Congressional push for independent rural credit system rises
President Harding backs legislation to create a rural credits network independent of the federal reserve and land banks. A central Washington corporation would back a new chain of banks offering six months to three year loans on crops and livestock, linked to the War Finance setup, amid debate over ties to existing land banks.
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Ashington
T Harding
Federal Reserve System
Federal Land Banks
Washington
War Finance Corporation
Joint Commission of Agricultural Inquiry
Anderson
Minnesota
House
Lenroot
Wisconsin
Senate
Federal
Simmons
North Carolina
Norbeck
South Dakota
Representative King of
Uinels
National Agricultural Credits Corporation
Shipping Board Under Fire Over Wartime Claim Settlements
Congressional inquiry is demanded into the United States Shipping Board accounting practices for wartime building contracts. Special auditor Dodge contends $8 million to $10 million may be overpaid on the Pacific coast and plans to present cases to a committee. Pittsburgh’s Stevens and Rep Kelly are under scrutiny as calls for public explanation grow.
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United States Shipping Board
Stiles
Dodge
Cleveland
Pacific Coast
Pacific
Shipping Board
L. M. Stevens
Stevens
Pittsburgh
M. Clyde Kelly
Pennsylvania
Harding
Lasker
Woman's charter of rights drafted for twentieth century
Mary Winsor of Philadelphia, a National Council member of the Woman's Party, drafts a 1922 Woman's Charter of Rights modeled on the 1848 Seneca Falls charter. It aims to list rights American women have yet to win, arguing suffrage is the only fully secured right. The draft cites resolutions insisting on social equality, legal enlightenment, equal virtue standards, and equal opportunities in trades and commerce.
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Mary Winsor
Philadelphia
National Council of the Woman’s Party
America
Seneca Falls
N. Y
Miss Winsor
Harding Favors Reclamation Projects
President Harding expressed interest in the McNary bill creating a $350 million revolving fund for Western and Southern reclamation and drainage projects. Delegation led by Senator McNary and Representative Smith said he would confer with party leaders, with strong support noted for passage this session and potential housing and land reclamation benefits across 14 states.
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Harding
McNary
White House
Oregon
Smith
Idaho
Senate
House
Desert Innis
Iepublican
Senate plan proposes tax free veterans bonus up to cash 100
Senator McCumber says a senate bill would grant a cash bonus up to 100 for ex servicemen without new taxes. The plan favors treasury certificates to cover most first year costs and uses foreign war debt proceeds for the remainder. Economies in appropriations may fund cash payment, opposition from subsidy and good roads advocates expected.
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Senate
McCumber
Finance Committee
Repubicans
House
Treasury
Senator McCumber
Congress
Good Roads Movement
Belleau Wood Memorial Aims to Rebuild Beloved Town
In Washington 1921 plans for Belleau Wood Memorial Association to rebuild Belleau France after WWI combat. Project funds eightytwo restored stone buildings and small farms, with roads by French government and military guardianship. Officials include Col Forbes and Mrs Frazer. goal set for June 1922 anniversary with National committee support.
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Ife
Bolg de Elleau
Lttle
Beller Woods
Massachusetts
Belleau Woods
Belleau
Marine Brigade
Washington
Belleau Wood
Belleau Woods Memoral Association
National Committee
Charles 2. Forbes
Veterans’ Bureau
A. EB. FF
Paris
Aisne-Marne
Marshal Foch
France
John W. Weeks
James Carroll Frazer
Navy League of the United States
Coolidge
Charles Len
Pennsylvania
Theodore W. Steath
W. T. Waller
Helen Foster
Commercial Trust Company
Franklin Institute
South Seventh Street
Maj
H. H. Smith
Pennsylvvania
Heroes at rest under liberty’s flag
A reflective passage honors fallen heroes who died for liberty and peace. It emphasizes they sleep in the land they freed, under solemn trees and clouds, in windowless palaces of rest, untouched by subsequent wars. The quote from Robert Green Ingersoll frames their serene sacrifice.
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France
Harry McLaughlin
One Hundred and Sixty-fifth Infantry
Rest
Harth
Robert Green Ingersoll
Memorial Day's National Tone Reflects Healing After Civil War
The piece declares Memorial Day now honors all service members across the nation, uniting North and South in gratitude. It notes the public remembrance has evolved from fratricidal conflict to a unified tribute, praising those who upheld the flag and the nation amid past wounds. Ambition is cited as a force that can shape healing.
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France
A Nervous Passenger Quotes Stock Dividends Over Horse Fatality
A train collision with an old horse at a crossing near Indianapolis causes a passenger to reveal intense anxiety, joking that stock ownership would explain his nerves. He remarks that a small incident can affect dividends, illustrating finance driven outlook amid a minor accident.
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Indianapolis
Artful Prep and Bristling Hons in Film Arena
A movie director proclaims the arena ready and promises to unleash the Hons after confirming they have eaten. The star questions their appetite and potential danger to crew, while a joking exchange about a morning constitutional adds levity to the set.
Bedtime economy and a fractured engagement tale
A Missouri scene shows a freshman asking for a dime for a bed while a playful banter recalls a couple about to marry. The printers strike interrupted engagement plans and the couple parted as cards were never printed. a framed stock and marriage certificates provoke quiet reflections on past decisions.
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Times
Eva
Bill
Not Assuring Pig Fatness Case
An old woman kept a pig that failed to fatten as fast as she expected. She sought help from her physician who told her to see a vet. She replied she had no confidence in the vet, claiming he was so thin himself.
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Allez
Les Roches
France
Clara Whiteside
Philadelphia Ledger
Soissons
Reims
Chemin Des Dames
Marne
Chateau Thierry
Belleau
Marshal Foch
Les Mercs Farm
Paris
Wifely Caution and Quick Wits in Fractured Banter
A string of quips covers domestic tension and comic misreads. A wife asks for ten dollars to keep support and avoid spousal conflict, while a husband trade joke hints at regret. Short sketches mention shoe fashion and a man pressured by his wife to quit smoking.
Friendly terms with landlord lure in rent thanks
Mr Godspur claims cordial talks exist yet he vows no welcome when the landlord thanks him for rent. The exchange hints at strained relations despite polite phrases.
Village gossip and a car breakdown exchange
A village scene shows a passerby asking for help with a broken car. A man offers only a horse doctor as a remedy. The dialogue shifts to judgments of Mr Grampson as a public-spirited citizen, with snappy remarks about his reluctance to wear a ribbon at a town convention.
Notable exchange on Jack's fortune and resolve
Dialogue hints at Jack's confidence and determination after acquiring wealth. The speakers imply he will exhaust his resources to pursue goals, while the other notes he will delay only until he fully uses his fortune.
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Jack
Fragment from a dramatic quarrel scene in a historical text
A woman exclaims despair with death wishes while a man deflects, saying he does not want her to die yet because the baby must be older. The dialogue reveals emotional tension and protective motives within a domestic dispute.
A Gold Mine in Literature Debut
A witty exchange contrasts mining for gold with mining for literature. The speaker notes they have focused on extracting literature rather than actual gold, highlighting a humorous twist on value and effort in intellectual work.
Australia Mapped Wrong Way After Radio Time Check
Scientific American reports a potential 100 yard latitude misplacement for Australia on maps after radio time checks with a clock in France. Authorities say the error could require updating how Australia appears on world maps.
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Australia
France
Scientific American
Swamp Root Kidney Liver Bladder Remedy Ad
Advertisement promoting Dr Kilmer Swamp Root claiming purity and no habit forming drugs. Describes it as a vegetable herb remedy for kidney liver and bladder troubles. Offers sample bottle for ten cents and lists two bottle sizes and a Binghamton New York address.
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Dr. Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Safety First. Teacher Warns Johnny About Father Note
A fragment from the American Legion weekly shows a tense school scene where a teacher threatens sending a note to Johnny's father for misbehavior. Johnny replies defiantly, while his mother is described as jealous like a cat.
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Johnny
Jenlous
American Legion Weekly
Foreground Golf Ball Incident Hits Player on Links
A golfer was struck by a golf ball after lingering too far forward on the course causing a distraction. The incident occurred on the golf links, drawing attention to safety around the playing area.
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Smith
Jones
Fletcher's Castoria Memory Recalled in Classic Ad Phrase
A long running slogan endures in advertising history as the phrase Bears the Signature of cry In Use for Over 30 Years, Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria, reflecting its legacy in child care branding and consumer recall.
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Fletcher
Modernized Expressions From an Advertising Column
A Boston Transcript advertisement promotes Cuticura products with humorous rewordings and advice. It suggests soaking hands in Cuticura Soap, drying, and applying Cuticura Ointment, then removing excess ointment with tissue. The ad touts using Soap Ointment and Talcum for all toilet needs.
Nothing Sacred undertakers plan lighter funerals
A Detroit Free Press exchange jokes about undertakers removing lugubrious tones from funerals and even jazzing funeral dirges, while noting that many fear entertaining angels unawares.
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New York
Scott
Detroit Free Press
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