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Powers and pitfalls of national and local government
A reflective piece argues national control undermines local rights and party patronage dominates elections. It extols newspapers as community service and discusses parity prices for farmers, democracy versus republic, anticipated long prosperity, and widespread executive orders shaping law.
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America
Washington
Hamilton
Jefferson
Toms, Dicks and
Harrys
Oswalds
Percivals
Warrens
Europe