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Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1921

Page

5

Emigration Policy Shifts to Brazil with Japan Bank Support

Viscount Takaha, Japan's new premier, backs sending Japanese immigrants to South America over the United States or Australia. Government aims to accelerate emigration to Brazil via a Yokohama tie bank plan that will fund emigrants on easy terms. Denver moves to grant two hours weekly religious instruction time, petitioning the school board to allow excused absence for Sunday School training.

Tokio Viscount Takaha Japan South Ameri United States Australia Denver Denver Council of Sunday Schools and Regions Education Denver School Board

Immigration Figures Under Restriction Law Revealed

Washington reports the 1920 21 fiscal year immigration totaled 1 052 228 with Italians making up over a quarter at 222 260 and Jews 115 036. Japanese arrivals rose to 10 676 while Hawaiian Japanese numbers edged up to 3 599. The Marine departure total reached 4 317. deportations rose amid enforcement costs near 4 million. Petitions for citizenship 198 530 declarations 204 454.

Washington United States Davis Department of Labor Hawaii Bureau of Immigration Congress Department United Force Employment Service Labor Department

Christmas Jewel Business Brisk This Year

New York reports a brisk Christmas jewelry market with demand surpassing most years except 1920. American made watches and silverware show strong sales, while wholesalers note tight supply as retailers scramble to restock. Watches, especially moderate priced, are in demand but high priced models lag. Diamonds and gemstones remain firm and improving.

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Dancing Effects Teachers Efficiency in Sedgwick County

Wichita reports Superintendent R M Crum, head of Sedgwick County’s education committee, warns teachers cannot dance all night and still teach well next morning. He plans a January Kansas county superintendents council discussion and aims to introduce a school ethics code. He says amusement shouldn’t harm school welfare or child training duties.

Wichita Kan R. M. Crum Sedgwick County Kansas Crum

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