Government heads subpoenaed in food bill dispute
As Republicans head to control Congress, senator Penrose predicts subpoenas for heads of departments after March. President Wilson’s 100 million dollar European food aid bill faces Senate delays, with opposition aiming to show funds used to store pork products rather than aid Europe, risking market losses for packers.
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Herbert Hoover
Penrose
Wilson
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Allies Unprepared in War Policy Reflections
Richmond Times-Despatch comments on the Allies failing to hold a wartime conference to set peace terms. The piece argues mutual forbearance and respect during conflict could have built a clear policy, and a conference six months earlier might have prevented misunderstandings and doubts clouding the alliance.
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Richmond Times
Senate panel backs war contract bill shift to secretary of war
Washington January 21 the senate military affairs committee favored the compromise war contract bill. It shifts authority to effect compromises and make awards from a commission to the secretary of war. Either government or contractor may appeal an award to a three member commission or to final settlement.
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Washington
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Senate
German Election Returns in Württemberg Support Shifts
Washington reports revised German election figures showing majority socialists with 470000 votes in Württemberg, followed by democrats 382000, centrists 183000, independent socialists 36313, and non socialist party and league of peasants 182000. The tally grants seven states to majority socialists, four to democrats, four to centrists, and two to non socialists.
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French
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Wurtemberg
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League of Peasants
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Wesleyan Notes Manager Burbank returns to college for basketball elections
Paul Burbank, in 1919, has returned to college unexpectedly. No student vote was needed for basketball manager candidates at this afternoon’s elections. The varsity team will start the season with a trip this weekend, facing Springfield College on Friday night at the Slatter court and Williams College in Williamsport on Saturday night January 25.
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Paul Burbank
Sringfield College
sIatter
Willams
Williamstown
Poultry Show Prep Starts After City Meeting
After the election was announced and the city meeting adjourned, twelve Poultry Association members began clearing seats from the town hall and stacking them in the boiler room rear store room. They worked late uncrating and moving coops to the hall for the birds arriving Sunday and Monday for next week’s poultry show.
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Poultry Association
Russians blamed for Buenos Aires strike violence
Washington reports that Argentine press charges radical Maximalists from Russia Italy and Spain caused the recent Buenos Aires general strike reign of terror. The Argentine workers allegedly did not resort to violence, according to advices received by the state department.
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Buenos Aires
Washington
Russia
Italy
Spain
State Department
Grain Market Summary From Chicago Trade Desk
Chicago January 21 grain notes show corn closing 27 8 to 81 2 cents with oats up 5 8 to 11 8. Provisions higher. Futures: Corn Jan 13 12 Feb 131 Mar 66 3 8. Cotton and grain prices listed with month spreads and bid figures. Ribs May 25 225 with related May contracts.
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Chicago
Lord
Divisions Named for Return to United States Duty
Washington January 21 27th and 37th divisions of United States forces in France have been released from duty and ordered to prepare to return home according to the War Department.
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Washington
United Aes
France
Ipd
Stock market dips to new lows across major issues
On January 21 New York trading opened heavy, with many leading stocks hitting new low records. Northern Pacific Southern Pacific Union Pacific fell further while Steel common slipped to around 89 1/2 with a new low, Marine preferred declined to 98 3/4, and Bethlehem Steel B dropped to 55 3/4 before a late rally. The railroads weakened about a point. Mexican petroleum slid over six points to 16 1/2.
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Northern Pacific
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Marine Preferred
Bethlehem Steel B
Mexican Petroleum
Steel
Bethlehem Steel
Westminster Abbey’s Origin and Benedictine Roots
The text explains Westminster Abbey’s full name and notes its status as the church of the Benedictine monastery until 1504 under Henry VIII, after which it became the abbey we name today.
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Westminster Abbey
Abbey of Westminster
Abbey
Literature as Ark and Light of Life
Henry J. van Dyke compares literature to the ark of the flood and the light on the noisestick, a flower amid leaves, the crown of a plant’s vitality, and the treasure house of its seeds, celebrating its beauty and enduring value.
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Henry J. van Dyke
Site of Ancient Korean Capital Found in Northern Korea
The governor general of Korea and a touring party recently uncovered the site of the capital of the old Korean kingdom named Kukuryo. This ancient realm flourished from 87 B C to A D 668.
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Korea
Kukuryo
Velocities Linked to Temperature and Wire Speed
When the temperature is 82 degrees ground travels 1000 feet per second and increases by one foot per second for each additional degree. Electricity over a resistance free wire travels 192,924 miles per second.
Persistent Lady Finds Tim's Reason For Tramp Life
A quip from Ragged Tim explains his path as a tramp after a family physician advised long walks after meals. The exchange highlights humor and social dynamics in a candid street interaction.
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Tim
Delicate Compliment Applauds Father’s Quiet Skill
On a birthday Charles received a wagon but soon broke a wheel. His father repaired it quickly. Charles looked up and said, Papa you are smarter than you look, praising his father’s practical cleverness.
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Charles
The Inspired Compositor Reveals a Doctor's Despair
A Boston Evening Transcript line notes a doctor examining a patient and declaring no hope as the inspired compositor frames the grim moment. The retold scene underscores a medical judgment of despair.
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Boston Evening Transcript
The Woolsack Origin and Tradition Explained
The article notes the lord chancellor sits on a large red wool sack in the House of Lords. It recalls an Elizabethan act restricting wool export and how the wool bag seating was intended to keep the nation’s wealth in view. Today a new chancellor is said to be appointed to and sit on the woolsack.
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House of Lords
Elizabeth
Henry Adams on Facts and Ignorance
Henry Adams valued interrelated facts and believed many facts are inert without meaning. He criticized education for accumulating ignorance in the form of inert facts and spoke of preferring work over professed tasks in his classroom.
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Henry Adams
Adams
Henry O. Taylor
Atlantic
Soap at Pompeii Reveals Ancient Trade Craft
Excavation at Pompeii unearthed a soap-boiler shop among ruins buried by the 79 AD eruption. The soap reportedly preserved some efficacy after more than 1800 years under volcanic ash. Soap making was a notable industry in several Roman cities of that era.
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Pompeii
Santa Claus nationality origins traced to St Nicholas
The nationality question yields a playful answer stating Santa Claus reflects many nations. The name derives from the Holland Dutch form of St Nicholas, with no enemy alien taint. St Nicholas hailed from Patara in Lycia Asia Minor and served as bishop of Myra in the same region.
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Santa Claus
St. Nicholas
Patara
Lycia
Asia Minor
Myra
Origin and meaning of fjord traced to Norse roots
The author of Norwegian Pictures explains that fjord derives from old Norse, relates to firth and the English fare meaning to travel, appears in farewell, and notes water inlets are navigable due to sheltered positions cited as water safe for navigation.
Proper care tips for antique furniture items
Those who own antique pieces should give personal care to them especially old oak. Maintain condition by periodical rubbings with flannel dipped in beeswax oil and spirits of turpentine. White painted French furniture cleans best with paraffin.
World’s Finest Church Dedication Anniversary Highlights
The article notes November 18 as the dedication anniversary of St. Peter’s in Rome dating to 1626. It describes the church as the largest Christian house of worship, begun around 1450, with Michelangelo appointed in 1546 to redesign the dome, which rises 435 feet high and makes the structure one of the most imposing in the world.
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Rome
Michelangelo
Revolt In Portugal Collapses After Royalist Bid
Lisbon officials report the royalist effort to restore Manuel to the throne has collapsed. The failed uprising was announced today, ending the bid to reinstate the monarchy.
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Portugal
Lisbon
Manuel
Cut This Cut It Is Worth Money
An old time mail-in offer urges readers to send five cents with a form to Foley & Co. for a trial package including Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets to treat coughs colds rheumatism backache kidney and bladder ailments constipation and biliousness. Sold everywhere.
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Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Ill
Foley
Morris Plan Annual Elects Officers at Middletown Meeting
At the Middletown Morris Plan Co annual meeting held at Central National Bank, 15 present from 84 of 200 shares. Howard H. Warner presided as first vice president, reports showing a prosperous year were approved, and officers and directors including E Kent Hubbard James H Bunce Harold S Guy and others were elected.
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Central National Bank
Howard H. Warner
Frank K. Hallock
Arthur J. Allin
Harold S. Guy
Willis B. Terrill
E. Kent Hubbard
James H. Bunce
Harold 8. Guy
Ernest 8. Davis
Robert W.rice
E. C. Acheson
Arthur L. Allin
Ralph J. Atwell
Francis A. Beach
Dale D. Butler
George A. Craig
Ernest S. Davis
Frank K. Halleck
M. D
Edward W. Hazen
Ernest A. Inglis
Joseph Merriam
Robert W. Rice
Olivet Baptist Church Notes and Events
Rev Alexis Kendrick acting pastor preached on Ye Shall Receive Power After That the Holy Spirit Has Come Upon You. The Philathea class meets 8 PM Tuesday at the parsonage. Midweek service Wednesday features Rev Maplesden presiding with refreshments. Northern Baptists Victory Campaign looms with $6,000,000 goal. last year missions totaled $3,766,526. A missionary essay contest is planned for teenage Sunday school children. Rev E R Hyde may return by March 1.
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Marshall
Kendrick
Maplesden
The
Northern Baptists
C. S. Peabody
Isabel Matthers
E. R. Hyde
The Missouri River’s Vast Drainage and Future Role
The Missouri River spans about 2,400 miles and drains 527,155 square miles, covering a territory as large as many eastern states. While unlikely to serve as a transportation route again, it is poised to aid regional development by supplying irrigation water and power from its drainage basin, per the Geological Survey.
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Ohio
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Virginia
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Kentucky
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Tennessee
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Georgia
Alabama
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Geological Survey
Egg Economy in Garnishing Tips
Do not boil a whole egg to obtain yolk for garnishing. Separate white and yolk without breaking the yolk, poach it hard in salted water, and save the white for other uses.
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