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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
3
Fort Wayne reader note shows subscription rates for Daily and Sunday editions dated Thursday December 2, 1920. Rates list 5 cents local, 96.00 yearly mail without Sunday, with Sunday 5.00 yearly, and extended over 130 mile radius with similar terms.
The Journal-Gazette expresses sincere thanks for generous donations to assist Christian children in Fort Wayne. The appeal drew widespread support from men and women nationwide, raising a higher fund amount than ever before. Santa Claus will distribute gifts as the trust directs to brighten the season for needy youngsters.
A garbled article discusses tariff proposals and political fault lines. It references President, Senate, and Democratic and Republican positions, noting disagreements between eastern and western Republicans and the impact on policy and industry. The piece hints at public reaction and interparty tensions but remains unclear on concrete actions.
A fragmentary unsigned opinion discusses a surge in crime and public unrest across the United States. It compares U S crime coverage with foreign contexts, notes American authorship of criminals, and questions psychology and causes behind rising lawlessness amid political overtones. The piece critiques sensationalism and urges sober analysis of criminal trends.
A lengthy, period voice discussion critiques naval arms spending by Britain France Italy and Japan amid U S and League of Nations debates. It condemns demagoguery and urges universal league membership to curb armaments, citing Wilsonian sentiment and German attitudes toward the league.
Fragmented OCR reads claim of Hughes and Hays as nominees, with references to a Senate chair and state territory issues. It hints at a contentious appointment, party dynamics, and perceived diplomacy credits, mentioning Knox and a Republican speaker. Readers should expect a political briefing on nominations and influence.
The piece notes Hoosier politicians’ push for national educational reform, with debate over education funding and dam water usage. It mentions opposition within parties and lingering mystery around leadership, yet highlights the chairmanship's continued hold and criticism of its holder.
The Plymouth Oration delivered December 23, 1820, by Daniel Webster is examined as a prophecy thought fulfilled by later American events. The piece notes public reception and press reaction, with reference to migration, western coast summits, and the lasting impact on national memory.
A garbled OCR passage reflects disjointed references to American aid, radio, and a shifting lexicon. Names, places, and events are obscured, yielding a mosaic of cultural fragments rather than a coherent narrative. The text hints at historical communication themes without a clear focal incident.
A sprawling overview traces how dolls reflect cultural values from Japan Korea and China to Egypt India and Syria. It notes Japan's national doll holiday, Korea's doll festival, and Egypt's ancient beliefs about dolls harming children while detailing Mohammedan and Syrian practices and the broader social significance of dolls in family life.
Fragmented OCR text hints at a speech or scene featuring Abe Martin observations and unclear dialogue about political or social tension. Mentions of Wilpon, Marlow, and references to parties, conferences, and honors appear in a garbled stream, with little clear action or outcome to report.
The piece laments recent protests by citizens reacting to administrative actions. It notes voters exercised their voice, opposing taxation policy and government mismanagement. It criticizes Republican media for backing reforms and accuses opponents of sneering at voters.
A distorted OCR read mentions an operal scene and debates before a Senate committee. It references transportation system plans and a Perry Wayne figure as a reluctant witness, with unclear quotes and garbled wording throughout.
Fragmented OCR text shows echoes of conflict over equality and public duties. The garbled lines mention a charge, punishment, and duty, with unclear names or places. The piece reads like a political or social commentary blurred by transcription errors.
An abstract, fragmentary meditation on dolls as symbols of maternal instinct and human history. The piece references ancient and modern imagery, including carved effigies and a siting of notable names, ending with reflections on mortality and artistic memory.
A reflective meditation on Christmas as it shifts from childlike faith to modern doubt. Lurana Sheldon laments fading promises, wonders how peace on earth remains the noble aim celebrated by angels and soldiers, and ponders holiday memory through a quiet, reverent lens.
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