Christmas Weather and Politics in 1922 Editorial Snippet
A historical editorial discusses the festive weather of 1922 and foreign policy tensions between Idaho and California. It notes Borah and Johnson diverging on European involvement, modeling political maneuvering beyond mere opposition, and ends with a reflection on Santa’s visit amid gunfire era debates.
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Democrats Split Over Industrial Court Repeal
Kansas Democrats show dissent on Governor-elect Davis position to repeal the industrial court law. Some argue the law arose from broad legislative support, not party motive, and aimed at public welfare amid labor conflicts. Debate centers on whether repeal would invite unrestrained strikes and chaos. France considers a new scheme to repay indemnities to Germany amid ongoing tensions.
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Kansas
Davis
Shie
Democratic
Germany weighs customs barrier as solution to finances
Berlin signals serious reform of finances and economy measures while considering a barrier between the Rhineland and Ruhr. A barrier might appease France without full annexation and reflect past wartime indemnity tactics. East coal shortages ease with a mild winter, while western supply remains steady and winter demand nears.
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Germany
Berlin
Paris
Voice of the People on Road Bills and Taxation
Local columnist critiques a proposed state driven road program replacing county control. Arguments focus on licensing funds, personal property tax removal, and impact on farmers and taxpayers. Calls for legislators to veto the measure and urges farmer unions to pressure representatives.
No Place Like Home Quotation Echoed by Bergsoll Return
The article notes Bergsoll, an arch slacker, may return to the United States and jokes that Burpdoll should stay away from this country. It also reports the Russian soviet government removed four and a half tons of gold from its mines this year, yet did not back its paper money with it.
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Bergsoll
Arch Slacker
United States
Burpdoll
Moscow
Observances and Meetings Mark Busy Educational and Civic Day
Today marks Boxing Day in England and the birth centenary of Dion Boucicault. Lorain County Ohio turns 100 since its 1822 formation. The National Commercial Teachers Federation meets in Chicago as the Oregon Teachers Association gathers in Portland. The British debt mission led by Stanley Baldwin sails to the U.S. Bethlehem hosts the Pennsylvania State Educational Association annual meeting. A regional business education conference convenes in Chicago with Western business leaders and teachers. Over 3,000 scholars in astronomy chemistry mathematics and more attend the AAAS gathering.
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England
Dion Boucicault
Lorain County
Ohio
National Commercial Teachers’ Federation
Chicago
Portland
Oregon Teachers’ Association
Stanley Baldwin
United States
Bethlehem
Pennsylvania
State Educational Association
Road spending sparks clash over Christmas spirit clash
Quote from G. Kretsinger criticizes public works spending and the plan for a $50,000 ribbon road passing a $500 house and barn, arguing the project clashes with broader national improvements and lacks harmony.
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G. Kretsinger
Austrian railroads face slow split of assets
The Austrian Rolling Stock Commission, formed after World War I to apportion rail equipment among the former empire’s seven states, cannot decide how to divide locomotives and rolling stock. Funds are scarce, staff were dismissed, and Britain’s loans await repayment guarantees, even as assets reportedly worth 500 million dollars rot on sidings.
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Awenthers
Europe
St.-Germain
Kansas man lights farm with windmill power tested near Hutchinson
Kansan A Pennington reports his twelve-foot windmill on a forty foot tower generating electricity for a farm near Hutchinson. The system lights the house, pumps water, runs a milking setup and a one-horse motor with storage capable of ten days without wind. A similar project by Harry H. Taylor at Little River preceded it, with O P Fritehle credited as an early wind-electric inventor from Denver.
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O. P. Fritehle
Wise parent urged to focus on child health during holidays
Chicago study adviser Miss Laura Hooper, head ofmental measurement at the National Kindergarten and Elementary college, urges taking children to doctor, dentist, and oculist during Christmas shopping. She argues health supports learning, notes that mental tests assess concentration and judgment, not just reading or math, and that good health helps all school work.
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Laura Hooper
National Kindergarten and Elementary College
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Czech Banks Consolidate Under Joint Control
Prague Czechoslovakia Dec 26 1922 notable year for banking development as efforts to consolidate banks under a system of joint control succeed. mutual agreement to limit activities aims to cut waste and duplication of effort and bring about greater efficiency in the sector.
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Prague
Czechoslovakia
Australia faces crime wave with 654 charged in six months
Sydney reports 654 persons charged with crime in six months in a city of 800 000. Premier calls a conference to curb crime and proposes a minimum six month jail sentence. Most arraigned were convicted or pleaded guilty, but judiciary is seen as lenient. Subscriptions for magazines offered by Joe Wellman at 2209W.
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Australia
Baldwin to lead British debt mission to the United States
Stanley Baldwin, head of Britain's debt funding mission set to depart for the United States, serves as Chancellor of the Exchequer. A rising figure in the government, he earlier represented Bewdley since 1908 and held posts including Financial Secretary to the Treasury and President of the Board of Trade.
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Stanley Baldwin
United States
Bewdley
Worcestershire
The
Treasury
Board of Trade
Robert Horne
Ballwin
Cambridge Leader Praised For Steady Judgment And Humor
A description highlights his tenure in key offices at Harrow and Trinity College Cambridge. It notes his ability to manage people with a blend of shrewd humor and sound common sense, underscoring proven leadership qualities across multiple roles.
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Trinity College
Cambridge
Beacon Hill Residents Rally Against Trade In Sacred Distinctive Area
Boston report details Beacon Hill residents united to halt commercial encroachment on the district famed for purple windows and brick facades. The Beacon Hill Association formed to safeguard remaining households with figures Allan Forbey and William G Bodman among supporters. A separate note records Bill Roberts fined $25 and costs after pleading guilty to disturbing the peace in an alley between New Jersey and Pennsylvania streets. Alberta White released. Coal dealer contact line appears at end.
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Greenwich Village
Beacon Hill Association
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William G. Bodman
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Alberta White
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Consolidation Advances in Republic Finance
The text notes abolition of local bank branches in favor of savings banks, taking over deposits. It cites four years of progress toward financial consolidation to support the republic's import and export trade, with 1922 marking a culmination of this program.
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New Republic
Drought hits rice crop in Japan near Lake Biwa
In Asaigon Shiga prefecture centered around Lake Biwa the drought ruined crops, leaving 2000 of 6500 holdings barren. Many tenants are abandoning farms and moving to cities, while the rest faced poor yields amid a prosperous year for most Japanese farmers.
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Shiga
Lake Biwa
To Cure a Cold in One Do Take Laxative
An old ad copy advises taking Bromo Quinine tablets to cure a cold. The box bears FE W Grove signature and warns to ensure you get Bromo. The price is 36 cents.
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FE. W. Grove
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