Patent reform debate焦ions in Washington echoed by Edison
National capital discussions on revising U S patent laws split between keeping the current system for broad prosperity and requiring patentees to use or develop their invention within a set period to retain title. Critics warn that cases from homesteads to mining claims need use it or lose it rules to prevent patent hoarding and protect national innovation. Canada’s two year manufacture requirement is noted as a comparison amid plans for a new fireproof federal building between Alexandria and Washington.
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Washington
United States
Thomas Alva Edison
Canada
Washington to be Honored by Masons
Washington to be honored by Masons as a memorial to George Washington. Construction has begun on Shooters Hill near Alexandria, Virginia, by the Masonic fraternity of the United States. The Washington Alexandria Lodge, A. F. and A. M., holds relics of historical interest in its care.
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Washington
Shooters Hill
Alexandria
George Washings
United States
Washington-Alexandria
A. FA. M
Virginia
Progressive leader faults Ford Muscle Shoals offer at hearing
In a committee hearing chaired by his, the progressive leader derides Ford Muscle Shoals as propaganda and says Alabama office runs hinge on support for Ford. In the House, Rep Garner criticizes Republicans for backing ship subsidies while ignoring Muscle Shoals and reclamation bills. The article also notes the Masonic memorial project planned to honor George Washington with a two and a half million dollar building, turning earth by Louis A. Waters of Scranton, Pa.
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Agriculture Committee
Ford
Alabama
Muscle Shoals
House
Garner
United States
Louis A. Waters
Scranton
George Washington Masonic Memorial Association
Morton
Lincoln Memorial
Washington
Supreme Council
Washington, D. C
Incomes Increase But Taxes Fall
Washington reports preliminary 1920 figures showing personal income net rises to about 23.74 billion and 7.26 million returns, while total taxes fall to around 1.075 billion. Average net income per return is 3209.40 with a 4.89% tax rate. per capita income tax is 10.14 dollars. Comparisons show 1919 returns about 5.83 million and 19.86 billion income with 1.27 billion in tax.
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Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
North Sunny Slope Notes and Local Visits
Grandma Spencer returned from the Philippine Islands to visit her son for two years. Floyd and Glen Newland and Miss Nellie Finn had tonsils and adenoids removed last week. Mrs Jes Rolland and sons Harvey and Ray, and Grandma Newland visited the Newland home. JA Soyer shopped in Caldwell Thursday. Haworth, Henry, and Wanda Houdyghell visited the Segar home last Thursday. Bert Spencer are grand parents of a baby girl born Jane. Margaret Warwick returned from Parma to attend high school. Potatoes in surrounding neighborhoods show black leg elsewhere. here potatoes are said to have no legs and are safe from the black leg. Logan fields went to Reynolds Creek last Sunday. Mrs Dresser was on the Slope Tuesday for business.
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Grandma Spencer
Philippine Islands
Floyd
Glen Newland
Nellie
Finn
Jes Rolland
Harvey and
Ray
Grandma Newland
Newland
JA. Soyer
Caldwell
Oy Haworth
Henry
Wanda Houdyghell
Segar Homie
Reynolds Creek
Dresser
Ford's South Support Boost Cited by Norris
Washington report notes Senator Norris, long aligned with Ford policy, highlighting regional backing in the South. The piece stresses party leaders expect Ford to gain momentum as Norris underscores grassroots endorsement amid midterm campaigning.
Bank Failures Decline in Early 1922 Figures
Washington reports fewer bank failures for the first five months of 1922 compared with the same period in 1921. While suspensions matched at twenty seven, fifteen banks were taken over by receivers in 1922 against twenty two in 1921.
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Washington
Controller of Currency
Bread Costs Do Not Go to Farmer
Washington reports from the joint commission on agricultural inquiry show bread’s price chain. The farmer receives about 1/4 of a cent per cent for wheat sold, while distribution costs absorb about 9 cents of each dollar and manufacturing adds roughly 1.6 cents. The inquiry notes no undue profit by the baker in manufacturing and distributing bread to retailers.
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Washington
Joint Commission On Agricultural
Aurel
President Feigns Senate Action on Child Labor Amendment
President Harding proposes consulting Congress on a constitutional amendment to govern child labor. He expresses sympathy with restricting child exploitation and affirms the American ideal that every child deserves education and opportunity. The Supreme Court ruling on child labor regulation leaves the situation unchanged, with officials showing support for the idea.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
World of Commerce
Supreme Court
Davis
Lily
Children Should Learn a Trade to Earn a Living
The piece argues that children should be taught a trade or profession and cites anti child labor laws as essential to forming capable earning citizens. Secretary Davis voices sympathy for workers unable to earn a living and stresses pride in one’s chosen trade.
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Davis
Washington
United States
Witness Describes Deceased Health in Railroad Suit
A witness testifies for a railroad company in a wrongful death case over a man killed by a train. The company seeks to show the deceased was in poor health to reduce damages. The witness remarks that the boy was “the feebler’s boy.”
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Menonts
Simplicity Itself Fate Visitor and Engine Guide Exchange
A fate visitor admires the battle wagon engines and the guide explains the throttle stance. The engineer confesses he runs the engines straight ahead, regardless of the captain’s cheers, claiming independence from steering direction.
Smarl Boy Ponders Time as Uncle Notes Half Hour
In a warmly clipped exchange the smarl boy checks the clock with Uncle present and learns it is eleven thirty, while he sighs that there is still an hour to wait. The scene unfolds in the room as the cheerful uncle remarks on the morning.
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Harry
Marty
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