Opposition to Federal Aid in Road Improvements
The piece argues growing opposition in the state to federal aid for roads, fearing national intrusion on state powers. It cites editorials on constitutional rights, state governance, and recent Senate actions on marriages, maternity funding, and farm relief, urging Iowa to resist federal control. It warns that federal matching funds erode state sovereignty and risks a dangerous drift toward federal dominance.
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Congress
Capper
Senate of the
United States
Town Senate
Norbeck
South Dakota
Senate
Iowa
Washington
Grover Cleveland
We ll Go Em One Better Tax Postponement Bill Iowa
The Iowa General Assembly debates a bill to postpone tax payments twice yearly. The paper argues postponement should be permanent and even suggests no taxes for five years. It speculates politicians could rise to power if such ideas gained traction.
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Iowa General Assembly
A Fresh Use for the Patriotic Holidays
A column urges rethinking Washington and Lincoln observances in schools. Suggestions include honesty-focused lessons, real-life scenarios, and cross-curricular links. The National Honesty Bureau offers a methods book and free copies to teachers, with contact at 115 Broadway, New York.
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Washington
Lincoln
William Byron Forbush
Washing
Linceln
Montclair
N. J
Wm. B. Joyce
National Surety Company
Burreau
National
Honesty Bureau
Boardway
New York
Herrin A Portent Foretells Democratic Ruin
The first Herrin massacre trial ends in not guilty verdicts freeing five men. The editorial condemns the ruling, denounces violence by mobs and industrial warfare, and fears Herrin Mer Rouge portend the destruction of democracy if law and order fail to prevail.
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Herrin
Howard Hoffman
Illinois
Williamson County
Texas
Lave
Harrison
Arkansas
Miners’ Federation
Mariona
Jaber
Mer Rouge
Country of Much Rain in Para Brazil Records Long Rain Season
In Para Brazil the rainy season extends over eight months of the year marking a prolonged wet period. Local climates describe a region with frequent heavy showers and extended rainfall across most months.
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Para
Brazil
Fragmented quotes cite wide range of trivia and bemused observations
A collection of quick witticisms and stray notes on fame fortune romance and everyday advice. The text touches on movie stars aging trends style values and humorous asides.
Cautious Driver Warns of Road Dangers in 1923 Verse
A rhymed cautionary piece by Walt Mason and George Matthew Adams warns readers to drive safely with “Safety First” as a rule. It promotes vigilance, room on the road, and adherence to many driving rules to prevent fatalities and avoid undertakers. Also notes Indians’ life expectancy of about 24 years in India.
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George Matthew Adama
India
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