Humanizing the U S Post Office Under Hays Burleson Era
The piece reviews postmaster general Will Hays Burleson and Harding era aims to humanize the post office. It notes large annual spending and heavy mail volume with more than 12 billion letters handled yearly, 326000 postal workers serving 110 million people, and high service expectations.
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Will H. Djays
United States
Burleson
Bayhoo
Will Hays
Post Office Department
Harding
ABE MARTIN We’ve Noticed Boosters Live in Apartments
ABE MARTIN notes that many top boosters reside in apartments and pay no taxes. Mrs Ike Lark previously mistook a rabbit for her husband during Auntin’ today.
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Ike Lark
Rippling Rhymes By Walt Mason Nostalgic Winter Lament
The piece trails Walt Mason’s verse as he laments aging and winter’s chill. He recalls youth, winter scenes, and jokes about tonics and remedies while nursing sorrow and hoping for brighter days after death.
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Walt Mason
The Postal Service Aims at Global Reach and Massive Scale
The postal establishment operates long rail routes circling the globe and moves vast sums of mail daily. Forty three thousand rural carriers serve six and a half million families, traveling 1 170 000 miles each day and 353 million miles yearly. The system uses extensive twine and paper, handles large debts and money orders, and supports 500 000 postal savings deposits. Parcel Post, the largest express company, expects 2.5 billion packages this year, with American Railway Express at about 400 million. Christmas drives a sharp rise in activity.
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Tts
Post Office Department
Postal Savings
Parcel Post
American Railway Express
Department
Business Failures Rise Amid Economic Uncertainty
During the week ending December 3 1921 there were 497 U S business failures, far above the 296 from the same week in 1920 and well above earlier years. The weekly failures signal ongoing economic instability amid fluctuating prices, labor conditions, and finances.
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United States
Signs of Recovery Echo Historic Rebounds
The text notes improving signs and a plan for quick recovery. It compares current conditions to the waves following 1812 and 1865, acknowledging suffering for some but emphasis on resilience and expected improvement.
Explosion kills three aboard Santa Fe Locomotive No. 2186
Standieh Station near Marceline Missouri reports a blast on Santa Fe Locomotive No. 2186 as the train halted. Engineer George Hunt died instantly. fireman C H Grayson died later. road supervisor Elbert Aimerman died in the afternoon from severe burns. acting head brakeman M B Dupree survived badly injured. All victims resided in Marceline.
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FT. Madison
Santa Fe
Standieh Station
Marceline
George Hunt
C. H. Gray Son
Elbert A.iierman
Dupree
How They Were Made by Old Injun Pete
An excerpt recounts a creation tale where the Great Spirit finishes with a bluegill and sunfish after mixing Minnesota sunset rainbow lake blue and a spark of lightning. The narrator notes the story’s plausibility though unsure of its truth.
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Pete
Minnesota
Ashanti and Gold Coast Could Produce 66000 Mahogany Logs
Estimated output of mahogany logs from the Ashanti and Gold Coast regions could exceed 66 000 annually if internal communications are improved. The note highlights regional forestry potential and the need for better coordination.
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Gold Coast
Ashanti
Washington Eyes Immigration Reform With Restrictive Aim
Washington reports that new immigration legislation focused on humane limits and national interests will be supported by the administration. Officials favor keeping arrivals within present or tighter bounds until assimilation occurs and expect Representative Johnson’s exclusion bill with exemptions to reach Congress before holidays. Edward Wallace of the American Federation of Labor urged a five year exclusion citing unemployment.
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Washington
Representative Johnson
Congress
House Immigration Committee
Edward Wallace
American Federation of Labor
Lapse in Life Insurance Across Cities
A Des Moines report shows at least 40 percent of policy holders let policies lapse amid hard times. Benevolent groups echo the trend, with millions of dollars in coverage lost. Farmers cite inability to meet assessments as a driver, while officials seek funds to cover preventable delinquencies.
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Des Moines
Public Pleased and Doctors Marvel at Results
Public health officials report malnutrition among underweight children and adults. Dr. Philip B Hawk tested SUSTO a vitaminic tonic food showing weight gain and improved energy. Sherman Brothers distribute SUSTO in Washington with a 10 cent daily trial and money back guarantee.
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Philip B. Hawk
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
Boston
Hawk
Sherman Brothers
SUSTO
Washington
Advt
Week's Weather Forecast for Des Moines
Weather outlook for December 19 to 24 in the Upper Mississippi and lower Missouri Valleys. Generally fair skies with much colder temperatures. Some probability of snow after Wednesday.
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Des Moines
Mississippi
Missouri
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Main Street
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Ember
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Abe Martin
Jimpson
Jew Hill
Doc Ginger
Johnson
Jenkins
Business Pailures
Taree
Scott
Physicians and Surgeons
A. Joan Droz
T. A. Michels
Washington, Iowa
Ward's Store
H.j.ward& Co
J. KE. Edgington, M. D
F. & M. Bank Bldg
Morrison & Morrison
Irvin B. Huston
Southwest Corner Square
Farmers’ Union
ITA
Brookhart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutua
C. J. Wilson
C. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Journal Office
S. H. Bateman
Blair
Washington, IA
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher: Law
Abstract Department
C. F. Boller
D. D
City
Mutual
Washington St
J.D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
Washington County
Iowa
B. Watson
Austin Sutherland Auctioneer
Wallace Reid
Famous Paramount Star
Charm School
Fox Theatre
Craal A P
Golden State
Golden State Limited
H. W. Russel
J. C. McKay
J Wehsthi
ST. Pune
T Lim
Washington Lodge
A. PF
A. M
J. Elite Grayson
W. M. Arthur Goodin
Seeretary
Oyal
W. C. Bell
H. P
Arthur Goodin
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
G. S. Kerr
O. HB
Mary Lavada Kerr
W. M
Myrtle Speer
Damascus Shrine
Moose Hall
Louise Harwood
W. H
Lena M. Marbie
Washington Lodge No
Loyal Order of Moose
I. B. Mitchell
Elmer McFadden
Covenant Lodge No. 101
North
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Chas
S. Baker
Noble Grand
Russell Goodin
Brighton
Iowa Avenue
R. R. Stewart
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