French Policy Condemned Over Farm Credit Bill Debate
Washington report on a Senate debate over Clemenceau's plea for US help to enforce Versailles terms. Senators Borah Hitchcock and others criticize French policy, warn it risks war and uprisings, and question cooperation as long as current policy persists.
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Washington
M. Clemenceau
America
Europe
France
United States Senate
Spiritea
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Clemenceau
United States
Hitchcock
Wilson
Germany
Soviet
Russia
Rhine
Rural Credit Drive Gains Momentum in Congress
Washington reports President Harding urges broader credit for farmers and congress moves toward rural credit legislation before March. Senate action centers on a Norris proposal for a government capitalized farm commodity corporation. Senator Ladd cautions against relying on the federal reserve system. Livestock state senators meet with the American National Livestock Association to discuss a new credit bill draft.
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Washington
Harding
Congress
Senate
Norris
Agricultural Committee
Ladd
North Dakota
Federal Reserve System
American National Livestock Association
President Harding Proclaims American Education Week
Washington December 8 to 9 designated as American Education Week. President Harding urges national state and local authorities to give support and cooperation and asks parents to enlist in fostering closer understanding between school and home.
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Washington
Harding
Mine Explosion Kills Seventy Near Birmingham
A dust explosion at the Woodward Iron company Dolemite coal mine No 8 near Birmingham Alabama traps 480 workers. Seventy are killed and 60 injured, some seriously, in the disaster at nine miles from the city.
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Birmingham
Ala
Dolemite
Woodward Iron Company
Thanksgiving Proclamation Issued by Governor McKelvie
Governor McKelvie issues a proclamation designating Thursday November 30 as a day of thanksgiving. He urges observance in churches and homes across the state.
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Lincoln
McKelvie
First Woman Senator in History Mrs Felton Sworn In
Rebecca Felton becomes the first woman to join the U S Senate after a lengthy argument by Senator Walsh. She rises from the rear of the chamber and takes the oath administered by the senate.
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Washington
Rebecca Felton
Congress
Walsh
Montana
Senate
Felton
Livestock and Grain Markets Report Show Mixed Week Trends
Cattle prices largely steady with small declines on beef steers and veal calves, hogs down especially on poorer cuts, and sheep easing modestly. Wheat firm on demand but closes irregular. corn slips while visible supply rises. potatoes and butter stay firm with steady egg and poultry movements and prices across markets.
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Seaboard
Congress
Sterling Exchange
Chicago
Indian man buys a flivver with fatal bridge run
Ben Quinn of Hiawatha Kansas, an Indian man, bought a flivver. His head was smashed and his arm broken after a misread road. He said the first mile was slow, then faster with a drink, then the last mile very fast before he saw a bridge in the road and turned out.
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Ben Quinn
Kan
Quote about vision and value from Chapin
A compact reflective line notes how near objects obscure distant grandeur. It compares seamen concealing the horizon with a dollar and street dust dimming heavenly wonders, suggesting earthly glare distracts from true eternity.
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Earth
Seaman
Chapin
Proving it There’s Always More Than One Way
A Boston Transcript line quotes a small boy saying there’s more than one way of looking at things as he shrinks up a pole outside the baseball park. The remark hints at perspective and playful interpretation during a simple moment.
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Boston Transcript
The Christmas Picnic
A group of young people plan a Christmas picnic after Christmas Day. They skate enjoyably but face cold and hunger as they work to prepare a meal. Jerry builds the fire with Milly helping, and a budding romance emerges as Milly and Jerry reflect on a future together.
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Tty
Jerry
Milly
Trees and Stockings in Christmas Traditions
The article notes the Christmas tree origin in Germany and stockings from early England, with mistletoe also part of festive customs at Charite's Christmas celebration, linking old practices to broader holiday rituals.
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Germany
England
Charite
Sunshine and discipline clash in a family exchange
A humorous exchange highlights a father urging kindness to his wife, the mother described as the household sunshine, while a child Ribbing adds to the lighthearted tension as chores and respect blend with affection.
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Bobby
Cuticura Toilet Trio Ad Promises Clear Complexion
Advert says Cuticura Soap daily and Ointment as needed keep complexion clear scalp clean hands soft and white. Also promotes Cuticura Talcum as part of the trio. In another note a joke panel: Rub You read both sides of the question Dub No I want to have an opinion on the matter.
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Dub
Red Cross Ball Blue for Baby Clothes
An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue as a gentle whitening agent for baby clothing. It promises no streaks or harm, and notes it is sold by all good grocers.
Man Finds Joy in Occasional Nonsense
A proverb-like line notes that a man with common sense enjoys a touch of nonsense now and then, highlighting balance between practicality and light humor.
Strike Halts Executioner Report From Archangel Workers
A Berlin based anti Bolshevik Russian paper reports Archangel workers struck after the Soviet revolutionary court announced death sentences for three priests and five laymen for resisting church property confiscation. Two days into the strike a telegram from the All Russian Central Committee in Moscow commuted the sentences to three years imprisonment and work resumed.
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Golos
Not In That Lexicon
A brief exchange unfolds as a girl writes a note to John inviting him to a meeting at a specified time. John replies that the youth lexicon has no word like "fale," hinting at a mistaken or sly deviation from ordinary language.
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John
Fale
At the Opera Scene Sparks Remarkable Fashion Moment
In a bustling opera setting a sharp exchange unfolds as a viewer recognizes Mrs Blank in a striking decollete ensemble. The bolder display prompts lively chatter and a quick, witty response from a companion.
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Mrs. Blank
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