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Newspaper
Twin Falls Chronicle
Location
Twin Falls, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1920
Page
3
The piece reflects on Izaak Walton’s tale of a restless man seeking contentment by moving houses. It argues true contentment lies within the person, not in wealth or setting, and must be cultivated as a spiritual gift in the meek and quiet soul.
Following Han dels great oratorio The Messiah at Parish hall on Christmas Eve, many requests arose for another performance soon. The Singers club presented a well received concert with sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses led by conductor Nelson Hayward. In Sacramento, Dec 25, reports that California and Japan talks were settled were denied by W S McClatchy, noting circulation of false stories to influence attitudes before the California election.
Reports at the French socialist party congress cite a rising revolutionary temper among the French people and indicate preliminary support for affiliate ties with the Third International by two to one. The December 25 briefing from Tours notes strong socialist leanings toward Moscow alignment amid ongoing party debates.
The report notes the socialist and revolutionary surge in rural France as 350 delegates, representing about 80 000 party members, open a congress. They plan to vote on joining the Moscow International, with mandates from constituents. Opposition in the parliamentary group grows, signaling a possible party split on unconditional adhesion.
The Appian Way was the oldest famous Roman road begun by Appius Claudius Caecus in 312 B C extending from Porta Capena to Capua and later to Brundisium. It connected Rome with southern Italy and featured basalt pavement and monumental tombs, with a central infantry passage and side routes for horsemen and vehicles.
A historical note praises Czechoslovak freedom at Skoda works birthplace of the Big Berthas. Workers, once under Austrian rule, now enjoy an eight hour day, higher wages, and universal voting rights including women. They produce steam plows and locomotives for peaceful use, with no Bolshevism evident and strong national pride.
A fragment mentions Bohemia’s Carlsbad glass centers and Bleaching fields in a broader note on Czech industry and credits. It shifts to Buenos Aires December 24 with Montevideo papers publishing interviews of Francisco Henriquez Carvajal and Henriquez y Arena. They tour South America to campaign against U S occupation of Santo Domingo and promise to reveal truth of the events before and after occupation.
The Chronicle Green Stocking club invites the public to pick stockings at the Chronicle office downtown. Fill them with toys and goodies and return for distribution by the Salvation Army at a November 20 party in Daurissh hall. A Santa Claus visit, city band entertainment, and a big tree await donors.
A fragmentary report cites views that the Dominican Republic crisis is unseen in U S official circles and that U S Marines have drawn criticism from detractors. The travelers expect to visit Rio Janeiro Buenos Aires and Pacific coast cities as they relay concerns over sovereignty and liberty in Santo Domingo.
By a December 25, 1920 circular the Union Pacific system announces a plan approved by the board of directors. It allows employees of Union Pacific, Oregon Short Line, and Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation to purchase Union Pacific common stock in the market on a partial payment basis. The plan provides for open market stock purchases.
In Rome on Christmas Eve the pope renewed traditional rites by celebrating three midnight masses in the Pauline chapel. The chapel glowed with flowers and candles as the ecclesiastical lay court, Apostolic palace staff, and a small group of distinguished guests attended.
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