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A Christmas Message From A World At Peace
The world enters Christmas in fair health and spirits, with prosperity rising. The United States is strong and grateful, while Europe shows improvement and Russia turmoil hints at collapse. Santa Claus embodies the season, spreading goodwill that redeems crime, unites families, and brightens every home. Merry Christmas to all.
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Waning of Personal Rights Raises Medicinal Alcohol Limits
A New York Circuit Court of Appeals reversal questions the scope of Volstead. It suggests Congress could curb medicinal alcohol prescriptions, and even extend similar limits to opium and other drugs. The piece argues the ruling implies broad power to restrict consumption beyond beverages.
Doctors Disagree On Congress Power In Drug Control
The piece argues that even if the Eleventh Amendment restricts Congress to alcohol and drugs, extending federal control would threaten medical practice and personal liberty. It warns that accepting this law could justify future broad constitutional infringements on individual rights and common freedoms.
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Christmas Gift of Good Will Between Japan and U S
The piece praises Secretary Hughes for felicitating Tsuneo Matsudaira and lauds the mutual goodwill between the United States and Japan. It highlights President Coolidge and Hayashi’s praise, notes Japan’s Premier Kato’s commitment to peace, and emphasizes restraint against naval propaganda, framing diplomacy as a gift promoting peace on earth.
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Washington
Beron Hayashi
Great Britain
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Coolidge
America
Danger to the Elk in Jackson Hole Wyoming
In Jackson Hole Wyoming the elk population, once widespread across the west, is dwindling as cattle overrun grazing lands. The Izaak Walton League of America seeks $100,000 to purchase lands to preserve the elk and prevent extinction, urging Congress to appropriate funds.
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Izaak Walton League of America
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Indoor parking garages expand city shopping access
A Boston department store plans a large temporary garage for patrons to park while shopping to ease street congestion. A New York store and now Washington follow the same concept, with hopes of profitability and smoother customer service as more cities may adopt the idea.
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Indoor car storage proposed to ease street congestion
An editorial argues for stores to offer indoor parking for customers cars, replacing roadside parking to reduce traffic jams. It predicts rival stores will adopt the system, sparking a network of storage facilities, while acknowledging limits and continued need for safe, accessible parking for professionals with cars.
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Next Month Solar Eclipse Promises Vast Audience
Edward Gruner King discusses the upcoming eclipse on January twenty fourth drawing 20 million potential grandstand viewers. He recounts 1868 spectral discoveries of hydrogen and helium and explains how spectroscopy reveals sunspots, auroras, and magnetic activity. He envisions helium energy as future power for ships and airships and urges broader interpretation of solar science.
The Wish Guy and the Suckers Tale
A fragmented verse tale recounts warnings about trusting strangers and risking capital for swift gains. The speaker vows caution, refusing loans or grand schemes while noting a wary stance toward deceptive offers and potential legal traps.
Too Many Pardons Debate Spurs Press Commentary
Press editorials critique pardoning power and public concern over administration bias toward criminals. Scranton Times denounces partisan misuse of satire to attack President Coolidge. Buffalo papers scrutinize St Lawrence Seaway cost claims and federal ownership for water powers.
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Thane
Buffalo Evening Express
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New York
Famous Lame Ducks
National Republican criticizes editorial mockery of lame ducks. It notes leaders like Mincey McKinley Roosevelt Cleveland Harding faced defeats but later success, arguing majority support fluctuates. It condemns the idea that serving out a term after reelection endangers the country.
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Ohio
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New York
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Congress
Congress And Christmas In The Congressional Record
A House member announces he will refrain from delivering a holiday speech during Christmas. He jokes about expecting general laughter and requests officials to spend Christmas sober and exemplary as they would have a person spend it.
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Belidays
Myr
Washington
Cigar smoking tips for a cooler, tastier smoke
Practical advice on enjoying cigars with care to preserve flavor. Do not light before drawing, avoid squeezing, cut cleanly, and do not bite the end. Smoke slowly, let it cool, and blow through to ease relighting. Left or right handed cigars can smoke well with proper handling.
Death-watch Beetles Terror Campaign at Peterborough Cathedral
Modern science defeats the death-watch beetle causing £10,000 damage to Peterborough Cathedral. Archite ct Leslie Moore used an electric vacuum with special nozzles to attack beetles and deposits in hard to reach areas. North and south roofs treated. choir roof underway. The tapping sound is from the insect tapping its head to call mates.
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Peterborough
London Mail
Leslie Moore
Plaza hotels praised by Southeast resident in letter
A Southeast Washington reader defends Plaza hotels against abolition calls by Stanton Park association. The writer argues the hotels beautify the area, noting well kept grounds and well behaved residents, and urges focusing on demolishing dilapidated shacks near Capitol grounds instead. Dated Washington December 23.
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Better Farm Products Letters to the Editor
A Maryland reader argues against alarm over typhoid from DC butter. He touts pasteurized Minnesota and Nebraska butter, cooperative creameries, and Minnesota Agricultural College supervision. He notes butter exports rise, imports drop, and calls for stronger agricultural funding and cooperative marketing under President Coolidge.
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Albert F. Woods
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