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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1923
Page
13
The fragment discusses a North Dakota farmer clinging to the belief that the federal government should be saved for him. It suggests political manipulation to win votes, with emphasis on current conditions, party divisiveness, and the farmer's hope for state and federal support despite changing times.
The text discusses Townley and the N P J in North Dakota, noting early bail and attempts to gain state government control. It argues state enterprises failed due to powerful economic forces, mentioning friends clinging to old beliefs and a belief that price fixing on farm products is possible only under certain conditions.
A long analysis of North Dakota politics centers on Mr. Townley and his nonpartisan league, its impact on farmers, and the rise of Senator La Follette as a potential GOP contender. The piece notes anti Townley sentiment, tax burdens, state finance woes, and farm credit doubts amid wartime era debate.
A large gathering of prominent women and leaders from the South and nation discusses a memorial to General Tee. Plans envisage a 125 foot horseman statue, with bar reling ceremonies and a barbecue at Keone Mountain hosted by Samuel Wy Venable.
Hollywood reports a boom in real estate as stars boost property investments in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Ruth Roland, Agner Ayrra, Trene Rich, Harold Lloyd and others are buying blocks of property, while studios and real estate firms press forward in a growing market amid lavish earnings in film.
Chicago April 14 An increase of .221 in operating revenues for Illinois Central is shown in the annual report to the board of directors by Markham president. Freight revenue rose on larger business volume while a 10 percent rate cut offset much of the traffic gain. Passenger revenue dropped by 846 000 due to reduced passenger travel but suburban traffic rose. Operating expenses climbed to 2 070 086 during the year.
The report cites labor unrest driving a broad slowdown in business growth. Maintenance of way and structures fell by 1,809,470 dollars, an 8.47 percent drop due to lower wages, material costs, and renewal delays. Maintenance of equipment rose by 1,6445,069 dollars from higher depreciation, new equipment, and costs tied to labor trouble.
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