央州日報 Oshu Nippo New Year's Special 1923 (P. 1) New Inventions and New Ideas Desire for new inventions emerged from the war: The new women, too, emerged from the war. (By Shosei) Let’s call the era prior to the Great War in Europe the old era, and the post- Great War era the new era. Major changes are happening all over the world. The new forces are spreading in all directions. There is nothing unaffected by the changes. I do not know if this change is reasonable, or if it should be called improvement. Since there is room for discussion here, I will call it a change for now. At the time of the Great War, both England and Germany invented new machinery daily that led to competition in the ability to kill people. I was surprised at how war was a stimulus to develop human wisdom, and secretly praised war’s versatility. The seeds of today's changes were sowed by the war. All things began to revolutionize, and the seeds gradually became sprouts and grew. These past several years were the transition period. Today we are in the era of new ideas and new inventions and it is safe to say that the new inventions are direct products of the war. As we needed new inventions during the war, we are now trying to apply this to everyday business warfare. It is formidable that as new inventions become popular and their applications become more common, a sense of sin should increase. However, strange new ideas are prevalent, and people tend to feel less and less of the sense of sin. This should be regarded as an unavoidably strong trend during this transition period. The war has conveyed the power of mechanical inventions to the people of the world and the world accepted mechanization enthusiastically. It was inevitable that the people surrendered to waves of inventions. But why did new ideas that were created from war, and theories and discussions that have not been talked much before the war become popular? There must have been a reason for the release of human thought from war. Changing the actual conditions of life will naturally affect ideological thought. However, the cause of the sudden change in the thought-world like today started with the propaganda (with a political intention). The rhetoric at the time of the war, when all the newspapers of the Allied countries demonized German militarism severely, frequently discussed liberal democratic liberation [sic], and the like, moved the readers. 1923.01.01 P. 1- 1/4 (Translation 央州日報 Oshu Nippo New Year's Special 1923 (P. 1) The fact that British and American newspapers cried out to defeat militarism, and that the state could not rule without democracy gave great stimulation to the ideas of the people of the world. For that reason some people became sinners of the state. Even among our compatriots some misunderstood the new principles and new ideas, and they became dominant for a while. People who thought they were liberated from their bonds advanced in unexpected directions. Ladies and women used the opportunity. The new women were born. There are not many times in which there is as much change in ideology as much as today. In particular, the change happening in Japan tops the world. This is due to the fact that Japan adopted the worldwide philosophical standard, and the fact that it was infatuated with the importing of the democratic theories. Important men like Mr. Wilson, citing China and abusing imperialism, had great influence and pleased the liberals. Material changes led us to today's new era of invention. The epidemic of new ideas brought about major change to human society. Whether or not it will eventually lead to happiness cannot be affirmed now. However, as this is a trend that dominates the present day, there is nothing within our power that can be done. Until this period is stable, we call it the new era. Public Proclamation and Private Talk My First Choice It is the New Year, and what is concerning to me the most is that the state legislature will be held from the 8th. Congressmen of the Senate and the House of Representatives must be pleased and looking forward to it, each with his hopes and plans. There are some issues to be pleased about for the welfare of the people of the Oregon State. However, there is no doubt that there are many issues that we should be concerned about. It is not, both in theory and practice, necessary for the Oregon state citizen's welfare to be in conflict with welfare of our expatriates who are the state’s foreign residents. However, it is not once or twice that our welfare was harmed by advocates of bad policy. 1923.01.01 P. 1- 2/4 (Translation 央州日報 Oshu Nippo New Year's Special 1923 (P. 1) Moreover, by harming the welfare of our expatriates', can someone gain benefits? Far from being profitable, the public loses with us. It will only put those with feelings of suspicion at ease. Personally I do not want to complain at the beginning of the New Year. Rather I would like to be satisfied with any outcome. I want some stability in my thought. But I know that even if I do not say this today, tomorrow I will not be able to tolerate it without fail. Therefore, I need to have my own preparedness to consider the immediate problems at the beginning of the New Year. Looking at it from the global stage, our fears of land issues and other anti-Japanese proposals being submitted at Oregon Legislature are very small. It would not be worth the value of one branch of the tree in the background of the stage nor dust on the stage that nobody notices. But, as long as the issue is definitely submitted, and when the passing of the bill becomes increasingly real, we, those who will be the greatest victim of that legislation, cannot watch silently without any fear or without any hope. We faced enemies and have gone through bitter experiences, especially in the former legislature and one prior to that, or even in the previous general election. We have to oppose this enemy again early in the New Year. Resurgence of the brave men is desired. Of course, it is too soon to fall into absolute pessimism. To the extent that is possible, we need to be prepared with measurements of containment and mitigation. As we have hope in this way, let’s begin to keep this issue in mind. Atomic Speed Recently scientific research has shown amazing progress. Through a microscope they succeeded in photographing a picture of an atom of an object flying at a speed of 20 thousand ri (20,000 x 4 kilometers) per hour. The person who photographed it is Professor Richard of Harvard University. He submitted the photograph to the American Science Research Association. Besides that, an explanation was given about the movie about atomic collision which was photographed using the methods invented by Dr. Wei Shun and Dr. Shimizu. According to Dr. Richard, the size of the atom is as small as one millionth of the smallest molecule we can discern by the naked eye. In order to photograph the state of the collision occurring between the atoms, you must try thousands of times in order to get one complete picture. 1923.01.01 P. 1- 3/4 (Translation 央州日報 Oshu Nippo New Year's Special 1923 (P. 1) Also, with this new experience, we have been able to show that there are suddenly more than 200 elements from 92 previously. However, in current physics and chemistry, only up to the 92nd element is recognized as consisting of reliable elements. 1923.01.01 P. 1- 4/4 (Translation 央州日報 Oshu Nippo New Year's Special 1921 (P. 7) The Who’s Who of Business Cards New Year’s Business Card References from the New Year’s Second and Third Issues’ First Pages Mr. Chuji Anazawa* He is a Japanese life insurance representative from New York. He is an activist with the motto that “life insurance is my life.” Mr. Kudo Hasegawa* Shopkeeper of the well-established Hasegawa Store. Branch head of the Hiroshima Overseas Association and accounting auditor for the Japanese Society. Otherwise, he does all sorts of public service. Mr. Kikuo Hiromura* Formerly a news reporter, he has moved to the hotel business, and, furthermore, enthusiastically plays an active role as a joint manager at a famous butcher shop. He prepares the chicken [kitchen?] early in the morning. Mr. Masao Hitomi* The proprietor of the multi-story Teikoku Hotel on North 3rd street. He has a long history of maintaining the principle of kindness as his business attitude, which has led to his favorable reputation. Mr. Shusuke Ito* The Japanese official at Oregon Life. “Insurance’s Mr. Furuame*” sees his business as a hobby. A machine-like activist. Mr. Akira Ikeda* Known as the boat captain of an international steamship on the “K” line. Like Mr. Kimura of the international maritime trade business, he is similarly excelling in the industry. Mr. Kenzou Kimura* The Susuki* business ship department official wields tact, idealist of the idea that “Susuki will make money in foreign trade or with ships.” Mr. Jinzaburou Kanada* An old friend of Portland. entered the international steamboat trade and recently became active. This year I anticipate an occasion for Mr. Kanada’s* conspicuous service. Mr. Shouichi Kondou* 1923.01.01 P. 4 - 1/6 (Translation) 央州日報 Oshu Nippo New Year's Special 1921 (P.