Work Begins on Carrying Out of New Banking Law
Washington—Secretary McAdoo and Secretary Houston, acting as an organization committee, start detailing the nation’s new financial system under President Wilson’s banking act. They plan to select reserve city locations and outline early steps for establishing the federal reserve banks within eight to twelve cities.
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Wison
McAdoo
Houston
Federal Reserve System
Invasant
Federal Reserve Banks
Hiw
Feder
Organization committee to visit cities for man power report
A committee plans to visit cities and base its report on information gained firsthand as the question of oil or reserve boat is considered.
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Questen
Ittee
University notes highlight holidays and campus plans
Approximately sixty girls from the dormitory plan to return home for Christmas aided by low round trip fares. Many students in private homes also leave town for a two week break. A Christmas dinner and a gift tree for sixty city children reflect the university’s service. Debating and public speaking courses will start. intercollegiate debate with Denver University is planned for spring. A reorganized English department offers new courses. Indoor games and gymnasiums receive renewed attention with interclass and faculty competitions.
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Edgar H. Davis
Union Pacific
Northwestern
Colorado
Denver University
University of Denver
Oddities and Arch Plans Highlight New York Echoes
Oddities report notes 8307 a square foot paid for 7326 square feet of Fifth Avenue land at Forty second Street. Arch friends in New York plan arches at Brooklyn Bridge ends and address Manhattan and Brooklyn figures. Mayor W J Gaynor and Justice W J Gaynor are named in the discussion.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Forty-second Street
Brooklyn Bridge
Manhattan
W. J. Gaynor
Brooklyn
Doctor Uses Highland Fling During Surgery in Klanatsky Case
In Poughkeepsie on December 22, Dr. John Hessin attempted to ease pain while suturing a severed artery in Stephen Klanatsky using a highland fling as an anesthetic aid. The improvised technique reportedly served to steady the patient.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Stephen Klanatsky
John Hessin
Dinner in memory of Charles Dickens at George and Vulture
A dinner in memory of Charles Dickens was held at the George and Vulture hotel. The event recalled Mr. Pickwick finding lodging there after leaving Joewich.
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London
Chas. Dickens
George & Vulture Hostiery
Mr. Pickwick
Joewich
Rare Pranks Highlight Year End Opera Scene
Berlin reporters recount a nude madman storming the royal opera house and attempting to conduct the orchestra in Lohen grin. In Chicago a man bought 1500 dollars of harps and violins C O D and refused payment. A rival's letter led to a 100 fine for Leigh Hayden. Washington notes wireless time signals will replace cables for the 1914 arrival.
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Berlin
Royal Opera House
Chicago
Washington
Arlington
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Proclaimed Effective
An old home remedy claims sulphur and sage tea darken gray faded hair, stop dandruff and itching, with a ready-made Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy sold for about 60 cents a bottle. It promises natural, even darkening after one or two applications, plus glossy soft hair.
Thrift and Saving Urged for New Year Wealth
The piece urges systematic saving from earnings to avoid poverty and build wealth. It argues that end-year reviews reveal true financial condition and that disciplined deposits in banks offer both stronger character and resources. The author cites savings banks and notes $120,000,000 in interest paid yearly.
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The
United
T. D. MacGregor
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