The Office Boy Reflects on Election Promises and War Talk
A column by the office boy recounts illness and recovery along with sharp criticism of Woodrow Wilson and the Democratic Party. He recalls past and supposed promises about trusts, taxes, monetary policy, and foreign affairs while predicting political fallout after San Francisco and the 1918 election.
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Woodrow the Furst
Furst
Philippeen Islands
Panama
Kampaine
Adam
Reds
San Francisco
Demokrats Emselves
Akes
Sugar Outlook Highlights Beet Industry Struggles and Gains
President W L Petrikin of Great Western Sugar predicts a highly speculative period amid rising manufacturing and agricultural costs. He notes beet sugar as the western savior during shortages with farmers set for record beet prices three to four times prewar levels, urging production to help fill the world’s sugar gap.
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W. L. Petrikin
Great Western Sugar Company of
Colorado
Basin Schools Notes Highlight Visitor Talks and Exams
Mrs. Morton state superintendent spoke at the high school on Tuesday. President Nelson of the state university will visit May 17 to address the high school. Lou Blakesley takes exams this week and plans a surveying job for the summer. For rent two light housekeeping apartments at a commercial hotel.
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Morton
Nelson
The
State University
Lou Blakesley
Mondell regrets missing Sheridan republican convention
In a May 12 letter to Chairman T Blake Kennedy Washington Congressman Mondell expresses regret at not attending the Sheridan meeting. He hails the GOP as a historic force and outlines aims like budget reform tax relief and support for veterans. He stresses unity and loyalty to Republican ideals and armed forces.
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Sheridan
Mondell
T. Blake Kennedy
Republican Party
Congress
Republican Congress
Tax Revision Urged by business men’s committee
The business men’s national tax committee pushes Congress to repeal excess profits tax surtax excises and stamp taxes and replace them with a across sales or a graduated income tax on personal incomes. The goal is to end punitive taxation on industry and align with peace time needs.
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Business Men's National Tax Committee
Congress
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Town & Country Electric Company
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