31 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
Lander Evening Post
Location
Lander, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1921
Page
1
An editorial argues the yearly practice should continue despite low success rates. It cites experts estimating resolutions last about a week but encourages persistence, noting the habit fosters better thinking and character in both adults and children.
Final results from the December 6 Dominion elections show the Farmers Party with 4 of 236 seats. Prairie provinces yield 12 of 15 in Manitoba, 15 of 16 in Saskatchewan, and 10 of 12 in Alberta. Ontario returns 23 of 70 contests. Liberal 118 seats lead. Progressive 64 as opposition. Conservatives 49. Labor 2. Independents 2.
The Commerce Commission permitted two individuals to hold overlapping posts in interstate railroad firms. The order, issued without targeting specific railroads, indicates the broader policy may impact both public and private duties.
The last large function of 1921 attracted about fifty couples for a dancing party at the Noble Hotel. Hosts Mr and Mrs M A Melton Mr and Mrs H O G Biazell and Mr and Mrs Guy Robertson provided music decor and refreshments. Guests left optimistic for more happy evenings from their hosts.
In Mexico City near the chamber of deputies, two clashes injured several. Protesters aligned with the democratic group opposed Liberal supporters over the election of a permanent committee during the congressional recess. The conflict followed rivals gaining control of the commission.
Secretary Vielan suggested using wheat as a stabilising unit of exchange instead of gold or money. He proposed banknotes valued by a quintal or 220 pounds of wheat, already recognized in farm leases and some agrarian reform taxes.
August Dupont attended an Arte Chub gathering on Tuesday with festive fun and food. A letter from Mrs. W. A. Muher described her move to Point Reyes California and sent best wishes to friends in Wyoming. Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania remained in hotel due to illness.
Associated Press notes cattlemen enter a prosperous era with cattlemen gaining strategic position. President E. B. Stafford of the Chisago Livestock Exchange cites rising breeding cow values in western states by ten to twenty dollars per head over the last sixty days as a sign of improving times.
In Moscow on December 31 Associated Press reports that Russians cope with shortages by improvising. When central heating fails families use sheet stove pipes from markets, seek wood, and fashion makeshift repairs. Scarcity of cloth, leather, and consumer goods leads to extended delays and reliance on street markets and local trades.
A mail theft totaling about 1.5 million dollars is linked to Mrs. Abe Atiel, ex-wife of former pageist Sam Gold and Larry Cohen, with police arresting her as investigators pursue forged government bonds and counterfeit stamps tied to the alleged scheme.
Acting at President Harding's direction Secretary Wallace invites farmers' organizations and industry representatives linked to agriculture to a national conference in Washington within a month. The goal is to seek practical ways to lift the severe agricultural downturn affecting the nation.
Paris reports engineers tested pilotless aircraft using automatic systems and wireless control. A small wing‑mounted fan started the craft and moved control surfaces for ascent. A ground wireless key released a weight to flip surfaces for landing. In another test an airplane flew for an hour with a pilot aboard who remained passive until landing.
Paris report says the economic conference agreed a draft for an international consortium to restore European credit. Japan joined British French and Belgian delegates as talks target rebuilding public utilities and rail transport while securing loans. Austria appears as first beneficiary with an estimated capital up to twenty million pounds.
Paris reports M. Vigrain, wartime French food administrator, accused of using official prestige for personal gain. Chamber of commerce commission urges government to recover 1.2 million francs allegedly paid as commissions to a London firm for Australian wheat purchases.
The new peace dollar featuring a dove on a mountain top clutching an olive branch and the word peace will be ready for distribution on Tuesday. The first of the coins was presented to President Harding.
Five trains are snowbound in the Follwigh mountain section of the Canadian National Railways. Traffic is tied up between Spring Hill Junction and Truro due to a severe Nova Scotia snow storm. One train is reported completely buried in snow drifts. The scene marks the worst winter for railroad workers in years.
Melbourne reports an Australian drive to add one million new residents including 11 million more inhabitants. Officials claim immigration will develop resources and note Britain’s wartime aid to unemployed was costly. Government offices indicate December closures at Baldwin & Co. after a December 20 to 31 period.
The hosting of the election of roore of the Kimdinia iube has been postponed to January.
Arthur Balfour head of the British delegation will sail for home January 14 accompanied by Lord Lee leaving Sir Auckland Geddes to wind up conference matters A rapid conclusion of the conference was anticipated as the ship sails.
In New Bedford MA a high illiteracy rate among residents over ten prompts a broad push to educate immigrants. The city plans evening English and citizenship classes, aided by state and federal programs, including Kalish study groups and an immigrant division branch. The Evening Standard medal recognizes English proficiency among non English speaking families.
Prominent bankers expressed optimism for 1922. Thomas McAdams, president of the American Bankers Association, said U S business finance looks encouraging and emphasized America's role in addressing Europe's financial needs to sustain prosperity. He noted future prosperity hinges on financial America answering Europe's call.
President Hazrat Mohani of the All Indian League urges a separate Indian Republic named the United States of India to be declared January 1. He calls for a parallel government with its own parliament and armies and proposes Gandhi join to form it. Nikolai Lenin remains executive head of the Russian Soviet government per Ninth All-Russian Soviet Congress action. The Soviet navy sinks the Sarema in the Gulf of Finland with 23 missing.
Carl Lang, charge d affaires of the Berlin government, submitted his letters of credence to Secretary Hughes marking the formal start of new German American diplomatic relations. The ceremony took place in Washington as officials noted the improved ties.
An agreement among the five major powers at the arms conference grants the Netherlands United States and Japan joint rights on Yap Island with renervationa. The nearby Woodcraft neighbors advertise Bake Gale at the Delevan Cafe Saturday December 51 at 3 o’clock featuring baked foods.
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