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Newspaper
Democrat Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1921
Page
1
Illinois educators push for a 20 million dollar state school fund after previous 8 and 10 million proposals, arguing funds swell but complaints rise. The piece argues for common sense over expanding bureaucracy, noting many districts and high salaries, and criticizes numerous agents and officials.
The article discusses corruption in Cuba’s government lottery where insiders win big prizes, noting lotteries attract widespread patronage despite fraud. It argues a government run lottery could fund federal taxes and states could cover expenses, citing racial patterns in gambling interest and a recall of the old Louisiana lottery’s prominence.
The article critiques President Hardings domestic aims to cut federal taxes and pass a high tariff while pursuing a society of nations. It notes a divided Republican caucus, lingering bull moose sentiment, and the leadership gap without Theodore Roosevelt. It also attacks women lobbyists as noisy nuisances, praising quiet homemakers.
In Stockton Missouri last night two amateurs dug into the Stockton Exchange Bank vault and obtained $104 in cash plus several deposit box contents. They also tried the nearby Sac River Valley Bank but could not break into its cement vault. One thousand dollars in Liberty bond coupons was found on the bank floor, likely from a deposit box. The theft was not detected until morning.
Edmonton reports Imperial Oil Company strike at Pouce Coupe producing 33 million cubic feet of wet gas daily. When compressed this equals about one thousand barrels of commercial gasoline per day, calling the well a “seventh wonder” of the oil world.
The piece argues appearance has limited impact compared to inner qualities. It notes millions spent on grooming, cosmetics, and fashion while true advancement comes from intellect and mindset. It praises improving internal abilities to reach promotion, security, and independence, citing heartbeats on a wire as a distant analogy.
A witty exchange in the Punch style describes a domestic disagreement where a professor and his wife joke about kissing habits. The absent-minded professor quips that fifty mornings pass without a kiss, prompting the wife to quip about whom he has been kissing.
A brief classified item seeks clean rags with payment offered at five cents per pound, advertised by the Democrat Tribune.
The Democrat Tribune asks readers to bring in good clean rags. Payment offered is five cents per pound and can be delivered to the Democrat Tribune office.
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