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Newspaper
The Jansen News
Location
Jansen, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1923
Page
3
A Christmas gift guide suggests Edgeworth Pipe Tobacco as a safe, appealing choice for men. It highlights a one 16-ounce jar priced at $1.65 and offers direct-to-consumer gift service via Larus & Brother Company in Richmond Virginia.
The article describes the new .50 caliber Browning anti aircraft gun as the era's strongest weapon. It fires a 1/4 pound bullet at 500 rounds per minute with a range of about 9000 yards. One hit can destroy an airplane two miles away, and the tripod allows full 360 degree traverse and elevation from 15 degrees below horizontal to vertical.
The conservative government led by Premier Stanley Baldwin suffered a crushing defeat as Labour and Liberal candidates won a large plurality. Lloyd George attacked the tariff issue Powell Baldwin’s campaign misfired with capital levy calls. key figures including Churchill Henderson and several Baldwin ministers were defeated. Women leaders Astor Atholl Lawrence Banfield elected. A Liberal-Conservative coalition may form.
Reports say troops across the maritime zone join the insurgent movement against President Obregon and General Calles. Rebels intend a provisional government in Vera Cruz with Rafael Bubaran Capmany named as provisional president. Loyalist forces connect with insurgents as rail lines from the capital to the port are cut. Landowners join the revolt seeking restoration of estates amid tenant laws.
The Rev. S. Motoda was consecrated bishop of the Episcopal church here, creating the first self supporting diocese formed by an Anglican mission. The diocese becomes an integral branch of the American communion, ranking with churches in the United States and England.
Sixteen people are believed dead after a twenty four hour gale that battered Washington and Oregon. The storm caused extensive property damage, crippled communications, and flooded areas including Hoquiam Aberdeen and Warrenton.
Sun Maid Raisin Growers association reports the $2,500,000 first mortgage bonds at 7 percent are oversubscribed. The issue was announced by the handling firm in Los Angeles.
Chihuahua Mexico Durango bandit Juan Galindo is pursued by federal troops accused of frequent holdups and murders and said to lead a large well mounted force.
John Edward Welch, 86, a Civil War dispatch rider who carried news of Lincoln's assassination to General Grant, died recently in West Orange, New Jersey.
Washington reports the sixty-eighth Congress delaying major work as committees form. Senate leaders Cummins and House chief Gillett preside while party factions clash over the rules committee. Longworth urges a three day recess to finish organization with Republicans naming eight and Democrats four on the panel. Shipstead and Johnson shift from laborites to key committee roles.
Ex Geologist David White told the Senate public lands committees that within five years a definite portion of U S oil supply must come from imports or shale. He warned domestic production may not meet rising consumption and questioned if all U S oil fields have been discovered.
Seventeen thousand miners in thirteen collieries of the Lehigh Valley coal company walked out in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania even as union leaders urged restraint. Officials warned of possible spread but considered total industry lockout unlikely.
Captain Amakasi head of Tokyo martial law forces during the earthquake period was sentenced to ten years imprisonment for the murder of Sakae Japanese socialist Mrs. Osugi and their nephew.
Italy plans 4,500 airplanes and seaplanes by next July under Premier Mussolini. The air force expansion seeks to elevate Italy to the continent's second strongest air power.
Tokio Colonel Samuel Reber retired U S A and current Japanese representative of the Radio Corporation of America received the order of the Rising Sun fourth class for services during the earthquake.
Seven miners were killed and six injured in a Black Hawk Coal Company mine at Carris Fork near Hazard Kentucky after a dust and gas explosion.
A blaze at the Arbuckle Coffee Company plant at Berkeley near Norfolk threatens the entire manufacturing area as firefighters battle the flames. Authorities investigated the cause and contained the fire to key production sections.
Dr. Walter M. Dickle claims top minnows Cambusia Affinis cleared Putah creek in Yolo County of mosquito breeding within a year. He says the experiment proves the fish can vanquish mosquitoes though complete conquest in California is not yet promised.
Advert says Red Cross Ball Blue guarantees glistening white table linens and never disappoints. Available at all good grocers.
In a Boston Transcript report a motorist and a pedestrian dispute crossing locations after a collision. The motorist says the pedestrian was mid block. the pedestrian retorts that crossing at corners would invite being knocked into the middle of the block, so they start there.
A speaker explains they avoid betting on races because true earnings come from earning money themselves. They view relying on others to win money as doubtful, preferring personal effort.
A humorous Life anecdote shows a foreman offering work words and a quick jab at a college graduate. The exchange implies the value of practical labor over formal credentials.
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