Smith Blocks Insurgent Bid for Des Moines Seat
The Des Moines Capital notes Congressman Walter L. Smith faces opposition from disappointed postmaster hopefuls and a cabal seeking his ouster. It argues no viable challenger can defeat Smith in a primary, given his clean personal and judicial record. Voters will likely favor steady service over insurgent plans, and Smith is expected to retire willingly, possibly after a long tenure, with any successor likely a local favorite son from the district's counties.
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Walter £. Smith
Congress
Cabal
Walter Smith
Walter L. Smith
Walter I. Smith
Smith
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Shelby County
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Webb Byers Faces Hard Fight Against Smith In Cass County
The editor argues Webb Byers, backed by disappointed office seekers, cannot outpace Walter I. Smith in Cass County. Smith is praised as capable, honorable, and a true Republican. supporters fear no contest, confident in his broad local backing and conservative platform amid GOP primary tensions.
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Editorial silence on tariff conference report discussed
A Sunday editorial laments the lack of commentary on the House conferees tariff report. It notes six of ten Iowa Republicans opposed the Register and Leader, four aligned with the insurgent faction, and lists voting patterns across states. The piece mocks insurgent newspapers for weak predictions and calls out regional party splits.
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Register
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Sul
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Ohio
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New York
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Competition and tariff reform in trade theory
The piece argues many favor competition only in others cases and questions a tariff plan that would create uniform competition between foreign and domestic goods. It warns that foreigners could cut wages while insiders cannot, suggesting tariff driven price wars would harm American producers and consumers. It concludes competition has both virtues and evils, citing impure milk as an example of price-driven quality issues.
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The Curse of Competition in American Trade
Des Moines Capital argues competition breeds adulteration and fraud in foods oils and goods. It asserts cheapness drives fake maple syrup imitation products shoddy woolens and unsafe imports. The piece links price wars to sweatshops low wages and labor concerns, urging cooperative fair pricing and protection of American industry and workers.
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