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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1922
Page
7
Edward G. Lowry explores how the national government allocates funds in conducting its business. The piece examines the federal budgeting process, key spending categories, and the impact of public finance on national operations.
The tale recounts a clerk named Mr Smith and his various stenographers. Each woman has distinct traits from serious to flippant while guarding confidential business secrets, and the narrative notes that none disclose what they know, upsetting Mr Smith as his wife and community know much too much.
A Senate finance committee minority report argues tariff rates are higher now than in the Payne Aldrich era. The piece explains that tariffs depend on the base value of imports, which today is depressed by depreciated foreign currency, forcing higher rates to maintain protection. It uses a German mark example to illustrate how base value shifts require adjusted rates.
A collection of editorial opinions urges continued military readiness with Pershing backing a 150000 regular army, while Congress seeks 115000. It laments rising organized crime and near collapse of law, warns against scandal in war contracts, and calls for grafted wealth to be returned to the government.
The passage argues high turnover in key technical and supervisory roles in the Treasury, Agriculture, and Commerce due to better private pay. It critiques the fragmented executive structure, noting many nonfiscal agencies under various departments. It cites Secretary Hughes on attracting capable public servants and stresses the need for freedom from political interference to recruit skilled experts.
Estimates claim Niagara Falls could generate seven million horsepower if fully tapped while the upper Mississippi might yield two million horsepower of usable work.
A Yonkers resident notes an abundance of cuckoos in Yonkers, praising local birds for punctual dawns and early washing. He contrasts native cuckoos with Swiss imports, saying Yonkers birds stay awake from night’s fade to dusk and call out to residents and even outsiders.
A rainy day at Pat Rooney's new homebrew foundry draws many friends indoors. An English patron frets about the beer while Irish Mike proposes a cheeky scheme to pour beer into the Englishman's pocket, claiming coverage by his own action. The banter reflects good humor amid the stormy mood and suggests a lighthearted ending.
In recalling the South African campaign a young Churchill describes being halted by a Boer on horseback during an escape after the armored train wreck at Chieveley. Sir Charles Coghlan notes Churchill later recounted to Rothe, with Botha remarking on the old horseman identity.
An explorer returning from Africa described natives in a remote area who wore cast-off metropolitan police uniforms. Shoes were provided but worn as ornaments, and a camp visit yielded the message that they did not want to fight, asking whom they may Sem.
A compact observance on social class dynamics noting a strong, content middle and rich contrasts with an idle, weak, miserable class across strata. The line underscores Ruskin’s critique of happiness tied to labor and inequality in society.
The Carthagintane pioneered road paving systems while the Ronitna became famed roadtakers. John Macadain’s nine fors of real now known 415 “tarsacuiin” are linked to roads. Woodheaving originated in Mussina and reached Britain in 1826.
A practical guide contrasts gas range use with coal ranges. It warns cooks to start boiling on a full flame then reduce to a simmer to avoid waste and spoilage. The article praises the simmering burner as an economy aid for long simmering and keeping food warm.
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