The Modern Lumber Jack of Michigan Camps
The twentieth century lumber jack remains a tough, skilled woodsman, but now works in better camps with electric light, bathrooms, and comfortable beds. He endures extreme cold, learns to fell trees with ax and cross cut saw, and trades the old camps for more stable conditions while moving between Michigan and other states.
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Filibuster One Hundred Per Cent Efficient
Old-timers say the Democrats’ filibuster against the Dyer anti lynching bill was one of the most efficient in Senate history. Republicans cried after four days of no business as nominations faced possible obstruction if the session ended without action. Senator Lodge announced the bill would not be pushed further in the special or regular sessions, choosing to proceed with farm, shipping, and appropriation business.
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Protection for War Medals and Badges Bill Passed by Senate
The senate approved a bill prohibiting wearing manufacture or sale of medals and badges from the war department. It targets the congressional medal of honor the distinguished service cross and other service medals, including imitations, unless authorized. The secretary of war may prescribe regulations and penalties include fines up to 250 dollars or six months imprisonment. Secretary Weeks notes the congressional medal of honor design expired in 1918 and is public domain, while other designs lack patent protection. He urges legislative action to protect the decorations' designs to preserve their honored purpose.
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Why Our Troops Remain on the Rhine
The remnant American army on the Rhine stays as a prudent symbol while President Harding favors withdrawal. Despite German and allied wishes to keep them, troops will return when feasible without embarrassment. Observers say German French aims to keep US presence stem from tensions along the Rhine where conflict risks are highest.
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Post Office Franking Losses Highlight 1922 Report
Portmaster General Work reports 1922 franking total of 485 million pieces costing Uncle Sam about 10.9 million in lost receipts at regular rates. He urges government ownership of post office buildings and backs bills to raise interest on postal bonds to 8 percent and to establish pensions for long serving postal workers.
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