Political Opinion on War, League of Nations and Roads Policy
A columnist criticizes the Wilson era League of Nations and Democratic policies. He defends Governor Harding of Iowa, condemns foreign entanglements, and urges Republican unity against paved roads legislation and Democratic control in Des Moines. He paints Congress as corrupt and warns voters about party manipulation.
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League of Nations
Republican Party
Republican’ Party
Democratic Party
Faith in Governor Harding Amid War Critique
The piece defends Governor Harding against political attacks and questions highway cost estimates. It recalls wartime casualty figures from General March and argues for accountability from those who started the war, urging full penalties to ensure peace terms.
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Harding
March
President Wilson Seen as Centralized Leader During Postwar Debate
The piece argues Wilson seeks lone authority over measures and questions the need for Congress after electoral losses. It notes Allied talks at Paris and suggests railroads under McAdoo influenced media by canceling ads then supplying favorable coverage, pressuring publishers to publish at no cost.
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United States
Congress
Not Guilty Claim Made by W J Tobias Letter to Editor
W J Tobias writes the Record editor to state he is paying his own expenses at Des Moines and that he is not lobbying for the paved roads measure before the legislature.
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W. J.tobias
Record
Des Moines
Topras Denies Personal Expenses in Des Moines Trips
Anita Iowa March 24 W J Topras responds to Des Moines expense questions and highway lobbying claims. He says most travel was private business with two exceptions November 26 1918 for Highway Improvement Bureau meeting and January 10 address at Chamber of Commerce event. He asserts no lobbying at the State House unless in support of highway improvement and quotes Rev Sonson on honesty and opinion.
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Anita
Sherm
Des Moines
Highway Improvement Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
State House
Simson
Atlantic Methodist Church
City Hall
Atlantic
W. J. Topras
Paved Roads Bill Prompts Public Review Demand
Representative Ed L Newton submits the 56 page Paved Roads Bill for statewide study by farm owners and taxpayers. The measure is described as complex requiring provincial legal guidance to explain its intricate provisions before the legislature acts.
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Ed. L. Newton
Philadelphia
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Republican Congress
Iowa
Wilson
Sam
Special Legislative Committee
Ida Grove
L. R. Galiher Company
Paris
McAdoo
Helena
Montana
Paul T. Brown
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