Expensive Bloc System in Washington Angers Iowa Republicans
A critical editorial accuses Washington blockade by political blocs of harming national progress. It targets Iowa leaders and notes La Follette as an alleged Republican critic of President Coolidge, describing partisan maneuvering and inflated taxation.
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United States
Washington, D. C
Iowa
Seckless
Kansas
Georgia
Washington
Wattner
American Congress
Exiles and Gasoline Politics Highlight War Era Debate
A wartime policy debate centers on conditional release of prisoners convicted during the German war, tied to their prompt return home. The current Congress could push a restrictive immigration stance, while public discourse notes media attention on women and references ex Governor Harding urging debt restraint and federal laws.
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Germany
Johnstown Flood Analogy Links Socialism to Public Control
The piece recalls the Johnstown disaster where a dam breach unleashed a flood, warn ing that government ownership of banks railroads utilities insurance coal mines and oil lands is a stealth form of socialism. It argues politicians cloak reforms to lure the public into accepting expansion of state control.
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Johnstown
Pennsylvania
Lopping Off Chair-Warmers in Washington
Under the Republican administration the number of government workers in Washington has been reduced from 117,760 in 1918 to 66,290 in 1923 and more payroll cuts are planned in the coming year to fund adjusted compensation. The aim is to maintain country status as a non interfering neighbor while pruning government positions.
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Washington
United States
Still Prescribing For Us In Government Critique
The piece argues that Americans should be capable of formulating and managing government without foreign interference. It laments persistent outside influence shaping U S governance and predicts ongoing political unrest until independence from such guidance is achieved.
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United States
Sam
Hard Job Making the Corner
More than five million pounds of turkeys lie in cold storage for eastern markets, carried over from last year. Profiteers who expected rich harvests for Thanksgiving and Christmas are doomed to disappointment, with some possibly going broke as a result.
President Coolidge Opposes Tax Exempt Securities
In his message to Congress, President Coolidge declares against the issuance of tax-exempt securities. The move is expected to clear the way for Congressman Green's proposed repeal of the current tax-exempt law, which permits millions of dollars to escape taxation.
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President Coolidge
Congress
Congressman Green
Ought to Be Treated Right in Auto Drunk Driving Case
A writer argues a year in the penitentiary is too short for a man convicted of driving while intoxicated. He suggests harsher terms, proposing thirty days twice a month for an indefinite period based on years allotted.
Make Way for Normalcy in Anite Local Christmas Observance
A reflective note from the Americas describes farmers craving genuine improvement rather than hopeful prophecies. The piece suggests a long wait for Nerrealcy, with Christmas observance in Anite and nearby areas anticipated, though the morning may bear a dark brown taste from the preceding night.
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Anite
Brookhart policy attacked as party defection and bias
This column accuses Brookhart of personal prejudice and disloyalty to the Republican Party citing his Senate actions including bolting the party caucus and aiding a Democrat. It scorns business men’s claims and notes the State Bank at Menlo closed, expected to reorganize and resume operations within weeks.
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Brookhart
United States Senate
Congress of the United States
Republican Party
Iowa
Republican Party Caucus
Menlo
Anita Public Schools Close for Christmas Vacation
The Anita Public Schools will close on Friday for the Christmas vacation and stay closed until January 2. A full week will start with a January first Saturday session to begin the year. Mrs Ivadelie Rhoads and the baby visited the Record office yesterday.
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Anita
Farm For Rent 47-11 Inquire Walter Hook
Mrs Dora Edwards returns from Cumberland where she has been nursing the sick. Enquire about the farm for rent at 47-11 and contact Walter Hook for details.
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Walter Hook
Dora Edwards
Cumberland
Road to Christmas tempts shoppers in Atlantic area ad
A local classified page features holiday notices and promotions. A reader seeks a Kodak finder near a farm west of town. Hansen Electric Co advertises Christmas lamp lines on Chestnut Street Atlantic Iowa.
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Eastman
Kodak
Leon G. Voorhees
Hansen Electric CO
Chestnut Street
Atlantic
Iowa
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