Frear Attacks Pork Barrel Spending In Illinois Row
Congressman Frear of Wisconsin challenges federal pork barrel spending, citing unequal post office and government building allocations. He argues for budget discipline amid war taxes, treasury strains, and ongoing frontier raids, urging focus on genuine postal revenue needs and prudent public expenditures.
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Modern Chivalry and the Acquittal Tide in Chicago
The Cook County prosecutor laments the acquittal of the nineteenth woman for murder in 11 years, arguing that it shows trial justice tilting against female defendants. The piece compares modern chivalry to legendary knights, notes secrecy in Washington peace news, and defends censorship amid stock leaks and war scare talks.
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Selfishness and the nervous patient under Dr. Boris Sidis
The piece contrasts Dr. Boris Sidis's view that neuroses stem from extreme selfishness with a counterpoint urging readers to shift focus from symptoms. It argues that curing nervous disorders requires ceasing to dwell on oneself and engaging in absorbing activities beyond symptoms to reclaim health and normal work life.
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State efficiencyLowden keynote to city and state
Chicago Dec 30 Greater efficiency in managing state affairs will be the keynote of Frank O Lowden s inaugural message after he is sworn in as governor of Illinois at Springfield Jan 8 Friends say the first week of his administration will aim to secure passage of his economy and efficiency bills by the legislature After enactment he will seek further actions to implement his program.
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Legislature urged to enact GOP platform pledges
A cited source calls on lawmakers to carry out every platform pledge of the Republican party, urging action on core policy commitments.
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Republican Party
Joint Peace Note from Nordic Denotes Public Release
Washington December 30 The joint peace note from Norway Sweden and Denmark has arrived and will be made public later The note signals a diplomatic move while the public is reminded that a small sum in hand is worth more than a debt unpaid. A skeptic is a man who doubts even his own stories.
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Shadow the Weasel Falsely Accused
Shadow the Weasel faces false accusation as Reddy Fox hunts Danny Meadow Mouse. Shadow swiftly denies theft, arguing rights to catch or pursue prey, while the confrontation highlights injustice and the quick, elusive movements of Shadow in a moonlit fence row setting.
Panama laborers wage revision raises low pay to 12 cents
A Panama Special report says the board appointed by Acting Governor Harding raised the minimum wage for alien laborers, mostly Negroes, from 10 to 12 cents an hour with modest increases for skilled and hazardous work. The new scale starts Jan 1 and notes the government must pay fair wages, plus an appeal for housing near the canal zone and concerns about security during strikes.
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Canal Zone
Holland raises lawmakers salaries in Dutch parliament
The Second Chamber approved a constitutional article increasing members pay from 800 to 1200 dollars a year, plus traveling expenses. Retirees receive an annual pension of 40 dollars per year served, up to 800 dollars. A proposed 2 dollar per sitting attendance fee to curb absenteeism was rejected as incompatible with dignity.
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Holland
Hague
Netherlands
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Cough Remedy
A chesty cough worsens when neglected and risks chronic coughing. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey soothes throat irritation, eases breathing, and antiseptically fights germs. Useful for croup sore throat and bronchial complaints. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
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Money Lane and the Siren Call of Brokers
A reader comments on a broker produced investment booklet aimed at small savers. It critiques the salesman pitch that promises easy riches for modest sums and warns that guidance comes with high commissions. The piece frames this as a long-standing Wall Street lure.
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Wall Street
Money Lane
Two Days to Next Year Folly at School
A humorous note from a rural school recounts Fatty Bellowes joking that next year is only two days away. Fatty tries the gag with Old Griggs and Torp Stebbins worries about Deck Wilgus’s habit of leaving a baby to share their crowded house each year.
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Russian Steamer Kursk Sinks After Mine Collision
The Russian steamship Kursk carrying 126 passengers from Archangel to New York struck a mine near Kirkwall Scotland on November 29. One passenger and two crew members drowned as lifeboats were launched.
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Russia
Kirkwall
Scotland
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