Independent Citizenship for Married Women in U S Legislation
A long discussion of married women's independent citizenship in the United States outlines a pending bill (H. R. 12022) to allow women to naturalize on their own terms, argues against automatic transfer of citizenship by marriage, and cites support from political parties, organizations, and judges. The speech by Representative John L. Cable emphasizes education for immigrant wives, equality with men, and protection of mothers in naturalization processes.
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England
British Empire
House of Commons
International Council of Women
Copenhagen
Congress
American Association of University Women
National Federation of Business and Professional Women
Council of Jewish Women
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
National League of Women Voters
National Women’s Trade Union League
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
America
United States
Shelley’s Shifting Humor and Serious Temperament
The excerpt notes Shelley’s early seriousness and deep grief over life’s imperfections. It cites Gertrude Slaughter in the North American Review describing a later developed lively humor and a preference for serious books and discussion, yet occasional bursts of laughter amid companions.
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Gertrude Slaughter
North American Review
Boys Become Bears After Barn Encounter With Black Bear
In Olean New York Joe Bucher four years old feared black bears. His eleven year old brother Fred milking a cow saw a big bear enter the barn and reach for Joe. Fred threw oil at the bear, the cow alarmed fled, and the two boys fled indoors. The encounter ends with the two boys joking that they have become bears.
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Olean
N. Y
Joe Bucher
Joe
Fred
Fragmentary Newspaper Snippet On A Battle Incident
An incomplete report describes a two mile fight involving birds and a battle lasting long enough to seek safety. The text remains unclear on place names people or exact actions.
Wells Explains Bolshevism With Wayward Menu Tale
H G Wells critiques Bolshevik zeal by likening it to a French menu misread by a diner. The tale shows a series of ill fated choices ending with toothpicks, illustrating moderation versus extremism in the existing situation.
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H. G. Wells
Diplomacy to the rescue with ice cream cone in sight
The passage recalls a four year old Betty who squabbled with her aunt over a promised ice cream cone. Betty finally agrees to accept the cone but calls the aunt an April fool, resolving the dispute with playful diplomacy.
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Betty
Auntie
Aunty
Detroit Free Press
His Lapses and the Weather Escape Habit
A Kansas City Star quote notes Hostetter Smith confessing a recurring summer lapse where he spends most of his year’s savings to escape the heat, returning after a few weeks. The remark is framed by a reflection that egotism is often cleverly concealed but always present.
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Hostetter Smith
Kansas City Star
Allied air disarmament ends as planes destroyed
Since January 1920 the allied commission of aeronautical control has destroyed 14,800 airplanes and completed Germany in the air disarmament. Of 29,500 motors handled many were turned over to the allies while the rest were broken up.
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Allied Commission of Aeronautical Control
Germany
Grace and Duke Wedding Title Search Cited
A delay noted over Grace's wedding to the duke as officials seek confirmation of his title. The exchange hints at a formal title search before the marriage can proceed. Nevada reportedly has a notably low ratio of women to total population.
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Grace
Nevada
Princess Bibesco Hosts Brilliant Washington Reception
The Princess Bibesco impressed at a Washington reception honoring her mother Mrs Asquith. She quipped on 1922 fashion noting that loving clothes often leads to wearing less. A separate remark declares a hog is a hog whether he hogs food money road or ether.
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Bibesco
Washington
Asquith
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