Roosevelt wage tax fraud and pension fund criticism
The Chicago Tribune argues the Roosevelt wage tax begins next year at 1 percent rising to 3 percent, taxes workers now while promising future pensions. It claims funds are diverted into government bonds, offering no real assets, then used for current spending with future tax hikes to cover promised pensions. Alfred M Landon pledges repeal.
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Congress
Alfred M. Landon
The
Chicago Tribune
Oysters Fund Road Costs Says Government Report
The Department of Agriculture notes motorists funds diverted from road building to oyster beds and other programs. It cites ninety million dollars used by states for relief and education, with funds also supporting airports dredging parks and the needy, while roads suffer from worn costs. The piece condemns federal and state misallocation harming motorists.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Thoughtless Radicalism in Small Towns and Stores
A column condemns radicalism in ordinary communities arguing that even in small towns and country stores the belief in democracy is eroded by speeches and public discourse. It critiques foreign born populations and urban influences as sources of disloyal ideas.
Roosevelt Cancels Two Press Conferences In Unusual Move
Editorial notes Roosevelt has twice canceled press briefings, a rare act during a campaign. The piece surveys likely questions from Republicans and neutrals about NRA aims and constitutional amendments, plus regional poll hints from New Jersey, Kansas, and California. It also reflects on open government, secrecy, and American public attitudes toward officials and taxes.
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Paul Mallon Washington
Roosevelt
Landon
White House
Jimmy Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Mr. Roosevelt
New Jersey
Hague
Kansas
London
California
Mother I Have a Pal That’s True to Me Poets Corner
A reader poem expresses thanks to a mother for support and care with lines about gratitude and repayment. Ruth Ellen Copley from Rutland Ohio signs age 13. The piece ends with a reflective verse about memories and a future wish to repay kindness. The second fragment describes a moonlit landscape with a night scene and a whispering breeze signed by Thelma Pyle.
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Ruth Ellen Copley
Rutland
Ohio
A Picture of Scenes Long Ago and Public Forum Letters
A poem recalls a moonlit schoolhouse and a rural funeral journey led by teacher Wilbur Downie as the past and future mingle. Letters from Mrs. Charles Holdcroft and Mrs. Victor Brown speak on faith, hell, and the afterlife with regional hometown notes. Editorial notes warn political letters from Athens County The Messenger are discarded during campaign ads.
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London
Roosevelt
District Tales of Long Ago Remnants from Rome Township Heritage
E W Jewell a Rome Township resident and Philadelphia native served in the 18th Ohio Infantry in Tennessee campaigns with his two elder sons W G and Jonathan. J W Johnson also from Rome Township owned 1100 acres in the Hocking Valley and married Catherine Beebe. they had six children. Gustavus LeGallon who ran the only tannery between Athens and Parkersburg lived in Guysville and fought in Civil War battles including Gettysburg Antietam Fredericksburg Chancellorsville The Wilderness North Anna Cold Harbor and Petersburg. Joseph Linton an early Rome Township settler born in Ireland married Nancy Chestnut of Antrim Ireland and had seven children. one daughter Nancy taught in Athens city schools. L C Murphey a Guysville druggist born Pleasanton Athens County, taught school and was linked to O B Murphey of Albany and Athens. Francis B Patton born in Athens County and once Rome Township resident fought with the 92nd Ohio Infantry in Civil War campaigns including Chickamauga and Chattanooga and later marched with Sherman to the sea before Lincoln's era. He later farmed with his brother Preston.
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E. W. Jewell
Rome Township
Philadelphia
W. G
Jonathan
18Th
Ohio Infantry
Tennessee
J. W. Johnson
Ohio Country
Hocking Valley
Catherine Beebe
H. P. Minear
F. B. Patton
Gustavus LeGallon
Athens
Parkersburg
Guysville
Gettysburg
Antietam
Fredericksburg
Chancellorsville
the Wilderness
North Anna
Cold Harbor
Petersburg
Joseph Linton
Rome
Albany
L. C. Murphey
Francis B. Patton
Athens County
92Nd
Chickamauga
Chattanooga
Shereman
Lincoln
Preston
Quotes on public manners and national decline
Dr. Harold W. Dodds warns that without good public manners democracy suffers while Dr. G W Clapp laments England's decay with a workforce mired in medicine and drink. The remarks contrast civic virtue with social deterioration in a political climate.
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Harold W. Dodds
Princeton University
Love and Jealousy Drive a Moonlit Hay Ride
Kate Meed and Caroline plan a moonlit hay ride to Meed Meadows. Jeff Howard, guarding a Civil War silver cache, wounds Kate while antagonistic yet drawn to her, as Caroline sacrifices her own plans to help Kate and Morgan Prentiss joins the outing.
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Kate
Caroline Meed
Sam Meed
Althy
Zeke
Morgan Prentiss
Eve Elwell
Major Meed
Jeff Howard
Jeff
Meed Meadows
Caroline
Party Plan Keeps Hope Alive Amid Hardship
Kate conceives a plan to host a penny party using ten dollars and old Godey’s Books sale proceeds to cover clothes costs, while hoping Morgan notices them. Caroline worries about arranging a hay ride to Mr Grayson’s lake for a party to lift spirits and repay debt without inviting further trouble.
Nelsonville Congregational Church Re Dedication Marked by Repairs
The Nelsonville Congregational Church was rededicated after extensive redecoration and repairs with Rev J. Lloyd Evans serving as pastor. Repairs proceeded on the home of Superintendent of Schools John R. Patterson at 176 N Congress St. Irene McDowel, a social service worker, was permanently located at Deanville. Gerald Vollmer and Vesper Campbell hosted a shower at Mrs. Vollmer's mother's home, near Haydenville, as Rev L G Matheny and his daughter left for St Louis to visit Matheny's son. John M Williams and Mary Fulton visited Summit Station guests of C H Harris on E State St, and Mrs Harris accompanied them to Columbus to be guests of Miss Florence Gabriel. Mrs P O Nichols and her son David left for Cleveland to visit Mrs Nichols' brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs Russell Rupp.
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Nelsonville Congregational Church
J. Lloyd Evans
Gerald Vollmer
Vesper Campbell
Mrs. Vollmer
Herbert Campbell
Haydenville
John M. Williams
Mary Fulton
Summit Station
C. H. Harris
E. State St
Harris
Columbus
Florence Gabriel
P. O. Nichols
David
Cleveland
Local News Bits and Social Announcements
Word arrived from San Antonio that Fred R. Baker and family learned of their son’s arrival with the Virginia Engineering Corps. Mrs. Fryburger heads the Tenth District of the Women’s Relief Corps, with convention leadership roles filled by Mrs. Sheppherd and Mrs. Lindley. Social events include the Art Needle Club hosted by Mrs. Osborne and WRC convention guests at the homes of Mrs. Lowry and Mrs. Lindley. The Athenian Concert Company with Geoffrey F. Morgan performed in Pomeroy.
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Fred R. Baker
Fred
San Antonio
Texas
Virginia Engineering Corps
Mary A. Fryburger
Women's Relief Corps
Sarah Sheppherd
Nelsonville
Matilda Martin
Augusta Lindley
Logan
Aluminum in cooking utensils and insecticide residues discussed
The article debunks the aluminum poisoning theory from cooking utensils noting minimal aluminum transfer to foods and no cancer risk. It advises thorough washing to remove insecticides from produce and notes U S Department of Agriculture regulations. future nonpoisonous insecticides are hoped for.
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England
Germany
United States
Paris
U. S&s. Department of Agriculture
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