Farmer Complaints on Costs and Roads in 1926 Letter
A reader named Whited criticizes politicians for ignoring farmer woes. He argues producers face high costs, debt, and poor asset values as cattle and hogs are sold off. He urges deep spending cuts, better roads paired with affordable production costs, and notes many farmers cannot pay bills.
Sims Sacks a Patchwork of Whims And Quips From 1925
A garbled 1925 NEA column presents a collage of jokes and curiosities about New York sleep habits auto shows bent fenders village clocks Swiss cheetle imports and other wry observations. It riffs on manners gender and travel with playful non sequiturs and satirical questions.
Editorial and Notice on Subscriptions and Revolutions
A newspaper page includes subscription rates by carrier and mail, plus AP copyright notices. It discusses a political-economic stance praising thrift and opportunity, highlighting Daniel G. Reid as a self-made millionaire from humble beginnings and urging youth to pursue industry and self-improvement. The piece critiques demagogic rhetoric and extols American opportunity.
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Richmond
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The Real Revolution in Labor Investment
Arthur Sears Henri Washington of the Chicago Tribune sketches an economic revolution driven by wage earners who buy stock in American corporations. He cites rising stock ownership, doubled and tripled bank deposits, and widespread life insurance as signs of labor capital integration, with workers increasingly investing in public utilities and other firms while supporting corporate champions against reformers.
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Arthur Sears Henri Washington
Chicago Tribune
U. S
Henning
Wall Street
Tudy
United States
Smith
Wildman
Thrift Week Emphasizes Saving Habits and Self Denial
The piece argues that thrift week promotes penny saving and self denial. It cites Benjamin Franklin and notes deposits have grown, showing Americans learn thrift. It links saving to character, careful spending, and establishing money habits for a firmer financial base.
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Benjamin Frank
America
George M Cohan Voices Theatrical Business Views
George M. Cohan, impresario of magical comedy and drama, speaks out in a syndicated Sunday series on the theatricals and the theatrical business, contributing regular thoughts across a range of papers.
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George M. Cohan
Ben
Washington Coolidge era real estate restraint noted
Hunt's Daily Letter discusses Coolidge's influence blocking real estate inflation in Washington and the District of Columbia. It notes rent regulation history, government roles, and the potential for future political shifts including governors moving to the Senate. It also mentions Tsuneo Matsudaira, the new Japanese ambassador, noted for golfing and athletic presence.
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Harry B. Hunt
NBA
Parhington
Coolidge
Washington
Uncle Sam
Congress
District ‘of Columbia
District of Columbia
United States
Senate
Ma” Ferguson
Texas
Nell Noes
Wyoming
Ross
Warren
Kendrick
Tsuneo Matsudaira
Matsudaira
Xolf
Cohan Praises Public Demand Over Theatrical Slush
In a contemporary critique Cohan denounces the modern theater scene for catering to critics detached from audience wishes. He notes a shift toward cheap cinema and vaudeville while prices creep up, urging producers to return to fair pricing and quality entertainment. Georgie, a veteran in song and dance, echoes this view with seasoned authority.
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Cohan
Madven
Means denounces La Follette Wheeler in Daugherty hearing
An article reports Gaston B. Means testifying against La Follette and Senator Wheeler in the Daugherty investigation. Means claims their exclusion would have altered cabinet appointments, and accuses the Wisconsin and Montana figures of orchestrating a frame up.
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Gaston B. Means
Harry MM. Daugherty
Genera
United States
America
Burton K. Wheeler
Montana
Bob
Means
la Follette
Wheeler
Department of Ast Ve
la Follatte
Daugherty
Roads, Taxes, and Road Paving Debate Echoes in Atlantic
A reader letter from Atlantic discusses road funding, gas taxes, and rural versus urban needs. The author argues paved main roads may dull enthusiasm for side streets, notes farmers rely on agriculture, and questions broader tax shifts. He cites tolls on papers and ads as overhead and reflects on personal experience with cars and community roads.
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Atlantic
Edor
Tocun
Tabernacle
Olive Street
Chestnut Street
Sdil
Jeggs
Rippling Rhymes and Walt Mason See 8 The Cop
A dark night and stormy weather frame a street patrol as a lone cop on a dreary beat keeps watch. Snow drifts, cold steps, and wary townsfolk contrast with the march of duty as the officer protects the quiet town from possible harm.
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Pedler
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