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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1911
Page
2
In Washington a Texas district Democrat in the House championed a flat one dollar per day pension for ex Union soldiers. Democrats quickly passed the measure while questions arise about true political motives versus genuine reform. The episode recalls past veto hints from Tait regarding the Sulloway pension bill.
The piece argues Republicans may push liberal soldier support for political gain while Democrats historically oppose extravagance. It questions whether Democrats' actions aim to veto or gain political clout, noting Washington eyes on the next presidential race and heavy political maneuvering.
Former Representative Martin J Wade says a westward political revolution is underway. He notes more voters study politics, Iowa may swing toward Democrats, though no candidate is defined. Wade cites Taft's weak Iowa delegation and speaks of Speaker Clark as a popular figure among Iowa Democrats. Washington, D C Post notes conclude with local transit suit dispute in Iowa City about seating on trains and streetcars.
The article notes Iowa cities will suffer financially from a Moon decision but can find cleaner revenue sources, citing Atlantic as an example. It mentions various local businesses and ads, including Western Stock Remedy sales north of Atlantic, mentions of hog raisers, paper bags for cooking, a bakery, and gift items, all reflecting a fragmented period advertisement page.
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