Europe’s Troubles Draw Uncle Sam Into Talks in Washington
A feature examines how Europe’s reparations and Allied debts stir debate in Washington. The piece notes Germany’s nonpayment and explores how U S plans to press for repayment could affect markets, farm relief, and American exports amid postwar economic strain.
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Washington debates tax free securities and world trade impact
The article discusses whether renewed world business and European trade will offset US burden Washington weighs ending tax free securities and granting privileged status to a constitutional amendment proposal. Other bills still allow tax exempt government securities. Premier Poincare and London talks reflect Franco British policy tensions.
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Nebraska Right to Work Vote Reported In State Referendum
Nebraskans approved the right to work measure by 186101 to 140419, carried in 79 of 93 counties. The editorial notes cross‑sector support, citing protection from labor picketing and unlawful interference while anchoring the result in industrial and agricultural backing.
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Fragmented 1922 Year in Review Snatches from a Boston Radio Debate
A garbled year summary touches on politics, culture, and curiosities. It mentions a radio debate in Boston, boxing limits in the Philippines, unusual Christmas gifts, and a review of New Year resolutions. It references debts, crumbling optimism, and a San Francisco baby who speaks six languages.
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San Francisco
Anniversary Events Mark Political Observances
Readable fragments note a Boston Tea event and an Australian federal election plus a conference closure today. Mentions of governors and general elections imply a day of political observances, with unclear dates or exact participants.
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Kansans urged to fund fair road use under state plan
G T Jeffries of Route 9 argues against above average road taxes and against California style bonds. He urges Kansas to build concrete roads at 15000 per mile funded by proportional user fees. He cites Topeka Lawrence and Fort to Fort routes and criticizes farm objections to federal aid roads.
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In Defense of His Name Letter From An Indignant Clarence
A reader protests vaudeville jokes about the name Clarence and urges support for a movement honoring the name. He cites family history, cites Clarence Massey of Ohio, and thanks the paper for publishing similar letters, signing as An Indignant Clarence and listing a coal order phone.
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Creative Chemistry praised as a leading everyday science tome
Dr Edwin E Siosson's Creative Chemistry from Century Co is hailed as a notable work on chemistry's application to daily life. The review highlights nitrogen, soil feeding, synthetic flavors, colors from coal tar, and cellulose use, noting the Kansan author’s ties to the University of Kansas and Science Service in Washington.
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Woodmen Plans Four Tuberculosis Sanitoriums
The Woodmen of the World, an Omaha based order with about 800000 members, will erect a tuberculosis sanatorium in San Antonio Texas as the first of four regional institutions to treat members in different areas. The complex includes a three story main building 800 feet long with open air verandas, an administration block, residence for the chief medical officer, and nurse cottages. Patients are to be received by April 1 with sites for the remaining sanitoria not yet chosen.
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Communism Experiment Planned in Devon Township Ontario
Sixty Canadian families plan to establish a self governing commune in Devon township thirty five miles south of Fort William. The community will pool crops and share proceeds by family size with common ownership of farm implements land and roads. A school church and community business will form, eight hour days, no Sunday work, and radio for outside news.
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Button theft mystery puzzles Cassidy brothers' farm
In Nanaimo near Cassidy's Ranch six miles south, William and Edward Cassidy report repeated thefts of buttons from their best clothes. Despite police scrutiny no culprit found, investigators note ongoing secrecy with doors secured and every button later removed from Edward's suit at Brassion dance. The case remains unresolved as authorities continue monitoring the ranch.
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Waterway plan discussed by Great Lakes leaders
Representatives from central and western states met to map plans for a Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Tidewater waterway project. Charles P. Craig of Duluth led the session noting more than 400 million dollars in losses due to disrupted markets. Governors from ten of eighteen states signaled support, with a construction committee named including H. G Jardner and A. H. Comatock among others.
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Coastal Guards Prepare for Storm Season on Eastern Coasts
New York dispatch reports over 5,000 Coast Guard personnel at about 270 stations from Maine to Alaska readying sea boats and oilskins for the annual cruising season through April 1. About 100 seagoing vessels stand by, with wireless advances shrinking patrol durations, leaves suspended, supplies stocked, and beach patrols boosted. The 1921 report notes only two days without a call for assistance, highlighting duties from rescuing ship crews to enforcing laws and aiding vessels in distress.
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Cassel urges moratorium with guarantees for Germany
Professor Cassel cites a moratorium as a solution but warns of moral impact. The financial commission proposes a central foreign exchange department and foreign guarantees to back a German rescue. They claim less than half of the Riksbank gold reserve could redeem obligations, with Cassel as advisor to the Soviet State Bank in Petrograd.
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Waterway plan links Mississippi ports with Illinois project
A proposed Illinois waterway would connect the Des Plaines and Illinois rivers to New Orleans via a canal and locks. Dams and a power house would form a large lake, boosting barge navigation as far as Indiana. Gov. Small backs the Kankakee locks to extend the river nine feet deep for 75 miles toward LaPorte.
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