rights, and warns alien radicals over optimistic prospects.
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United States
Savings Bank Division
American Bankers Association
Red Gulf
Northwest
Stonewall Jackson film on Barbara Frietchie in production
A moving picture project titled Barbara Frietchie shows Stonewall Jackson in focus as a camera crew films the old flag scene. The production highlights period costumes and battle imagery as filming continues.
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Stonewall Jackson
Barbara Frietchie
TheLaw and Prophets Public Peace Quotes
President Harding urges public will for enduring peace in Canada while President Wilson notes spiritual redemption as essential to civilization in Atlantic Monthly. Bernard Shaw suggests many troubles could be solved by a patient approach.
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Law
Harding
Woodrow Wilson
Atlantic Monthly
Bernard Shaw
Simple ethics of Christ Teachings on Love and Service
The passage reflects on Christianity as a practical system of ethics not yet fully tried by the world. It emphasizes loving one's neighbor, treating others as one wishes to be treated, and greatness as measured by service.
Lost Solar Heat and Earth’s Share of Sunlight
The Smithsonian publication notes that more than two billion Earths placed side by side would form a shell around the Sun at Earth's distance to capture all solar heat. Therefore Earth receives less than one two billionth of the Sun’s total output, prompting readers to react with amused relief.
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Earth
Unsafe Crossings At Grade Crossings Endanger Public Safety
The United States Bureau of Public Roads deems eliminating grade crossings the surest way to stop accidents. ICC data show 517 deaths and 1,710 injuries in late 1922, up from the previous year, despite rising motor vehicle use. A gradual start continues, with no new crossings and debate over mandatory stops at crossings.
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United States Bureau of Public Roads
Interstate Commerce Commission
Why Washington Booms Why Washington Booms
Washington’s postwar boom reshapes the capital as a permanent world center. Population surges by 159,000 with a rise in working adults, spurring rapid housing, hotel, and office construction. Federal payroll expansion and new government buildings promise continued growth and prosperity.
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Benjamin Franklin
Dr. Franklin
Philadelphia
Franklin
Washington
National Capital
Major Enfant
Pennsylvania
Wilson
Taft
United States
Congress
Potomac
Uncle Sam
Harding
Approaching Marriage Announced At Jerseyville Feast
A humorous Athens county social item notes Anthony Abe Wurst announcing his forthcoming marriage to Hulda Marie Wiener at Coolville Ohio. The gathering featured playful details of hosts guests and playful jests about trimming whiskers and canary satin attire.
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Anthony Abe Wurst
Jerseyville
Hulda Marie Wiener
Dutch Ridge
Mr. Wurst
Miss Wiener
Athens County
Coolville
Parkersburg
Ohio
Sheffield Silver
Questions and Answers Information Service Notice
Readers can obtain answers to questions by writing The Athens Messenger Information Bureau directed by Haskin in Washington DC. The service applies to information legal medical and financial matters. Do not attempt domestic settlement or research on any fly address and enclose return postage.
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Answ
Athens Messenger
Bureau
Tiocene
Haskin
Washon
D. C
Caa
Strikes tally in 1922 reaches 3009 thousand workers
Approximately 3,000 strikes are recorded for the year 1922, involving 3,009,000 persons, an increase of 32 strikes from the prior year.
Lost Ad Brings Birds Back From An Asylum Escape
Photographer Lam born placed a Lost Ad in the Want Ad section after two birds escaped from a cage at a state hospital asylum. Dairymen there located the birds within a day and Lamborn recovered them, illustrating the usefulness of want ads.
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Mr. Lamborn
State Hospital
Lamborn
The Cat's Side Of The Stone Yard Verses
A short verse about a cat narrating envy of a canary and a jealous owner. The poem credits an unknown author likely from the J H Grayson Mfg Co and closes with a notice warning against hunting canaries and trespassing in Athene.
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J. H. Grayson Mfg. Co
Vermont honors pioneer settler with Bristol monument
John Broody, a convicted murderer who settled in Unadilla about 150 years ago, will be honored with a monument in Bristol Vermont. He first penetrated the Vermont wilderness and lived there in a cabin after fleeing prison following a dispute that killed a neighbor.
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Binghampton
N. Y
John Broody
Unadilla
Bristol
Vermont
Broody
Also Mentioned on This Page
Save A Life League
San Franciscco Bay
F.C. I A
San Francisco
Oakland
B. FE. T
Wisconsin
M. W
By Frederic J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
London
Rome
Faghin
Georgetown
Ike
Athens
Anthony
Bill Robert
Hammer Club
Mont Ruth
Lonnie Ridgeway
Athene
Eavces
Anmeuser-Busch
St. Louris
Soper Gless
The
C. D. Shafer Co
Athens, Ohio
Athens Book & News
Cocline
Oscar Fulton
Eror
the Security Savings Bank
W. B. Lawrence
F. L. Alderman
J. H. Cline
F. D. Forsyth
Chas. O’bleness
F. B. Kiltan
W. B. Golden
Twiss
Edison
Edison London
New Edison Group
Cornwell’s
Athens Jewelers
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