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The Transportation Problem in America’s Systems
The transportation problem shows varying failures across regions with duplicative routes and insufficient lines causing high freight rates. Presidents Harding and Coolidge urged prompt, broad changes targeting railroads highways and waterways to create a coordinated arterial system that supports regional development and paying business.
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Helium Favored for Shenandoah Arctic Flight
Secretary Denby’s instructions to the naval air board favor helium inflation for the Shenandoah’s planned summer flight to the north pole. Hydrogen’s fire risk is cited, while helium’s nonflammability is highlighted as key to safety and success. The Navy endorses helium to protect vessel, crew, and mission while seeking reliable reports from the expedition.
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An Archaic Custom The French duel dies hard
A fragment discusses lingering practice of dueling in France, noting public opinion against it since World War I. It claims most duels involve members of the fourth estate and mentions the violent polemics of the French press shaping attitudes toward the practice.
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Smile Provokers Mulan and Family Quiz Prompt
A playful exchange among young friends centers on who each person likes best in the family. The joke unfolds with a child naming Mother and Little sister while Father cheekily asks when he will be included, prompting the morning hour reply. Atlanta Journal.
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Ants as big as crabs and trained beasts of burden
In a pithy exchange a speaker boasted of enormous ants in the West with horned lances and savage charging until another noted far Eastern ants trained as beasts of burden. The dialogue shifts to a hotel scene about manners and a mother discussing a boy’s Germanic traits.
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Quote from American Legion Weekly about an Indian buying a car and wanting to take it apart to fix it. Bill responds that it is natural to show injunity, reflecting a dated ethnic joke context.
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A Definite Arrangement in a Tailor’s Bill Dispute
A Detroit Free Press quip recalls a tailor pressing Mr. Jones to settle a bill with a firm plan. Jones agrees and proposes a weekly Thursday morning payment. In a separate vignette, a boy named Bobby handles his mother’s bread knife outside.
Real brains win fame over idle industry in poems and news
A playful critique contrasts a busy youth with lazy idols, praising true effort as the source of fame while noting illusions fade. The piece surveys Shakespeare films, wartime markets, and ends with a joke about Coolidge speeches and dictionary sales.
Proceedings of Congress and Committees in Brief
West acts in east on December 14 and proposals by Republicans aim to end the deadlock. Interstate commerce panel handles naval leasing issues as the Chase Securities inquiry proceeds. Senator Copeland opens formal investigation into diploma mills next week. La Follette denounces President Coolidge’s recent message. District committee chair Ball moves to make the rent commission permanent with a sunset in May 22, 1924.
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Battle over rules committee shifts and veteran benefits
On December 14 discussions aimed at coalition control of the rules committee delayed assignments. insurgents seek to unseat Burton of Ohio and Tilson of Connecticut, with a bloc of 6 Republicans 5 Democrats 1 insurgent. Democratic caucus planned for Monday. no final action expected before next week. Madden noted Christmas pay for disabled veterans not practicable. Edmonds proposed a District insurance code. Lineberger backed retirement parity for World War I disabled emergency officers. Oldfield pushed universal veteran disability coverage.
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Plan art school in church at St Mark's Bouwerie
New York officials of St Mark's in the Bowery announce the church will open an art school in the building. Rector Dr Norman Guthrie under Bishop Manning faces controversy over symbolic dances and related propriety.
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