14 Jan 1924
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Newspaper
Atlantic News Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1924
Page
1
The article lists subscription rates by carrier and mail options for the paper. It notes the Associated Press exclusive republication rights and mentions foreign advertising representatives Knill Burke Inc and others.
The piece opines that Coolidge will likely secure the Republican nomination at Cleveland, while McAdoo appears to be the Democratic candidate. It contrasts their characters and political styles, warns of the dangers of McAdoo appealing to unrest, and urges voters to favor sane, orderly policies and a balanced approach to public affairs.
The text argues office holders forget they serve the people and not themselves. It asserts bank depositors own assets, state agencies must share available information with the public, and publicity is essential to protect rights and transparency. It emphasizes public scrutiny over political secrecy and calls for openness in government actions.
Merk Sullivan asserts that lowering surtax rates increases federal revenue by attracting money into productive industry and reducing tax exempt securities. He notes current income tax exemptions keep many families with four children under tax, and predicts constitutional and state actions to adjust tax policy will unfold over years. He contrasts Mellon's prudent view with politicians seeking votes.
Representative Kvale of Minnesota ridiculed the Volstead Act and the Eighteenth Amendment in Washington, arguing the law does not erase the rights of citizens to legally acquire liquor. He urged clearer interpretation and cautioned against overreach while defending personal liberty amid prohibition debates.
A speech reflecting on liquor law shows how favored classes can drink under protection, fueling distrust among the poor. The idea that one law favors the rich while the poor face stricter limits strengthens the belief that prohibition cannot work while enforcement remains uneven.
Chicago Tribune notes former Vice President Marshall blends wit with serious public discourse. He critiques Jeffersonian ideals, warns against federal overreach, and urges Democrats in Colorado to fight for old Jeffersonian principles against uplifters, urging unity between federalist and decentralist viewpoints.
A narrator recalls finding a seven dollar bill lost by a delegate on a village hill during hard times. He worries about moral temptation, fearing the money could spare him from poverty but risk divine judgment and social scrutiny if he keeps it. Voices of angels question the act and warn of consequences.
The narrator recalls reporting a local con fraud after a stern warning from beloved aunts. A widow loses a hard earned bill and the act is celebrated as a moral victory. The piece ends with gratitude toward the crowd as the narrator walks down the hill.
Tom contends time passes quickly as Coolidge faces pressure for a safe. A weather forecaster competition unfolds as rivals weigh in on the forecast. An opposing view warns that agreeing with a man who says he is only fuels hostility.
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