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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1922
Page
2
A humorous account describes William Jennings Bryan at a Netherlands delegates reception where a waiter allegedly swapped his water glass for gin. Bryan allegedly drank, the glass spilled, and reporters shared the tale globally with embellishments.
Informal talks among participating governments have touched on a follow up economic conference in spring 122 to discuss commercial and financial questions. Officials have not fixed time or participants but expect a possible debt and exchange stabilization agenda if the Washington gathering succeeds. France reportedly seeks no debt cancellation but favors further debt discussions with the United States.
Gen Henry J Thommy argues Japan’s force is built on universal conscription with two year active service for infantry and longer terms for other branches, plus long reserve training. He contrasts this with the United States lack of a universal peacetime draft and outlines Japan’s two tier reserve system and wartime mobilization.
The excerpt from Representative J G Lowrey of Mississippi delves into gender and politics with humor and sharp rhetoric. He cites women’s influence, compares arguments about maternity to biblical and historic figures, and recalls partisan slaughters to critique political outcomes, concluding that American womanhood will wield righteous wrath.
Eleanor Franklin Egap reports from interior China that queues are scarce only in cities with foreign influence while footbinding remains widespread among girls under nine in many regions. She notes the practice’s cruelty and the slow pace of cultural change, despite modern urban women with larger feet and dancing skills in cities.
In an East African district a doctor and magistrate each play the other’s role. The magistrate fines the doctor £5 for riding at night, then the doctor fines the magistrate £20, arguing the offense has become too common after a second similar case that day.
West Virginia remains the leading producer of carbon black in 1920 despite a notable drop in output. Louisiana Wyoming Montana Kentucky and Pennsylvania follow, with Louisiana advancing and possibly surpassing West Virginia. Gas demand shifts drive industry away from high output states toward areas with lower demand.
Indiana public notices show new automobile lighting limits as 32 candle power headlights and 2400 candle power maximum at 100 feet. 27 devices approved after tests. The same issue reports reformatory site questionnaires, road-spec changes, and county actions on bonds, taxes, and public works across multiple cities including Indianapolis, Terre Haute, Lafayette, and Goshen.
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