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Associated Press
Government and People Support Tax Law Enforcers
The article reports Collector Blalock and Revenue Agent Gantt reiterating the tax law stance, arguing taxes fall on those who prosper, while the non prosperous owe less. It praises government efforts to honor war debts and stresses willingness to pay the assessed small percentage in gratitude for national prosperity.
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Internal Revenue
Blalock
Gantt
Hendricks Tax Bonus Plan urged to spur new building
The Manufacturers Record endorses a plan to eliminate all taxes on building improvements for four years to prompt immediate construction. G A Hendricks of Grand Rapids outlines a graded bonus: three extra years for first-year builders, two for second-year, one for third-year, and four-year tax relief for fourth-year builders. He argues this boosts employment and national wealth by restoring postwar real estate activity and stabilizing bond markets.
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G. A. Hendricks
Grand Rapids
Mich
Hendricks
Vision of World War Costs and Courts of Justice
A reflection on the staggering toll of the world war with seven teen million dead and twenty million wounded, arguing that disputes should be settled by international courts rather than force. The piece recalls past prophecies of marvels like carriages and flying machines now commonplace, noting Bard’s foresight.
Postmaster General Burleson under fire over service failures
In a heated statement the Postmaster General is attacked as incompetent and accused of organizing propaganda. The speaker blames Burleson for crippled mail service with discontinued offices and routes, delayed telegrams, and poor telephone and telegraph service. The piece urges resignation or reform and claims newspapers would defend him if service improved.
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Burleson
Wilson
Focal
Mexico Rejects Monroe Doctrine and Threatens Sovereignty
Mexico under President Carranza declares it will not recognize the Monroe Doctrine or any policy impinging on Mexican sovereignty. The statement, issued amid peace conference tensions, signals possible dissension among nations and calls for a settlement with Mexico promptly to restore normal relations with the United States.
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Mexico
Carranza
America
Wilson
Paris
Friends of Mexico
Mexican Department of Foreign Relations
Red and Blue Give Way to Khaki War Memory
A poem evokes a nation torn by war between rival colors grey and blue. It recalls past flags red white and blue while urging unity under khaki through common purpose and love. The author D G Bickers signs the stanza, reflecting on national identity.
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D. G. Bickers
Sermons to Live By on Salvation by Faith Alone
A sermon on Matthew 20 1 16 rejects salvation by works and warns that a legalistic view turns faith into a bargain. Jesus saves by grace, and true service follows from gratitude, not wages. The text cites Peter and stresses loving service over earning merit.
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Christ
Jesus
God
Hart County Officials Clash Over Office Supply Purchases
In Hartwell Georgia on April 25 a dispute erupts between Hart County board of finance and officials H A Jordan tax collector and John G Richardson clerk of the Superior Court over payment for telephones and other articles used in offices. The board refuses payment and the dispute has reached the courts with Judge Hodges presiding.
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Hart County
Hartwell
Board of Finance
H. A. Jordan
John G. Richardon
Superior Court
Cour
Judge Hodges
Dispute Over Office Purchases Heard By Northern Circuit
The Northern circuit heard Jordan claim that articles bought for his office were essential for efficient operation and absolutely needed. The board of finance argued that Jordan and the clerk lacked authority to make the purchases without formal approval.
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Northern Circuit
Jordan
Board of Fiance
Board of Finance
Judge reserves decision after board purchases hearing
The board expressed authority to make the purchases. Judge Hodges reserved his decision for a few days. Jordan was represented by T. B. Mason while J. H. and E. A. Skelton appeared for the board.
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Hodges
Jordan
T. 8. Mason
J. H. and
E. A. Skelton
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